Quarry Cottage, Porlock

Quarry Cottage, Porlock: Somerset

Quarry Cottage is a spacious and tastefully renovated 1850's cottage located in a quiet spot in a wooded combe named Hawkcombe, close to the charming coastal village of Porlock, Somerset. It is an ideal location from which to explore Exmoor National Park, with a host of challenging but breathtakingly scenic walking routes leading from the doorstop, yet also within comfortable walking distance of convenient village amenities such as shops, pubs, cafes, galleries, and traditional tea rooms.

3 bedrooms (one super king-sized or twin, one king or smaller twin, and one double - please note, all beds will be made up as doubles unless requested otherwise)
Spacious modern ground floor kitchen with pine work surfaces, breakfast bar, American style fridge-freezer, and five-ring range cooker
Light and airy ground floor lounge with direct garden access via sliding patio doors, part double-glazed apex glass rooflight, contemporary log burner, and plenty of games, books, and DVDs
Separate ground floor dining room with log fire and table seating 6
First floor bathroom with toilet and bath/shower attachment, plus ground floor bathroom with toilet and powerful shower
Boot room with washer/dryer, sink, and cupboard
Wi-fi, heating, and electricity included in cost
Bed linen and towels provided
Any number of dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Large, fully enclosed lawned garden containing swings, plus raised patio with table/chairs and BBQ as well as shed for storing bikes/surfboards etc.
Child-friendly accommodation with cots, highchairs, buggies, backpacks, and toys available for up to 2 babies. Space for 2 travel cots available in the main bedroom, or smaller ground floor room can be used for cots
6 miles from nearest town of Minehead, with its beaches, larger supermarkets, petrol stations, most major high street banks with cash machines, plus range of other shops
Off road parking for two cars on gravel driveway beside property

Facilities
The property has been tastefully renovated with a spacious modern kitchen with pine work surfaces, and breakfast bar, American style fridge-freezer and 5 ring range cooker. There is a separate dining room with a table that seats 6 and a log fire. The lounge has direct access to the garden with sliding patio doors, with the feature of a part double glazed apex glass roof offering a light and airy room. There is also a contemporary log burner.

There are 2 bathrooms in the property; one has a bath and shower attachment and toilet (upstairs), and the other has a powerful shower and toilet (downstairs).

There are 3 double bedrooms, the main bedroom has a super king size bed or twin beds. The 2nd bedroom has a king-sized bed or 2 smaller twin beds, and the 3rd bedroom has a double bed. There is room for 2 travel cots in the main bedroom, or there is a smaller room downstairs that can be used for travel cot(s). Please let me know if you would like a travel cot or both set up.

The boot room has a washer/dryer, sink and cupboard for coats and shoes.

Location
The cottage is walking distance to Porlock with its many amenities including pubs, restaurants, shops, butchers, recreation ground with playground and tourist information.

It is set in 267 square miles of the stunning Exmoor National Park, on the edge of the ancient Hawkcombe woodland.

It is based in the ideal location for walking and cycling with many footpaths and bridleways literally on the doorstep and the Exmoor, Quantock and Brendon Hills and the coast are all nearby.

Close by are:
Porlock Weir; a quaint harbour and hamlet within approximately 2 miles
Dunkery Beacon; the highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset, a designated Ancient Monument.
Lynton and Lynmouth which has the stunning Valley of the Rocks, well known for its herd of feral goats, and Cliff Railway
Doone valley where the famous book 'Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor' is based.
Dunster; The medieval village of Dunster is in Somerset within the Exmoor National Park. With its Castle, Yarn Market, Tithe Barn and a wealth of listed buildings, Dunster is a favourite destination for many tourists.
Porlock Hill - the infamous steep gradient section of the A39, with fantastic views at the top over the Bristol Channel to Wales and Exmoor.
Minehead - The nearest town, with sandy beaches. The West Somerset Railway station of Minehead has vintage trains running throughout the year.
The surfer's beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Puttsborough are just 45-60 minutes drive away.

There are lots of opportunities to see the native wildlife of Exmoor, with red deer, ponies, birds of prey and many more. These can all be seen from the garden or in the local area.

Exmoor National Park has been designated the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Europe.