Property Summary
The Woodman's Hut, on the edge Minehead is a luxury shepherd's hut with your very own wood-fired hot tub, in a rural and private location, yet within easy reach of this popular seaside town. The hut is a bespoke design and provides a rustic and comfortable space for two guests.
Main Description
The Woodman's Hut sits within it's own wooded garden area, and has private outdoor seating, covered decking area and hot tub looking out onto the surrounding fields and woodlands which is the edge of Exmoor National Park - you may spot some local wildlife, such as deer and buzzards too.
Sleeps up to 2 guests in a full-size double bed
Ample under-bed storage, wardrobe space and shelving for your clothes
En-suite shower room with heated towel rail
Underfloor heating throughout to keep you cosy in the cooler months
Wood-burner for extra cosiness - or atmosphere!
Kitchen area with double ceramic hob, fridge (with ice box)
Fold out table
Covered decking area directly outside the hut
Private larch wood-fired hot tub - a perfect spot to unwind
Sorry, no dogs
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 11 am
Indoor Description
The bed forms the centre of the space and looks directly out over private fields. There is under-bed storage, wardrobe space and shelving for your clothes and an en-suite shower room, with toilet, hand basin and heated towel rail. Bed linen and towels are provided.
The kitchen area has a double ceramic hob, fridge (with ice box compartment) and a fold out table area, useful for food preparation or storage. There is also a kettle, cafetiere, toaster and all pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware provided.
The log burner will give a boost to the underfloor heating if required during the winter months - or anytime, just for that extra cosy feeling!
A welcome basket of tea, coffee, milk and bread is provided for your arrival. Weleda shower gel, samples and body puff will be in the shower room.
Full basket of logs, kindling and firelighters are provided. Additional logs are available in the logstore - help yourself!
No wifi, but there is good phone signal in this area.
Outdoor Description
The covered decking area beside the hut is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the views. Steps from the decking area lead down to the your own private wood-fired hot tub, perfect for star gazing!
The hut sits within its own woodland garden area, which is fenced. There is also a chiminea, barbecue and outdoor seating.
The Woodman's Hut sits within the grounds of the owners' house. There is a productive biodynamic allotment on the lower site with free-range hens and a bantam cockerel. Fresh eggs available daily as required from the owner.
Parking
Park on the gravel driveway outside the main house, as close as you like to the hut gate.
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
The hut is decorated simply over the Christmas period. Hand-carved cedar Christmas trees on deck and Santa's washing line of felted clothes hung inside!
The region
Minehead is a lovely seaside town that sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park - The Woodman's Hut is approx 1.5 miles from the beach, overlooking the countryside. If walking is your passion, Exmoor is a great place to be - with it's magnificent views, wildlife and cosy pubs, the town is also the starting point of the South West Coastal Path, the UKs longest distance countryside trail. Minehead is also the terminus for West Somerset Steam Railway, the longest heritage railway in Britain.
