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Cartier's Retreat Shepherd's Hut with wood-burner
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Cartier's Retreat Shepherd's Hut with private Hot Tub
Cartier's Retreat Shepherd's Hut with private Hot Tub
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Cartier's Retreat, Dunster

Dunster
Excellent
93 reviews
  • 2
    Guests
  • 1
    Bedrooms
  • 1
    Bathrooms
  • Sorry,
    No pets
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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)

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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.

Sleeping arrangements

Appliances and amenities

  • Kitchen / Kitchenette
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
  • High chair
  • Iron and board
  • TV
  • Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
  • Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
  • Breakfast included
  • Fan
  • Games room
  • Electric vehicle charge point
  • Central heating
  • Bath
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Hair dryer
  • Log fire
  • Kettle
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.

Outside the Property

  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Shared garden
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Secure parking
  • Detached Property
  • Pool (communal)
  • Pool (private)
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.

Electric vehicle charge point

Pets

Pets not allowed

Dog(s)

Cat(s)

Horses

Sorry, no pets allowed.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

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

Children

Not suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

Sorry, no children or infants.

Health & safety

Home safety features
Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,Fire extinguisher,First-aid kit
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

Cancellation Policy

  • 3 months
  • 60 days
  • 30 days
  • 14 days
  • 7 days
  • 1 days
Free cancellation
50% refund Non-refundable
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The region

Dunster is brimming with history and is considered one of Englands best preserved Medieval villages. The High Street is iconic with the Dunster Castle (National Trust) sitting proudly at one end, and the Yarn Market at the other. There's also the Tithe Barn to explore, the Doveco...
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There are many restaurants locally that we recommend, both casual and smart for special occasions. There are also many lovely tea rooms for cream teas or light lunches. We will be happy to advise when you are planning your stay. 
A few favourites listed below: 
• Woods in Dulverton- Bistro style, fabulous wine list
• Reeves in Dunster- for special occasions 
• The Luttrell Arms in Dunster- lovely traditional bar
• Porlock Weir Hotel- lovely food & coastal setting
• Sea Fare Fish & Chips in Alcombe
• Castle Coffee House in Dunster- lovely coffee & homemade delights including donuts at the weekend 
• Tongdam Thai in Dulverton- lovely authentic Thai 
• The Alcombe Tandoori Indian Restaurant 
Cartier’s Retreat is perfectly located on the edge of Exmoor, with beautiful moorland lovely villages you will be spoilt for choice. There are leaflets in the welcome pack full of inspiration for places to visit. The local villages of Dulverton, Watchet, Selworthy and Porlock are well worth a visit. A little further down the coast is Lynton and Lynmouth which make for a lovely day trip.

There are many beautiful walks straight out the back of the farm from the hut, Nutcombe bottom is only a 15 minute walk away and home to England’s tallest tree, which has been growing since 1876 and was 60.05 metres when it was last measured in 2009. There is a lovely loop walk from the car park and you have direct access up onto Croydon hill from the hut. 
Dunster beach is a short drive away, from here you can walk along the coast path to Minehead.
A beautiful walk can be taken up to Bat’s Castle, the remains of an Iron Age hillfort with sweeping views up the Avill valley towards Dunkery Beacon and the coast. Native Exmoor ponies roam the deer park and deer are often spotted.
Minehead is just 4 miles away, this is the official start of the Southwest coast path, it runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing along the coast of North Devon into Cornwall, as recently seen in the film ‘The Salt Path’ which was co partly filmed on Exmoor.

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol or Exeter 80.00 Km

ferry port

Portsmouth of Plymouth 37.00 Km

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car necessary

More tips on how to get there

Full arrival instructions will be provided once your booking is paid in full.

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