Entrance to the property is via the main front door which opens into a communal hallway, one flights of carpeted stairs takes you up to Hurlestone Apartment. The entrance door opens into a small internal hallway, leading to the spacious sitting room with views over the bay. An archway leads into the kitchen with dining area, also overlooking the bay. The bedroom has a double bed, which can be made up as twin beds on request; the window to the rear of the property overlooks the gardens. The shower room is comprised of toilet, hand basin and shower as well as the usual toiletries including soap, shampoo, bodywash and shower cap.
Sleeps 2 guests in one bedroom (plus sofabed in living room)
Bed can be made up as a double, or twin on request
First floor apartment in an elegant Edwardian House
Views across Porlock Bay from the living room and kitchen-dining room
Located within easy walking distance of the village of Porlock
Just a couple of minutes on foot from pubs, restaurants, shops and tea rooms
Wonderful area for walking and exploring Exmoor
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Towels and linen provided
Dogs welcome (up to 2)
Shared garden to the rear of the property
Parking for one car
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Formerly one large house, the property is now divided into two apartments (Hurlestone Apartment on the first floor, Dunkery Apartment on the second floor), and the owners living quarters on the ground floor.
Appliances and equipment
The kitchen is fitted with fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave, oven with hob and dishwasher. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cafetiere, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television with freeview and DVD player is provided in the living area. Wireless internet is available at no extra cost. A hair dryer is provided for your convenience.
Electricity and heating
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Hurlestone Apartment has central heating which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Additional electric heaters are also provided, should you require them.
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.
Other provisions
A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. There is also a complimentary bottle of wine
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets as well as toilet rolls are provided.
Outside the property
Guests have use of the garden which is approached by the side path from the car park.
Parking
There is off road parking space in front of Seapoint which will comfortably accommodate 2 cars – one for each apartment.
Children
Children are welcome and cots and high chairs are available.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Smoking
Hurlestone Apartment is strictly non-smoking.
Local amenities
The village of Porlock is just a few minutes walk from Hurlestone Apartment and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, petrol station, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops, tea rooms and antique shops.
The harbour at Porlock Weir is approximately 1.5 miles further on from Porlock. There are two restaurants, a pub and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc.
Many of the shops in Porlock and Porlock Weir are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 6 miles from Porlock. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.
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
Hurlestone Apartment is available for both weekly breaks (Saturday to Saturday) and short breaks.
We arrived to a warm welcome from Stephen and could not have been more impressed with everything about Hurlestone. The apartment was immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and provided all we could possibly need for our stay including crisp bed linen, comfy beds, and a beautiful, well equipped, ....
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