Cartier's Retreat, Dunster

Property Summary
Cartier's Retreat Shepherd's Hut, near Dunster, is a beautifully designed hut set in a private location in the Avill Valley. With underfloor heating and a log burner, it stays wonderfully warm and cosy year-round, and is complete with its own private wood-fired hot tub! Sleeps 2 guests (adult only)

Main Description
Cartier's Retreat is an ideal base for unwinding and reconnecting with nature, with medieval Dunster nearby, and many of Exmoor National Park's attractions within easy reach. For wildlife lovers, it's a great spot for seeing local deer, foxes and buzzards.

Sleeps up to 2 guests in a king-size bed
Large, private garden and patio area directly outside the hut
Private wood-fired hot tub
Kitchen area and inside seating
En-suite shower room with heated towel rail and flushing loo
Underfloor heating throughout to keep you cosy in the cooler months
Wood-burner for extra cosiness
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Logs provided for the wood-burner and the hot tub
Towels and bed linen provided
Sorry, no pets
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

Approached via a private lane which leads directly to a private parking area, just a few steps from the hut, Cartier's Retreats sits within a private garden with wood-fired hot tub sitting on its own deck - a perfect spot to unwind under the stars.

There are four steps up to the door, once inside you’ll find a king-size bed and a well equipped kitchen with oak worktops and a Belfast sink. Electric oven, fridge & microwave. The en-suite includes electric shower, heated towel rail and flushing toilet. A comfortable sofa, TV and wood-burner complete this cosy get-away.

While the setting is blissfully quiet, it is located on a working farm so you may occasionally hear the sound of a tractor.

Indoor Description
The kitchen area is well-equipped with oak worktop, Belfast sink, fridge (with freezer compartment), oven, microwave, gas hob, toaster, kettle, cafetiere, and a selection of utensils, cookware, crockery and glasses. Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, oil, salt and pepper are provided to help you settle in.

Electricity and heating is included. The hut is well-insulated and log burner can give a boost to the underfloor heating if required during cooler periods - or anytime, just for that extra cosy feeling!
Full basket of logs, kindling and firelighters are provided. Additional logs are available in the log-store.

TV with Netflix and wifi is included.

The en-suite includes electric shower, heated towel rail and flushing toilet. Shower gel, hand soap and a hair dryer is provided for your convenience.

Outdoor Description
Cartier's Retreat is located within a private garden which includes small pond, gravel patio area with bistro table and chairs, picnic table with parasol, fire-pit and decking area for the private wood-fired hot tub. Logs are provided for the hot tub, and it will be heated ready for your arrival (if you provide an estimated time of arrival).

There is access to footpaths directly from the farm, and nearby Dunster Deer Park provides almost endless options for walking. The coast at Dunster is approx 2.5 miles from the hut, and the nearest town of Minehead is just 4 miles away, from here you can start the South West Coast Path trail as seen in The Salt Path film!

The hut is located on a farm, so you will occasionally hear a tractor in the vicinity. The owners live in the farmhouse nearby so will be able to help if you need any assistance, but otherwise will leave you to you own devices. This is a very peaceful location, the owners ask for you to respect the beautiful environment you are staying in and to keep noise levels to a minimum particularly between the hours of 10 pm to 7 am.

Dunster is approx 1.5 miles away, where there is a selection of restaurants, pubs, cafes and independent shops, as well as interesting historical features, such as Dunster Castle (NT) and many more!

Parking
Private parking area just a few steps from the hut.

Pets Description
Sorry, no pets allowed.

Restricted mobility
We suggest Cartier's Retreat is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility, due steps up to the entrance of the property.

Exit in case of emergency
In case of an emergency please exit the property either by the entrance by the car park or by the gate to the rear of the property, meeting down in the middle yard.

Christmas / New Year
The hut will be decorated at Christmas, due to the size we are limited but fairy lights are provided

The region

Dunster is a medieval village on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset, dominated by its magnificent castle perched on a wooded hilltop above the High Street.

Often described as one of the most intact medieval villages in England, Dunster has a rich history stretching back over a thousand years. The iconic octagonal Yarn Market, built in the early 1600s, sits at the heart of the village -- a reminder of its prosperous wool-trading past. The broad High Street is lined with independent shops, galleries, tea rooms, and characterful pubs, many housed in listed buildings dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The village has its own Post Office with a cash machine, a deli, and a good range of places to eat and drink. For larger supermarkets, banks, and petrol stations, the coastal town of Minehead is just 1.5 miles away -- Tesco and Morrisons are both on the outskirts with long opening hours. Most shops in Dunster keep traditional hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending in summer.

Dunster hosts a lively programme of events throughout the year, including the Dunster Show, Dunster Country Fair, and the much-loved Winter Festival in early December when the village is lit by candlelight with music, dancing, and medieval re-enactments in the streets.