Foxgloves Shepherd's Hut, Brompton Regis

Property Summary
Foxgloves is a brand new Shepherd's Hut, in a rural and private location near to Wimbleball Lake. The hut is a bespoke design providing a comfortable space for up to 3 guests with single bunk plus double bed underneath; private kitchen area and toilet/shower room just a few steps from the door.

Main Description
Foxgloves Hut, Brompton Regis, sits within it's own private garden on the owners' smallholding farm, where you are welcome to visit the pigs, sheep, chickens and pygmy goats!

Sleeps up to 3 guests in a full-size double bed plus single bunk on top
Underfloor heating
Free WIFi
Cosy hut complete with wood-burner
Separate from the sleeping hut is a private kitchen
Private shower room and toilet just a few steps from the door
Enclosed garden area with picnic table
Sorry, no dogs
Short distance from Wimbleball Lake
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Foxgloves Hut has three wooden steps (with handrail) up to the entrance door, once inside it's a cosy space, complete with wood-burner! There is off-road parking with a short footpath leading through the garden arch and your own private garden which leads directly to the door, and an enclosed and private outdoor seating area complete with fire pit/grill for cooking and dining outside when the weather permits. The kitchen and shower areas are separate from Foxgloves Hut, for guests sole use, only a few steps away.

Indoor Description
The Hut contains a full-sized double bed with single bunk above, accessed via a ladder (bed guard available). There are two comfy chairs to sit around the fire. There is room for a travel cot if you wished to bring one.

The shower room with toilet and kitchen facilities are a short distance (about 10 steps) from the Hut, and down a few steps into a separate hut, solely for Foxgloves guests use.

The kitchen is well-equipped with a standard-size electric double oven with hob and grill, kettle, cafetiere, teapot, kitchen sink and a selection of cookware, utensils, crockery, and cutlery.

The shower room has a walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin.

Bed linen and towels are provided.
The Hut has wifi.
Electricity and heating included.
Starter logs, kindling and fire starters provided for the wood-burner and outside firepit, further logs available on request from the owner.


Outdoor Description
The Hut sits within a private and enclosed garden area to itself, with picnic bench and some garden chairs also. There is a fire pit/BBQ for guests to use. The shower room and kitchen facilities are a short walk from the Hut, down a few steps into a separate building, solely for Foxgloves guests use.

The owner lives in a cottage nearby, so will be on-hand if you need any assistance. Their smallholding has some animals which you can visit, just ask the owner when you're onsite and they will happily show you. Springtime brings Piglets, Goat kids and Lambing, so if your up for it, a hand with feeding is always welcome.

Wimbleball Lake is just 2 minutes away by car, where you can enjoy water-sports, there's huge climbing and rope area, café (seasonal opening) and there's a 9 mile walking/cycling route around the perimeter of the lake too.

Located within Exmoor National Park, many of the popular places to visit are within easy reach, such as Dunster mediaeval village, Tarr Steps, Lynton and Lynmouth, and more!

Close beaches include Dunster Beech, Blue Anchor and Watchet.
Bampton is another near village offering a good range of shops including an exceptional Fresh fruit and veg shop, Butchers, Spar, Bakers and local crafts at Number 4 as well as great places to eat.
The nearest electric car charging point is in Dulverton, Only a short drive away.

Parking
Private off-road parking area with pedestrian path leading to the Hut.
The nearest Electric charging point is in Dulverton, just a short drive 6.1 miles away

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
In case of emergency please leave any room through the main door in a calm manner and not put yourselves at any risk.
Your host is a registered Paramedic of 17 years. Please don't hesitate to ask for any help or if you have any concerns

Christmas / New Year
Foxgloves will have a festive theme and a small Complimentary Hamper for our guests to enjoy at this special time of year.

The region
Foxglove Hut sits in a rural position near Wimbleball Lake, the village of Brompton Regis is nearby, it's a small village in a quiet location on the eastern side of Exmoor National Park. It was once a market ‘town’ and one of the largest in the area, divided into Highertown and Lowertown. Now, the community run village shop is located in the village hall, stocking essentials.

Wimbleball Lake is a reservoir which can store more than 21,000 megalitres of water and offers all kinds of water-based activities.

Dulverton is approx 5 miles from Brompton Regis and is known as the southern gateway to Exmoor. It's a pretty small town with a butcher, Post Office, fish & chip shop, greengrocer, late-opening supermarket, art gallery, hairdressers, guns and fishing tackle shop. There are also a number of quality boutiques, interesting gift shops plus a handful of lovely restaurants, tea rooms and pubs.

Wheddon Cross is around 6 miles away, and has a mini-supermarket with long opening hours, a petrol station and a village pub too. Dunkery Beacon (1704 feet above sea level) is about three miles further on from the village, there are fantastic panoramic views from Dunkery; wild moorland to the west, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the north, the rolling Brendon Hills to the east and the Quarme Valley to the south. In recent years Wheddon Cross has become famous for the abundance of snowdrops in the nearby valley which has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom around February and a park and ride system operates from the village to enable visitors easy access to the "carpet of snowdrops".

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