The Stable Block, Porlock Weir Porlock Weir, Somerset

Holiday Rental Description

The Stable Block offers is a perfect holiday destination for couples looking for an Exmoor retreat that combines traditional charm and a unique modern style. Peace and tranquility meets luxurious comfort here, with guests enjoying absolutely gorgeous terrace, garden, and Porlock Bay views from the bedroom’s juliette balcony. Adjoined to another holiday property named The Coach House, with whom it shares a delightful garden, The Stable Block is situated just a stone's throw from the amenities of Porlock Weir harbour. It is truly a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts, with wonderful woodland and coastal walks directly at the door, making for a fabulous base for walking, sightseeing and relaxing alike!

First floor double bedroom with juliette balcony from which to enjoy stunning garden and bay views
Open-plan ground floor living/dining area with wood burner and television/DVD player/CD player
Kitchen well equipped with electric oven and ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
First floor bathroom adjoining bedroom, with shower over bath
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please note beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Wi-fi, adjustable underfloor heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs and kindling
Up to two dogs welcome by prior arrangement (supplement of £15 per dog)
Private garden shared with neighbouring holiday property
Short walk away from Porlock Weir harbour, featuring two restaurants and a pub (all dog-friendly) and its small but charming range of shops. 1.5 miles from the larger village of Porlock 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, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, surface cleaner, and toilet rolls
Secure off-road parking available for one car directly outside property

Facilities
The Stable Block kitchen is fitted with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, electric combi-oven/microwave and ceramic hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, cafetiere, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Note, the kitchen was refitted in 2020 and there is no washing machine now.

A television (with Netflix), and CD player is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property. (Does not include DVD player, June 2023)

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Stable Block has underfloor heating which is controlled by a thermostat and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. There is also a wood burner in the living area; kindling, matches and one basket of logs will be provided. 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.

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, dishwasher tablets, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

Location
The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is less than 1/4 mile from The Stable Block. There are two restaurants (The Cafe and Miller's at the Anchor), a pub (all three are dog-friendly) and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc.

The village of Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles from The Stable Block and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.

Many of the shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles from The Stable Block. 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.