Syms Cottage, Cutcombe
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Syms Cottage in Cutcombe is a traditional characterful period cottage accommodating up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms. Syms is suited to couples. There are amazing walks within the Exmoor National Park (inc coastline) & wonderful stargazing in the dark skies reserve. We are are dog-friendly!
Syms Cottage is full of character, boasting a date stone marked 1831, and enjoys superb far-reaching views to the rear across the neighbouring farmland. There are fabulous walks direct from the door, particularly the slopes of the moor towards Dunkery Beacon and the lovely river valleys. Syms Cottage is also on the route of the famous Coleridge Way. The property is tasty decorated throughout. The front door leads into a small entrance porch providing useful space for boots and coats. The cottage-style kitchen has a small dining table to seat 4, and to the rear is a pantry where the fridge, toaster and microwave is situated. The sitting room features a large inglenook fireplace with exposed stone, bread oven and wood-burning stove. The John Lewis sofa converts to a bed if should guests prefer to sleep downstairs or have restricted mobility (please contact if you would like to book additional linen). The bathroom is situated on the ground floor (off the sitting room via a lobby area) and is comprised of a bath with electric shower over, hand basin, toilet, electric wall heater and a heated towel rail. The wooden steep stairs lead up to the two double bedrooms. The master bedroom has fabulous views across the valley and surrounding farmland to the rear of the property. There is a small courtyard to the front which enjoys the afternoon sun. There is not a garden to the rear, just wonderful views of the valley, where you can lose hours watching the sheep! Just across the road, private off road parking is suitable for up to two cars. Please note, this is a charming old cottage and some of the doorways, including the front door, are of limited height. The wooden floors are old and in places, not flat which provides character but please take care not to trip. The cottage is well maintained and tastefully furnished. Mobile phone signal on Exmoor can vary from good to non-existent. We cannot guarantee you will obtain a signal from any provider. However, if you have a smartphone (with app) you will be able to connect to the WiFi to make calls. Syms Cottage is dog friendly and welcome up to 2 by prior arrangement (maximum of one medium-size dog or two small dogs). A one off supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per stay. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs or leave them alone in the property at any time. Larger dogs may be considered (noting size of the cottage), please do not hesitate to ask. Syms Cottage is available for week-long bookings and short breaks. The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. This property is strictly non-smoking. Local amenities 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 long 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.
- Linen provided,Towels provided
- High chair
- Iron and board
- TV
- Dishwasher,Washing machine,Clothes dryer
- Fridge,Freezer,Cooker,Toaster,Microwave
- Fan
- Electric vehicle charge point
- Games room
- Central heating
- Kettle
- Bath
- Wi-Fi available
- Hair dryer
- Log fire
- Breakfast included
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).
- BBQ
- Parking
- private garden (not enclosed)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Shared garden
- private garden (enclosed)
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Detached Property
- Pool (communal)
- Pool (private)
To the front of the cottage is a small courtyard with a bistro table, two chairs and a wooden bench. Cushions for the bistro chairs are in the hall cupboard. Syms Cottage has a separate outdoor space with seating available for the convenience of guests. It is a space which is under development as you will see from the photographs and the virtual tour, but it will be a wonderful place for guests to relax. It is separate to the property (just across the lane). It has a place to park in front of the garage. Behind this is open area with cottage fencing. It has two gates from which it is accessed from the quiet lane. It has a bench and seats. It is a work in progress/slightly unkempt (so not yet a garden) but when the weather is nice, it is pleasant to sit outside. See last picture. Syms Cottage is a great place to take advantage of the stargazing opportunities as it's within the Exmoor Dark Skies Reserve. Note - Syms Cottage does not have a garden to the rear of the property. However, there are stunning open countryside views across the valley from the living room window seat where you can spend hours watching the sheep or goats or Exmoor ponies (dependent on what our neighbouring farmer decides to use the grazing for).
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets welcome
2 x Dog(s), £15 per stay
Cat(s)
Horses
Please contact us if you have specific questions.
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
Exterior lighting,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,First-aid kit
Exit through the front door into the courtyard, onto the public road. If this is not accessible, exit from a ground floor window at the front of the property (onto the courtyard) or if exiting a window at the back of the property, turn right and right again around the back of the cottage where you will be able to access the public highway. Please note the use of candles, fireworks or Chinese lanterns is not permitted. Smoking (including the use of vapours or e-cigarettes) is not permitted inside the cottage.
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Firm Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. Show more
The region
+ MoreWheddon 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.
Woods of Dulverton Dog (& people) friendly restaurant with amazing ambience. Great food and wide selection of wine! Booking required unless you wish to turn up at 6pm and hope you can secure a bar table. Not to be missed. http://www.woodsdulverton.co.uk/ Ziangs of Porlock Weir 01643 863215 Far eastern street food + fish and chips (some of the best!) The Bridge Inn Dulverton 01398 324130 Www.thebridgeinndulverton.com The Harbour Gallery & Cafe Porlock Weir 01643 863514 or 862015 Www.harbourgalleryandcafe.co.uk Coffee and cake, light snacks with a gallery featuring original work by local artists 10 glorious walks in Exmoor that start and finish at a proper pub http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/devon/articles/exmoor-best-pub-walks/
http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do?a=164534 On the clearest nights on the north Devon moors the human eye can detect about 3,000 stars, with the best sites at Holdstone Hill, County Gate, Brendon Two Gates, Webbers Post, Anstey Gate, Haddon Hill and Wimbleball Lake. Exmoor national park became Europe’s first international dark sky reserve in November 2011. Stargazing https://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/dark-skies
10 glorious walks in Exmoor that start and finish at a proper pub http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/devon/articles/exmoor-best-pub-walks/ The famous Coleridge Way passes Syms Cottage, why not try a section of the walk! http://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/coleridge-way/coleridge-way-home-page
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Full arrival information and details of how to access the property will be sent after your booking is paid for in full. Further information about public transport can be found online at: www.travelinesw.com Bus travel - http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/travel/getting-around
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