Consider a stay at IDEAL EXMOOR LOCATION HOMELY 4 BED HOUSE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS FAMILY/DOG FRIENDLY! and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Family and dog friendly spacious 4 bedroom self catering holiday cottage situated in a quiet location in Porlock, Exmoor National Park has breathtaking sea views Exmoor Holidays offers the perfect peaceful retreat to relax, unwind and explore the stunning Exmoor coastline and countryside by car, bicycle, horse, landrover safari, or on foot. Numerous footpaths including the South West Coast Path and Coleridge Way are all accessible directly from our doorstep.
For those wanting to get away from it all our large south facing garden with sheltered patio and sun terrace captures the sun from dawn through to dusk and is a haven of peace and tranquillity where one can quietly sit and listen to birdsong whilst the sun goes down.
Situated in a peaceful lane in the traditional Exmoor village of Porlock but only a couple of minutes walk from the historic Ship Inn and traditional Porlock village centre. Because the property is built on a hillside most of the accommodation is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs. Bedroom 4 is on the ground floor with its own kitchen & lounge diner for 2, perfect for friends/families who wish for their own space or who require ground floor accommodation. We are very popular as a generation vacation where the grandparents or older children sleep in the downstairs where they have their own ground floor kitchen, bathroom and lounge diner so they have a bit of their own space should they wish for it whilst the younger children and parents sleep in the 3 bedrooms upstairs.
Also popular for groups of extended family and friends who are on a walking, mountain biking or riding holiday, or just seeking to escape and relax in beautiful Exmoor countryside and require 4 bedroom accommodation.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No vaping or smoking
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Max 3 dogs. See terms & conditions. £25 per dog
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot, stair gate & high chair available
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or smoking
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Minehead, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Dovery Manor Museum and Holnicote Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Exmoor Adventures and Greencombe Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre and Blenheim Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Minehead travel guide
Is IDEAL EXMOOR LOCATION HOMELY 4 BED HOUSE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS FAMILY/DOG FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at IDEAL EXMOOR LOCATION HOMELY 4 BED HOUSE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS FAMILY/DOG FRIENDLY!?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at IDEAL EXMOOR LOCATION HOMELY 4 BED HOUSE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS FAMILY/DOG FRIENDLY!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is IDEAL EXMOOR LOCATION HOMELY 4 BED HOUSE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS FAMILY/DOG FRIENDLY! located?
This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Plenty of room for the family and fury friends to get together in this well and comfortably provisioned holiday home in the lovely village of Porlock. Ideally placed for exploration of surrounding area and beautiful walks from the door. Also a great selection of pubs within close walking distance.
Perfectly located and spacious house. Beautiful local area. Lots to do around. Great for families. Flawless communication with the owner.
Marcin N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rob and Ruth J.
Apr 16, 2016
Cosy house with beautiful views
This was our second visit to Maxwelton. The house is comfortably furnished with fabulous views. It was convenient for the village and nearby walks. We are hoping to book up for next year!
Superb location, just right for exploring the area, very close to all amenities including welcoming pubs serving good food, try the Ship, literally next door to the property, good food and beer, but if you don’t feel like going out to dine this property has an excellent outside dining area with bbq and very comfy garden chairs and table. Within walking distance of the Weir or Beach but the better option is a short drive to the National Trust car park at Bossington then walk to Hurlstone Point the views are spectacular. As I said this is a fantastic place for a, in our case, family holiday, we all returned home relaxed and happy. Thanks to the owners for letting us stay
We stayed here as a family of 8 adults (and 1 small dog)in August and it was our first getaway since lockdown for Covid. As well as being spotlessly clean, the house was really spacious with several different places to relax without all being on top of each other. At the same time it was exceedingly well equipped, seating 8 around the main table inside or the patio outside and with plenty of crockery, glasses and kitchen equipment. We all enjoy cooking and it was unusual in a holiday rental to have access to the right number of pans, knives or chopping boards. There was even spare cupboard space for our own food.
For part of the week we had a heatwave and an unexpected bonus for us was that the downstairs bedroom was beautifully cool, as it’s built on a hill so that all the main rooms are upstairs but they are also at ground level at the back.
There was enough in Porlock and the surrounding area to keep us busy but it was also nice to sit and relax in this comfortable house and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway for a group.
Our family stayed here to celebrate our daughter’s 40th birthday. We were a party of 7 plus a dog and the house offered very comfortable accommodation and was very well equipped. We’ve had a wonderful week and created many lovely memories. Thank you.
It was a joy to stay here. The property is lovely and clearly well looked after and in a lovely location too. The village itself was also really lovely with great walks and a nice park which both the younger and older children enjoyed. Jacquie was great to communicate with and always prompt and helpful in her emails. We’d love to visit again if we get chance
Great property and Location, very clean and just as described, the pictures shown do not do it justice.
The village of Porlock is lovely with some nice shops, a well stocked Spar shop, chip shop, Chinese and three pubs. The top ship and the Castle serve lovely food.
There is a lovely woodland walk or coastal path walk to Porlock weir where you will find another nice pub The bottom ship.
The house has everything you need and a lovely well kept garden. Would not hesitate to go back to this property, it’s lovely.
This was our second stay in this spacious house. Wonderful sea view from upstairs living room. Even a pair of binoculars provided.
Plenty of activities nearby. Family enjoyed paddle boarding at Porlock Weir and would recommend Dunster Beach.
The house is well equipped, comfortable beds and sofas for relaxing.
Great property in a super location with hot and sunny weather. Property catered well for our 3 generation family holiday. House has interesting multiple level layout, has everything you need inside and out and views to the coast. Older guests must be comfortable with steps and stairs to enjoy the whole property. Located a few doors from a local pub/Inn offering good food and close to a bustling village catering for most needs. 30 min walk to Porlock Weir and coast make it a good location for dog walkers. Well placed to explore Exmoor. A great week for all the family...thank you very much for use of the property and excellent communication re questions asked.
Great, well equipped property in an ideal location, close to local pubs, restaurants and minimarkets and within easy drive to main Exmoor tourist spots. Excellent local walks nearby. Enclosed garden is ideal for dogs. Very helpful and responsive owner. Thoroughly recommend, particularly for larger multi-generational groups who would benefit from combining Maxwelton and Bracken.
Very enjoyable stay in Porlock. The house spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The village was charming and the locals were really friendly Plenty to see and do all in all a
happy christmas holiday
We had a lovely time at the property,
Clean, well equiped and plenty of space for us all
( 5 Adults 2 children and a baby ) perfect.
David . Oxfordshire