Glen Cottage, Porlock

Set beside Hawkcombe Stream in a quiet corner of Exmoor National Park, Glen Cottage is a characterful whitewashed cottage that has been thoughtfully updated throughout, blending original features with fresh, considered interiors. The sound of the stream is a constant companion and gives the cottage a deeply secluded feel despite being just a short walk from Porlock village amenities.

Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms
One super-king-size double bed, and one twin
One shower room with toilet
Wood-burning stove in the living area
Paved patio with outdoor dining
Parking nearby (not allocated)
Short walk into Porlock village where there's a good selection of restaurants, cafes, tea rooms and shops
Strictly no smoking
Sorry, no pets
Arrival from 4pm
Departure by 10am

Tucked away, the property is accessed via steps down from road level into the patio area with a lovely selection of cottage-garden shrubs. Through the front door and to the right, the sitting room is full of character with deep green walls, an exposed ceiling beam and a wood-burning stove set into a stone fireplace. The coffee table, bookcase and other wooden pieces have been hand-crafted locally in Dunster from spalted beech, giving the room a warm, individual feel.  The adjacent dining area is home to a spalted beech live-edge dining table that comfortably seats four, and bi-fold doors open directly onto the paved patio outside. The kitchen is well-equipped with sage green units, oak worktops and a Belfast sink, with a bistro-style breakfast table with two chairs tucked into the window. A pine staircase with handrail leads to the first floor. The layout has a split landing with a small step between levels, worth bearing in mind for those with limited mobility or young children. The main bedroom is a generous double with a super-king size bed, an original cast iron fireplace and a wall-mounted TV. The twin room is simply styled with matching sage-painted panelled headboards and garden views. The shower room with toilet and hand basin serves both bedrooms. From the patio area, a small footbridge crosses the stream, leading through the garden to the rear gate and the nearby parking area.