THE CRESS WELL
The Cress Well Shepherd Hut is named after the springs and pond a little below and to the left of the hut. The name of the farm, ‘Kerswell’, came from ‘Cress Well’. The springs emerge from a rock face at the top of the pond which was quarried perhaps hundreds of years ago.
Beneath the face is a rock-cut channel with side slabs of local slate, the first four of which are original. It is likely that water cress, rich in Vitamin C and minerals, was grown here to supplement the diet of the farmers.
The purpose of the large pond, restored in 2013, is unknown but was probably to ensure a water supply for livestock and was possibly used to wash farm carts. It may also have been used to feed other cress beds below the massive earth dam.
Features
Wonderful view towards Dartmoor and the setting sun
Mains Electricity
Mains Water
Comfortable Double Bed (linen currently provided by guests)
Toshiba 22” Flat-screen HD/Digital/Freeview TV/DVD
Electric Radiator
Shower Cubicle with Power Shower
Flushing Loo
Electric Towel Rail
Beaumont and Brown Towels (currently provided by guests)
Hair dryer
Fully equipped Kitchen Area
Electric Hob
Microwave Oven
Large Refrigerator
Wine Rack
Decking Terrace
Webber Barbecue
Outside Table and Chairs
Private Lit Parking
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