Dunster | Cottage in Exford, United Kingdom

Property Summary
Chapel Cottage in Exford nestles in the heart of Exmoor National Park and close to the Somerset-Devon border. This cottage is divided over three levels and provides a rural retreat in this lovely village location and a great base for exploring the magic of Exmoor! Chapel Cottage sleeps 5 guests (+1)
Main Description
Chapel Cottage in Exford can comfortably sleep up to four adults. In addition, the second bedroom has a single bed with the option of a further single pull-out bed underneath. This facility provides accommodation for one further adult, or two children. Six people can dine in comfort in the open-plan dining area or on the private and enclosed large patio to the rear of the cottage.
Dogs are welcome, as are other pets. Stabling for horses can be found very close by.
Sleeps 5 (+1) in two bedrooms
Double room on the first floor (with super-king size bed)
Twin beds on the second floor (twin beds can be linked to make wide double bed on request)
Option of a single bed, with a further single pull-out in the twin bedroom (ideal extra sleeping accommodation for children)
Sitting room with wood-burning stove
Well-equipped kitchen with dining area
Large enclosed patio with table and chairs
Allocated private parking for 2 cars
Up to 3 dogs welcome (sorry, strict maximum of 3 dogs)
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided and a small Welcome Pack.
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Exford has a village shop within easy walking of the front door. However, following a bereavement, the shop is temporarily closed for refurbishment. It is scheduled to be re-opened early September 2020. In the meantime, newspapers and supplies can be obtained from the village shops in Wheddon Cross (7 miles) and Withypool (4 miles). There are also two excellent country inns that serve food within the village.
Bed format will be a super-king double and twin beds in the second bedroom unless you contact the housekeeper to arrange more than 7 days before your stay. Phone numbers are sent once you have paid in full.
Indoor Description
The kitchen is fully equipped and includes dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, microwave, a radio/CD player and plenty of crockery, glasses etc.
The comfortable dining area opens out through double-doors onto a large patio overlooking the village green; perfect for alfresco dining or a summer barbecue.
The cosy lounge boasts a log-burning stove and comfortable seating to curl up on, as well as HD Digital TV (including Digital Radio channels), DVD player, CD player, plus games and puzzles to keep you entertained if you need them.
The bedrooms are spacious, comprising one double room on the first floor (with a SuperKing size bed) and one twin/double room on the top floor. The twin beds can be linked to make a wonderfully wide double bed. The top room also contains a sofa that easily pulls out into guest bed providing ideal sleeping accommodation for children.
The main bathroom (with a shower over the bath, hand basin, bidet and WC) is on the first floor. On the ground floor, there is a shower room with hand basin, WC, washing machine and drying facilities.
Wifi is available throughout the cottage.
Heating and electricity is included in the price. An initial supply of logs will be provided for the wood-burner in the cooler months. Further logs can be purchased locally.
All linen, towels and a small welcome pack are provided.
Outdoor Description
Double doors from the dining area open onto a large patio overlooking the village green; perfect for alfresco dining. A supply of Instant BBQs is provided under the sink in the kitchen
Parking
Private off-street parking for two cars is available just across the road, opposite the cottage. This is located behind the stone wall, adjacent to the wall.
Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
The cottage is fully decorated for Christmas from mid-December until Twelfth Night.
The region
Exford is situated pretty much in the centre of Exmoor offering great access to all that Exmoor has to offer. It is a small rural village based around a traditional village green with children play area, beside it sits the village shop (currently closed for refurbishment). Post office facilities are available at the tearooms on Friuday afternoons. Exford and the surrounding area is famous for its beautiful and unspoiled countryside making it ideal for hiking, biking, riding and fishing.
Just 10 minutes from Exford is Alderman's Barrow, just one example of the opportunity to explore an incredible Bronze age Landscape, with it’s mysterious stone settings, barrow and hut circle. A footpath runs from Alderman's Barrow to Larkbarrow which is the ruins of an isolated farm that was used for firing practice during World War II. This area is described by Exmoor National Park as being surrounded by miles of open, rolling grass moorland, and one of the best places to experience remoteness and tranquility on Exmoor. This is an excellent location from which (with luck!) to view the Red Deer - preferably in the evenings - and to listen to the "boving" of the stags in the Rutting Season (late September and October).
Alternatively, you may decide to walk along the footpath and tracks through the tranquil water meadows and woodland along the River Exe towards Winsford. Access is via the car park opposite the Crown Hotel and it is a little over 4 miles to Winsford. However, think about how to get back before you set off unless you are committing to a 10 mile walk!