Magnolia Cottage, Porlock
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Magnolia Cottage is a lovely cottage in a quiet area of Porlock called Hawkcombe, within easy walking distance of the village amenities. The cottage sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms (+ a sofa bed is for occasional use) There is central heating via a Rayburn, & an electric cooker, washer/D, & dish/W.
Magnolia Cottage in Porlock (Somerset) has recently been renovated throughout. Situated on the edge of Porlock and within Exmoor National Park, the cottage minutes from the West Somerset coastline or moorlands, with woodland walks directly from the door! The cottage makes a perfect base for visitors wanting to explore the many delights of the area. Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms One double bedroom and one twin Country cottage with river running nearby Sitting room with wood-burning fire for cosy nights in Woodland walks from the front door 10 minute walk into Porlock village Wifi, heating and electricity is included Towels and bed linen provided Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Dating back to the 19th century, but the cottage has a rustic feel with all the modern comforts that you will need. The front door opens into a small hall for hanging coats. The lounge has a comfortable sofa and chairs, plus a wood-burner. The adjacent kitchen-diner is up one step and features an Aga-style range, as well as electric cooker and hob. The stairs lead up from the lounge to the first floor where the bathroom and two bedrooms are, there's one double and one twin bedroom. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, toilet and hand basin. Magnolia Cottage is set in an idyllic spot next to a running stream in the Hawkcombe valley, a ten minute walk from the centre of Porlock village. The cottage is approached via a footbridge. Guests receive a welcome pack and logs for the wood-burning stove. Security deposit A security deposit of £70 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure. Week-long bookings are available from Saturdays. Short breaks may be available, please check the availability calendar. 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. Sorry, no dogs. Strictly no smoking.
- Kitchen / Kitchenette
- Towels provided,Linen provided
- High chair
- Iron and board
- TV
- Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
- Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
- Breakfast included
- Fan
- Games room
- Electric vehicle charge point
- Central heating
- Bath
- Wi-Fi available
- Hair dryer
- Log fire
- Kettle
Magnolia Cottage kitchen is fitted with an electric oven and hob in addition to the Aga-style range. There is also a microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, kettle and toaster. There is a Smart TV in the sitting room, a selection of board games and wireless broadband is available throughout the property. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Magnolia Cottage has central heating which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. There is also a wood-burner in the sitting room; a basket of logs will be provided. The cottage is double glazed throughout. Bed linen and towels are provided for your convenience. There are two stair gates provided. There is a wide selection of brochures and booklets with suggestions of thing to do & places to go, in the cottage. There are also a variety of board games and DVDs in the cottage.
- BBQ
- Parking
- private garden (not enclosed)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Shared garden
- private garden (enclosed)
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Detached Property
- Pool (communal)
- Pool (private)
A private footbridge leads over the Hawkcombe stream from the parking area towards the front of the cottage. There is a grassed area of garden and a patio with garden furntiure and barbecue. Both areas are not enclosed but are available for guests' sole use.
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets not allowed
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Horses
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
- 3 months
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 14 days
- 7 days
- 1 days
Firm Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. Show more
The region
+ MoreThe hills of Exmoor surround Porlock on three sides, with the heather covered moors cut by deep, often wooded coombes with clear sparkling streams at their base. The spectacular beauty of Exmoor is protected by the Exmoor National Park Authority and the National Trust, with th...e flora and fauna on the moor helped by the award-winning purity of the air. In addition, Porlock Bay has received EU awards for the cleanliness of the sea-water. Its unique situation allows Porlock to enjoy a wonderful, warm and soft climate. Porlock is a traditional Exmoor Village with a long history of settlements existing on or near the site of the existing village, with stone-age remains only a short distance away. It is also a working village with shops supplying all that you need, to be found in the High Street. You will certainly be sure of a friendly Exmoor welcome in them all. This will be echoed in the pubs, hotels and restaurants to be found here. Porlock Weir, only 2 miles away, is a quaint little harbour with a unique charm that has to be experienced. It also boasts the remains of a prehistoric forest, small parts of which are occasionally visible still at a very low tide, and it was here that some remains of an Aurochs were found. These are now on display in the Visitor Centre in Porlock. The poets Wordsworth and Coleridge found Porlock very much to their liking and indeed Coleridge was interrupted by “a man from Porlock” whilst writing “Kubla Khan”; the consequence of which was that he lost his inspiration and never completed it. In 1798 their friend Robert Southey stayed at “The Ship Inn” at the bottom of Porlock Hill. To commemorate the association with Coleridge, Porlock is the western end of The Coleridge Way, the newly established walk from Nether Stowey in the Quantocks to Exmoor.
Porlock has two convenience stores, one butchers and several cafes/tea shops and pubs. The cottage has a folder together with brochures which give guests more information.
There are lots of places to visit and see in the vicinity; The village has the Doverhay Museum and a motor museum. There is a Bakalite museum in Williton as well as the beautiful nearby Dunster Castle. There are deer on the moor, which can usually be seen just before sunset. A small cinema in Lynton is also well worth a visit. The cottage has further brochures and leaflets covering many other places of interest in the area.
Good walking starts from the gate! Turn right, walk up the foot path to the left of Glen Lodge will take you directly up to Ley Hill. But be warned, the constant uphill slog will leave you gasping for breath. At the top there are several choices. Turning right will take you past various farms and further on to Poole Bridge. Turning right at any of these will take you back to the Hawkcombe valley. Turn right again and you will come back down the lane behind the cottage. Turn left at the gate and left again walk up the lane behind the cottage. This is an easier walk, after White Oaks turn hard left over the bridge. Stay on the higher path and have good views of the combe and it will bring you down past Glen Lodge gardens. Rather than turning left continue up the combe past the Hunting Lodge, through the woods where 'Maid Marion' was made, on past the lakes and barrow and up onto the top of the moor, beyond the top of Porlock Hill. (This is a long walk) Another nice walk is from Bossington car park (either drive there or walk). Cross the bridge at the rear of the car park, turn left and follow the stream. Keep on this track which will start to climb, keep going and you will come to the old coast guard building on Hurlstone Point. Looking back you will have a great views of Porlock Bay and may be lucky to see seals and porpoises in the sea below you. Retrace your steps to the foot on your right. Take this then down the steps to the pebble beach. Walk along the ridge and either cut across a field to get back to the first path or continue past the marsh to join one of the lanes back to Porlock. The choice is yours.
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ferry port
Train station
Car required
car recommended
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