Pretty as a picture, the friendly village of Porlock has a timeless appeal. Many of the cottages to rent follow the old Somerset style with thick stone walls that keep the occupants cool in summer and cosy in winter. The village and the surrounding area is a favourite with holidaymakers not only for its excellent amenities but also for its location in the Exmoor National Park that is close to the coast with easy access to the beautiful countryside. Staying in or near to the village gives visitors a valuable sense of living like a local, which is an experience a day-tripper has no way of enjoying. Read more
Spacious home from home in the picturesque village of Porlock in the heart of Exmoor National Park (Somerset/Devon border) offering spectacular sea views and plenty of space to accommodate 1-8 guests in four bedrooms. The flexible layout makes this holiday home a favourite with extended or multi-generational families and groups of friends as it enables everyone to spend time together without sacrificing their personal space. We also host photography groups and welcome guests from abroad. The historic Ship Inn and Porlock village centre are just a couple of minutes walk, and there are wonderful footpaths and cycling trails from our doorstep. Lynton, Lynmouth and Dunster are all nearby, as are wonderful beaches and the vast expanse of the Exmoor National Park. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The coastal location and exceptional view from this well presented detached holiday home never fails to please. The light spacious accommodation set within large terraced gardens provides everything for a comfortable and relaxing holiday in a particularly beautiful and tranquil area of Exmoor. A great place for memorable stays with friends and family.
Perfectly placed in the picturesque Somerset village of Porlock, Bracken is a one bedroom ground floor holiday apartment which provides the ideal place for individuals and couples to enjoy a relaxing break and discover the many attractions of Somerset, Devon and Exmoor National Park including the South West Coastal Path and Coleridge Way. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A perfect holiday retreat in the heart of Exmoor's picturesque National Park with breathtaking sea views, where two to eight guests can enjoy a relaxing holiday in the picturesque coastal village of Porlock in West Somerset. A haven for wildlife, the local area offers fantastic opportunities for walkers as well as restaurants for a meal out and plenty of attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Beehive Cottage has arguably the best views in the entire Exmoor National Park. The self-catering cottage, which was built in 1866 and sleeps four guests in two bedrooms, sits in a private location down a private lane, surrounded by fields with uninterrupted views down to Worthy Coombe and Porlock Bay. The South West Coast Path is only a few minutes' walk from the front door, while Porlock Weir and the Bottom Ship pub are just 1.5 miles away. Beehive Cottage is ideal for exploring Exmoor National Park's coast and country, giving easy access to beautiful attractions like the beaches at Lee Bay and Minehead, charming towns and villages such as Lynton and Dunster, and miles of paths, roads and trails for walking and cycling.
Little Hanger is a comfy first floor holiday apartment in a coastal position within Exmoor's spectacular National Park. Affording beautiful views over Porlock Bay, this is a peaceful haven to relax and unwind with the only sounds of birds and waves breaking on the beach below to disturb the tranquility.
A self-catering holiday apartment in Exmoor National Park with fantastic views over Porlock Bay. High Hanger affords a lovely quiet location to enjoy a relaxing holiday by the sea - the only sounds are the waves breaking on the beach!
"Bradley Stables" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Withypool has a distant, upland feel about it and is surrounded by wide moorland. The majority of the settlement is located on the north bank of the river, following the small roads that circle the valley. The old buildings are encased in lime...
"Elsworthy Farm Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Wootton Courtenay is a historic village in Somerset West and Taunton. Wootton Courtenay is surrounded by beautiful scenery and is close to the coast. The pretty village has a restaurant, country house, and convenience store, perfect for...
"Barn Owl Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Wheddon Cross is a village in the Exmoor National Park, a flourishing rural community with a village shop, welcoming pub, and an all-weather court for a variety of sports such as tennis, netball, and basketball. Exford, a lovely town in the...
"Saint Pancras Chapel" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Williton is a flourishing village nestled on the western border of the Quantock Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, barely two miles from Watchet on the west Somerset coast. The village is well serviced by local shops and bars, and...
"Sea Spray" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Perched along Somersets glorious coastline is the quaint, yet pretty coastal town of Watchet. Boasting an excellent selection of amenities, including an informative selection of museums, a lighthouse, welcoming pubs and restaurants, a beach and...
"Wood Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Lynton and its twin Lynmouth are set within Exmoor National Park on the North Devon coast. Lynton and Lynmouth enjoy one of the nicest and most untouched coastal sites in England, affording spectacular vistas and some of the best opportunities...
"Harbour Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Harbour Cottage has some of the best views in Minehead. Built 300 years ago for the Harbour Master, it is directly opposite Minehead Harbour and has retained original features like exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace....
"1 Bed Cottage in Dulverton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 bedroom - king-size bed, Freeview TV and DVD - 1 bathroom - shower over bath and WC - Kitchen area equipped with an electric oven, hob,...
"Stag Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Porlock is a quaint village, popular with tourists due its character, proximity to the lovely North Somerset coastline and situation within the Exmoor National Park. There are plenty of little gift shops along with pubs, cafes and restaurants...
"1 Bed Cottage in Minehead" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 bedroom – 1 super king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request) - 1 shower room and WC - Electric oven and hob,...
"Gatekeeper's Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Washford is a West Somerset rural village, on the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. Located two miles from the pretty coastal port of Watchet, this is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills, an Area...
