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Exmoor Farm Cottages - Swallows Nest

Wheddon Cross, near Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Ideal for couples and dog walkers and explore Exmoor from the doorstep
  • Located on the foot slopes of Dunkery Beacon at Exmoor’s highest point offering fabulous views
  • Exmoor nominated as a ’Dark Sky’ area, is an excellent location to study the sky at night
Overview
Property code: OC-51772

This area is popular with walkers and nature lovers with Exmoor National Park being right on your doorstep, thereby making the cottage popular with couples wanting to get away from it all, especially out of season. Set around the yard of the owner’s small farm it is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet. From the top gate of the farm, guests can walk up to the summit of Dunkery Beacon, where the views are far-reaching. The local village of Wheddon Cross is a short distance away and has a well-stocked local shop and pub. Other points of interest include the medieval town of Dunster with its famous 'Dunster by Candlelight Festival' held at the beginning of December, Valley of the Rocks, Lynton and Lynmouth and the West Somerset Steam Railway.

On entering this cottage, you will go straight into the lounge/kitchen/diner which is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet this location boasts. In the lounge area, you can enjoy curling up with your favourite book in front of the wood burner, or take time to watch the TV/DVD. The lounge and kitchen areas are divided by a breakfast bar which is perfect for breakfast and light suppers. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment. There is also a small cloakroom which is perfect for hanging coats and storing muddy boots after a long countryside walk. Heading upstairs you will find one super-king room (which can be made up as a twin on request). The shower room is also on this floor and has a shower and WC. Regret no children under the age of 16.

Venturing outside through the cloakroom you will find an enclosed decked area with seating, here you can enjoy the warm Somerset evenings and the open views down the valley. Proceed down nine steps to the small private garden where you can relax and enjoy a spot of outside dining. With dogs in mind there is also a useful dog kennel and run located below the decking steps.

  • 1 bedroom – 1 super king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request)
  • 1 shower room and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
  • Shared utility room with washing machine in separate building
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • TV and DVD in lounge
  • A dog kennel and run is located below the decking steps for use by guests
  • Natural water supply from borehole
  • Changeover only Monday and Friday (Only Friday's in September and October)
  • Due to the layout and nature of the farm (streams and ponds), the cottages are not suitable for babies, infants or children under 16 years of age.
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Becky Wakelin

This property is personally managed by Becky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kevin 6th June 2026

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Wonderful location, very restful and relaxing

Reviewed by Debbie 30th May 2026

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The cottage was fantastic. I loved it. It was amazing to hear the birds but Dudley wasn't sure about the Lambs. Sorry for the barking. Personally I would come back in a couple of years. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by D 24th May 2026

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Swallows Next is in a really lovely location, ideally situated for great walks. The cottage was spotless, clean and tidy. The cottage is part of a wider working farm complex situated at the bottom of a very steep slope with a sharp bend that gives the impression you are going over a cliff edge. My partner refused to drive to/from the main farm enRead moretrance. The cottage really did have everything we needed, from cooking basics to extra blankets, although my partner is allergic to wool so we couldnt use them. There was no stairguard that the instructions said was provided so we had to improvise and use the log burner guard. Due to very bad weather, we saw little of the night sky which was one of the reasons why we chose this cottage in the first place as well as the remoteness. We were not aware that due to the location, there was zero phone signal which is what to expect in this area but it would have been good to have this listed on the advertised websites. We have always had a welcome from previous hosts but this was not evident so when we needed to contact the host, we had to go knocking on the main farmhouse for help. The instruction booklet is fairly comprehensive but some leaflets of the local attractions would not have gone amiss. We picked some up on our travels instead. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and modern. There was no welcome pack so am glad we brought a few of our own bits (tea, coffee, milk, eggs, biscuits). All previous cottages we have stayed at, this has always been provided. My partner has been suffering from a bad back recently and struggled with the softness of the mattress where I was fine. We loved the warm and cozy upstairs. The bathroom was well laid out and modern but we found the shower units settings difficult to get right. The water (low, eco, high) went from cold, to luke warm to scalding hot. The water power seemed a little limp compared to previous experiences. The bath towels were a little small to be honest The garden was thoughtfully laid out for the dog although we decided not put our pooch in the kennel provided which looked as though it had not been used for a while. We did not need to use the facilities in the barn so we cannot comment on this. The local pub at Wheddon Cross was really lovely and welcoming. The food portions were very large, reasonably priced and lovely and fresh. Wonderfully quiet and peaceful with Dunkery Beacon just down the road. Lots of bird life which was great. We loved watching the lambs. The local village shop and petrol station (very expensive!) was ok but we found the fresh produce extremely lacking indeed. The tea room at Allerford is just the most amazing place. The scones are absolutely to die for. The little tea room at Selworth is also worth a visit. Both are extremely small and in bad weather (which we experienced) the seating areas were a bit of a squeeze. We found the 6G wi-fi absolutely brilliant. We would not hesitate to stay here again if the shower temp and power, bigger towels and the downstairs radiator worked better. Maybe a bigger TV so we could watch from kitchen table when eating instead of squinting. Hide

Reviewed by Josephine 9th May 2026

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Amazing location very quiet and scenic. Somerset is a beautiful county. Great Location for some beautiful places to visit. Our host very helpful we will definitely go back again.

