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The Best of Exmoor

Blagdon Cottage, Wheddon Cross

Wheddon Cross
Excellent
17 reviews
  • 8
    Guests
  • 4
    Bedrooms
  • 2
    Bathrooms
  • Pets
    welcome
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near here Cottages Sleeping 6+

Blagdon Cottage in Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a spacious semi-detached holiday home in the heart of Exmoor, a short distance from the village. There are 4 bedrooms for up to 7/8 guests, and with ample outside space it's a great choice for families or groups of friends to explore the area.

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Blagdon Cottage is a comfortable holiday property on the edge of the village of Wheddon Cross, an ideal base for Exmoor holidays for families and groups of friends! Situated in the heart of the beautiful Exmoor National Park, the property is surrounded by a patchwork of fields with the stunning backdrop of Dunkery Beacon. 

With four bedrooms, Blagdon Cottage can accommodate up to 7 or 8 guests (plus cot on request) in two double bedrooms with king-sized beds, one twin bedroom, and one further double bedroom which is recommended as most suitable for a single person, but can sleep 2 guests if required (it's a standard sized double bed, 4'6).

Sleeps up to 7/8 guests (plus cot)
Four bedrooms 
Two double bedrooms, both with king-size beds
One twin bedroom
Bedroom with double bed recommended as most suitable for 1 guest, but can sleep 2 if required
Sitting room with electric fire and dining table
Country kitchen with a traditional oil-fired Rayburn plus separate electric oven/hob
Two family bathrooms, one on the ground floor and one upstairs
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Private, enclosed garden and parking
Dogs welcome (maximum of 2) 
Two stables and with paddock on site for bringing your horse on holiday too!
Bed linen and towels are provided
Electricity, heating and unlimited fibre wifi included
0.75 mile to the local village with pub/restaurant, mini-supermarket, petrol station
Strictly non-smoking
Arrive from 4pm
Depart by 10 am

A security deposit of £100 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.

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.

Sleeping arrangements

Appliances and amenities

  • Kitchen / Kitchenette
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
  • High chair
  • Iron and board
  • TV
  • Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
  • Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
  • Breakfast included
  • Fan
  • Games room
  • Electric vehicle charge point
  • Central heating
  • Bath
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Hair dryer
  • Log fire
  • Kettle
The entrance to Blagdon Cottage is directly off the parking area, into the house via the utility room, a convenient spot to leave coats and boots after a long day hiking.  There is also a table football in this area for fun family evenings. 

The ground floor level includes the comfortable sitting-dining room with electric fire, perfect for cosy evenings in. The kitchen has a traditional oil-fired Rayburn as well as an electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and cafetiere plus plenty of cupboard space, and a selection of cookware, crockery, cutlery and glassware. To the front of the property is a small conservatory with comfortable seating overlooking and leading out to the garden, an ideal spot to relax and enjoy a good book. The ground floor bathroom comprises bath with shower over, hand basin and toilet 

Upstairs are the four bedrooms, two have king-size double beds, one has a double bed (recommended as most suitable for single occupancy, but can accommodate 2 guests if required), and a twin bedroom. The first floor family bathroom comprises bath with hand held shower attachment, separate walk-in shower unit, hand basin and toilet

A travel cot and high chair can be provided on request (please bring your own bedding for the cot).  A hair dryer is provided for your convenience.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The cottage has central heating throughout and an electric fire in the sitting room. 

Unlimited fibre wifi is included, which is good quality for video calling and streaming.  Please note their may be limited phone signal in the cottage depending on network. 

The sitting room has a Smart TV with Netflix available. 

Bed linen, duvets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips or use them outside.

There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets/powder will be present in the property. One toilet roll will be provided per toilet and hand wash.

Dogs are welcome but not permitted to get onto the furniture or to go upstairs at all.  A maximum of 2 dogs per booking.

