Property Summary
6 The Poplars in Porlock is a recently refurbished mid-terrace cottage in beautiful Hawkcombe, providing a high standard of holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms over three levels. Pretty cottage gardens and pet-friendly.
Main Description
6 The Poplars in Porlock (Somerset) is tucked away in a quiet location just off the centre of the village and with excellent access to the footpaths, making it a great base for exploring this thriving Exmoor village as well as the surrounding countryside and coastline.
Sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 double bedrooms
Cosy mid-terrace cottage in lovely, quiet village location
Accommodation is spread over 3 levels
Pretty front and rear gardens (not enclosed)
Easy access to all village amenities including restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shops
Fabulous area for walking woodland trails, open moorland and the coastal paths
Bed linen and towels provided
Wifi, heating and electricity included
One dog welcome for supplement of £20
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
The cottage is accessed via a footpath, shared between the terraced cottages, which runs along the front of the row. The entrance door opens into the sitting room at the front of the property, with pretty cottage windows overlooking the front garden. The kitchen is spacious, well-equipped and newly updated, and leads through to a dining area at the far end, with an exterior door leading to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room, and a downstairs toilet. The stairs lead up to the first floor where there is one double bedroom and the family bathroom, comprising bath, separate shower unit, toilet and wash basin. Stairs lead up again to the second floor where the second double bedroom is located, with fabulous views over the cottage garden, and beyond over the local allotments and rooftops of the village to the coastline of Porlock Bay.
Indoor Description
The modern kitchen is fitted with an electric oven, hob and microwave. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware and kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. The fridge-freezer and washing machine is located in the utility.
A television is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property.
The sitting room has an ornamental fireplace - this is not a usable/working fire, you must not light the fire.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The property is fitted with central heating throughout.
Bed linen, duvets 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.
Some tea, coffee and sugar is provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil and some herbs or spices available.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and surface cleaner will be present in the property. A small supply of toilet rolls will be provided.
Outdoor Description
The property is accessed via a footpath from the road, the footpath runs along the bottom of the gardens at the front of the properties. The footpath is shared with the other cottages in the row. The rear garden is larger than the front garden and accessed via the door from the dining area, step across the footpath which runs the length of the terrace and into the private garden which includes a bistro table and chairs for making the most of the outside space. The gardens are not enclosed as the footpath leads along to the other properties on either side.
From the cottage it's a short walk into the village (approx 0.25 mile) where there is a selection of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Parking
There is no allocated parking for 6 The Poplars, but there is free road-side parking on the road. There are also two Pay and Display Car Parks in the village if preferred.
Note, it is not possible to pull up outside the cottage as it is only accessible via footpath. It is about 50 metres on foot from pedestrian gate.
Pets Description
One well-behaved dog welcome for supplement of £20. Please do not leave your pet alone in the property at any time.
Restricted mobility
The property is spread over 3 levels and is unlikely suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Exit in case of emergency
Exit by front or rear doors
Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.
The region
Often described as 'the jewel in Exmoor's crown', Porlock has a long history of settlements existing on or near the site of the existing village, with stone-age remains only a short distance away. There's few more delightful surroundings than Porlock Vale, nestled at the foot of Porlock Hill, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge and breath taking views towards the Bristol Channel, and to the south by the rolling hills of the Exmoor National Park. The Exmoor coastline is formed mainly of cliffs but at Porlock the land flattens out and a unique mile long shingle ridge and an inland salt marsh have formed. For the bird watcher this is a very interesting site as a great variety of waders and wildfowl can be seen here in the winter as well as the occasional unusual bird passing through.
Porlock is a wonderful working Exmoor village and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, several art galleries and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms. Porlock Weir is approximately 1.5 miles from Porlock and is well worth a visit. There are restaurants, a pub, tea rooms, plus some independent shops such as Exmoor Glass, etc. Many of the shops in Porlock and Porlock Weir are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 6 miles from Porlock. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco, Lidl and Morrison's are all situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours) plus a range of other shops throughout the town.
Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.
