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Wey House, Withypool
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Wey House, Withypool

Withypool
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40 reviews
  • 9
    Guests
  • 5
    Bedrooms
  • 3
    Bathrooms
  • Pets
    welcome
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Wey House, Withypool (Somerset) is located in this picturesque village in the heart of Exmoor, and enjoys fabulous views across the open moorland. It's an ideal spot to get-away from it all, and to explore the National Park. This spacious property can sleep up to 9 guests and is also pet-friendly.

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Wey House, Withypool (Somerset) is set in the heart of Withypool, an idyllic village in Exmoor National Park.  Originally a farm workers cottage, it's thought to be one of the first to be built in Withypool for this purpose. It has a delightful south-westerly aspect and has been extended over the years to the spacious property it is today yet retains many original features including a magnificent fireplace with wood-burner and bread oven, exposed beams and wooden panelling.  It's an easy walk (couple of minutes) to the popular Royal Oak Inn as well as the village stores. Wey House looks towards Withypool Common, the open moorland around the village where Exmoor ponies and red deer can often be seen.  

Sleeps up to 9 guests in 5 bedrooms
Master room with super-king bed with en-suite
One king-size double bedroom, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and one single room.
Kitchen-breakfast room with seating at the table 9
Spacious drawing room
Separate snug with wood-burner
Galleried landing which has been made into a comfortable seating area with additional TV and table football
Two upstairs family bathrooms comprising bath with shower over
One en-suite shower room
Two ground floor cloakrooms each with toilet and hand basin
Private, enclosed garden and parking
Dogs welcome (maximum of 3) for £15 supplement per dog
Easy walking distance to the village pub, shop, and tea rooms
Bed linen and towels are provided.
Electricity, heating and wifi included
Arrive from 4pm
Depart by 10 am

Dogs are welcome (maximum of 3)  for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog per booking. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. 

This property is strictly non-smoking.

The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival.  Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

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
Wey House is a spacious property, the downstairs comprises;
Kitchen-breakfast room, with built-in appliances including Neff electric grill and oven, gas hob, fridge and dishwasher. Plus a good selection of cookware, glassware, crockery and cutlery. The dining table can comfortably seat 10 guests.
Sitting room has a built-in open fireplace with slate hearth and wooden mantle over for cosy evenings in front of the TV.
Separate snug has a wonderful Inglenook open fireplace in a stone surround with a slate hearth and an original bread oven, the exposed beams and wooden panelling give this room great character. There is a smart-TV and comfortable seating.
Plus there is also boot room, pantry, utility with extra fridge-freezer space, washing machine, and plenty of space for boots, shoes and coats. 
There are two downstairs cloakrooms, each with a toilet and hand basin.

Upstairs, are the bedrooms:
Master bedroom with super-king bed with views over Withypool Common and the surrounding countryside, an attached dressing room and an en-euite comprising bath, toilet, hand basin and a separate shower cubicle. 
Second King-size bedroom with a hand basin and west / easterly views overlooking the paddock to the rear of the property. 
Twin bedroom has a hand basin and views overlooking the front garden to the south.
Plus another smaller double bedroom with hand basin and a single bedroom. 
There are two family bathrooms upstairs, one has a bath with separate shower cubicle, and the other has a bath with shower tap attachment.
The large galleried landing has been made into a comfortable seating area, with smart-TV and table football game, and also has moorland views across Withypool Common

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The central heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons. A basket of logs and kindling will be provided for the open fire in the cooler months.

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. 

There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, and surface cleaner will be present in the property.  One or two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.

Dogs are welcome but not permitted to get onto the furniture or to go upstairs at all. Dogs are charged at £15 per dog per stay, maximum of 3 dogs per booking.

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)
The property is approached via its own private driveway leading to a car parking and turning area outside the house with CCTV. The property sits within in a lawned garden plus an abundance of shrubs, plants and trees. Outside furniture includes a large table with 10 chairs and umbrella. there is a charcoal BBQ and a log burner. Charcoal, logs etc. are available from the local shop on your doorstep. The garden is not enclosed as there is no gate across the drive.

To the rear of the property is a paddock which can be used by guests for exercising your dogs, the paddock is fenced all the way around.

The village amenities are all within easy walking distance from the front door, just down the drive and then a minute or two on foot to the local pub serving food, The Royal Oak Inn, there's also a well-stocked Village Shop, Post Office, Tea Rooms, nearby Church and the river bank of the Barle that runs through the village is a popular spot in the summer months.

Parking

Private off-road parking is available for up to 5 cars on the drive outside the property.

Electric vehicle charge point

This owner has advised a £10 per charge flat rate, in this property, per electric car charge, if you want to use the charging from the house.

Pets

Pets welcome

3 x Dog(s), £15 per stay

Cat(s)

Horses

Dogs are welcome (maximum of 3) for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog per booking. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.

Larger groups of well-behaved dogs (more than 3) may be permitted on request, on the condition that they are kept in the boot room when in the house, and along with a refundable security deposit of £225. This security deposit will be retained in all/part if additional cleaning of the property is required following the dogs or there is any damage to the property.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable

Children

Suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

Health & safety

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Cancellation Policy

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  • 60 days
  • 30 days
  • 14 days
  • 7 days
  • 1 days
Free cancellation
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The region

WALKING IN AND AROUND WITHYPOOL
Whether it’s just a short gentle walk or trekking for the whole day, Exmoor has one of England’s most beautiful landscapes for walking. Withypool is set in the heart of Exmoor and is surrounded by walks all over the moors, along the River Barl...
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Walking; There are numerous walks in and around Withypool with beautiful scenery and landscapes.  There are walking guides and maps available in the Shop.

Cycling; We have some amazing hills which can be tackled on own bikes (Carport storage available for bicycles) or we are not far by car from the lovely flat tarka trail which runs from Braunton to Torrington in Devon.  Bikes can be hired at various points along the Tarka Trail and the scenery is exquisite. https://www.tarkatrail.org.uk/

Horse Riding
There are a couple of riding centres around. https://www.brendonmanor.com/
https://www.exmoor-ridingholiday.co.uk/

Other places of interest if you have children are;
Exmoor Zoo
Watermouth Castle
Exmoor Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Lynton Cliff Railway
Tropiquaria
Rock and Rapid indoor climbing

There are many more exciting places to visit, too many to mention. However, there is plenty of tourist information in the local village shop and in the cottage.
Minehead Beach, about 30 mins drive, man made sand beach with views across to Wales on a clear day.

Woolacombe beach, about 40 mins drive, gorgeous sandy beach that stretches for miles. Beautiful beach on the North Devon Coast.

Croyde beach, about 45 mins drive, renowned for its wonderful surfing also along North Devon Coast.

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol or Exeter

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton or Barnstable

Car required

car necessary

More tips on how to get there

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

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Overall experience10.0
Cleanliness10.0
Location10.0
Value for money10.0

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9 Guests maximum. Infants don't count toward the number of guests.

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