Outside the Property

  • 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)
The garden at Blagdon Cottage is enclosed, a 5-bar gate across the drive to the access road, and hedging and garden fencing on the other sides.
There's a gravelled patio area with picnic bench and a lawned area with pretty garden shrubs.   A BBQ / firepit is available for guests to use but please bring your own charcoal. 

There is a small paddock to the rear of the property which guests can use to exercise their dogs but we would appreciate that you pick up any dog mess.  Neighbouring fields have livestock grazing throughout the year so please keep you dog under close control. 

Equestrian facilities
If you would like to bring your own horse on holiday with you, there are two stables and a paddock directly next to the property, which can be rented along with the cottage. The stables are a few metres across the yard from the house, and there is parking for your horsebox. There is glorious countryside to explore by horseback direct from the cottage!
Unfortunately, it's not possible to include bedding or hay so you would need to bring your own with you.  There is a compost heap nearby and it's expected that the stables and paddock will be clean upon your departure.  The security deposit paid on the property will also cover any additional cleaning costs of the fields and stables if they are not left in an acceptable condition.
Stables and paddock are charged at £10 per horse per night

Parking

There's ample off-road private parking available on the drive beside the property, which is gated to the road.

Electric vehicle charge point

Pets

Pets welcome

2 x Dog(s), £0 per stay

Cat(s)

2 x Horses, £10 per night

There is a small paddock to the rear of the property which guests can use to exercise their dogs but we would appreciate that you pick up any dog mess. Neighbouring fields have livestock grazing throughout the year so please keep you dog under close control.

Equestrian facilities
If you would like to bring your own horse on holiday with you, there are two stables and a paddock directly next to the property, which can be rented along with the cottage. The stables are a few metres across the yard from the house, and there is parking for your horsebox. There is glorious countryside to explore by horseback direct from the cottage!
Unfortunately, it's not possible to include bedding or hay so you would need to bring your own with you. There is a compost heap nearby and it's expected that the stables and paddock will be clean upon your departure. The security deposit paid on the property will also cover any additional cleaning costs of the fields and stables if they are not left in an acceptable condition.
Stables and paddock are charged at £10 per horse per night.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable

Children

Suitable for children

1 x Cot available (£0.00)

1 x Highchair available (£0.00)

Health & safety

Home safety features
Deadbolt lock,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,Fire extinguisher,First-aid kit
Exit in case of emergency
In case of an emergency there are three exits from the property; Front door Back door Conservatory

Christmas / New Year

Christmas tree provided upon request

Cancellation Policy

  • 3 months
  • 60 days
  • 30 days
  • 14 days
  • 7 days
  • 1 days
Free cancellation
50% refund Non-refundable
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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

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...
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The Rest and Be Thankful, Wheddon Cross (0.7 miles)
Whitehorse Inn, Exford (4.3 mile)
Raleigh's Cross (8.9 miles)
Dunkery Beacon (1.8 miles)

Exford (4.3 miles)

Dunster Castle (7.3 miles)

Wimbleball Lake (8 miles) 

Porlock Weir (8.3 miles)

Minehead Town (8.9 miles)

West Somerset Railway (9.7 miles)

Tarr Steps (10 miles)

Lynton & Lynmouth (19 miles)

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (19 miles)

Valley of the Rocks (20 miles) 
Dunkery Beacon (1.8 miles)

Wimbleball Lake (8 miles) 

Porlock Weir (8.3 miles)

Minehead Beach (8.9 miles)

Tarr Steps (10 miles)

Lynton & Lynmouth (19 miles)

Valley of the Rocks (20 miles)

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol or Exeter

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car not necessary

More tips on how to get there

Full arrival information will be provided once your booking is paid for in full.

Reviews


Overall experience9.2
Cleanliness9.4
Location9.6
Value for money9.2

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Key
1 Guest

Adults

1

Children

Ages 2-12
0

Infants

Under 2
0

8 Guests maximum. Infants don't count toward the number of guests.

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