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
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.
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. With a large secure private garden and wonderful beach, moorland and woodland walks on our doorstep our property your dogs will throughly enjoy their holiday too. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Perfectly placed in the picturesque Somerset village of Porlock, Bracken is a one bedroom ground floor holiday apartment with garden and car parking 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 family and dog friendly 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
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!
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.
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.
"2 Bed Cottage in Minehead" is a 2 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 - Sleeps 2 + 1 - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 single - 1 bathroom - 1 Shower room - Electric oven and ceramic hob,...
"Clooneavin Apartment 2" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Lynmouth is a lovely village settled on the north Devon coast and part of the Exmoor National Park. With two beaches nearby including Blacklands Beach and Sillery Sands Beach, Lynmouth makes a great location for a seaside break. The village is...
"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...
"2 Bed Cottage in Lynton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Devon. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1x 2.6ft single bed - 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and induction hob, fridge, freezer,...
"Captain's Cottage, Minehead" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset.
"Hedgehog Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Wheddon Cross is a small village in the Exmoor National Park with a flourishing rural population, a village shop, friendly pub, and an all-weather court for a variety of sports such as tennis, netball, and basketball. Exford, located in the...
"Clooneavin Apartment 4" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Lynmouth is a bustling town that can be found resting on the beautiful coast of Devon, on the edge of the Exmoor Hills. Surrounded by magnificent landscapes and home to a good selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants, as well as a well-stocked...
"1 Bed House Garden Parking Pets Allowed" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Lynton and its twin Lynmouth are nestled within Exmoor National Park on the North Devon coast. Lynton and Lynmouth enjoy one of the prettiest and most unspoilt coastal locations in England, offering breathtaking scenery and some of the best...
"Sheepfold Cottage, Dulverton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset.
"Birch Cleave Tower" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset.
"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 king size with en-suite bathroom - En-suite with bath, separate shower enclosure and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing...
"2 Bed Apartment in Minehead" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin room - 1 shower room with walk in shower, sink and WC - Direct sea-views from the lounge and kitchen -...
"1 Bed Cottage in Lynton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - Bedrooms - 1 double - Bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room, with WC - Electric hob and oven, microwave and fridge - Wood burner - 1 dog, or two small dogs...
"1 Bed Lodge in Withypool" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double pull-down bed - 1 shower room with WC - Gas hob, electric oven, and fridge with ice compartment - Wood burner (first basket of logs included) -...
"Heyden Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Somerset. Dunster is a popular tourist village near the North Somerset coast and is a largely unspoiled spot: the centre of the town retains many old buildings which hug the winding cobbled streets.
"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.
"3 Bed Cottage in Watchet" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage 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...
"3 Bed Cottage in Watchet" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms - 2 king-size and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) - 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite...
"2 Bed Cottage in Minehead" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 ground-floor shower room with a large walk in shower and WC - Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher -...
"6 Malthouse Court" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Watchet is a little coastal village in Somerset, with interesting shops and a marina. The West Somerset Railway passes through the village towards Minehead. Wonderful walks can be enjoyed both along the coast and in the surrounding countryside....
"2 Bed Apartment in Allerford" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a king-size on request at time of booking) - 1 shower room with a walk-in shower and WC -...
"Old Bridge Post Office" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Resting on the border of Exmoor National Park is the idyllic village of Roadwater. Home to the Valiant Soldier Inn, a pub providing a fantastic atmosphere and tasty dishes, along with a village shop, Roadwater is a great destination for those...
"Spring Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Lynton and its twin Lynmouth are set within the Exmoor National Park in Devon and both offer shops and pubs. Wildlife is in abundance closeby and there are a number of activities including golf, horse riding, walking and surfing available....
"22 Two Little Ducks" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Lynton and its twin Lynmouth are nestled within Exmoor National Park on the North Devon coast. Lynton and Lynmouth enjoy one of the prettiest and most unspoilt coastal locations in England, offering breathtaking scenery and some of the best...
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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.
