Title: Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99395500/99395491/22e6dc11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99395500/99395491/d7c09056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99395500/99395491/d9c339fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99395500/99395491/440097a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99395500/99395491/fd0f6f68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Dunkery Cottage, experience the heart of Exmoor with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. With a lovely walled patio, enjoy wonderful sunsets while sipping your favorite drink; or take in the beautiful views from the kitchen window and double bedroom. Unwind with modern amenities like WiFi, gas central heating throughout, a stone fireplace with an electric log-style fire in the lounge. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross Property Summary Dunkery Cottage is one of 6 holiday cottages converted from farm buildings. Located in the heart of Exmoor within walking distance across the fields of Wheddon Cross village which has a welcoming pub and shop. Local landmarks include Dunkery Beacon, Dunster medieval village, Tarr Steps and Porlock. Main Description Dunkery Cottage Overview: Accommodates 4 guests. Flexible start dates. Description: Dunkery Cottage faces due west and has a lovely open position with a small walled patio with garden furniture. This cottage gets superb sunsets from patio and living area; the kitchen window and double bedroom have wonderful views across the gardens. Interior Highlights: Lounge: Features a cozy three-piece suite, a stone fireplace with an electric log-style fire and two radiators. A 32″ TV with Freeview and a DVD player cater to entertainment needs. Kitchen: Fully stocked with modern appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, and microwave. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided. Ample chinaware and cookware are provided. Cleaning essentials such as washing up liquid, a surface cleaner and hand soap are on hand. Dining: Extendable dining table and four chairs (more can be provided if you have guests). 1st Floor: Consists of a double and a twin bedroom, both equipped with radiators and quality beds dressed in crisp cotton linens. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over and stocked with towels and loo rolls. (Note: No space for a cot.) Amenities: The cottage benefits from gas central heating throughout. Parking is conveniently located alongside the cottage WiFi is available inside the cottage and in the barn/games room. Additional Note: All guests are provided with a mobile app which gives full information about Little Quarme, optional items that we can provide and recommendations for places to visit, local pubs and restaurants etc. Indoor Description This has not been completed by the owner. Outdoor Description All guests have access to two acres of gardens including a lily pond, lawn with picnic tables, giant BBQ and games room with table tennis, small pool table and table football. There is car free access across our fields to the bridleways and footpaths of Exmoor National Park. Parking Parking is available on site. Pets Description This has not been completed by the owner. Restricted mobility Due to the sloping nature of the site unfortunately we don't recommend Little Quarme for wheelchair users. Exit in case of emergency Safety instructions will be provided in our online welcome book sent to you upon booking. If you would like to see a copy of our Fire Risk Assessments please get in touch. Exit from the cottage is out through the front door. There are also three ground floor windows if the front door should be inaccessible. Christmas / New Year Cottages are tastefully decorated for the festive period. The region Wheddon Cross is a village in the parish of Cutcombe in the heart of 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 is often referred to as a "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 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), high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops, cafes and restaurants, etc throughout the town ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3825 ## About the area Minehead is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Holnicote Estate, while Dovery Manor Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights. Exmoor Adventures and The Chocolate House are also worth visiting. [Visit our Minehead travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead.dx5641) [View more Cottages in Minehead](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Cottages.d5641-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.14226%2C-3.54944&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YNpNk3WSK3A4x8La7KzhozfH2Co=) Minehead, Somerset ### What's nearby - Dunster Castle - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles - Exmoor National Park - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles - Minehead Beach - 17 min drive - 10.7 miles - Dunster Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles - Porlock Weir Harbour - 26 min drive - 9.5 miles ### Getting around - Minehead Station - 25 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 169 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬15 min drive - ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬15 min drive - ‪Tarr Farm Inn Dulverton - ‬19 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dunkery Cottage near Wheddon Cross located? > Situated in Minehead, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Dunkery Beacon and within 6 miles (10 km) of Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene and Exford Memorial Hall. Caratacus Stone and Dovery Manor Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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