With a stay at this vacation home in Minehead, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Exmoor Adventures. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dovery Manor Museum and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Greencombe Gardens.
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 170 min drive
Restaurants
The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - 9 min drive
The Old Ship Aground - 11 min drive
The Queen's Head Inn - 9 min drive
Mr Micawbers - 9 min drive
Royal Oak - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Delightful 4 bedroom detached cottage in the centre of Porlock Village
Located in the beautiful Exmoor National Park and in the very centre of Porlock village is this wonderful semi-detached cottage, a short walk from all local amenities & the local beach. Comfortably sleeps 8 people (four double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes). The cottage is situated close to numerous tourist attractions and the beautiful Exmoor coastline. Recently refurbished to a very high standard.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near the sea
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rhys W., Rugby
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in Porlock
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage which has been refurbished to a high standard. It is well equipped for a family or group to stay. Easy walking distance to a number of pubs and shops. Excellent communication made our whole visit successful.
Rhys W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas break
We had a lovely 3 night stay. The property is much larger inside with 4 comfortable bed rooms. Everything is to a high standard.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
mary jo b.
7 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
Very comfortable house with everything we needed for a family week with infant. The house was clean, warm and comfortable. We never used the fireplace however all the neccessary wood available.
Lots of local places to eat - great location. We would be happy to visit again. Many thanks,
mary jo b.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caroline M.
30 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in porlock
Lovely week in a beautiful well equipped house, extremely comfortable and clean.
Caroline M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
James K.
23 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
My family enjoyed a wonderful stay, the house is absolutely beautiful! The courtesy call from Andy on our first day just made it feel that bit more personal. Would highly recommend staying here.
James K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dave W.
17 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
Excellent location, facilities, space and comfort
Dave W.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
26 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wychwood
Property well kept and of a high standard. More seating in the
sitting room would have been good.
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gareth C.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday!
We really enjoyed our stay in Porlock in July/August 2021.
The house was perfect for our needs and ideally located.
Thanks!
Gareth C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
John O.
19 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Superb cottage, great location, plenty of space
Wychwood is a fantastic cottage and a great place to explore Exmoor from, although there is plenty on offer within a stones throw of the cottage if you prefer to keep it local! The cottage is well equipped and finished to a very high standard, with plenty of space and four really good sized bedrooms. The cottage was exactly as advertised, spotless throughout, and the communication with Andy was superb, which ensured we had a really smooth check in/check out process and settled in easily. The only minor issue (and it really is a very minor one!) for us was the small freezer space, but Andy had made us fully aware of this in advance so we could plan our food shop accordingly. All in all I would highly recommend Wychwood and we would certainly love to stay there again. Cheers Andy!
John O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gary B., Billericay Essex UK
11 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A great weeks break
Andy was first class from the enquiry and booking stages , build up to the stay , during the stay and post visit. Property was in excellent condition and location perfect . Would not hesitate to return.
Gary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
6 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful house in Porlock Village
The house has been refurbished to a very high standard and provided comfortable accommodation for our family of four adults and two children. The situation was perfect and gave easy access to shops, pubs etc in the village and also to several local walks. Exmoor and the beautiful northern coastline of Somerset and Devon were within easy reach. We would be very happy to recommend this holiday accommodation,
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
2 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in a great location
Property is well positioned in a lovely village. It's very clean, tidy and comfortable. We enjoyed are stay very much
Mark B.
8/10 Good
Jeanette K., Bedfordshire, UK
1 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
The house is very well presented and comfortable. Very nice bathrooms and spacious bedrooms. Kitchen has what you need and is a nice space as is the lounge. We were 5 adults and the space was very comfortable for us.
Andy the owner is very responsive to queries and very helpful.
The house is just off the main road through Porlock which gives direct access to all amenities easily. Although the down side is that there is a lot of traffic noise throughout the day and early evening and because The house has the original windows at the front the traffic noise is heard in the lounge and first floor front bedroom and you do hear noise from the adjoining house which is also a holiday rental. There is a restaurant/take away directly opposite the house and the kitchens fan can be heard clearly during the day and evening. Rooms at the back of the house are however quiet.
Porlock has all the amenities you need in terms of shops, restaurants, pubs etc and it’s a short walk to the beach and some wonderful scenery, and the local area is lovely.
Jeanette K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jayne S.
26 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Amazing location, beautiful house & helpful host.
Jayne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra O.