"2 Bed Cottage in Minehead" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 2 twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a super king on request) - 1 shower room and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave...
"3 Bed Lodge in Washford" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 5 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 single - 1 bathroom with a shower over bath and WC - Electric hob and oven, microwave and...
"Riverside Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. On the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater, in the West Somerset countryside, is the settlement of Washford. This is a great starting point for exploring Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as it...
"2 Bed Apartment in Lynmouth" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin - 2 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Double electric oven with induction...
"Primrose Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Somerset. Roadwater is a small Somerset village on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The village, which offers a shop and a pub, is an ideal base for enjoying this beautiful area. The harbour village of Watchet is just 5 miles away, with quaint shops to...
"Exmoor View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Discover peace and quiet at Exmoor View, a detached chalet in Chapel Cleeve near Minehead, offering sea and beautiful Exmoor views and within a mile of Blue Anchor Beach.. 3 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor:...
"Blue Bay" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 5 guests in Devon. Lynton is a delightful town that sits on the attractive clifftops that look out onto the beautiful Exmoor coast. A bustling spot with plenty of shops, pubs and eateries for your convenience and an abundance of exciting activities and...
"Clooneavin Apartment 3" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Lynmouth is set directly on the coast at the foot of the Exmoor hills offering a unique water-powered cliff railway which links the village with neighbouring Lynton. Lynmouth also has shops, inns, tea rooms and restaurants.
"Hoburne Blue Anchor - Holiday Accommodation 9444" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. The popular seaside resort of Minehead occupies a wonderful sheltered spot beneath the dramatic North Hill, on the lovely West Somerset Coast. This welcoming town boasts a mile long esplanade, providing a wonderful backdrop to the golden beach,...
"4 Bed Cottage in Dunster" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin - 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with a shower and WC, 1 family bathroom with a...
"Campion Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Somerset. The quiet village of Roadhead is surrounded by lovely countryside near the market town of Brampton, an ideal base for exploring Hadrian’s Wall. Brampton boasts a rich and colourful history going back to the Roman occupation, Border raiders from...
"Little Dragons" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Dunster is a Somerset village between Minehead and Bridgwater. There are many villages to explore including Porlock and the busy resort of Minehead.
"3 Old Police Station" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. The village of Dunster is dominated by the castle on its hill but the focal point of the High Street is the picturesque Yarn Market. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, Dunster is within the Exmoor National Park and there are plenty...
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Porlock may be small, but it has excellent amenities, and the thriving village centre is a great place to buy locally produced food and drink. Doing a food shop here, with independent retailers who know the provenance of the items they sell and who are enthusiastic about the quality of local cheeses, meats, ciders and other treats, is a foodie's delight. Porlock boasts four pubs, four tea rooms, a deli and cheesemonger that attracts gastronomes from around the region, and a butcher, so there is absolutely no reason you can't eat well at every meal. There are also shops selling clothing, homewares, art, antiques and gifts.
Some of the most beautiful walking routes in the Exmoor National Park are close to Porlock. Start by walking the mile and a half to the historic fishing village of Porlock Weir before heading inland through the woods to the tiny St Bueno's Church in Culbone. Walkers will pass the ruins of the mansion once owned by Lord Byron's daughter, Lady Lovelace. Wanting to avoid the gaze of visiting traders and the general public, the privacy hungry Lady Lovelace brought over mountaineers from Switzerland to build tunnels in the hillside that allowed her undetected access to the beach. Dunkery Beacon is another favourite destination with far-reaching views, or you could stroll along the Watersmeet Trail, beside the Tiverton Canal, or across the famous and much-photographed Tarr Steps.
There are miles of footpaths leading from and through Porlock, including the magnificent long-distance South West Coast Path and Coleridge Way. The area is also popular with mountain bikers for the variety and quality of off-road routes, and many cyclists are aware of the punishing reputation of Porlock Hill, whose 1:4 gradient makes it the steepest A-road in England.
Walking and cycling are only two ways to explore this beautiful landscape. Visitors have the choice of pony trekking, taking a 4WD Exmoor Safari, or kayaking or sailing in Porlock Bay.
Somerset is a favourite holiday destination with beach lovers. Visitors staying in Porlock have easy access to some of the best beaches in the Exmoor National Park including the dog-friendly pebble beach at Porlock Weir, Bossington Bay, Combe Martin, and Bossington Bay. The resort town of Minehead is five miles away with two lovely beaches, surf schools and board hire, and the usual seaside resort entertainments. Those who prefer a more secluded spot can walk to the sheltered cove of Heddon's Mouth.
Visitors are not limited when it comes to fun and memorable days out. Whatever the weather or the season, there is something here for everyone. Nearby Dunster is full of listed buildings with a castle, watermill, shops and a beach. Railway lovers can choose from two historic railways - the West Somerset Railway and the Somerset and Dorset Railway, as well as the cliff railway that carries passengers up and down the cliff between Lynton and Lynmouth. Other nearby attractions include the Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre, Dartmoor Zoo, the Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Quantock Hills AONB, and the market town of Taunton.
While Cornwall and Devon can feel like a long way to go for a holiday, particularly if you only have time for a short break, Somerset's proximity to the M5 and excellent train links make it a fantastic choice for a holiday that is fun and relaxing all year round.
