Holmdale, Porlock

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Porlock, Somerset

Porlock Weir Harbour2 min drive
Exmoor National Park8 min drive
Dunkery Beacon22 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Holmdale in Porlock (Somerset) is a period detached property in the heart of this thriving Exmoor village, there are 5 bedrooms to sleep up to 13 guests (11+2). Sea views from the first floor and an easy stroll to the local shops, restaurants and pubs. Porlock pebble beach is 15 min walk. Holmdale in Porlock (Somerset) is situated in the heart of the lovely village of Porlock. Backing on to Exmoor but with sea views from the first floor, Holmdale is a holiday paradise for walkers, runners, beach-goers or relaxers alike!

With three double bedrooms, one triple-bunk bedroom, a twin bedroom, plus a 'snug' sleeping up to 2 on a fold-out bed (linen supplied on request) the property is well suited to a large family group, or a number of families holidaying together.

Sleeps up to 13 guests plus cot (11 in beds plus 2 on sofa bed if required (linen for sofa bed supplied on request)
Five bedrooms (plus the snug)
Three double bedrooms - one with king size bed and two with double beds
One twin bedroom comprising a single bed with roller second bed underneath (linen supplied for roller bed on request)
One triple bunk bedroom which has a double bed on bottom layer and a single on the top
Spacious sitting room with wood-burner
Modern kitchen with Aga (lit in winter only) and separate large oven with 6 hobs
Upstairs two family bathrooms, one comprising bath and shower, the other a shower
Ground floor shower room and separate toilet
Private, enclosed garden and parking
Dogs welcome (maximum of 3) for £15 supplement per dog
Easy walking distance to restaurants, pubs, shops, etc.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
Electricity, heating and wifi included
Arrive from 4pm
Depart by 10 am

Dogs are welcome (maximum of 3) for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog per booking. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.

This property is strictly non-smoking.
No large parties and please be respectful to our neighbours, for example not playing loud music late into the evening outside.

Security deposit
A security deposit of £150.00 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.

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.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Minehead

This cottage is located in Minehead. Dovery Manor Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Exmoor Adventures and Greencombe Gardens. Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre and Blenheim Gardens are also worth visiting.

Porlock, Somerset

What's nearby

Greencombe Gardens - 16 min walk
Porlock Weir Harbour - 2 min drive
Exmoor National Park - 8 min drive
Minehead Beach - 14 min drive
Dunkery Beacon - 22 min drive

Getting around

Minehead Station - 15 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

Coaster Coffee - 10 min drive
The Old Ship Aground - 12 min drive
The Hairy Dog - 10 min drive
The Queens Head - 10 min drive
Kildare Lodge - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmdale, Porlock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holmdale, Porlock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holmdale, Porlock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holmdale, Porlock located?

Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Bossington Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

16 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a lovely location

2 families with 5 kids in total plus dog and 4 adults. House was ideal. On a main road but only used the back door which opened onto the garden so completely safe for kids and dog. Walks were amazing and town was delightful. Heating was on low when we arrived but warmed up quickly and there was coal for us to light the fire. Rooms were great for our needs and bathrooms at either end of the property meant a good spread for access. Amazing welcome package with loads of useful things. Confirmation went into my trash but when I rang it was resent straight away. The owner was also very helpful. Great time had by all!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

mary s.

23 January 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rather mixed.

On arrival the house was stone cold, no heating or hot water, no logs or sticks for the fire.I rang the number as advised on booking info and answered by mother of owner(who lives abroad) that she knew nothing about the house and would ring her daughter. Daughter rang me - seems there was no oil in the oil tank for the heating, Bearing in mind it was a freezing cold day and we had 2 babies arriving soon.. Emergency delivery of oil was forthcoming. Eventually some of the rooms heated up - after > 24 hours, some rooms never warmed. The boiler in the dining room kitchen makes the most awful noise so that the room is rendered unuseable while it is running. I did let the owner know this. There were 3 accidents of people falling in the hall due to the light not working. We eventually bought a bulb and replaced the broken one. The microwave was dirty -something orange and sticky silt in it. There were no cleaning products and just enough toilet paper for 9 people for one day. There was no hand soap in the bathrooms. Seems there should have been a 'Welcome pack' on our arrival....this was hastily rearranged by the owner. The location is quite good, tho it is a very busy and quite dangerous corner for traffic. Porlock is lovely. Beautiful walks and great pubs. We hope to return to the area but not to this house. I cannot honestly reccomend it at present. The owner did try to correct things but there really needs to be someone close by. The boiler needs urgent replacing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

12 July 2023

Holmdale is in an ideal position, it's spacious and very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed

Holmdale is in an ideal position, it's spacious and very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed for our weekend. The garden is bigger than the photos suggest and the trampoline was a big hit. All the bedrooms and the family bathroom were a good size, it may be wise to bring some soap, washing up liquid and toilet paper. The box of cheeses , biscuits and chutney was a surprise, as was the beverages. Thank you.

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10/10 Excellent

12 July 2023

Lovely comfortable house, so spacious and fabulous outside dining/ sunbathing area. Very well equipp

Lovely comfortable house, so spacious and fabulous outside dining/ sunbathing area. Very well equipped kitchen. Great TV room. Lots of games and books to entertain the kids. Very convenient location for popping to the shops and amazing dog walks. Great base for trips to the beach. We will be back.

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10/10 Excellent

Maria Paula B.

12 July 2023

Lovely house, very well equipped. The amount of toys, books and DVDs for the kids was a very nice su

Lovely house, very well equipped. The amount of toys, books and DVDs for the kids was a very nice surprise! Really good location for amazing walks. We had some yummy cheeses, orange juice and breakfast goodies waiting for us which was a very nice touch. It's a very quiet area, the playground is a hidden gem - usually it was just us there - and there are plenty of nice walks around from beach to villages to climbing hills. Take your walking shoes as they will make some of the walks a lot easier! I would suggest you take some washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and toilet paper with you as there's not enough left at the house and almost every shop is closed on Sundays.

About the host

Hosted by Chris

Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There is so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors, horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.

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, with stone-age remains only a short distance away. Porlock is a working village and boasts a number of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and independent shops. There are few more delightful surroundings than Porlock Vale, nestled at the foot of Porlock Hill, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge and breathtaking views towards the Bristol Channel and to the south by the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park. The Exmoor coastline is formed mainly of cliffs but at Porlock the land flattens out and a unique mile long shingle ridge and an inland salt marsh have formed. For the bird watcher this is a very interesting site as a great variety of waders and wildfowl can be seen here in the winter as well as the occasional unusual birds passing through.

Today Porlock is a wonderful working Exmoor village and boasts 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.