Dunkery View, Wootton Courtenay

Property Summary Dunkery View lies in a peaceful rural location at the foot of Dunkery Hill on the edge of the charming village of Wootton Courtenay and enjoys sweeping all round views of Exmoor. The village shop is a short walk away and numerous stunning walks over the moors. Main Description This attractive apartment is laid out over two floors and is comprised of a large bedroom with superking-sized bed, well equipped kitchen, spacious sitting/dining room, shower room with large shower plus the added benefit of a drying/boot room for your walking footwear and outer garments. A private garden is adjacent to the property from which you can enjoy the dark sky delights of Exmoor and see the Milky Way on clear moonless nights. Large bedroom with superking-sized bed Fully fitted and well equipped kitchen Spacious sitting room/dining room with TV, DVD, CD player Shower room with large shower Full central heating Drying room/boot room for walkers/riders Private parking for your car and bikes Private enclosed garden Wonderful views of Dunkery and Exmoor Fabulous area for walking Great pub/restaurant within walking distance Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Appliances and equipment Dunkery View kitchen is fitted with washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, electric oven and ceramic hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A television, DVD player and CD player is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available at the property. Electricity and heating Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Dunkery View is fitted with central heating throughout which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Linen and towels 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. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot. Other provisions A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. There may also be other 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. Outside the property A large, enclosed garden is attached to the property which is available for your sole use. Parking There is ample off-road parking for your one car and/or bikes directly outside the property. Dogs Sorry, dogs are not permitted in Dunkery View. Smoking This property is strictly non-smoking. Changeover days Dunkery View is available for week breaks (Saturday to Saturday), and short breaks may be available. Local area Sometimes you can watch Red Deer on Exmoor from the comfort of the apartment or, better still take a short walk and view them at closer quarters. In the autumn we often hear the stags rutting; all year round hardy Exmoor Ponies can be seen on the moor and majestic buzzards wheeling above you. The self catering apartment is situated in a beautiful part of the Exmoor National Park and is in an ideal location from which to explore the extraordinary beauty and variety of the Exmoor landscape. Become acquainted with the stunning coastline between Minehead and Combe Martin, where Exmoor dives steeply into the sea; the brooding, wild, open moorland areas of Dunkery Hill, Winsford Hill and Brendon Common; the beautiful and ancient oak woodlands at Cloutsham; the historic clapper bridge at Tarr Steps, and the packhorse bridges at Allerford and Dunster and of course the chocolate box villages of Dunster, Winsford, Allerford, Selworthy, Bossington and Oare. Arrival and departure 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. Indoor Description This has not been completed by the owner. Outdoor Description This has not been completed by the owner. Parking Please park in front of the property. Pets Description This has not been completed by the owner. Restricted mobility This has not been completed by the owner. Exit in case of emergency This has not been completed by the owner. Christmas / New Year This has not been completed by the owner. The region Wootton Courtenay is a small, peaceful village nestled between the Dunkery and Grabbist hills within Exmoor National Park, just four miles from both Dunster and Porlock. The village sits in a sheltered valley with a favourable microclimate, surrounded by some of the finest walking country in the South West. Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor at 519 metres, rises to the south-west and can be reached on foot directly from the village. The name Wootton means ’settlement by the wood,’ recorded as ’Otone’ in the Domesday Book, with ’Courtenay’ added in the 13th century when the Courtenay family became lords of the manor. At the heart of the village is the community-owned Villagers’ Store and Post Office, saved from closure in 1991 by local residents who formed a cooperative to purchase the freehold. The shop stocks essentials, local honey, walking maps, and tourist information. The Grade I listed Church of All Saints dates from the 13th century and features an unusual gabled bell tower. A well-maintained village hall, built in 2001, hosts events throughout the year. For a wider range of amenities, the medieval village of Dunster is approximately 4 miles away and has pubs, restaurants, cafes, and independent shops beneath its striking castle. Porlock, also 4 miles away, offers three pubs, grocery shops, a traditional butcher, chemist, and hardware store. Minehead, the nearest town at 4 miles, has supermarkets, petrol stations, and high street banks.