Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir

Holiday Rental Description

As suggested by the name, Harbour House is situated adjacent to the harbour in the delightful village of Porlock Weir and in fact used to provide accommodation for the former harbour master. As such, the property is extremely conveniently located for accessing village amenities that include two restaurants and a pub (all dog-friendly) and a small but charming range of shops.

Truly a terrific destination for nature enthusiasts, with a host of wonderful woodland and coastal walks surrounding the village and direct access to Exmoor National Park, Harbour House is also set just 2 miles from the larger village of Porlock and 7 miles from the extensive resources of Minehead.

2 second floor bedrooms (one double and one twin)
Open plan first floor kitchen/dining area, well equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Separate first floor sitting room with television/DVD player/CD player and French windows leading onto balcony overlooking harbour
Second floor family bathroom plus separate first floor toilet
Wifi, electricity, and heating included in price
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please note beach towels not provided; please bring own)

Please note, due to harbour-side location, property is unsuitable for children under 9 years of ageBalcony with table and chairs, accessible via sitting room
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, surface cleaner, and toilet rolls
Iron, ironing board, and hair dryer provided
Designated car parking space for one car, plus large private (pay and display) car park located nearby

Facilities
Faux log burner fire in living room. Air-fryer.

Location

Porlock Weir is a picturesque harbour village on the Exmoor National Park coastline in Somerset, with a history stretching back to the 15th century. The small tidal harbour, with its ancient lock gates and pebble beach, sits at the heart of a thriving community.

You'll find a welcoming pub, restaurants ranging from relaxed dining to Michelin-listed Italian cuisine, cosy cafes, and a popular street food takeaway -- all within walking distance of the harbour. Independent shops and galleries line the lanes, including Exmoor Glass, the Harbour Gallery, and Porlock Bay Oysters, which opened expanded premises in 2024.

The larger village of Porlock is approximately one mile away and has a broader range of amenities including grocery shops, a traditional butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, and a selection of independent restaurants and tea rooms. Most shops in Porlock and Porlock Weir keep hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending during the summer season.

Porlock Weir was recently used as a filming location for The Salt Path, the adaptation of Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir about walking the South West Coast Path.