Keld Apartment in Porlock, Exmoor

Property Summary
Keld Apartment is a very spacious, character Victorian, first floor property, centrally located in the heart of the popular Exmoor village of Porlock. Sleeping up to 7 guests in 3 bedrooms, it's comfortable and well equipped, perfect for couples or families wanting to explore Exmoor National Park.

Main Description
Keld is a spacious (1220 sq ft), bright and tranquil, first floor apartment, built around 1900, and situated in the heart of the charming village of Porlock. It has been restyled and improved by new owners in 2023. New facilities include an electric shower, new cooker, dishwasher and a new front door. Several rooms have new carpets (March 2025). Photographs on canvas of coastal and Exmoor scenes adorn the walls, to inspire your exploration of Porlock and the beautiful Exmoor national park.

Keld Apartment is accessed via stone steps (with hand rail) up to the front door. Inside, eight stairs lead up to a small landing. From this landing there are three further stairs up to the master bedroom. From the landing to the right, there are five stairs to the kitchen and the rest of the apartment. An internal hallway leads away from the kitchen to the living-dining room, the twin and triple bedrooms and bathroom. The apartment has well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings. Please see the virtual tour which shows the exact layout of the apartment.

Sleeps up to 7 guests
A very spacious master bedroom with a King-size bed
One generously sized twin bedroom
One large triple room with a double and a single bed
Large living room with TV and DVD player
Dining table and 6 chairs
Kitchen table with 3 chairs (one of these could be used at the dining table if 7 guests were staying)
Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast table, and washing machine. The cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, are all new
One large bathroom with shower cubicle, bath, toilet and sink
Great central location in idyllic Porlock village
Easy access to shops, restaurants and pubs in the village
Great walking direct from the door - to the coast or up onto the moors
Bed linen, 7 bath towels, one hand towel and two tea towels are provided
Heating, electricity and Wi-Fi included
Iron and ironing board
High chair available if required
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Sorry, no pets.

One allocated parking space is available a two minute walk from the apartment. There is a long stay pay and display car park in the village for additional cars and some street parking.

The kitchen at Keld is fitted with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, and an extensive variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. From the kitchen window to the east there is a distant view of Bossington Hill (one of our favourite walking destinations).

The large living room, has comfortable seating for 6 guests plus a selection of books, games, puzzles and walking guides. A pine dining table and 6 chairs at the bay window offer views of the high street, and to the left and right, of the surrounding hills of Porlock Vale. The log-burner is for decorative purposes only and is not to be used.

To allay any possible confusion, since the virtual tour (below) was created, one of the single beds in the front bedroom has been replaced with a double bed. This room now contains one single and one double bed.

Bed linen, seven bath towels, one hand towel, duvets, blankets, and two tea towels are included in the price of your accommodation. Please bring beach towels if wish to take towels on day trips and extra handtowels if you would like to use one hand towel per person (as these are not included by our cleaning company).

Keld sleeps up to seven people. If you are considering booking for several people, please be aware that it has one bathroom, and book if you are happy to share!

Keld apartment is available for week-long bookings and short breaks.

The apartment is strictly non-smoking.

The property 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.

Shops restaurants, pubs are in easy reach on the High Street. Porlock Weir harbour is a 5 minute drive away. The pebble beach can be accessed from the weir, or from the apartment on foot. There are plenty of walks from the doorstep into Exmoor National Park. Nearby, at Porlock Recreation Ground, there are well-maintained public access tennis courts and a children’s playground.


Local amenities:

The village of Porlock boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, two galleries, independent shops, cafe's, restaurants and tea rooms.

The harbour at Porlock Weir is approximately 1.5 miles from Porlock. There are two restaurants, a pub, gift and craft shops and tea rooms.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 6 miles away. Here you will find the supermarkets, Tesco, Morrisons (both of which have petrol stations) and Lidl.

Indoor Description
The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric cooker (double oven and hob), fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a good supply of cookware, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware.

The living area has a television with Free sat, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property at no extra cost.
There is a wood-burner in the living room which is not in use, please do not attempt to use it.
An iron and ironing board, and travel cot and high chair are provided for your convenience.

Electricity, heating and cleaning costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Central heating is fitted throughout the property which can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Bed linen and towels are provided for your convenience. Please bring outdoor/beach towels if you wish to take them with you on day trips.



Outdoor Description
The property looks out onto the High Street, so the village shops, tea rooms, restaurants, etc are all within easy reach from the property.

It's a fairly level walk down to Porlock's pebble beach, approx 10 minutes, and in the opposite direction, there are numerous woodland walks available too!



Parking
There is one allocated parking space for Keld in a private car park, just 2 minutes walk from the apartment.

If you have more than one car, there are two pay and display village car parks, just a couple of minutes walk from the property. At Porlock Central Car Park there is no maximum stay. the daily charge here is £5.20 in Winter or £5.50 in Summer, and the hourly charge is 90p in Winter or £1.10 in Summer. For shorter periods (maximum 2 hours), Doverhay Car Park, costs 90p in Winter and £1.10 in Summer. Parking at Doverhay Car Park is free overnight between 6pm and 8am.


Pets Description
Sorry, no pets allowed

Restricted mobility
This property is unlikely to be suitable for someone with limited mobility as it's a first floor apartment.

Exit in case of emergency
In an emergency exit via the stairs.

There is a fire blanket in the kitchen.

Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen and at the top of the stairs.

For your safety, the property has the most up to date smoke and heat detectors installed.

Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region
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.

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. Porlock is a working village and boasts a number of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and independent shops. There are few more delightful surroundings than Porlock Vale, nestled at the foot of Porlock Hill, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge and breathtaking 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.