Notes from the host
The Coach House
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
This has not been completed by the owner.
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, a pub, a couple of cafes, and a selection of individual shops.
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 supermarkets and petrol stations, high street banks, cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.
