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Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

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Porlock Weir, Somerset
  • Porlock Weir Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Exmoor Adventures
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bossington Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪169 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Coach House, Porlock Weir

Property Summary
The Coach House is ideal for couples looking to get away from it all with its unique modern style coupled with traditional charm. Only a stone's throw from the harbour at Porlock Weir, The Coach House is a fabulous base for walking, sightseeing and relaxing holidays.

Main Description
The Coach House is comprised of a light and airy double bedroom with king-sized bed and adjoining bathroom upstairs. Downstairs is a large open-plan living room and dining area with a stone flagged floor and adjacent spacious kitchen. From the kitchen window you can take in the wonderful view of the Bristol Channel across to Porlock Bay.

Sleeps 2 plus cot (on request)
Open plan sitting room/dining room
Spacious kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher
Stunning view of Porlock Bay from the kitchen sink!
Shower over bath
Outside seating area
Garden (shared with Stable Block)
Secure off-road parking for one car
Wireless broadband
Towels and linen provided
Electricity included
Dogs welcome for £15 supplement per dog
Short walk from Porlock Weir
Grocery shops only 1.5 miles
Arrive from 2 pm
Depart by 10 am

The Coach House is adjoined to The Stable Block, another holiday property, which also sleeps 2 guests.

The Coach House is strictly non-smoking.

The property will be ready from 2 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.

Indoor Description
The Coach House kitchen is fitted with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, counter-top freezer, microwave, electric oven and ceramic hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television (with Netflix), CD player is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property. (Does not include a DVD player, June 2023)

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Coach House has underfloor heating which is controlled by a thermostat and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

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

A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available.

Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher powder, washing powder/liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

Outdoor Description
Directly outside The Coach House is a private decking area with seating for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery and listen to the sea. The Coach House and The Stable Block (holiday property next door, sleeps 2) share a private garden with a small lawn and other terrace patio areas are you go down into the garden. It's enclosed so it is secure for your dog.


Parking
Secure off-road parking for one car is available directly outside the property, this courtyard is shared by The Coach House and The Stable Block (one parking space for each property).
This property doesn't have an EV charging facility. There are several public charging points in Minehead, and there's also in the Central Car Park in Porlock.

Pets Description
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2 or 3 smaller dogs). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs. Sorry, cats are not permitted at the property.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
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Christmas / New Year
Some decorations will be added in the living area during the festive period.

The region
The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is less than 1/4 mile from The Coach House. There are two restaurants (The Cafe and Miller's at the Anchor), a pub (all three are dog-friendly) and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc.

The village of Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles from The Coach House and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.

Many of the shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles from The Coach House. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Minehead

Minehead is home to this cottage. Dovery Manor Museum and Holnicote Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Wringcliff Beach. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Porlock Weir, Somerset

What's nearby

  • South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Exmoor Adventures - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Bossington Beach - 14 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 24 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Porlock - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ship inn at Porlock Weir - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kitnors Tea Room, Bossington - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horner Tea Gardens - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Coach House, Porlock Weir pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Coach House, Porlock Weir?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Coach House, Porlock Weir?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Coach House, Porlock Weir located?

Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Porlock Weir Harbour and South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead. Greencombe Gardens and Dovery Manor Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger H., Reading, England

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

Fantastic

Fantastic place to stay...it was clean, spacious and had great sea views. Within a short walk was the sea and places to eat and drink. We would return. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Astrid B.

The Coach House is a really nice cottage in an absolutely stunning location. Beautiful walks from th

The Coach House is a really nice cottage in an absolutely stunning location. Beautiful walks from the doorstep. Lots of things to do and see.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Lovely cottage with beautiful views and everything you need from a cottage for a weeks holiday. Eve

Lovely cottage with beautiful views and everything you need from a cottage for a weeks holiday. Everything as described on the website. Very peaceful location. Lots of walks to explore from the front door but also ideally situated for day trips out to explore Exmoor. Local pub (The Ship) only five mins walk if you don't fancy cooking. We had a thoroughly enjoyable week away.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

We have just got home after a lovely week at the Coach House. Unfortunately, i couldn't find the lin

We have just got home after a lovely week at the Coach House. Unfortunately, i couldn't find the link for the feedback form mentioned in the book back at the house. firstly, thank you for a lovely relaxing stay. It was our second visit and we loved the place as much as the first time we stayed.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

A lovely private property with a stunning location.

A lovely private property with a stunning location.
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8/10 Good

Mal V.

Watch out for the 'smart' heating dial on the wall - it sometimes has a mind of it's own! Our sec

Watch out for the 'smart' heating dial on the wall - it sometimes has a mind of it's own! Our second visit and, as before, a stunning situation with just the right amount of facilities locally to go with a good walking break (with dog).
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10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Enjoy! As many times before we found the Coach House a really relaxing place to stay. The walks are

Enjoy! As many times before we found the Coach House a really relaxing place to stay. The walks are superb, Horner Water is a must, we managed both West and East Waters this time. There is no need to drive miles to find places to visit. We find it a bit hot at night and always take a sheet to use with the blanket supplied rather than the duvet.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

A stunning location, superb cottage, very well equipped. A place to relax, simply unwind and enjoy t

A stunning location, superb cottage, very well equipped. A place to relax, simply unwind and enjoy the view. Will definitely be coming back next year. Thank you so much
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10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Lovely place to stay. clean, cosy, milk, coffee and a nice bottle of wine waiting for you on arrival

Lovely place to stay. clean, cosy, milk, coffee and a nice bottle of wine waiting for you on arrival. Great walks on the doorstep, friendly pub just down the road.
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10/10 Excellent

T K.

