Emergency
Police, Ambulance, Fire: 999
Our address:
Westermill Farm, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7NJ
Urgent
Taunton Hospital (A&E, Musgrove): 01823 333 444
- For directions, please click HERE.
Minehead Hospital (Day time only): 01643 701 701
- For directions, please click HERE.
Dulverton Doctor’s Surgery (Exmoor Medical Centre): 01398 323 333
- For directions, please click HERE.
Dulverton Veterinary Practice: 01398 323 285
- For directions, please click HERE.
Otherwise...
IF you need assistance, please just come down to the farmhouse and ring the bell.
Westermill Farm landline: 01643 831 238
Oliver's mobile: 07970 594 808
A. Drop by Reception
B. Text or email us
There are 5 cottages for rent.
Cottage arrival should be from 3 PM onward.
10 AM ... ideally for Westermill, but... later departures may be arranged by prior agreement.
There are wood burners in each cottage.
There will be a complementary basket of fire wood in the cottage upon your arrival.
Should you require additional firewood it is for sale from Westermill Farm — please inquire.
Please have a look at the "How to Turn on the TV" section of the Cottage Information Binder TBD!
IF the TV Guide does not resolve the issue please contact us.
Yes, thank you.
I cannot reach the internet...
Please come by Reception and let us know.
Is it OK to leave the lights in the cottage on?
Because they have to be somewhere.
IF you are bigger than the geese ... hold your arms outstretched away from your body and simply walk towards them.
They will back away.
IF you are about the same size as the geese ... say "Go away geese!" in your loudest voice.
AND ... hold out your arms as wide as you can.
They may not back away but you should feel better.
AND ... the geese will know that you mean business!
Hooting... likely owls.
Bellowing... likely cows, may be Stags in rut.
Roaring... possibly Exmoor Beast.
Only if you are staying in New Holly, in which case you may park right beside.
For other cottage visitors... you may "temporarily" park in the Gorse Cottage "lay by" to unload but then should repair your vehicle to the cottage parking area — see Cottage Map TBD!
That depends upon which cottage you are in: each cottage has a Cottage Information Guide TBD! illustrating how to adjust its heat.
Firstly, please have a look at either or both of these authoritative resources:
Visitor Exmoor the "official tourism site to Exmoor"
Exmoor National Park the other "official tourism site to Exmoor", see especially...
- Exmoor Explorers for 10 recommended walks
- Dark Sky Discovery Trail
Lynton and Lynmouth about 15 miles – directions
A couple of our personal favourites in Lynton and Lynmouth
The Victorian Portrait Company
Pannier Market in South Molton, Thursday and Saturday, about 16.7 miles – directions
Exmoor Stores in Exford about 2.2 miles – 01643 831 244 – all the basics... directions
Petrol Station in Wheddon Cross about 7.2 miles away – 01643 841 221 – FUEL plus all the basics and more... directions
Londis in Porlock about 7.8 miles away – 01643 862 396 – a convenience store... directions
Co-op in Dulverton about 10.8 miles away – 01398 323 241 – full on grocery store... directions
The nearest petrol station is at Wheddon Cross about 7.2 miles – directions
The nearest pubs are in Exford:
The Crown Hotel in Exford about 2.2 miles – 01643 831 244 – directions
The White Horse Inn in Exford about 2.3 miles – 01643 831 279 – directions
However, there are several good pubs in the area – perhaps too far to walk to but well worth a visit:
The Exmoor Forest Inn in Simonsbath about 5.4 miles – 01643 841 221 – directions
The Royal Oak Exmoor in Winsford about 7.2 miles – 01398 323 241 – directions
Tarr Farm Inn at Tarr Steps about 7.6 miles – 01643 862 396 – directions
The Castle Hotel in Porlock about 7.8 miles – 01643 862 504 – directions
Woods Pub & Restaurant in Dulverton about 10.8 miles – 01398 324 007 – directions
The Black Venus Inn in Challacombe about 10.8 miles – 01643 831 279 – directions
The Bridge Inn in Dulverton about 10.9 miles – 01643 841 221 – directions
The George Inn in Brompton Regis about 12.7 miles – 01398 371 273 – directions
The Exmoor Pony Centre about 8 miles – directions
Burrowhayes Farm about 9 miles – directions
Brendon Manor about 11.3 miles – directions
West Anstey Riding Stables about 12.8 miles – directions
Far enough to give you time to get your sunscreen or wet suit on.
No... well, “yes”... but it’s the roadway!
IF you do walk into Exford... walk in the middle of the road and wear bright colours during the day and reflective gear or head lamps at night.
Locals are very good at traversing this road... sorry to say but it's the "visitors" that need to be watched out for.