Gate Cottage, Allerford

Porlock is a charming village situated within the Exmoor National Park in Somerset, England. Here are some things to do in Porlock:

Visit the Porlock Visitor Centre - This centre provides information about the village and the surrounding area, including maps and guidebooks for local walks and attractions.

Walk the South West Coast Path - This long-distance walking trail passes through Porlock and offers stunning views of the coastline and surrounding countryside.

Explore Porlock Weir - This picturesque harbour village is just a short walk from Porlock and offers a range of pubs, cafes, and restaurants, as well as opportunities for fishing and boat trips.

Visit the Porlock Marsh Nature Reserve - This wetland reserve is home to a variety of bird species, including curlews and lapwings, as well as rare plants such as the marsh orchid.

Climb Porlock Hill - This steep hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coast, and is popular with cyclists and walkers.

Visit the Porlock Museum - This small museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of the village and the surrounding area.

Take a horse riding lesson or go for a ride - There are several stables in the area that offer horse riding lessons and guided rides.

Go fishing - The River Avill and other local streams and rivers offer excellent opportunities for trout and salmon fishing.

Visit the Coleridge Cottage - This National Trust property was once the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and offers a fascinating glimpse into his life and work.

Enjoy a cream tea - There are several cafes and tea rooms in Porlock that offer delicious cream teas, made with locally sourced ingredients.

Exmoor is vibrant place with many places to enjoy on your stay, but a few local attractions are the Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre (2mins from the Hall) where you can book a bird experience day, or go out on one of their horses for a ride. In Allerford 5 minutes walk away there is museum, tea room and Cross Lanes restaurant.
 
Walk the other way down the road and you will find yourself 5 minutes walk from the sea with views of the coast peeping through the trees and gateways as you walk. The village you pass through on you way to the sea is called Bossington and has been plucked straight from the front of a chocolate box, with thatched houses, bread ovens on the side and a pretty little tea room called Kitnors which does one of the best cream teas in the area. Once through Bossington it is only a short distance to the beach, you can walk all the way round the bay on the shingle bank to Porlock Weir, the tiny harbour, where you can enjoy eating the local oysters at the Cafe or visit Exmoor Glass to watch the crafts men blowing beautiful creations.