Grace Cottage is a charming nineteenth century property situated in the heart of in Porlock village, yet far enough back from the main road to ensure guests enjoy peace and tranquility. Originally remodelled about a decade ago to create a more spacious and light-filled downstairs living area, Grace Cottage was once again updated under new ownership in 2018, with installation of a new kitchen with all-modern facilities, a new log burner in the sitting room, and new beds and linen. The result is an extremely comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage that is ideal for couples or families looking to explore this delightful part of Exmoor National Park.
2 first floor bedrooms (one double and one twin, both with new (2018) beds and bed linen) Recently updated first floor bathroom with powerful shower over bath and modern large towel rail Open plan ground floor kitchen/dining/living area with modern HD TV/Chromecast/sound bar/DVD player and new log burner Newly installed (2018) kitchen well equipped with electric hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses Wifi, (100% renewable-source) electricity, and electric storage heating included in price, plus wood and kindling for two fires Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please note beach towels not provided; please bring own) Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog) Private enclosed courtyard with outside seating and bed of mature shrubs Easy walking distance to all Porlock village amenities including pubs, restaurants, shops, cafes, and tea rooms Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and biscuits provided, plus non-perishable items like salt, pepper, and herbs/spices, and household sundries such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, and toilet rolls Two allocated off-road parking spaces available at Central Garage, a short walk from the property. (Closer drop-off point also available)
Facilities 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 normally around 70Mbps. 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.
Location 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.
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