Bowness, Porlock

Bowness, Porlock: Somerset

Bowness is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Porlock that sleeps up to 6 guests across three levels in a deceptively spacious property that has recently been renovated comprehensively. With its lovely large kitchen-dining area and enclosed courtyard for guests sole use, this cottage is an idyllic base for a stay in Exmoor National Park, with beautiful Porlock Bay and the South West Coast Path just a short walk from the village.

3 bedrooms (one first floor king-sized double, one second floor king-sized double, and one second floor twin)
Newly fitted large ground floor kitchen-dining area with table and comfortable sofa seating
First floor sitting room with TV
Ground floor shower room with toilet and hand basin, first floor bathroom with shower unit, bath, and hand basin, and separate first floor toilet
Ground floor utility/storage room
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Child-friendly accommodation with plastic plates, bowls, beakers, and cutlery provided for children’s use
Towels and bed linen provided
Wifi, heating, and electricity included in cost

Please note no allocated parking available. Temporary High Street parking bays by the door enable guests to unload bags for up to 30 minutes, but for longer stays the nearby Porlock central car park is recommended (£5/day or £25/week via Phone and Pay) Private enclosed courtyard to the rear of the property provides pleasantly tranquil outside area
Kitchen has recently enjoyed a comprehensive refurbishment and includes all-new modern appliances, range cooker with electric ovens and gas hobs, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, plus sufficient crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware to cater for up to 6 people
Central village location with quick convenient access on foot to restaurants, pubs, and shops

Facilities
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.

Location
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.