Notes from the host
Bowness
Property Summary
Bowness is a tranquil oasis situated in the heart of Porlock, it's a spacious property sleeping up to 6 guests in three bedrooms. The accommodation is set out across three levels, has recently been renovated throughout, includes a large kitchen dinner and an enclosed courtyard for guests sole use.
Main Description
Bowness is a deceptively spacious property in the heart of Porlock and within the Exmoor National Park. Porlock Bay and the South West Coast Path is only a short walk from the village.
Sleeps up to 6 guests in three bedrooms
Two king size beds and one twin bedroom
Spacious accommodation over three floors
Newly fitted large kitchen with dining table and wood-burner
Central village location
Restaurants, pubs and shops all within a short walk
Private and enclosed courtyard
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Dogs welcome (strictly 2 maximum, no exceptions) for a supplement of £15 each
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
A door on the High Street opens into a passageway leading through to a hidden, tranquil courtyard and the stable door entrance to the house. The ground floor mainly comprises of the large kitchen-dining room, complete with comfortable seating area and wood-burner. There is also a small utility/storage room plus shower room with toilet and hand basin, also on the ground floor. The stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor where the sitting room with TV is located, also the master bedroom with king-sized double bed, and the bathroom with shower unit, bath and hand basin, the toilet is separate but also on this floor. A narrow staircase up to the second floor to the other two bedrooms, one king size bed and one twin, both with plenty of room for your clothes and bags.
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement for a supplement of £15 per dog (maximum of 2 dogs, sorry no exceptions). Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Please note, Bowness is a non-smoking house.
Indoor Description
The kitchen has been recently refurbished throughout and includes all new appliances, a range cooker with electric ovens and gas hobs, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, plus all the crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware you would need to cater for 6.
Plastics plates, bowls, beakers and cutlery are also available for children.
Wifi, central heating and electricity costs are included in the price of the accommodation. Towels and bed linen is provided.
For the wood-burner in the kitchen, an initial basket of logs and kindling are supplied for your arrival. Additional logs and kindling, can be bought in the village from the Hardware or the village shops.
Outdoor Description
The courtyard to the rear of the property is enclosed.
Parking
There is no allocated parking available but it's possible to stop in the temporary parking bays by the door on the High Street to unload your bags, parking here is limited to 30 minutes.
For longer stay there is an element of free parking around the village, however we would recommend Porlock central car park which is £6.10 a day or £25 for a week (via Phone and Pay). This car park is just a few minutes walk down the High Street from the property.
Alternatively for shorter periods of stay in the village there is a pay and display car park just a few steps around the corner in Doverhay Car Park which has a maximum stay of 2 hours.
For both car parks charges apply 9am to 6 pm daily.
Pets Description
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement for a supplement of £15 per dog (strictly a maximum of 2, sorry no exceptions). Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
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Christmas / New Year
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The region
Porlock is often described as 'the jewel in Exmoor's crown' and 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 few more delightful surroundings than Porlock Vale, nestled at the foot of Porlock Hill, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge and breath taking views towards the Bristol Channel, and to the south by the rolling hills of the 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 bird passing through.
Exmoor is split between West Somerset and North Devon, some call it England's best kept secret! Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors - from short walks to long expeditions across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari in a 4x4 or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.
