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Looking at the house from the High Street end of the private lane
The living room towards the front door
The ground floor double bedroom
The living room looking towards the bedroom and mezzanine
The mezzanine bed deck
The living room
The record collection
The seating area
The front door open onto the private lane
The wood burner and TV
The coat and boot storage under the stairs and the maps!
The outside of the house showing the living and bedroom windows
The front door and stain glass window
Looking at the front of the house from the high street
Outside the house, bins and recycling
The post box
The ground floor bedroom looking towards the living room
The ground floor bedroom showing sliding door and hanging space
The ground floor bed and bedside table
The kitchen
The kitchen looking towards the bathroom
The dresser
The kitchen from the bathroom door
The kitchen through to the living room and bathroom
From the kitchen to the bathroom
The bathroom
The bathroom
The bathroom
The paddle stairs
The paddle stairs
The paddle stairs
The mezzanine bed deck
The way through to the bed deck over the bemas
The climb through to the bed deck
The mezzanine, luggage storage and step over the beams to the bed deck
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Tannery Cottage, Porlock

Porlock
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  • 2
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  • 1
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  • Pets
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Tannery Cottage, Porlock, has been lovingly converted into holiday accommodation by the current owners. It's small but perfectly formed space for 2+2 guests; a ground floor double bedroom, and a twin bedroom in the roof space, accessed via a unique 'paddle' staircase. Well behaved dogs welcome.

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Tannery Cottage is centrally located in this popular Exmoor village, just a stone's throw from the High Street. The owners have painstakingly renovated this property from top to bottom, giving attention to every small detail.

Sleeps 2/4 guests
Ground floor double bedroom which can be made into twin beds on request
Twin beds on the mezzanine level overlooking the living space, accessed via unique paddle stairs and step over beam
Walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin on the ground floor
Well-equipped small kitchen
Seating around the table for 4
Central heating throughout plus wood-burner
Electric underfloor heating throughout the ground floor
Towels and bed linen provided
Wifi, electricity and heating included
Easy level walk to all amenities in the village
Great base for exploring Exmoor
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome for £15 supplement per dog
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Entrance to the property is via the front door into the living/dining area, an extendable table with cushioned bench seats, a footstool seat and chair just inside the door, with stunning stained glass window depicting the beautiful colours of the Exmoor landscape. Below which is a record player and a comprehensive vinyl collection with something for everyone. 
A smart TV is above the mantlepiece which also connects to terrestrial TV. 

Through an opening to the left is the kitchen area, at the far end of the kitchen a door opens into the shower room. Back to the living area, a door leads through to the downstairs double bedroom. 

A mezzanine level overlooks the living area, where two single beds are located for up to two further guests - accessed via the paddle stairs and step over beam. Please note, the mezzanine twin bedroom has limited head space due to the sloping ceilings.

Tannery Cottage is a small house and as such does not have a large amount of space to store luggage. The downstairs bedroom has lots of small drawer space, a corner cupboard and limited hanging space below a luggage rack accessed by using a step stool for storing empty luggage. 
The mezzanine bed deck has a large luggage shelf with a rail to keep bags in place. Inside the twin bed deck area there are two small drawers with extra coat hangers which can be hung from the hooks above the luggage shelf. 

Tannery Cottage will be ready from 4pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. If the cottage is available earlier on the day of your arrival, the owners will text you to let you know.

Sleeping arrangements

Appliances and amenities

  • 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
The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric combo microwave / oven and induction hob, electric kettle, toaster, and under-counter fridge with freezer compartment. A variety of cookware and utensils are provided, along with crockery, cutlery and glassware. The is an additional drinks fridge under the seating in the living area.

There is a smart TV (with freeview) in the living area above the wood-burning fire, for cosy evenings in the cooler months. There's a dining table with cushioned bench seats, a chair and footstool which can also be a seat. Wifi is available at no extra cost. 

The ground floor double bedroom has kingsize bed (5') that can be split into two small single beds (2'4") on request. The upstairs twin beds are wide single beds (3').

The shower room comprises a walk in shower with a small step over, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail. There is a cupboard in the bathroom with a small ironing board and iron, along with as cordless vacuum cleaner and other cleaning items. There is a mirror with light and a toothbrush / shaver charging socket in the cupboard under the basin along with a waste bin. 

Cleverly designed space for coats and shoes under the stairs. Above which there is a shelf with local maps and guidebooks which guests are welcome to borrow during their stay. 

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price. The central heating which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences. The electric underfloor heating, used to warm up the floor tiling throughout the ground floor, is on a timer.
A basket of composite logs for the wood-burner, will be provided, for your stay. Please note: as specialist non smoking fuel, it is the only fuel that can be used in the woodburner. 

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips or to the beach.

Tea, coffee, sugar and milk are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive and during your stay.

Toilet rolls, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and cleaning materials will be provided.

