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EXMOOR FAMILY HOLIDAYS * SEA VIEWS* GARDEN * IDEAL LOCATION PICTURESQUE PORLOCK – Home 6943655 House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

EXMOOR FAMILY HOLIDAYS * SEA VIEWS* GARDEN * IDEAL LOCATION PICTURESQUE PORLOCK – Home 6943655

  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Our family and dog friendly spacious and comfortable 4 bedroom self catering holiday cottage sleeps 1 - 8 people + travel cot is situated in a quiet location just a couple of minutes walk from Porlock village centre in the heart of Exmoor National Park.

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Features include breathtaking sea views, log burner and 4 poster bed, super-king bed. The large secure private garden and patio is ideal for dogs and children has seating for 8 and BBQ. Piano.

Spacious lounge-dining room equipped with log burning stove, comfortable leather lounge furniture; SMART TV; extending Laura Ashley dining table comfortably seats 8 people.

The property as listed here is Exmoor Holidays which is a large 4 bedroom house (listed elsewhere as a Maxwelton 3 bedroom house and Bracken 1 bed apartment).

Bedroom 1: Super-king bed with beautiful garden views. Can accommodate travel cot if required

Bedroom 2: Four poster double bed, furnished with Laura Ashley bed linen/curtains with sea views and en suite wc

Bedroom 3: Twin beds (zip and link and can make super king bed on request) with TV/DVD player in bedroom

Bedroom 4: Double bedroom on ground floor

Fully equipped kitchen and utility with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble drier, etc.

Exmoor Holidays offers the perfect peaceful retreat to relax, unwind and explore the stunning Exmoor coastline and countryside by car, bicycle, horse, Landrover safari or on foot. Numerous footpaths including the South West Coast Path and Coleridge Way accessible from our doorstep.

The charming traditional village of Porlock is very friendly with a strong community spirit and hosts many events to suit all ages throughout the year. There is an excellent selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants locally, many of which are dog friendly.

Bedroom 4 is on the ground floor of the property with a kitchen and a separate ground floor lounge/dining room.

Free off road car parking for 2 cars. Free Wifi.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 4: Full bed
  • 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

A car is recommended as there is limited public transport. Guests are welcome to bring bicycles (kept in the garden at your own risk). Mountain bike and E-bike hire available locally. Exmoor Coaster open top hop on hop off bus runs between Watchet and Lynmouth, passing through Porlock.

Interaction with guest

On booking your holiday with us you will be given information on local activities in case you wish to pre-plan and book in advance of your stay. Details regarding location and gaining access to the property will be sent to you in the week prior to your arrival. There is a key safe by the front door to enable you to have a flexible arrival time and you can arrive any time after the check in time of 4 pm. Instructions on using the key safe will be emailed in advance of your stay. Our housekeeper lives immediately next door and is the first point of contact in the unlikely event that you experience any problems during your stay.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Dogs: We welcome up to 2 well behaved dogs subject to dogs being fully house trained by prior arrangement. (No puppies or incontinent dogs). Additional charge £25 per week 1 dog, £35 for 2 dogs. Dog not to be left unattended in the property. Dogs not allowed on furniture. Owners must take full responsibility for picking up dog mess and depositing it in the dog bin 1 min walk down the road. Dogs to be treated for fleas and worms prior to arrival.

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About the owner

Jacquie H.
Calendar last updated:
13 May 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
47 reviews

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“Great place to visit”

Reviewed 18 Mar 2024

What a lovely place. Accommodation was great, comfy beds, beautiful views, gorgeous living room. Porlock is a great place if you like walking, good pub food and friendly people.

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“Good find !”

Reviewed 5 Feb 2024

What a fabulous property, such a good find ! Communication with Jacqui was quick and helpful. The property was one of the best we have stayed in, and there have been many. It was well equipped, super … More

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“Excellent throughout”

Reviewed 10 Dec 2023

A great find for us, really excellent place to stay, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water, places to eat close by. All you need for a holiday, Would recommend

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Response from the owner We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this review and delighted that our home from home in Porlock provided everything that you needed for you to have an enjoyable stay. Jacquie

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“Fabulous week in Maxwelton”

Reviewed 25 Sep 2023

Cannot recommend highly enough. Spacious and incredibly clean accommodation (kudos to the housekeeper). Everything we needed was provided all to a high standard. Beds were very comfy. A couple of … More

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Response from the owner We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this review and are delighted that you and your dogs enjoyed your holiday in Maxwelton and found us spacious, clean and comfortable.

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“Great family holiday”

Reviewed 25 Jul 2023

Great holiday in Porlock, nice to be so close to village facilities, enjoyable meals at both Ship Inns, Castle was good value and quality for all, Royal Oak was the best but abit pricey. Some interest… More

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“Great weekend!”

Reviewed 8 Nov 2022

The 8 of us had a great weekend stay in Porlock. The house was perfect for all of us, including the dogs. The wood burner was lovely after a day out and about in the area, especially as the weather w… More

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“A superb week in Porlock Somerset”

Reviewed 4 Jun 2022

As a family we have been coming to Porlock for over 40 years and during that time the family has grown in number. Everybody loves the annual stay and so our accommodation requirements have increased t… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for taking the time to write this review and we very much appreciate your recommendation. Like many of our guests it would appear that Porlock and the local area has captured your hearts as you have been returning to the village for many years, so we feel privileged to have been able to host your expanding family and are pleased that you found our home from home spacious, clean and comfortable and we look forward to hopefully hosting you all again soon. Jacquie

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“Tranquil, cosy, sea views and next to the pub = perfect :)”

Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

Everyone loved staying here, the living room is spacious with plenty of room for family time. The garden is delightful with sea views and a wonderful sun trap patio for outdoor dining. The property is… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us as well as enjoying the beautiful countryside on our doorstep on your cycle ride, as well as the local shops and pubs. As valued guests we look forward to hopefully hosting you again soon Jacquie

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“Excellent holiday cottage- just lovely”

Reviewed 27 Feb 2020

We had the most wonderful stay in Porlock. The booking process was simple and efficient. The cottage is perfect, kitted out with everything you need and more, even dog towels! It was very clean and we… More

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“Exmoor holiday cottage”

Reviewed 22 Jan 2020

Last minute booking for a few days away... Great cottage, clean warm and very comfortable bed! Set up well for your dogs with even thier own towels and bowls and treats. Would highly recommend

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FAQs

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Jacquie (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Jacquie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Jacquie (the owner) a message.

If Jacquie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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