“Excellent holiday home”
"Our Christmas holiday plans were disrupted due to the bad weather and Helpful Holidays, Angie the Caretaker at Heyden, and Heyden's owner could not have been more obliging, so we were able to "adjust" our timings rather than abandon plans altogether! And we are so glad that we did...Heyden Cottage is delightful; spacious yet cosy, and very well set up for a rural retreat with all mod-cons and comforts. The situation is fantastic - in a clearing on a wooded slope, tranquil but not too remote. We shall return in the summer, when hopefully it will be full of birds and butterflies. Given the appalling weather, it was great to be able to step out from the front door with the dogs and take rain-less opportunities for walks as they presented - no need to jump in the car and transport wet dogs! Such a relaxing time and wish we could have stayed longer!"
The property
On the edge of a large and beautiful wood, Heyden Cottage is a wonderful moorland Exmoor cottage found at the end of its own private uneven drive.
With fabulous walks and mountain bike trails from the door and views across moorland from most windows it sits in a magical spot, great for stargazing.
Inside there's a huge heart-of-the-house kitchen with dining table/chairs and a sofa plus wood burning stove to relax in front of after a hard day exploring the hills.
Thereis also a cosy sitting room with an open fire and also a ground floor WC and shower room.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a double, twin and a single plus another bathroom with separate shower.
Outside a suntrap courtyard with table/chairs and beyond the woodland and orchard to discover.
From this unique base you can explore the very best of Exmoor; visit the hilltop castle of Dunster, take a trip to the idyllic National Trust village of Selworthy and explore the coastal village of Porlock.
The resort town of Minehead is just 1 and a half miles away and is also worth a visit if you can drag yourself away from such a tranquil base.
Summary
- Over two floors with 3 bedrooms; 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin and 1 x single
- Bathroom with separate shower
- Downstairs shower room and separate WC
- Large kitchen dining room with wood burning stove
- Sitting room.
- Central heating, open fire with wood burning stove
- Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, DVD, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot available on request, Off road parking for five cars
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry no smoking
- Pub less than 1 mile from property
- Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly
- Note: This property has no outside lighting so torches are recommended
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
MINEHEAD
Taunton 24 miles; Bridgwater 27 miles.
The popular seaside resort of Minehead occupies a wonderful sheltered spot beneath the dramatic North Hill, on the lovely West Somerset Coast. This welcoming town boasts a mile long esplanade, providing a wonderful backdrop to the golden beach, whilst the pretty harbour, visited in the summer by the famous paddle steamer Waverley, offers excellent fishing opportunities. Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey from the seafront on the West Somerset Railway, or visit Blenheim Gardens, winner of many awards for its beautiful floral displays. Renowned for the largest herd of red deer in England, Exmoor National Park with its wooded valleys, pretty bridlepaths and heather clad moors, is well worth a visit, whilst the magnificent Norman Castle at nearby Dunster is a must.
Region Information
Note: Sorry, no short breaks. Spring water.
This property offers the following short breaks: