The cottage has a bright and spacious feel; downstairs is the kitchen with dining area, a separate living room with floor to ceiling windows, and bathroom with shower over the bath. The kitchen door opens directly into a private walled courtyard, providing the perfect spot to eat alfresco, and also an entirely safe area for your dog if you are bringing one. Upstairs the bedroom enjoys superb views across the garden to the coastline and beyond.
Sleeps 2 plus cot (on request)
Beautiful and quiet location between Porlock and Porlock Weir
Fabulous views of Porlock Bay and the West Somerset coastline
Excellent base for walking
Well equipped kitchen with direct access to enclosed courtyard
Separate sitting room with log-burner
Downstairs bathroom with shower over bath
Access to fenced and stock-free meadow behind the property
Off-road parking for two cars
Access via private drive from the road
Towels and linen provided
Electricity, heating and wifi included
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog
Short walk (10 minutes) from Porlock and grocery shops
Porlock Weir only 1 mile
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
The cottage is situated in outstanding walking country and for the more energetic there are coastal, woodland and moorland walks served by a network of superb paths almost from the door!
Coachman's Cottage is situated between Porlock and Porlock Weir. The property is set well back from the lane and is accessed via a private drive (shared only with the owners property, which is next door).
Appliances and equipment
Coachman's Cottage kitchen is fitted with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television and CD player is provided in the living room plus a second television in the bedroom and wireless broadband is available throughout the property.
A travel cot and/or high chair is available; please request them when booking so we can make sure they are present for your arrival.
Electricity and heating
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Coachman's Cottage is fitted with central heating throughout, plus underfloor heating in the bathroom. There is also a log-burner in the living room, one basket of logs will be provided to get you started and additional logs can be purchased from the hardware shop in Porlock.
Linen and towels
Bed linen, duvets, blankets 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. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot.
Other provisions
Small amounts of basic supplies are provided - salt, pepper, oil, tea, coffee, sugar, toilet rolls, washing up materials etc.
Parking
Coachman's Cottage is set alongside the main house at Broomclose and has easy parking for up to two cars.
Outside the property
Coachman's Cottage is approached via a private drive (shared with Broomclose House). There is a private courtyard adjacent to the cottage and guests also have access to a stock-free and fenced meadow immediately behind the property.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Smoking
Coachman's Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
Arrival and departure
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.
Changeover days
Coachman's Cottage is available for week-long bookings (Friday to Friday/Monday to Monday) during the peak season, and short breaks are available at other times. Please ask however if you would like a short break during the peak season as it may well be possible to arrange this.
Christine M.
The cottage is wonderfully cosy and comfortable, I could not fault it. We had a lovely mini break, with walks, pub meals and just relaxing. Would have liked to stay much longer.