Royal Oak Cottage has 4 bedrooms; 2 king sized beds (5'), 1 standard double (4'6) and 1 single bedroom. There are two bathrooms upstairs, one is a large en-suite, both with bath, shower and bidet. There is also a small cloakrooms room downstairs, comprising toilet and hand basin. The kitchen is a good size and open to the dining room, with a table that easily seats 7-8 people. In the lounge you will find 3 sofas (2 x 3-seaters and 1 x 2-seater). There is also a games area for you to play a variety of games, including cards or scrabble or even a jigsaw puzzle or two! The lounge is where you will find the TV (with freeview) and large fire place with a log burner. There is a good selection of books to read, which you are welcome to indulge in during your stay.
This cottage is quite spacious (compared to traditional Exmoor cottages) and so if you have family members that prefer a quiet corner to read or perhaps a snooze, there are plenty of places to take yourself off to!
The kitchen is well equipped with a large electric Aga, combination oven (microwave/conventional oven), Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. A small supply of coffee (instant and a few Nespresso capsules), tea, decaf tea, milk and sugar will be provided to get your through your first day or two.
There is a good sized entrance hall to hang your coats, keys and shoes and right next to this the laundry room, where you will find the washing machine, a clothes airer and an iron and ironing board should you need it.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Central heating is fitted throughout the property and can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons. There is a large fireplace with wood-burner in the living room; a starter basket of logs and fire lighters will be provided for the wood-burner in the cooler months. More logs can be purchased ahead of your stay if required.
Bed linen, duvets, pillows and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
Wi-Fi is included. Please note, there is limited mobile signal in Withypool village and so Wi-Fi calling is the best means of making a call.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. Four or five toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.
Each bed is fitted with an anti-bac covid mattress cover and sterile quilted pillow protectors. In between guest stays, the entire house is cleaned and the air sprayed with an anti-bac spray.
Outside main door is a hands free anti-bac dispenser.
Dogs are welcome on the condition that the following guidelines are adhered to:
- Strictly a maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome per booking; supplement of £15 per dog is payable.
- Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or upstairs in the property.
- Dogs are welcome in the carpeted areas of the property when they are clean and dry. There are two tiled/heated utility/entrance areas which are ideal for dog beds and using to allow dogs to dry off. There's an outside tap and hosepipe if your dogs manage to find some Exmoor mud or bogs!
- The garden borders and flower beds are not to be damaged. Dog mess must be cleared up, bagged (please bring your own pooh bags) and put into the pooh bin provided at the property.
- Dogs are not to be left unattended in the property at any time.
- Dog crates will be provided for any visiting dogs (please bring your own bedding)
There is a private field not far from the property where you are very welcome to exercise your dog and location details can be found on your arrival and Royal Oak Cottage.