The Dog House, Porlock
About this cottage rental
Located in Sparkhayes, this lovely cottage for R 4,505 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. The Dog House, Porlock (Somerset) is a spacious holiday cottage situated in the heart of this stunning Exmoor village, and less than a mile to the coastline. Ideal for families or groups, The Dog House has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, off-road parking, a private courtyard garden and is dog-friendly The Dog House is a beautiful semi-detached house dating back to the early 1900's and is situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Porlock, Somerset, but off the main thoroughfare. Only a few minutes stroll to all pubs, shops and restaurants and a mere 20minute walk to Porlock beach, makes this the ideal holiday home from which to explore. The property offers well-proportioned holiday accommodation over three levels and has been remodelled and renovated in recent years to include all the modern conveniences of a quality holiday cottage. It boasts four bedrooms, three with their own en-suite facilities, and a superb open-plan ground floor living space which leads out to a delightful enclosed courtyard garden. Sleeps 8 guests (plus additional cot and z-bed) Four bedrooms, split over the first and second floors One king bedroom, two double bedrooms, and one twin bedroom Four bathrooms, three of which are en-suites Plus ground floor cloakroom with toilet Spacious open plan kitchen-dining room with large separate utility room Comfortable sitting area with wood-burner Easy walking distance to all restaurants, pubs, shops, beach etc. Private enclosed courtyard to the rear Bed linen and towels are provided Wifi available (fibre broadband; 40-50mb download speed and 8mb upload) Electricity and heating included Arrive from 4pm Depart by 10 am The Dog House can accommodate up to two well-behaved dogs (downstairs only please) for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog per booking. Sadly it cannot accommodate four legged friends who chew furniture, bark excessively or enjoy sleeping upstairs. Security deposit A security deposit of £300 is required when booking this property. This amount will be added to the total price of your booking and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure. 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. Saturday changeover only in peak periods. Short breaks available in the low season. This property is strictly non-smoking. Thank you for your cooperation
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Sparkhayes
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(16 Reviews)
5.0
All the essentials were provided to ensure a great holiday experience - comfy beds, plenty of kitchen equipment and a useful utility room and also books/ board games/dvd's etc in event of inclement weather. The location was superb, could easily take a number of walks directly from the property, and stock up on essentials in the local village
5.0
Everything was perfect. Superb cottage with all we could have needed. Very big inside and great open plan layout .
Exmoor location could not have been better. Can't wait to book again for 2022.
Didn't want to come home. P
5.0
Fantastic location in a charming, friendly village with all amenities literally on your doorstep. Make sure to book restaurants and pubs in advance during high season.
The Dog House is very comfortable, clean and well equipped. We appreciated the biscuits for humans and the doggy treat bag too.
Great stay.
5.0
Great house and great central location in Porlock village. Lovely big open plan living area - great for family and friends. So handy for the local pubs and shops. Taking the open top bus from Porlock to County Gate and walking to Porlock Weir was fun.
Sarah from Worcestershire.
5.0
Great house, great location, had a very enjoyable week, helped by good weather. Don't normally eat Chinese food on holiday but glad we did, very good! good local butcher, shops and pubs all within walking distance. overall, a very good stay.
5.0
Great location in centre of Porlock with 2 parking spaces. Spacious bedrooms and well equipped. Close to lovely walks.
5.0
It is a great, exceptional house recently refurbished, with good beds, excellent bed linnen and towels, all great showers and a great kitchen (including Nespresso machine). Netflix is an added bonus for the evenings after a challenging hike.
Porlock is great for exploring Exmoor with a couple of good pubs and restaurants.
5.0
Lovely comfy house everything you could need for a relaxing holiday
In the centre of Porlock with grocery shops open late The Top Ship pub serves delicious meals
4.0
Lovely house in a good location.
5.0
Lovely house, well located, spotlessly clean and thoughtfully equipped to a high standard. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend based on our experience.
5.0
The central Porlock location is perfect for walking in many directions. There are many maps available inside the front door that guided us around the area. Fast internet and good mobile signal (best in the courtyard) meant that we could work when necessary and book restaurants easily.
5.0
The cottage is centrally located for everything- the village with its great selection of shops, we didn’t need to drive to a supermarket, a great choice of tea shops pubs and restaurants to choose from for meals out (The fish n chip shop across the road is highly recommended )
and brilliant walks from the doorstep
5.0
The most well-equipped, well-presented holiday rental we have ever stayed in. Great location for walking and exploring the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our fortnight.
5.0
We have stayed in many cottages (plus 50) across the UK and Europe and this was in the top 2 of best equipped. We like to cook and enjoy the benefits of the cottages we stay in and we literally wanted for nothing in the kitchen - very impressed!
The bedding was excellent - great pillows and duvets.
The location was excellent and close to all amenities, the beach, and great walks.
Lovely touch with the doggy biscuits, poop bags and 2 dog beds.
Be sure to book ahead in high season for restaurants and takeouts.
4.0
Great Porlock holiday
Very clean and modern interior. Spacious and comfortable. Excellent location for the village and coastal walks. Parking was a little complicated. Maybe a BBQ in the garden would be nice. Overall very pleasant and we would happily book again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sparkhayes?
The average price for a rental in Sparkhayes is R 1,526 per night. This rental is R 2,979 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Dog House, Porlock. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Dog House, Porlock pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Dog House, Porlock?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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