Gapperies, West Porlock

Gapperies, West Porlock: Somerset

Looking for a spacious and comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 6 guests in West Porlock, Somerset? Look no further than Gapperies! This beautiful property is the perfect place to unwind and relax, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay.

With three bedrooms, including two king-sized double bedrooms and one twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room, Gapperies provides ample space for everyone to sleep comfortably. Plus, it's all on one level with ramp access and threshold to the main door, making it accessible to all.

Gapperies boasts stunning views of the coast and up Porlock Vale from the front of the property. It's sat in a slightly elevated and private position, making the most of the view. The open plan kitchen, living, and dining area, complete with a feature wood-burner, is perfect for relaxing with friends and family.

Although the patio area at the side of the property is currently being created, the rest of the garden is still a work-in-progress (it was very overgrown when purchased in 2022), but it's the ideal spot for a peaceful stroll. Please note that there is no lawned garden area.

Gapperies comes with electricity, heating, and wifi included, along with towels and bed linen provided. Plus, your furry friends (up to 3 dogs) are welcome for a supplement of £20. You can arrive from 3 pm and depart by 10 am.

Located just a short walk to both Porlock Village and Porlock Weir, Gapperies is perfectly situated for exploring the wider Exmoor area on foot or by car. Book now to experience this tranquil retreat with outstanding views that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!

Facilities
The property has been refurbished internally throughout, ready for letting in 2023.

The main living space is open-plan comprising kitchen, dining and living areas, with a feature wood-burner in the centre of the room. There are two comfortable sofas in the living area with an additional sofa and moveable armchair closer to the TV. The dining table can comfortably seat 6 guests. The kitchen is well equipped with all new appliances, including large fridge-freezer, electric oven with grill & hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, and a plentiful supply of cookware, crockery, cutlery, glasses, etc.

There are three bedrooms, two with king-sized beds. Note that one of these king-sized beds is raised to maximise the view when you're drinking your morning tea/coffee, but may not be suitable for those with restricted mobility. These two bedrooms share a large shower room, which also houses the washing machine. The third bedroom has twin beds and an en-suite shower room. (Note, there is no bath at this property).

Wifi, heating and electricity are included in the price of your accommodation.
The property is fitted with infrared heating panels on the ceiling. Infrared heating warms objects and people, rather than just the air of the entire room which makes it much more efficient than conventional radiators.
One basket of logs will be provided for the wood-burner in the cooler months, further supplies can be purchased locally in the village if required.

The television has Freesat. An Amazon Firestick is also provided through which you can watch catch-up TV, and some mobiles and tablets can stream/mirror paid services through it to the TV. There is also a Bluetooth speaker to which you can connect and play your own music.

Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you want to take them on day trips or use the towels outside.

There is no travel cot or highchair available at this property. On request a fire guard can be made available to protect toddlers from the woodburner.

Restricted Mobility & Wheelchair Users: There is level access from the car parking area to the front door. There is a ramp to the door but a door threshold to get over. Once inside there are no thresholds and fairly good manoeuvring space. Please see photos for the space in the main bathroom, and get in touch if you have specific questions about whether it will be suitable.

Location
West Porlock is a small hamlet situated between Porlock and Porlock Weir. The 13th century harbour is at the 'centre' of Porlock Weir (just over 1/2 mile). There are two restaurants, a pub and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc. The village of Porlock is approximately a mile away, and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, art galleries and a range of independent shops and tea rooms.

Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long hikes across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.

There are 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.