Ash Shepherd's Hut, Wiveliscombe

Property Summary
Ash Hut is a beautifully made Shepherds hut with a view, enjoying a rural location for the real 'get away from it all' experience. Incorporating proper warm showers, flushing loos; electric fridge and gas hob, and even a wood burning stove, plus a very comfortable double bed! Pets welcome.

Main Description
Ash Hut is located in the middle of a field on a working farm, on a clear day you can see for over 50 miles! The 66 acre traditional farm in rural Somerset, is an ideal spot to get away from it all - but with the convenience of a proper flushing loo, a hot shower, comfy double bed, wood burner and fully equipped kitchen with kettle, gas hob and fridge! On the deck you will find deckchairs, fire pit and grill and a double hammock where you can while away the hours looking at the sky and the stars.

Access to Ash Hut is via approx 250 metre walk through three fields, then up the hill about 100 metres to your hut. Please remember to bring a torch to get to/from the car to the hut. Wheelbarrow provided to carry your things, wellies recommended in the winter!

Pets welcome, the field is enclosed and shared with Oak Hut (also sleeping 2 guests)

Sleeps up to 2 guests
Unique private location on a working farm
Double bed
Basic kitchen facilities (sink, kettle, gas hob)
Wood-burner for cosy evenings
Shower and flushing toilet
Bed linen and towels provided
Wrap around decking outside with deck chairs and fire pit/grill
Nearest pub serving meals is 0.5 mile away on the private drive
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
Strictly no smoking
Pets welcome


Indoor Description
Kitchen comprising:
Cooking basics
Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and cutlery
Bowls, plates, cups, etc.
Mini fridge
Freezer compartment
Gas hob
Kettle
Coffee maker
Wine glasses
Barbecue utensils
Grill, charcoal, bamboo skewers/iron skewers, etc.
Coffee
Shower gel, shampoo and toilet paper provided.

Outdoor Description
The views from Ash Hut on a clear day are second to none! The deck outside the hut is a perfect spot to while away the hours, relaxing with a book, and enjoying the landscape by day, or star-scape by night.

The wrap-around decking has two deck chairs and a fire pit. There is also a hammock provided.

The field is enclosed by stock fencing, and is shared with Oak Hut.

Parking
Off-road parking on the farm, approx 350 metres walk from the hut.

Pets Description
Pets welcome but this is a working farm so please keep dogs on a lead and clear up after your dog - thank you.

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

Wiveliscombe -- known locally as 'Wivey' -- is a friendly market town on the southern edge of the Exmoor hills, set among rolling Somerset countryside between the Brendon Hills and the Quantock Hills.

The town has a long and proud history as a centre for agriculture and brewing. Its handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings line The Square and Silver Street, and there is a strong community spirit with a weekly market, independent shops, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it an excellent base for a quieter Exmoor holiday.

Town Amenities

Wiveliscombe has a good range of everyday shops and services for a small town. You will find a Co-op supermarket, a post office, a pharmacy, a butcher, a bakery, and several independent shops selling gifts, antiques, and local produce. There is also a medical centre, a dentist, a primary school, and a library. The town has a heated outdoor swimming pool (open in summer), sports pitches, and a recreation ground with a children's play area.

Nearby Shopping

Taunton, approximately 10 miles to the south-east, is the county town of Somerset and the nearest large shopping centre. It has Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, and Lidl supermarkets, a wide range of high street shops, and the Orchard Shopping Centre. Taunton also has a cinema, a museum, a theatre, and a mainline railway station with direct services to London Paddington.

For Exmoor-specific shops and visitor centres, Dulverton is approximately 12 miles to the north-west and has the Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre, several independent shops, a butcher, and a chemist.