Property Summary
Cartier's Retreat Shepherd's Hut, near Dunster, is a beautifully designed hut set in a private location in the Avill Valley. With underfloor heating and a log burner, it stays wonderfully warm and cosy year-round, and is complete with its own private wood-fired hot tub! Sleeps 2 guests (adult only)
Main Description
Cartier's Retreat is an ideal base for unwinding and reconnecting with nature, with medieval Dunster nearby, and many of Exmoor National Park's attractions within easy reach. For wildlife lovers, it's a great spot for seeing local deer, foxes and buzzards.
Sleeps up to 2 guests in a king-size bed
Large, private garden and patio area directly outside the hut
Private wood-fired hot tub
Kitchen area and inside seating
En-suite shower room with heated towel rail and flushing loo
Underfloor heating throughout to keep you cosy in the cooler months
Wood-burner for extra cosiness
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Logs provided for the wood-burner and the hot tub
Towels and bed linen provided
Sorry, no pets
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
Approached via a private lane which leads directly to a private parking area, just a few steps from the hut, Cartier's Retreats sits within a private garden with wood-fired hot tub sitting on its own deck - a perfect spot to unwind under the stars.
There are four steps up to the door, once inside you’ll find a king-size bed and a well equipped kitchen with oak worktops and a Belfast sink. Electric oven, fridge & microwave. The en-suite includes electric shower, heated towel rail and flushing toilet. A comfortable sofa, TV and wood-burner complete this cosy get-away.
While the setting is blissfully quiet, it is located on a working farm so you may occasionally hear the sound of a tractor.
Indoor Description
The kitchen area is well-equipped with oak worktop, Belfast sink, fridge (with freezer compartment), oven, microwave, gas hob, toaster, kettle, cafetiere, and a selection of utensils, cookware, crockery and glasses. Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, oil, salt and pepper are provided to help you settle in.
Electricity and heating is included. The hut is well-insulated and log burner can give a boost to the underfloor heating if required during cooler periods - or anytime, just for that extra cosy feeling!
Full basket of logs, kindling and firelighters are provided. Additional logs are available in the log-store.
TV with Netflix and wifi is included.
The en-suite includes electric shower, heated towel rail and flushing toilet. Shower gel, hand soap and a hair dryer is provided for your convenience.
Outdoor Description
Cartier's Retreat is located within a private garden which includes small pond, gravel patio area with bistro table and chairs, picnic table with parasol, fire-pit and decking area for the private wood-fired hot tub. Logs are provided for the hot tub, and it will be heated ready for your arrival (if you provide an estimated time of arrival).
There is access to footpaths directly from the farm, and nearby Dunster Deer Park provides almost endless options for walking. The coast at Dunster is approx 2.5 miles from the hut, and the nearest town of Minehead is just 4 miles away, from here you can start the South West Coast Path trail as seen in The Salt Path film!
The hut is located on a farm, so you will occasionally hear a tractor in the vicinity. The owners live in the farmhouse nearby so will be able to help if you need any assistance, but otherwise will leave you to you own devices. This is a very peaceful location, the owners ask for you to respect the beautiful environment you are staying in and to keep noise levels to a minimum particularly between the hours of 10 pm to 7 am.
Dunster is approx 1.5 miles away, where there is a selection of restaurants, pubs, cafes and independent shops, as well as interesting historical features, such as Dunster Castle (NT) and many more!
Parking
Private parking area just a few steps from the hut.
Pets Description
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Restricted mobility
We suggest Cartier's Retreat is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility, due steps up to the entrance of the property.
Exit in case of emergency
In case of an emergency please exit the property either by the entrance by the car park or by the gate to the rear of the property, meeting down in the middle yard.
Christmas / New Year
The hut will be decorated at Christmas, due to the size we are limited but fairy lights are provided
The region
Dunster is brimming with history and is considered one of Englands best preserved Medieval villages. The High Street is iconic with the Dunster Castle (National Trust) sitting proudly at one end, and the Yarn Market at the other. There's also the Tithe Barn to explore, the Dovecote, Butter Cross and the 15th century church. Dunster is a bustling village with several excellent restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There is a variety of independent boutique shops and galleries. Many of the shops in Dunster are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often vary during the summer season and winter months.
The charming Edwardian sea-side town of Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 1.5 miles on from Dunster. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations, Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have long opening hours, Tesco have a pharmacy. There is also a Lidl. You can find banks with cash machines, plus a great range of independent and high street shops available in the town, along with everything you would want in a sea-side town.
