Property Summary
Quarme Cottage is one of 6 cottages converted from farm buildings in 1989. 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
Quarme Cottage Overview:
Accommodates 6, ideally 4 adults or a family of 5/6.
Flexible start dates.
Description:
Quarme Cottage boasts a captivating south-facing view down the Quarme Valley. There's an open-plan living, dining, kitchen area and a secure garden equipped with outdoor furniture. In front of the cottage there's a vast grassy space nestling beneath a majestic beech tree, offering sweeping countryside vistas, space to run around and play.
Convenient parking is located alongside the cottage.
Interior Features:
Lounge: Twin three-seater sofas, an extendable dining table for six, a 32″ TV with Freeview and DVD player. A fireplace with an electric cast iron stove and dual radiators warm the space.
Bunk Bedroom: Accessible from the lounge, this cozy room contains full-size bunk beds, ideal for children, and heated by a radiator.
Kitchen: Modern and well-equipped; includes dishwasher, fridge, standalone freezer, washing machine, microwave, electric hob and oven. Generously stocked with china and cookware. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided. Essentials like tea towels, cleaning supplies and washing powder are provided.
1st Floor: Double and a twin bedrooms, both furnished with comfy beds draped in fresh cotton linens. Both rooms, the corridor, and the bathroom are heated. The bathroom comprises a bath with an overhead shower, with towels and loo rolls provided.
Additional Note:
While the cottage can sleep six, its single bathroom makes it most comfortable for families, as six adults might find it a bit cramped.
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.
Amenities:
The cottage benefits from gas central heating throughout.
Wi-fi is available throughout the cottage and in the nearby barn/games room.
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
There is plenty of parking is available on site.
EV Charger points 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. Please ask us if you have other special needs.
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. There is one exit from the cottage out of the front door. There are three ground floor windows should the main exit be blocked.
Christmas / New Year
The cottages are tastefully decorated for the festive period.
The region
Wheddon Cross is often called the 'crossroads of Exmoor' -- a friendly village at the junction of the B3224 and B3358, right in the heart of the National Park.
Standing at around 300 metres above sea level, Wheddon Cross is the highest village on Exmoor. It sits in the parish of Cutcombe, with the ancient parish church of St Andrew just a short walk away in the neighbouring hamlet. The village grew up around its important crossroads, where travellers on the old coaching routes between Dulverton, Minehead and Simonsbath would stop to rest.
Village Amenities
The Rest and Be Thankful Inn stands at the centre of the village -- a 19th-century coaching inn serving food, local ales and accommodation. Wheddon Cross also has a well-stocked village shop with post office services, a petrol station with ATM, free public toilets, a children's play park, and an active village hall hosting regular community events.
Nearby Towns
Minehead (8 miles) -- The main town of West Somerset, with larger supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl), high street banks, a sandy beach, and the terminus of the West Somerset Railway.
Dunster (7 miles) -- One of England's best-preserved medieval villages, dominated by its castle and famous yarn market. Excellent independent shops and places to eat.
Dulverton (10 miles) -- Known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, with a National Park Visitor Centre, independent shops, a butcher, and several pubs and restaurants along the River Barle.
