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Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

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Exterior
Rear Garden
Rear garden and patio
Dining area
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Porlock, England
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exmoor Adventures
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Greencombe Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪166 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

Tanglewood is less than a mile from the friendly Exmoor National Park village of Porlock, with its excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Well-equipped and cosy, and with wireless internet access, the cottage has a large private garden bordered by a pretty stream. It offers easy access to coast and moor, with excellent opportunities for walking and site-seeing.

Tanglewood is a detached cottage on a quiet track in Hawkcombe Woods, a National Nature Reserve - so it provides peace and seclusion, while being within an easy walk of the village.

It has two bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and the other with two single beds. It has a well equipped kitchen, large lounge with cosy wood-effect stove and dining area and a sunny conservatory that allows you to enjoy the views across the valley whatever the time of year.

Outside, there is a raised terrace with table and chairs that overlooks the garden. There is also a table and chairs at the bottom of the garden, from which you can listen to the rush of the stream.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a strict no smoking policy at Tanglewood. We also ask that dogs are not allowed to go upstairs (a stair guard is available to assist!).

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

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dovery Manor Museum and Holnicote Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Porlock Weir Harbour and Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Exmoor Adventures and Greencombe Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Porlock, England

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dovery Manor Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Exmoor Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Greencombe Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 60 min drive - 65.7 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 19 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kiss Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hairy Dog - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$214, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park located?

This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Helene B.

A tastefully furnished and lovely house

Well equiped and furnished. Amazing garden, patio and conservatory. Everything in working order. Very peaceful and beautiful environment. Walks on doorstep. Good choice of games and leaflets. At the top of a long and steep hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

alison w.

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

Fabulous hidden gem

Wow ! This little cottage was a great find. In a lovely position, could have done with a 4wheel drive ! But well worth it ❤️ Can walk to the village in 15 mins, try the Ship Inn pub. Visit Porlock weir and hire bikes. Get the bus to Lynmouth and Lynton . The weather was great and we we all had a brilliant time with our dogs too. Could not have asked for anything more. 🤩 PERFECT 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

katie l.

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We could live here!

A total home from home! Everything you could wish for in a holiday home, including friendly neighbours. It has a warm, welcoming feel and really did feel like our home during our stay. There was so much to see and do nearby, we really needed another week to do it justice. The kids loved the stream in the garden, which can be crossed by bridge and paddled in a little further up the lane. Lynton and Lynmouth were just breathtaking (and Charlie Friday's family cafe the best EVER), we loved the local stony beaches which were quiet even in peak season and my 7 year old declared our trip to Kilve beach as the best day of her life, due to the abundance of fossils. Glad of a 4x4 mini for all the narrow lanes and hills though, including the one leading to the cottage. Would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family. Huge thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cathryn M.

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Fantastic holiday again!

This was our second trip to Tanglewood. Once again it didn’t let us down! A well equipped house in stunning surroundings. Lots to do around the area -Woolacombe and Saunton Sands are just over an hour’s drive away, Lyndon and Lynmouth about 30 mins away. The house itself is so peaceful with trees all around and a stream at the end of the garden. No bbq is supplied so we took our own as there’s plenty of room on the decking to cook. We’re already planning another trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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Secluded house in a steep sided valley

Narrow track, some unpaved, leads to a few houses in this valley of steep and mainly wooded sides. Tanglewood is a spacious 2 bed house with a big garden leading down to a secure stream. Off road parking is good. Well equipped in all areas. Comfortable. Good size bathroom, with a bath. Loads of windows let in the light. Gets am and pm sunshine ( we went in June ). Plenty of walks from the house and nearby. Best beach for us was at Dunster - sand, stones, groynes for windbreaks, shells to collect etc. We would consider going again to Tanglewood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

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Family walking holiday

Beautiful property, light and spacious with quite woodland garden. Great access to walks and lovely walk down the lane into Porlock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

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

A brilliant stay, house and woodland area.

The house is perfect with everything we need, just a 10-15 min walk to the village and the woods are on the doorstep. The house has such a warm, homely feel about it, all 4 of us and the dog felt immediately at home. Thanks for having us, and we will be back next year.
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth U.

The cottage was comfortable and in a lovely location.

Very enjoyable. Super position up an unmade road. Glad of the 4x4.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

lovely cottage in a relaxing and peacefull suroundings

TANGLE WOOD IS A LOVELY HOMELY COTTAGE WITH LOTS OF SPACE , ITS SITUATED IN A LOVELY PEACE FUL PART OF THE VILLAGE , GOT A LOIVELY BROOK IN THE GARDEN AND LOVELY COUNTRY SIDE NEXT TO THE VILLAGE .
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Wonderful Holiday in a wonderful cottage.

The property was spotless, spacious but still cosy, in the most idyllic location. Fantastic garden, which our dog loved, surrounded by trees, very very peaceful. Enclosed parking. Walkable distance to a very nice village which had lots of eating places. Can recommend Piggy in the Middle. Thanks to the owners of Tanglwood for the milk, biscuits and fresh flowers etc. Which we found on our arrival. Fantastic location with plenty of places to explore. On the way to Lymouth the Blue Ball is a very good place to stop and eat, very pleasant hosts and lovely food, open all day for food which is a definite bonus. Porlock is a very dog friendly area where you can take your dog in many eating places.
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10/10 Excellent

Allan K.

A homely and spacious home during our holiday

Our second stay in this lovely cottage in the beautiful Porlock countryside. This is in an idyllic location in the Hawcombe Valley. Ideal to return to after a lovely walk with our dogs. A Homely and spacious cottage - feels just like home and so near to Porlock village for a lovely meal and evening walk. It is an absolute pleasure to sit comfortably in the cottage or in the garden when we have done enough walking in the valley or Exmoor. Thank you, Lynda, Allan and Janet - Surrey.

About the host

Hosted by Katharine & Barry King

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We live in Surrey and spend as much time as we can at our holiday cottage. Having holidayed in Exmoor for many years, we were thrilled to buy Tanglewood in 2015. We love waking up in the morning in our secluded cottage in the woods, then being able to wander into Porlock for tea and cake in the afternoon!

Why they chose this property

Tanglewood offers an amazing combination: it is a charming detached cottage in the woods at Hawkcombe, yet only fifteen minutes walk from the restaurants and pubs in the lovely village of Porlock.

What makes this property unique

With its large private garden, bordered by the rushing Hawkcombe stream, Tanglewood is a peaceful and enchanting place to stay.

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