Wheddon Cross, viewed from Dunkery Beacon
Wheddon Cross
Wheddon Cross is the highest hamlet in Exmoor National Park, at 980 feet above sea level. It is located in the county of Somerset, roughly nine miles south of Minehead, and north of the Brendon Hills. On its doorstep, wonderful walking and horse-riding can be enjoyed in the park’s high, open moors and deep, wooded valleys, where deer and wild ponies roam. This remote community developed around a crossroads when the turnpike between Minehead and Bampton was built. Exmoor self-catering holidays in Wheddon Cross are perfect for visitors who want to experience life in a rural Exmoor community. The village has several farms and a livestock market. There is a post office, a small grocery, a petrol station and a village hall.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Set on a working farm near Wheddon Cross, Hedgehog Cottage promises serenity wonderful countryside views. The pet-friendly cottage offers fresh air & spacious grounds as well as a log fire, country charm & contemporary luxury. Stay in the highest village in Exmoor and explore the country & coast.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Blagdon Cottage is an elegant rural cottage in a peaceful location in Wheddon Cross in Somerset. The semi-detached cottage welcomes pets and sleeps 7/8 people, and offers ample grounds with country views, a lovely garden, wooden panelling, and open-plan design, a delightful sunroom and tranquility.