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Honeysuckle Cottage, Porlock

Porlock
  • 4
    Guests
  • 2
    Bedrooms
  • 1
    Bathrooms
  • pets
    welcome
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Honeysuckle Cottage Honeysuckle Cottage in Porlock is situated in the heart of Porlock, yet tucked away from the main thoroughfare, making it an ideal choice for discovering Exmoor as well as this popular village. The cottage has great character which has been paired well with modern comforts.

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Honeysuckle Cottage in Porlock is a mid-terrace property dating back to the late Victorian era.  The cottage has recently been refurbished throughout to provide a high standard of holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms.  A futon bed is available as an additional single in the master bedroom.

Sleeps up to 4 guests (+1) in 2 double bedrooms
Easy access to all village amenities including restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shops
Cosy cottage in quiet village location
Fabulous area for walking the coastal paths, open moorland or woodland trails
Wood-burner in the dining area
Bed linen and towels provided
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Outdoor courtyard with seating from the kitchen
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The cottage is accessed via footpath which is shared with the other cottages is the terraced row. The entrance door opens into a hallway which looks into the sitting room with large, comfortable corner sofa. It's open-plan through to the dining are and the kitchen is to the rear of the property, with an external door that opens onto the small courtyard with outside table and chairs. 

The stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor with one large double bedroom (with king-size bed) and one smaller double bedroom (double bed). The bathroom has a bath, separate walk-in shower, plus toilet and hand basin.  

Dogs welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2) and upon payment of £15 supplement per dog. Please do not allow your dog/s on the furniture or upstairs, or leave them alone in the property at any time.

This property is strictly non smoking.

Honeysuckle Cottage will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival; please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

Appliances and amenities

  • Hair dryer
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Log fire
  • Central heating
  • Kettle
  • Games room
  • Fan
  • Cooker,Fridge,Freezer,Microwave,Toaster
  • Washing machine,Dishwasher,Clothes dryer
  • TV,DVD player,CD player
  • Ironing board,Iron
  • High chair
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
The kitchen has modern appliances including an electric oven, induction hob, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher.  Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware and kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. 
The washing machine is situated in the bathroom cupboard.
A television (with BT TV/Netflix) and DVD player is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property.  Two Sonos players are in the property, you can log on via wi-fi and listen to the radio or play music from your phone or laptop. 
A hairdryer is also provided for your convenience.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The property is fitted with underfloor heating in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom upstairs, each has a separate controller. Also, there are two plug-in heaters for each of the bedrooms. There is also a wood-burner in the dining area; a basket of logs, kindling, and matches will be provided in the cooler months to get you going. Further logs can be purchased from the Hardware Shop in the village. The wood burner is very effective for heating the whole of the downstairs and the heat also drifts upstairs too.  The open fire in the living area can be lit but will require coal (not provided). 
Please note - take extra care if you are using the wood-burner as it gets VERY hot, our recommendation is that the property is unsuitable for children under 5.   

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. 

A welcome pack will be at the property on your arrival.  Some tea, coffee and sugar is provided. There are other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil and some herbs or spices available.  Please replace the things you use up. 
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets will be present in the property.  Toilet rolls will be provided.

Outside the Property

  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Shared garden
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Secure parking
  • Detatched Property
To the rear of the property there is a small courtyard with outside table and chairs. The property is accessed via a footpath which runs along the front of the row of cottages and is shared with the others in the terrace.

It is not possible to park or pull up directly outside the cottage as it is only accessible via the footpath. It is about 100 metres on foot from the High Street or from Doverhay to the cottage along The Drang.

Parking

There is no on-site parking available but there are two pay and display car parks in Porlock, both within a few minutes from the property. Also there is nearby street parking which is free of charge (Parsons Street by the church, or further up by the Recreation Ground). You can unload the car in Doverhay Car Park at the entrance to the village (80p or £1 for one hour depending on winter/summer prices, max stay 2 hours) and then find a parking space once you have taken their luggage to the property in Marleys Row. The larger central car park in Porlock is £5 per day or a 7-day permit can be purchased for £25 (via Phone and Pay) More info here: https://www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk/Transport---Streets/Car-Parks---Parking/Car-Park-Maps/Doverhay-Car-Park and https://www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk/Transport---Streets/Car-Parks---Parking/Parking-Permits

Dogs

pets welcome

2 x dog(s) available (£15.00)

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

not suitable

Wheelchair users

not suitable

Children

not suitable for children under 5

Cot

Cot and Highchair

The region

Porlock is often described as 'the jewel in Exmoor's crown' and 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. Porlock is a working village and boasts a number of pubs, restaurants, tea ro...
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Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol or Exeter

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car recommended

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Reviews


Overall experience9.3
Cleanliness9.4
Location9.0
Value for money9.1
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The cottage was cosy, well presented and well equipped. I was concerned about where the car would be parked but all the car parks were virtually empty! A map to find the cottage would have helped - its so secluded and tucked away and quiet! The eclectic and interesting art works make the place. Bath....

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This is a very pleasant cottage which is well presented and the fire in the sitting room is very homely. Under floor heating in the bathroom is also very welcome. The central location is ideal however there is no parking and having to carry luggage etc some distance to the cottage is not ideal an....

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Fantastic property, advise to park in the doverhay car park on arrival as this is the easyest way to unload.

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Really enjoyed honeysuckle cottage, a lovely cottage in a lovely village, and very well located for a stroll to the shops and amenities. No problems with key pickup, neighbours etc. - recommended!

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Lovely cottage. Great bathroom and kitchen. Only criticism is that living room was very cold and draughty from front door despite door curtains. Would have been nice to be able to use open fire up living room end as log burner was quite a way off and did not see off draft.

Thank carol
Response from Fiona - Property Owner

Hi Carol, I'm sorry for the problem you experienced. We're implementing ways to exclude any drafts and increase the heating since you stayed. coal can be used in the open fire. There is now a fireg....

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