Notes from the host
Grace Cottage in Porlock
Property Summary
Grace Cottage in Porlock is a charming nineteenth century property situated in the heart of the village, yet set back from the main road for peace and quiet. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped, ideal for couples or families wanting to explore this lovely working village and Exmoor.
Main Description
Grace Cottage in Porlock was remodelled about a decade ago to open up the downstairs living area into a more spacious and light-filled room in which to cook, eat and relax. In 2018 the property was sold to new owners who have dedicated a lot of time and attention to updating this lovely holiday cottage, including a new kitchen fitted with modern facilities; a new log burner in the sitting room for cosy evenings in, plus new beds and linen too. There is one double bed and one twin bedroom. The bathroom has also been updated and includes a powerful shower over the bath and modern large towel rail.
Sleeps up to guests 4 in two bedrooms
Double and twin bedrooms upstairs
Great central location in idyllic Porlock village
Nineteenth century cottage
Very quiet, tucked behind the historic church
Storage heaters keep the cottage warm and cosy
Log burner in the sitting room
Private front courtyard with outside seating
Open plan kitchen/dining/living area
Well equipped kitchen new in 2018
"Power shower" over bath
Two allocated off-road parking spaces nearby
Towels and linen provided
Wifi, electricity and heating included
Dogs welcome for £15 supplement per dog
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
The cottage is accessed via an enclosed courtyard with outside seating and a bed of mature shrubs. Two allocated parking spaces are available for guests of Grace Cottage, the parking spaces are situated a short walk from the cottage behind the garage on the High Street. You can pull in on the double yellow lines by the church to drop people and luggage off as the route to the cottage (The Drang is for pedestrians only).
Grace Cottage kitchen is fitted with electric hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A modern HD TV with sound bar and a DVD player is provided in the living room. Wifi is available in Grace Cottage free of charge and is normally around 70Mbps. The TV is connected to the WiFi and has Chromecast so you can connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop to play your own content. You will need your own subscriptions for streaming services. The sound bar is also bluetooth-enabled so you connect compatible devices and play your own music, etc. 4G is available on Vodafone in the house. Around 70 TV/Radio channels are available should you not want or wish to get connected!
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The electric storage heaters are very effective. The electricity at Grace Cottage is 100% from renewable sources.
Wood and kindling (enough for two fires) is provided for the log burner, additional logs can be purchased from the shop or hardware store in the village (within easy walking distance).
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.
Two allocated off-road parking spaces are available at Central Garage, for the residents of Grace Cottage. This is a short walk from the property along the High Street.
You are welcome to bring two dogs (strictly maximum of two) with you to Grace Cottage, on the condition that they are well behaved, stay downstairs (there is a door at the bottom of the stairs to facilitate this) and are not left alone in the property at any time. A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog.
Grace Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
The property will be ready from 3 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 kitchen has an under-counter fridge and separate freezer, both are 50cm wide (often appliances are 60cm wide). The fridge is all fridge (no freezer compartment).
Both bedrooms are upstairs, there is one double bed and one twin bedroom. The bathroom has also been updated and includes a powerful shower over the bath and modern large towel rail.
A modern HD TV with sound bar and a DVD player is provided in the living room. Wifi is available in Grace Cottage free of charge and is reliable with speeds around 60mbps download / 15 mbps upload. The TV is connected to the WiFi and has Chromecast so you can connect your smart phone, tablet or laptop to play your own content. You will need your own subscriptions for streaming services. The sound bar is also bluetooth-enabled so you connect compatible devices and play your own music, etc. 4G is available on Vodafone in the house. Around 70 TV/Radio channels are available should you not want or wish to get connected!
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The electric storage heaters are very effective. The electricity at Grace Cottage is 100% from renewable sources.
Wood and kindling (enough for two fires) is provided for the log burner, additional logs can be purchased from the shop or hardware store in the village (within easy walking distance).
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 and dishwasher tablets will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.
Well behaved dogs are welcome at Grace Cottage (strictly maximum of two), on the condition that they stay downstairs (there is a door at the bottom of the stairs to facilitate this) and they are not left alone in the property at any time. A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog.
Outdoor Description
Directly outside is a courtyard with table and chairs for you to enjoy the peace and quiet of Porlock.
Grace Cottage is mid-terrace property in Porlock, so it's easy walking distance to all village amenities including a selection of pubs, restaurants, shops, cafes and team rooms.
Parking
Two allocated parking spaces for Grace Cottage are located on the opposite side of the High Street, just a few metres further up the road, behind Pollard’s Garage. Access is gained via the turning at the left side of the garage building which is visible once you’re in the garage forecourt. The Grace Cottage spaces are marked number 11 and number 15. The gravel area in the photo is pedestrian only, the path to this point to too narrow for a car to reach.
Pets Description
You are welcome to bring two dogs (strictly maximum of two) with you to Grace Cottage, on the condition that they are well behaved, stay downstairs (there is a door at the bottom of the stairs to facilitate this) and are not left alone in the property at any time. A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog.
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
The village of Porlock is a traditional working Exmoor village; it boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, Post Office, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles away. 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.
