Property Summary
Plum Tree Cottage in Porlock has been refurbished to a high standard and contains all the modern conveniences you would expect of a holiday cottage of this standard. It is suited to families or couples looking for a modern yet cosy cottage, ideal for a relaxing holiday or as a base for exploring.
Main Description
Plum Tree Cottage in Porlock was formerly part of an old coach house and stables, the stone mounting block in the garden indicating the history of the property. The cottage is approached by footpath through the garden from the private parking area. The front door opens into a spacious porch/bootroom you then enter the hallway; a large sitting room is to the right, with plenty of comfortable seating for 6 guests plus a selection of games and puzzles in the storage bench. The kitchen-dining room is to the left of the hallway, and is fitted with all new appliances. French doors lead onto a patio area beside the cottage, making al fresco dining a breeze. On from the kitchen is a downstairs double bedroom, with en-suite bathroom (bath, toilet and and hand basin). There is also a downstairs toilet with hand basin off the hallway under the stairs. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms consisting of toilet, hand basin and shower. The upstairs bedrooms are one double and one twin. There are three bedrooms in total (two doubles and one twin).
Sleeps up to 6 guests in three bedrooms (+ cot)
One double bedroom downstairs with en-suite bathroom (no shower)
One double and one twin bedroom upstairs both with en-suite shower/toilet (no bath)
Additional downstairs toilet with hand basin
Modern kitchen-dining room with French doors that open into the garden
Spacious sitting room
Off-road parking for up to three cars
Private and enclosed garden
Towels and linen provided
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Dogs welcome (2 max) for supplementary fee of £25 per dog
Short walk from the village of Porlock
Great access to walks from the front door
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Plum Tree Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
Plum Tree Cottage is available for week-long bookings and short breaks, with changeovers on Mondays and Fridays.
Indoor Description
The kitchen is fitted with a fridge-freezer (the freezer has 3 drawers), dishwasher, microwave, oven with hob and washing machine. Other equipment includes toaster, slow cooker, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cookware, cafetiere, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television with freeview and DVD player is situated in the sitting room, and wireless internet is available at no extra cost.
A hair dryer, iron and ironing board are provided for your convenience.
A cot is available, it is stored in the wardrobe in the double bedroom. A stair gate is also provided.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Plum Tree Cottage is fitted with oil-fired central heating which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
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, and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.
Outdoor Description
The spacious garden runs to the side and front of the cottage. Outside seating and a barbecue is provided and there is a patio outside the French doors into the kitchen, so dining al fresco in the warmer months would be a delight. It's a charcoal barbecue, charcoal not provided.
The garden also features a walled (raised level) pond, which has been netted for safety.
Parking
A gravelled off-road parking area is situated at the end of the garden, inside the double gates. There is room for two or three cars. A footpath leads from the parking area to the front door.
There is no on-site EV charger at Plum Tree Cottage. Charging electric cars is prohibited at this property. The nearest charging point can be found in Porlock at the Central Car Park (TA24 8PH); it is part of the SWARCO E. CONNECT network. There are 2 devices and 4 connectors available at this location.
Pets Description
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (usually a maximum of 2, but the owner has made an exception on some occasions and allowed 3 dogs, dependent on the size/breed of the dog, please contact us to ask). A supplementary fee of £25 is payable per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs (a stair gate is provided to help with this), and please do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
Christmas tree and decorations will be put up in the front room
The region
Porlock is a historic village on the edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, in a sheltered vale between the moor and the Bristol Channel coast. Its heritage stretches back to Saxon times.
The meandering High Street is lined with independent shops, including a traditional butcher, chemist, hardware shop, post office, two convenience stores, art galleries, a chocolate shop, and a cash machine. Most shops keep hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending during the summer season.
The harbour hamlet of Porlock Weir is approximately one mile to the west and makes a lovely walk or a short drive. There you will find a 15th-century tidal harbour, a pub, restaurants, cafes, and independent shops and galleries.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 6 miles away. Here you will find larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrisons on the outskirts with longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, and a range of other shops. EV charging points are available at Porlock Central Car Park.
Exmoor National Park1 min à pied - 0.0 km