Wonderful week at the Coach House. Lovely spacious, clean, comfortable, well equipped property in a

Wonderful week at the Coach House. Lovely spacious, clean, comfortable, well equipped property in a great location. Walks from the doorstep if you don’t want to go out in the car, plenty of eatery’s in Porlock and Porlock Weir which welcome dogs and so much to do in the surrounding areas. Was so nice to get a glimpse of the Exmoor ponies too when venturing out over Porlock Hill. Highly recommend this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

This is the third time that we have enjoyed a January break at the Coach House. It never disappo

This is the third time that we have enjoyed a January break at the Coach House. It never disappoints. The cottage is comfortable and well furnished. We love the open plan layout and cooking and washing up are a joy, with such a spectacular sea view. We look forward to visiting again.
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

The Coach House is a lovely place to stay. Comfortable, light, spacious, extremely cosy, tasteful

The Coach House is a lovely place to stay. Comfortable, light, spacious, extremely cosy, tasteful and amazing views from the Kitchen. Plenty of walks. A great pub practically on your doorstep.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

The Coach House came up to our expectations from the descriptions and photos we saw on line - it was

The Coach House came up to our expectations from the descriptions and photos we saw on line - it was cosy, warm, full of character, lovely views, well equipped and a perfect size for two people (plus in our case two dogs who much appreciated the gardens and the stony beaches at the Weir).
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10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

We regularly have short breaks here. It never fails to satisfy.

We regularly have short breaks here. It never fails to satisfy.
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8/10 Good

Jacqui M.

A wonderful 'cottage' spectacular views, peaceful, well maintained, great location (for walks, pubs

A wonderful 'cottage' spectacular views, peaceful, well maintained, great location (for walks, pubs and things to do) and secure for dogs (gates and walled garden)
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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

This was the first time we have stayed at the Coach House. It was excellent in every respect. A deli

This was the first time we have stayed at the Coach House. It was excellent in every respect. A delightful cottage to stay in. Even the weather matched the photographs!! We will re book which shows how highly we rated this location.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

The location of the cottage is perfect. Just a short stroll fro the beach and places to eat. You ca

The location of the cottage is perfect. Just a short stroll fro the beach and places to eat. You can even cycle to Dunkers Beacon if you have the energy! A bottle of wine on arrival is a nice touch. Inside the cottage, the lounge and dining room are perfect for two with plenty of room. The kitchen is ok, but has an eclectic collection of utensils and cutlery. And wonky doors. The bedroom is a good size with a king size bed - but quite low so you may struggle to get out with aching limbs!
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8/10 Good

Pam C.

Great for quiet restful break- no noise at night and lovely comfy bed. Garden is gorgeous and natur

Great for quiet restful break- no noise at night and lovely comfy bed. Garden is gorgeous and natural- very relaxing and private. All facilities in house are good. Short walk to Porlock harbour and food at Bottom Ship is excellent- arrive about 6 if you don't want to queue for a table!
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Peaceful and airy cottage with wonderful views. Also, fairly private outdoor seating area.

Peaceful and airy cottage with wonderful views. Also, fairly private outdoor seating area.
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Lovely location, nice garden with great views. Cottage itself had everything we needed close to love

Lovely location, nice garden with great views. Cottage itself had everything we needed close to lovely village with good eating places.
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

On arrival you are met by the most stunning view of the Bristol Channel from the Coach House window.

On arrival you are met by the most stunning view of the Bristol Channel from the Coach House window. Lovely welcome pack of milk, biscuits and a bottle of wine. Spacious and light living area and the most comfortable bed. Porlock Weir is a gem with beautiful walks and the “Bottom” Ship Inn (yes there is a Top Ship Inn in Porlock) is a must. Plenty to do locally. So much so that we have already rebooked for next year. Locals are lovely and very helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Great to be back, The Coach House was always a favourite place for us, just like home, so it was lov

Great to be back, The Coach House was always a favourite place for us, just like home, so it was lovely to see that nothing had changed to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

we enjoyed our stay at the coach house the cottage was spotlessly clean and the location excellent

we enjoyed our stay at the coach house the cottage was spotlessly clean and the location excellent the only problem we had was with the underfloor heating thermostat this was resolved when a member of b o e brought out temporary heaters which were fine this did not spoil our stay and would highly recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Once again our stay was superb. This is becoming a regular favourite for a post Christmas week awa

Once again our stay was superb. This is becoming a regular favourite for a post Christmas week away. We love the seclusion of this cottage. It has excellent access to the local footpaths. For users of the OS website, I have posted a few routes centred on this cottage. Even in the depths of winter there are a couple of shops open in Porlock, personal favourites are Spar and the butchers. This was our fourth stay. The cottage is warm and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and maintained. We love the views across the estuary, almost makes washing up fun! Look forward to our next post Cofid-19 visit.
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10/10 Excellent

jon k.

Gorgeous location but take a torch if out and about in the winter as a dark skies area you'll need

Gorgeous location but take a torch if out and about in the winter as a dark skies area you'll need to find your way back from the local pub! Handy for checking on the dogs in the garden at night too. All in all a great mini break and hope to visit again. Thank you.

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is less than 1/4 mile from The Coach House. There are two restaurants (The Cafe and Miller's at the Anchor), a pub (all three are dog-friendly) and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc.

The village of Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles from The Coach House and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.

Many of the shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles from The Coach House. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.

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English