Syms Cottage, Cutcombe Wheddon Cross, Somerset

Holiday Rental Description

Syms Cottage is a charming traditional period cottage on the fringe of Cutcombe parish, a delightful area of Exmoor encompassing the scenic village of Wheddon Cross and striking local attractions of Dunkery Beacon and Snowdrop Valley. Well maintained, tastefully furnished, and offering superb far-reaching countryside views, the property is particularly well suited for couples and those wishing to take advantage of the plentiful walking opportunities in beautiful Exmoor National Park.

2 first floor double bedrooms (master bedroom with fabulous views across valley and surrounding farmland)
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with small vintage oven with three electric hob rings, microwave, toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, teapot, coffee pot, cutlery, crockery, and glasses, plus small dining table to seat 4 and pantry containing fridge/freezer
Ground floor sitting room featuring big-screen television, large inglenook fireplace with exposed stone, bread oven, and wood-burning stove, plus sofa that can be converted into a bed if guests would prefer to sleep downstairs or have restricted mobility
Ground floor bathroom comprising bath with electric shower over, hand basin, toilet, electrical wall heater, and heated towel rail
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Wi-fi, electric heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs, kindling and matches provided
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)

Please note, Exmoor phone signal is erratic, but guests can choose to connect to WiFi via smartphone in order to make voice calls
Please note, not suitable for children under 5 years of ageCourtyard area with bistro table, two chairs, and wooden bench
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Local village of Wheddon Cross offers many local services including mini-supermarket with post office counter, petrol pumps, and cash machine, dog-friendly village pub which serves food, church, playing field, and various bus services
9 miles from nearest town of Minehead, with its beaches, larger supermarkets, petrol stations, most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops
Tea, coffee, milk, and some biscuits or cake provided, with other non-perishable items like salt and pepper, and household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing-up liquid, surface cleaner available
Free parking available on rural road directly opposite property

Facilities
The kitchen appliances and equipment include fridge (small freezer compartment), electric oven with hob, microwave. 4 slice toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, teapot, coffee pot, cutlery, crockery and plenty of glasses!
The living room has a 4k television (40inch screen with wifi and Freesat), and BT Infinity broadband is available throughout the property at no extra cost.
A hairdryer is also provided in the master bedroom for your convenience. There is also sensor night light in the master bedroom.

Bed linen, duvets, and one set of towels per person are provided. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
If you are bringing your dog/s please bring a towel or two as the moors can be very wet in the winter. There are hooks in the porch to help to dry the towels and wet clothing. There is also an airer on the master bedroom which can be used over the bath or outside).

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of the accommodation. Syms Cottage is fitted with electric heaters, a heated towel rail and fan in the bathroom, plus a wood-burner in the sitting room which can provide significant extra heat, if required. Some logs, kindling and matches will be provided to get you started, further logs can be purchased from the shop in Wheddon Cross.

Tea, coffee, milk, and some biscuits or cake will be in the cottage for your arrival so you can enjoy a cuppa straight away. Some non-perishable items including salt, pepper etc will be provided.
Cleaning materials such as washing-up liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property (left hand side under sink)
One or two toilet rolls will be provided (additional ones in the lobby area next to the bathroom).

Location
Wheddon Cross is 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 famous 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.

The beautiful local church is St. John's, it dates back to the Norman Conquest and was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086). St John has a 13th-century tower and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.

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 various bus services.

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), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.