Crown Cottage In Exford

Exford, Minehead, Somerset, Country village

Check-in Time: 16:00
Check-out Time: 10:00

Outside Description

The cottage overlooks the village green in the centre of Exford. The village has a village shop/post office, tea rooms, garage, the Crown Hotel and the White Horse Inn. Both these hotels have excellent restaurants/bars for non-residents.

Downstairs Description

The sitting room is very cosy, with a stone-built fireplace and wood-burning stove. The wood burner will be laid for your first fire and additional logs are available locally. There is a window seat which overlooks the village green. A smart TV, Freesat box, DVD player, WiFi, and a range of board games and DVDs are provided.

The dining room has a pine table and four chairs. The kitchen comprises all the equipment needed for a self-catering holiday, including a full-sized electric cooker, fridge, washing machine, and microwave.

First Floor Description

The main bedroom has a Victorian style double bed, with luxury memory foam mattress, fitted wardrobe, bedside tables and a chest of drawers. The second bedroom has twin beds, a clothes rail, bedside table and built-in drawers.

The shower room contains a large shower cubicle, toilet, built-in vanity unit with electric shaver point, towel radiator, and extractor fan.

Dogs Welcome: 2 x dog(s)
Child Friendly
Wi-Fi/Broadband
Open Fire/Multi Fuel Burner
Enclosed Garden/Patio
Tourist Attractions:
  • Tropiquaria Zoo: Tropiquaria Animal & Adventure Park, a great day out for adults and children of all ages. Hold a snake or creepie-crawly in the Tropical Hall, visit the amazing puppet show and the aquarium. Outside play for hours on the full-size pirate ships or in the Indoor Play Castle. Visit website
  • Dunster Castle: An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens. Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times, with an impressive medieval gatehouse and ruined tower giving a reminder of its turbulent history. Visit website
  • West Somerset Railway: It is Britain’s longest “Heritage” Railway running from Bishops Lydeard to the coast at Minehead. There are nine restored stations en route serving a variety of destinations. The railway runs special themed trains throughout the year and large-scale events. Visit website
Eating and Drinking:
  • The Crown Hotel, Exford: Our elegant award winning restaurant has an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We also have our cosy country bar with real ales and home cooked hearty meals. Visit website
  • The Exmoor White Horse Inn, Exford: The bar and restaurant serve great meals seven days a week and the outdoor tables overlooking the river are just the place for a Devon cream tea with lashings of jam and clotted cream. Visit website
Food Stores:
Sporting Attractions and Activities:
  • Wimbleball Lake Country Park Outdoor Activity Centre, Dulverton: With something for the whole family to enjoy, even the dog! Enjoy a wide range of activities both on and off the water including windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, high ropes, archery, bushcraft, cycling and walking. Visit website
  • Hiring Bicycles In The Exmoor Area: Exmoor Adventures: You can book a mountain bike adventure! Visit website
  • Minehead & West Somerset GC: Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club is a great classic links course set against the rugged backdrop of the Brendon Hills with captivating sea views. If you're seeking a great round of golf, in a superb location, this is the place. Visit website
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