Property Summary
Worthy Cottage is a quiet, cosy 'gatehouse' cottage with sea views from the bedroom and is ideal for couples looking for a romantic break - just 5 minutes field walk to unique Porlock Weir harbour with pub, hotel and cafes. Great walking from the door. Dogs welcome (£25ea). Frequent repeat visits
Main Description
Worthy Cottage offers a quiet retreat from the everyday bustle of life; downstairs is an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with wood-burner. Upstairs is the bathroom and good sized bedroom with king-sized bed and great views across the Manor gardens to the sea beyond. The private garden (not enclosed) next to the cottage offers the perfect place to enjoy this unspoiled corner of Exmoor.
Sleeps 2
Beautiful and secluded location
Fabulous walking from the door including the South West Coastal path
Open plan kitchen/sitting room with wood-burner downstairs
Spacious bedroom upstairs
Shower over bath in the upstairs bathroom
Private garden (not enclosed) adjacent to the property
Use of main Manor gardens including sun loungers
Friendly owner lives next door and is there to help if needed
Salmon and trout fishing (and lessons) by arrangement with the owner
Off-road parking for one car
Wireless broadband
Towels and linen provided
Electricity included
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £25 supplement per dog
Walking distance (5-7 minutes) from Porlock Weir with popular pub, hotel, restaurant - through the fields or by road
Grocery shops only 2 miles
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
Worthy Cottages is ideal if you are looking for a base for walking; the South West Coast Path runs right past offering dramatic cliff paths, farm tracks, fields and beautiful wooded combes with seasonal waterfalls and streams between Worthy Cottage and Lynmouth.
Worthy Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
Indoor Description
Worthy Cottage kitchen is fitted with washing machine, fridge/ freezer, microwave, electric oven and ceramic hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Iron and Ironing board and hair dryer are included. Nespresso coffee machine (a small selection of pods is provided on arrival). Note, there is no dishwasher in this cottage.
The TV has an Amazon Firestick providing access to Amazon Prime, Netflix , BBC iplayer, ITV Hub, BT Sport and the owners library of films/TV series' etc. WIFI is available throughout the property.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Worthy Cottage is fitted with wall-mounted heaters in the bedroom and living area, which can provide instant heat or programmed to suit, plus a wall-mounted heater and heated towel rail in the bathroom. There is also a wood burner in the living area; kindling, matches and a basket of logs will be provided. Additional logs/kindling can be purchased from the hardware shop in Porlock.
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. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot.
A small amount of tea, nespresso coffee pods, sugar and milk are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, washing powder and surface cleaner will be present in the property. Two toilet rolls will be provided.
Outdoor Description
Worthy Cottage has its own private garden (not enclosed) adjacent to the property, and table/chairs.
Guests also can access the Manor gardens (next door) overlooking the beach where there is a bench for their use as well as two sun loungers.
There is walking straight from the door into the woods behind or down to the beach where dogs are allowed all year round, the South West Coast path is also easily accessed as it runs right past.
There is an external tap/hose that is useful to wash boots/dogs off.
Parking
Off-road parking for one car is available directly outside the property.
Pets Description
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £25 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the sofa 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
Exit quickly via front door
Christmas / New Year
Guests staying at Christmas [or any other times] having special requests only have to ask and we will do what we can to meet your requirements. There may be an extra cost involved.
The region
The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is a 7 minute walk from Worthy Cottage - across the fields. The Bottom Ship pub is popular, while the Hotel [same ownership as the renowned Luttrell Arms in Dunster] has an outside dining terrace overlooking the Harbour. Ziang's noodle street bar is recommended and previous guests have spoken well of Italian resturant Locanda. There are a couple of Art galleries, a tea room and small shop.
The village of Porlock is approximately 2 miles from Worthy Cottage 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.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles from Worthy Cottage. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town.
Almost the whole area lies within the beautiful Exmoor National Park.