31 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family stay
We all had a lovely stay, the property was beautifully presented, spotless and well equipped for a great family holiday. Andy the owner communicated promptly at all times and nothing was too much trouble. The house is perfectly positioned for easy access to the great local amenities but also a lovely walk down to the sea. Just perfect. I would definitely recommend booking a holiday here.
Alexandra O.
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas C., United Kingdom
25 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in the heart of Porlock
Spotlessly clean, beautifully appointed, bigger than the photos suggest, everything you need in terms of facilities.
In the heart of Porlock with easy access to the coastal path to Porlock Weir.
The owner was easy to deal with and responded quickly to any questions.
Check in smooth.
Really is a fab property, we are all missing being there loads.
No parking but easy to find a space on the road and loading/unloading no issue.
We will be back :-)
Nicholas C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
13 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in the centre of Porlock
Great cottage in a fantastic location right in the centre of Porlock and less than a mile down to a lovely pebbly beach. The owner couldn't have been more helpful during our stay.
Fabulous surrounding countryside and as keen cyclists loved all the hills ..Porlock Hill, just a couple of minutes away!!!! Would recommend walking a stretch of the South West Coastal path, if you get chance (Minehead to Porlock), which has good paths and great views over the Bristol Channel out to Wales. Also, Exmoor Adventures runs fantastic Kayak tours around the coastline, including into the saltmarsh with lots of wildlife for interest. Porlock Weir is great for a little potter around and a quayside coffee, looking out to sea. Lynton and Lynmouth only a short distance away, both also beautiful, and Dunkery Beacon fabulous at night for stargazing.
Would recommend that parties of 10 chat to the owner make sure you understand the sleeping arrangements and set up for sitting down to eat together in the cottage ahead of booking.
Great cottage and fantastic part of the world, which I'd love to return to. Would definitely recommend.
Anna B.
10/10 Excellent
Sanjay S.
4 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning cottage in the centre of Porlock
The house was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. Porlock is a quant, friendly village on the coast very near to sites of interest. The Landlord was so helpful and only a call away if we had concerns. A special highlight of the property is the view of the sea and surrounding village. We also enjoyed making use of the patio table for morning coffee! Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again!
Sanjay S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
James H.
25 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & Property
Perfect rental house. Clean, all the mod cons and right in town yet also only a 5-minute walk from the beaches/walks in the area. Owner was very friendly too.
My only slight criticism would be on check-in. We had a 4 hour drive and then went for a 2 hour walk; we timed it to be finished at 4pm so we could check in, but it then took us an hour to receive a call back from the owner. We were pretty damp and tired, but had to camp out in a local tea room until we heard back. When he called we discovered the key was available via a simple lockbox, so we didn't even need to have spoken to the owner.
I'd, therefore, recommend the lockbox details are posted in the booking details for future guests, or, if you are a guest, contact the owner in advance for the lockbox code. I am sure this is an easy thing to rectify and would not let this discourage you from visiting this lovely property in a beautiful part of the world.
James H.
10/10 Excellent
Louise O.
24 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed spacious house in vibrant village
The house is luxurious, spacious and relaxing. Right in the heart of Porlock, so easy to access shops and restaurants. Andy the host communicated well and was committed to ensuring we had a good stay despite a problem with Internet connection at the start. Highly recommended.
Louise O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Filippa M.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A english dream
Porlock ist ein wunderschöner idylischer Küstenort. Das Cottage Wychwood ist perfekt gelegen, um zu Fuß den Ort und die Gegend zu erkunden. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll und hochwertig eingerichtet. Es gibt ausreichend Platz im Haus. Ein gemütlicher schön hergerichteter Innenhof, läd zum Verweilen ein. Ein Cottage rund um sich wohl zu fühlen. Herzlichen Dank Andy.
Porlock is a beautiful idyllic coastal town. Cottage Wychwood is perfectly located for exploring the town and area on foot. The rooms are lovingly furnished to a high standard. There is enough space in the house.A cozy, beautifully prepared inner courtyard invites you to linger. A cottage all about feeling good.Thank you very much Andy.
Filippa M.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gudrun T.
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wundervolle Unterkunft im Herzen von Porlock
Für uns (2 Familien mit 3 Teenagern) war dieses liebevoll eingerichtete und sehr praktisch aufgeteilte Haus ideal, um eine tolle Woche im Exmoor Nationalpark zu verbringen.
Es ist wirklich alles vorhanden, was man braucht., das Haus ist neu renoviert und sehr sauber.
Thank you, Andy!