Worthy Cottage is a beautiful “gatehouse” cottage set in a wonderfully secluded Exmoor location at the entrance to Worthy Manor, with its Country Life magazine-featured grounds and gardens. It is a property that’s ideally suited to couples seeking a romantic retreat as well as walking enthusiasts; the dramatic cliff paths, farm tracks, fields, and wooded combes of the famous South West Coast Path run directly past the door, and terrific access provided to the many varied wonders of Exmoor National Park beyond.
Spacious first floor king-sized bedroom with great views across gardens out to coast beyond
Bright and airy open plan ground floor kitchen/dining/sitting area
Kitchen well equipped with electric oven and ceramic hob, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses, and lounge area with log-burner and television/Sky TV/BT Sports/DVD/CD player
First floor bathroom with shower over bath
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please note beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Wifi, electricity, and programmable heating included in price, plus basket of logs, kindling, and matches
Up to two dogs welcome by prior arrangement (supplement of £15 per dog)
Private garden next to cottage as well as full use of Manor gardens with sunbeds overlooking coast, plus direct access to woods behind and down to dog-friendly beach
Salmon and trout fishing (and lessons) available by arrangement
Child-friendly accommodation with cot and highchair available upon request
Short walk away (5-7 minutes) from Porlock Weir harbour, featuring two restaurants and a pub (all dog-friendly) and small but charming range of shops. 2 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, surface cleaner, and toilet rolls
Iron, ironing board, and hair dryer provided
Off-road parking for one car available directly outside property
FacilitiesWorthy Cottage kitchen is fitted with washing machine, fridge/ freezer, microwave, electric oven and ceramic hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Iron and Ironing board and hair dryer are included. Note, there is no dishwasher in this cottage.
The TV has an Amazon Firestick providing access to Amazon Prime, Netflix , BBC iplayer, ITV Hub, BT Sport and the owners library of films/TV series' etc. WIFI is available throughout the property.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Worthy Cottage is fitted with wall-mounted heaters in the bedroom and living area, which can provide instant heat or programmed to suit, plus a wall-mounted heater and heated towel rail in the bathroom. There is also a wood burner in the living area; kindling, matches and a basket of logs will be provided. Additional logs/kindling 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 and milk are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, washing powder and surface cleaner will be present in the property. Two toilet rolls will be provided.
LocationPorlock 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.
