The Crows Nest, Porlock Weir Porlock Weir, Somerset

Holiday Rental Description

The Crows Nest is a charming thatched Porlock Weir cottage situated just above beautiful Porlock Bay. It offers superb family accommodation complete with terrific sea views, and is located less than 5 minutes on foot to the village’s 13th century harbour that features a couple of restaurants and a pub. In addition to the stunning Bristol Channel and Porlock Bay scenery, there are excellent walking opportunities available directly from the door, either across the nearby woodlands and beach or further beyond to explore the wonders of Exmoor National Park.

3 first floor bedrooms (one king-sized double en-suite with shower and hand basin, and two twins)
Ground floor sitting room with huge inglenook fireplace and wood-burner, stone floors and exposed beams, plus (NowTV internet) television and DVD player
Modern ground floor kitchen well equipped with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Large ground floor dining room offering views out across the bay
First floor family bathroom with bath and shower attachment, bidet, toilet, and hand basin, plus additional ground floor toilet
Ground floor cloakroom with washing machine and tumble dryer
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please note beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Wifi, electricity, and central heating included in price, plus basket of logs and kindling
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Private enclosed garden/patio with seating in front of cottage
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Child-friendly accommodation with travel cot and high chair available upon request
Walking distance from Porlock Weir harbour, featuring two restaurants and a pub (all dog-friendly) and small but charming range of shops, 1.5 miles from grocery shops of Porlock village, and 7 miles from Minehead
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
Private off-road parking for two cars

Facilities
The Crows Nest kitchen is fitted with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, under-counter fridge, separate under-counter freezer, and microwave. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A washing machine and tumble dryer are situated in the downstairs cloakroom, along with the iron and ironing board.

The television has channels provided by NowTV, which is an internet TV service. There are various options for catch up channels (iplayer, etc) and series' of TV programmes available to watch, but it's not possible to watch live TV. However, there are various apps, so some sport can be watched via the BBC Sport app, for example. There is also a DVD player in the sitting room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property.
A travel cot is available on request; please request it when booking so we can make sure it is present for your arrival.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Crows Nest is fitted with central heating and there is also a wood burner in the sitting room; some kindling and one basket of logs will be provided in the cooler months. Additional logs can be purchased from the hardware shop in Porlock.

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. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot.

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 salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available.

Washing up liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

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

Porlock Weir has a quaint little harbour and its own unique charm; the port has a long and colourful history. Today Porlock Weir is a quiet harbour and a thriving community that welcomes tourists every year, many of whom come to enjoy the pretty scenery, shops, tea rooms, pubs and local cuisine. On a fine day, the South West Coast Path offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the fabulous views across Porlock Weir and the bay. The coastal footpath links up with many other walking trails including Culbone, home to the smallest church in England. One of the more unusual attractions at Porlock Weir is the submerged forest. At low tide, the remains of ancient tree trunks arise from the grey clay soil. These desiccated stumps are the last remaining evidence of a forest that, once upon a time, lay five miles inland.