The Dog House, Porlock

Property Summary
The Dog House, Porlock (Somerset) is a spacious holiday cottage situated in the heart of this stunning Exmoor village, and less than a mile to the coastline. Ideal for families or groups, The Dog House has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, off-road parking, a private courtyard garden and is dog-friendly

Main Description
The Dog House is a beautiful semi-detached house dating back to the early 1900's and is situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Porlock, Somerset, but off the main thoroughfare. Only a few minutes stroll to all pubs, shops and restaurants and a mere 20minute walk to Porlock beach, makes this the ideal holiday home from which to explore. The property offers well-proportioned holiday accommodation over three levels and has been remodelled and renovated in recent years to include all the modern conveniences of a quality holiday cottage.

It boasts four bedrooms, three with their own en-suite facilities, and a superb open-plan ground floor living space which leads out to a delightful enclosed courtyard garden.

Sleeps 8 guests (plus additional cot and z-bed)
Four bedrooms, split over the first and second floors
One king bedroom, two double bedrooms, and one twin bedroom
Four bathrooms, three of which are en-suites
Plus ground floor cloakroom with toilet
Spacious open plan kitchen-dining room with large separate utility room
Comfortable sitting area with wood-burner
Easy walking distance to all restaurants, pubs, shops, beach etc.
Private enclosed courtyard to the rear
Bed linen and towels are provided
Wifi available (fibre broadband; 40-50mb download speed and 8mb upload)
Electricity and heating included
Arrive from 4pm
Depart by 10 am

The Dog House can accommodate up to two well-behaved dogs (downstairs only please) for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog per booking. Sadly it cannot accommodate four legged friends who chew furniture, bark excessively or enjoy sleeping upstairs.

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.
Saturday changeover only in peak periods. Short breaks available in the low season.

This property is strictly non-smoking. Thank you for your cooperation

Indoor Description
Arranged over three floors the accommodation comprises; entrance porch into the hallway and the stairs lead up to first floor. The ground floor is largely open-plan; the sitting room has a wood-burner with comfortable seating and TV, and French door out to the rear courtyard area. The superb kitchen-dining room is spacious and includes modern appliances such as an integrated induction hob, eye level oven with warming drawer, dishwasher, tall fridge-freezer, kettle and toaster. Ample crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils are also provided.

Staying on the ground floor there is a large utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, microwave and a separate cloakroom with toilet and hand basin.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one double and one twin, both with views towards the surrounding hills. The double bedroom has a king-sized bed and an en-suite wet room including toilet and hand basin. There is also a family bathroom on the first floor which comprises bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, toilet and hand basin.

Upstairs again to the second floor there are two further bedrooms, both with double beds, and with views to the surrounding hills. Both also have en-suite shower rooms including toilets and hand basins.

Heating and electricity is included in the price of your accommodation. There is oil-fired underfloor heating to the ground and first floors, plus a wood-burner in the sitting room. A starter basket of logs will be provided in the cooler months (December to February). Further logs can be purchased locally in the village.

Wifi is available at no extra cost, provided by fibre broadband with current speeds of 40-50mb download/8mb upload.

Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you want to take them on day trips or use towels outside.

Well behaved dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog per booking. Dogs are welcome downstairs only please. Sadly it cannot accommodate four legged friends who chew furniture, bark excessively or enjoy sleeping upstairs.

Outdoor Description
At the front of the property is a small garden which is crazy paved with shrub borders behind low wall with wrought iron pedestrian gate. To the rear is a private walled courtyard with table and chairs for dining outside. The rear courtyard is only accessible via the living room patio doors (there is no external access directly into this area).

It's an easy walk to all village amenities, Porlock is a wonderful working Exmoor village boasting three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, several art galleries and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.

Parking
There is allocated parking for two medium sized cars which can be found directly behind the property. These are in a shared driveway so please be mindful of other residents who need access.

Additional parking can be found at Porlock Central Car Park (2 Pollards Ct, Porlock, Minehead TA24 8PH) which is a long stay car park, location code 80172. You will need to purchase a parking permit which is £25 for the week.

You can only do this by the smartphone app (search PayByPhone Parking). You will need to quote the location code and the length of stay before confirming the booking. If you need any help contact Pay by Phone 0330 400 7275 or see support at PayByPhone. Once booked, drivers can extend their parking time without having to return to their vehicle

Pets Description
The Dog House can accommodate two well behaved dogs, downstairs only please. Sadly it cannot accommodate four legged friends who chew furniture, bark excessively or enjoy sleeping upstairs.
The property provides two dog beds (1 x large, 1 x medium) but please bring own blankets.

Porlock and its surrounding areas are extremely dog friendly so it is the ideal place to bring your four legged companion on holiday.

If you want to bring your pooch on holiday but also fancy some days out that may not be suitable for your dog, then give 'Exmoor Dog Walks' a call! A professional, reliable dog walking and sitting service with collect and drop off available


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The region

Porlock is a historic village on the edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, in a sheltered vale between the moor and the Bristol Channel coast. Its heritage stretches back to Saxon times.

The meandering High Street is lined with independent shops, including a traditional butcher, chemist, hardware shop, post office, two convenience stores, art galleries, a chocolate shop, and a cash machine. Most shops keep hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending during the summer season.

The harbour hamlet of Porlock Weir is approximately one mile to the west and makes a lovely walk or a short drive. There you will find a 15th-century tidal harbour, a pub, restaurants, cafes, and independent shops and galleries.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 6 miles away. Here you will find larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrisons on the outskirts with longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, and a range of other shops. EV charging points are available at Porlock Central Car Park.

Security Deposit Information
A £300 security deposit is required.
This will be added to the total price of your booking (itemised separately) and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.