Hedgehog Cottage, Wheddon Cross

Hedgehog Cottage, Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a charming farm cottage tucked away in a peaceful valley, at the end of a private drive. It is part of a working farm and surrounded by lovely countryside. The property can accommodate up to four guests in its two bedrooms.

Inside, the cottage features a cozy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a dining area next to the well-equipped kitchen, and a family bathroom upstairs. There are two bedrooms on the upper floor, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds.

Guests can relax in the enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage, although it is not entirely dog-proof. Parking is available just outside the cottage, and there is shared access to laundry facilities in the external utility room.

Hedgehog Cottage is pet-friendly, with one well-behaved dog allowed per stay at no extra charge. The property has a natural water supply from a spring and comes with heating, electricity, and Wi-Fi included. Bed linen and towels are also provided.

Arrival time is from 4 pm, with a Friday changeover during the summer months. Departure time is by 9:15 am. A refundable security deposit of £200 is required for the stay, to cover any potential damage to the property or its contents.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, extra measures are being taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and staff. Guests will receive an email detailing any changes to the usual procedures before their stay.

Facilities
The accommodation sleeps up to 4 guests and briefly comprises:

On the ground floor:
A well equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, plus a range of cookware, crockery and glasses.
Dining area off the kitchen
Sitting room with Freeview TV, DVD player and lovely wood-burner

And on the first floor:
Two bedrooms; one double bedroom and one twin bedroom
Family bathroom with shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin.
An external door leads from the first floor hallway into the garden.

Oil-fired central heating and electricity is included in the price of the accommodation, the heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences. An initial supply of logs are provided to get your started.

The laundry/utility room is located in outbuilding just a short distance from the front door, it houses a coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer, payphone (all of which are shared with the other properties on site).

Bed linen and towels are provided. Beds are made up for your arrival with freshly laundered sheets and duvets. Please bring your beach towels if you wish to take towels on day trips. We do ask that beds are stripped on day of departure and left in appropriate piles so we can safely remove the bedding.

1 well behaved dog is welcome. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture.

Location
Wheddon Cross is just over a mile from Hedgehog Cottage, it's a village in the parish of Cutcombe on Exmoor, based around the crossroads; the roads run from north to south between Minehead and Dulverton, and east to west between Taunton and North Devon. The village is argued to be the highest on Exmoor, standing at 980 feet above sea level, and the highest point on Exmoor, Dunkery Beacon (1704 feet above sea level) is the focal point of the village. Dunkery Beacon is about three miles from the village, there are fantastic panoramic views from Dunkery; wild moorland to the west, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the north, the rolling Brendon Hills to the east and the Quarme Valley to the south.

In recent years the village has become well-known for the abundance of snowdrops in the nearby valley which has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom around February and a park and ride system operates from the village to enable visitors easy access to the "carpet of snowdrops".

Wheddon Cross is surrounded by beautiful countryside; open moorland, wooded valleys and farmland. An abundance of wildlife can often be seen, including Exmoor ponies and red deer. There are a number of great walks along marked footpaths and bridleways, including the famous Coleridge Way which passes through..

Wheddon Cross is a thriving community and offers many local services for a small village. The village shop is a well-stocked mini-supermarket incorporating a Post Office counter, petrol pumps, cash point machine and has good opening hours. The Rest & Be Thankful Inn is the village pub which serves food and is child and dog friendly. The village also has a first school, church, playing field, public conveniences, and a bus service.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 9 miles away. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town), high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.