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 plus up to 2 dogs.
Flexible start dates with a preference for Friday-Friday during peak season.
Description:
Quarme Cottage boasts a captivating south-facing view down the Quarme Valley. There's a 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. During the summer months we can set up croquet on the lawn if you'd like to 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. 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. In the summer we set up croquet on the lawn and football goals in the field. 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.
Pets Description
Dogs - We ask that dogs are kept off the furniture (even with a rug) and are not allowed upstairs or in bedrooms please.
Horses – We offer DIY grass keep for £25 per stay (up to a week). Do get in touch to discuss your specific needs.
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
This has not been completed by the owner.
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