Reviewed by Mark 25th April 2026

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An excellent place to stay in beautiful surroundings. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed by Martin 7th March 2026

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Great cottage in a wonderful location for exploring Exmoor and coastal walks, a very quiet location, perfect for a weeks break.

Reviewed by Andrew 27th December 2025

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Reviewed by Terry 25th October 2025

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Fantastic location, had everything we needed, from cooking basics to extra blankets, and the host checked in mid-stay to make sure we were comfortable. It was the perfect base for exploring. A peaceful and cosy cottage with fast Wi-Fi and comfortable furniture.

Reviewed by Meg 17th October 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 10th October 2025

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Swallow's Nest is beautifully situated in the most gorgeous valley. It is well placed to get to all the best walks and I was delighted to get to the top of the Dunkery Beacon 6 months after total knee replacement surgery! The owner's gorgeous collies were very friendly too.

Reviewed by D 19th September 2025

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Lovely cottage in fantastic location, so peaceful and relaxing with countryside views. Excellent walking country . Enjoyable driving with magnificent views from many of the lanes

Reviewed by Christopher 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lisa 1st August 2025

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We had a lovely stay at Swallows Nest - the location is perfect if you want peace and quiet and a chance to get away from it all. Location was great to get to the coast and hills alike. It was helpful having a car but you could walk/cycle out as desired. Although 2 other properties close by you still felt as if you were on your own! Cottage was lovRead moreely and had all we needed and the view from the decking in the mornings with a coffee was fab! We loved it and will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Trevor 11th July 2025

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Beautiful cottage, had all we needed, Fantastic location with breathtaking views, plenty of walks ten minutes away from Dunkery beacon, had a very enjoyable week, Hope to return next year.

Reviewed by Karen 27th June 2025

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Swallows Nest was in an amazing location. Very peaceful, and sitting on the decking eating breakdast was a lovely start to the day.

Reviewed by Caroline 13th June 2025

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Swallow's Nest is situated in a beautiful very quiet valley with only the sound of birdsong and sheep baa-ing, a real peaceful escape. The cottage had a well equipped kitchen, a very comfortable huge double bed, a wooden deck for sitting outside to enjoy the lovely views and parking right outside the house. It was the perfect place to come back to Read moreafter a day sampling the delights of Exmoor, with great walks on our doorstep. We'd stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 9th May 2025

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Lovely situation and the cottage was perfect for us and our dog. The small enclosed garden was ideal, we will definitely return.

Reviewed by S 18th April 2025

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What a lovely cottage in amazing quiet tranquil surroundings. It was so great that we could bring our small dog and that she could run around in the secure garden and what a lovely pond adjacent to the cottage. The cottage was lovely and warm and we enjoyed lighting the wood burner on one evening. Location wise its perfect as we did lots of exploriRead moreng and walking, some of which was directly from the cottage (no car). i would highly recommend this cottage to everyone. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 11th April 2025

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Fantastic cottage, everything we needed. Great fenced in garden for our Dalmatian, who also loved the paddock! Watching the new lambs with their Mums was lovely. Good facilites in the barn if needed. I am sure we will be back.!

Reviewed by Rebecca 21st March 2025

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Would love to own a beautiful little cottage like this, ideal for 2 people. The dog also had a great time exploring Exmoor and beyond.

Reviewed by D 13th September 2024

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Our second visit. Lovely cottage in great location with fantastic views. Plenty of places to visit in the area and good walking. Various pubs serving good food although do need to drive. Intend to stay again.

Reviewed by Graham 6th September 2024

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Well equipped cottage in a lovely secluded position with valley views. Good situation for reaching most of Exmoor's beauty spots in the north and east of the moor

Reviewed by John 30th August 2024

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Lovely location for a peaceful getaway

Reviewed by Heather 23rd August 2024

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A lovely stay. We will certainly be back.

Reviewed by Gilly 16th August 2024

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A very clean and comfortable hideaway. We were so impressed with the tranquility of the surroundings, attention to detail of amenities and high standard of cleanliness and comfort. A perfect week for us and our cockerpoo! Thank you!

Reviewed by Simon 9th August 2024

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This was a beautifully situated cottage, ideal for couples wanting a quiet retreat. It has great access to a range of walking routes across Exmoor. It was also a pleasure to see how the owners appear to welcome wildlife to the farm.

Reviewed by Thomas 26th July 2024

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Lovely cottage and a fantastic location Well equipped and comfortable Would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone

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