Outside the Property

  • 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)
This property is centrally located in the village, on a quiet side road. There is no private outside space. 

All village amenities are within very easy reach; a selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops within a minute or two on foot.

There is a grass area and dog bin in the central car park a couple of minutes walk away. 

The bin and recycling box are at the side of the house alongside the neighbours parking spaces.

Parking

There is no allocated parking for this property, but you are able to pull up outside for a few minutes to drop off/pick up. Porlock central car park is just a couple of minutes on foot from the property, charges apply 9am to 6pm daily at £6.10 per day or £25 for a week (via the app 'Phone and Pay').

Electric vehicle charge point

There are EV charging facilities in Porlock Central Car Park.

Pets

Pets welcome

2 x Dog(s), £15 per stay

Cat(s)

Horses

Up to two well behaved dogs welcome for £15 each, per booking.
Dogs are not allowed on the seating, ground floor bed or up the stairs, a dog guard for the woodburner and stairs will be provided.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable
The ground floor double bedroom and ground floor shower room mean Tannery Cottage is suitable for someone with limited mobility. There is one step into the house at the front door and two steps to the bathroom from the kitchen. The mezzanine bed deck is not accessible to young children or people with limited mobility. The stairs up to and the step over into the bed deck can be difficult to navigate.

Children

Suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

The bed deck is great for older children but is not suitable for young children. Sensor nightlights are fitted on the bed deck and in the living area to help navigate to the bathroom in the night. There is a trunk full of various games and puzzles on the mezzanine. There is a guard for the stairs and woodburner that can be used when younger children are staying on the ground floor. Unfortunately we don't have space to keep a cot or highchair for younger children.

Health & safety

Home safety features
Exterior lighting,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,First-aid kit
Exit in case of emergency
Incase of emergency please exit the house by the front door and go to the parking area away from the house. There are connected smoke and heat detectors at the property and if they go off accidentally there is a switch in the kitchen on the wall by the dresser that will turn them all off. There is a basic first aid kit in the small cupboard by the kitchen sink. Please note all the windows, including the roof light on the bed deck, can be opened fully as an emergency exit if necessary. Please take extra care and make sure the roof light on the bed deck is closed when children are using it. It is possible to secure the window with some extra ventilation if needed.

Christmas / New Year

If guests would like it, the owners would love to decorate the house for Christmas with a real Christmas tree, fairy lights and garlands. Porlock celebrates Christmas with lots of external lighting and Christmas trees, so we may add external lighting or decoration to the house, which will be on a timer.

Cancellation Policy

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  • 60 days
  • 30 days
  • 14 days
  • 7 days
  • 1 days
Free cancellation
50% refund Non-refundable
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The region

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. It's a working village and includes pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and independent shops. There are few more delightful surroundings tha...
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A favourite of the owners is the Whortleberry Tearoom by the Post office on the High Street. the cakes and scones are made in house by the owners, Helen and Shaun, and are delicious. The courtyard garden at the back of the tearoom is a lovely  shady haven on a sunny day. 

Porlock Weir is a must see when you visit Porlock, as lovers of seafood The kitchen @ Porlock Bay Oysters is the perfect place for a meal, as is The Porlock Weir hotel, where dogs are welcome and you can have a stone baked pizza sitting outside and watching the world go by or go swimming on a sunny evening. 

All the pubs in the village are great, from folk music with dinner at The Castle to a Sunday roast at the Top Ship all of them are worth a visit. 
There are so many things to do it is difficult to choose a favourite but as lovers of old architecture and beautiful wood, Dunster Castle is a great place to visit. It is definitely worth looking on the website to see if they are doing any behind the scenes tours of the castle as they are brilliant. 

Exmoor Adventures offer lots of outdoor activities. Electric mountain bike hire, which a great way to see the beauty of Exmoor without all the hard work. A truly special experience is the Marshland Tour available at various times throughout the year, when the tides are right. Exploring the marsh in a kayak is a lovely experience. 

Another favourite is the West Somerset Railway, you can go all the way from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard or get off a Watchet or one of the other stations and explore. 
There are many walks that you can do from the house without using the car. 

There is a lovely walk from Porlock down to the marsh and on to Porlock Weir is a great walk with a visit to the Bottom Ship Inn for a drink at the end.  

Another favourite of guests is to take the bus to County Gate and then walk back to Porlock, a much easier walk than going the other way as it is mostly downhill. 

There are many walks and we have lots of books and maps to help you decide which one to do. It has walks for different levels and abilities. 

The Porlock visitors centre which is just around the corner from the house in Vale Yard is well worth a visit. They are really helpful and will have the bus timetables as well as more suggestions for walks and places to visit. As well as a lovely shop selling local crafts and Mile tea and coffee.

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol or Exeter

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car recommended

More tips on how to get there

Full arrival details will be provided once the booking is paid in full.

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