Private garden with picnic bench.
The Shippon's Entrance
Looking towards the cottages from drive

The Shippon

near Wheddon Cross, in the county of Somerset

Located in the county of Somerset, The Shippon is the perfect family getaway.

The Shippon in near Wheddon Cross is a fabulous property which will sleep 4 people over 2 bedrooms.

The Shippon, Luckwell Bridge, Wheddon Cross, Somerset, TA24 7EW

Description

The Shippon is a beautifully restored 14th century stone farm building in Wheddon Cross, Somerset. Set in a secluded valley in the heart of beautiful Exmoor National Park, the property has been carefully converted into comfortable holiday accommodation that offers lovely views across its cobbled yard and and duck pond. It is ideally located for those wishing to explore Exmoor, being around 20 minutes from many of the primary moorland attractions, including Dunkery, Tarr Steps, Dulverton, Dunster, Wimbleball Lake, and even provides stabling and grazing services that allow guests to bring their horse on holiday too!

2 bedrooms (one king-sized double and one twin)
Open plan kitchen and sitting room with vaulted ceilings, original oak beams, television/DVD player/DAB radio, and large window looking out over duck pond and farmland beyond
Kitchen well fitted with fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Bathroom with shower over bath, toilet, and hand basin
Wifi, electricity, and biomass boiler-fueled central heating included in price, plus basket of logs and kindling
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

Best Features

Private garden with table and chairs great valley views approx. 35 metres from cottage, for guests’ sole use
Turnout and stabling facilities offered upon request for guests wishing to bring their horse on holiday, charged at £12 per night per horse
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Child-friendly accommodation with travel cot and high chair available upon request
Easy access (approx. 2 miles) to Wheddon Cross with its mini-supermarket, post office, petrol station, and dog-friendly The Rest & Be Thankful Inn which serves food, Exford (also approx. 2 miles), and 12 miles from the comprehensive amenities of Minehead
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and biscuits provided, plus non-perishable items like salt, pepper, and herbs/spices, and household sundries such as washing up liquid, dishwasher powder, surface cleaner, and toilet rolls. The water supply comes from a natural spring, filtered using UV light to negate the use of chemicals
Iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided, and clothes airer available upon request
Parking available directly outside property on cobbled yard, shared with The Ballroom (holiday cottage next door)

Sleeps: up to 4
Pets: yes
Contact Details:
Contact Name: The Best of Exmoor
Telephone: 0117 318076

A little more information on near Wheddon Cross

The Shippon is ideal located for exploring Exmoor, being about 20 minutes from many of the key moorland attractions, including Dunkery, Tarr Steps, Dulverton, Dunster, Wimbleball Lake and the list goes on!Wheddon Cross (approx 2 miles) has a well-stocked mini-supermarket, Post Office facilities and petrol station with good opening times. The Rest & Be Thankful Inn is the village pub which serves food and is child and dog friendly. Exford is also approx 2 miles (in the other direction), there is a village shop and Post Office and two pubs.Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 12 miles from The Shippon. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.

Facilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Hair Dryer
  • High Chair
  • Iron and board
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Microwave
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi available

Sleeps up to 4

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms

Lowest price from  £250.00

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FAQs about The Shippon

The Shippon has 2 bedrooms.

The Shippon can sleep 4 people and has 2 bedrooms.

You can check in at The Shippon from 4:00pm. On your departure day, check out is at 10:00am.

The Shippon has 1 bathroom.

The Shippon is located near near Wheddon Cross in the county of Somerset.

* Distances are calculated using data provided by the merchant and calculated as the crow flies. This is may be inaccurate if the merchant only provides the exact property location after booking has been completed.

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