Robin's Brook is a terraced hundred-year-old former quarryman's cottage located in a quiet spot on a no-through road at the edge of the charming and thriving coastal village of Porlock, Somerset. It is an ideal location from which to explore Exmoor National Park, with a host of challenging but breathtakingly scenic walking routes leading from the doorstop, yet also within comfortable walking distance (approx 15 mins) of convenient village amenities such as shops, pubs, cafes, galleries, and traditional tea rooms. Guests can enjoy relaxing in the property’s large enclosed garden just across the lane, while the more active and ambitious visitors can turn right directly outside the door to follow a bridleway all the way through the woods and up to Hawkcombe Head to explore the stunning moorland scenery while possibly encountering red deer and Exmoor ponies along the way.
Two first floor bedrooms (one double and one twin)
Cosy ground floor sitting room with open fire, TV, DVD player, books and games, and views across the combe
Separate ground floor dining room also with open fire and combe views
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with electric oven, hob, fridge/ice box, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, and washer-dryer
First floor bathroom with shower over bath, toilet, and hand basin
Wi-fi, heating, and electricity included in cost
Bed linen and towels provided
Any number of dogs welcome (supplement of £20 per dog)
Private and enclosed rear courtyard with table and chairs as well as (outside) toilet access, plus large private lawned garden opposite cottage, boarded by Hawkcombe stream, containing picnic table, swing, and lovely view of Hurlstone Down
6 miles from nearest town of Minehead, with its beaches, larger supermarkets, petrol stations, most major high street banks with cash machines, plus range of other shops
Private parking for one car directly opposite property, plus another possible space in front of garden gate
FacilitiesDownstairs there is a cosy lounge with an open fire. There is a separate dining room - we have had to board up the fire place in this room so it is out of action. There's a TV, lots of books and games for rainy days and lazy evenings in front of the fire. Both rooms have views across the combe. The kitchen is to the rear of the cottage and is equipped with an electric oven, hob, fridge, separate freezer, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, and washer-dryer.
Upstairs is the bathroom, comprising shower over the bath (please bear this in mind if you have mobility issues), toilet and hand basin. The two bedrooms are also upstairs, one double and one twin room, both have views to the front of the cottage and you can hear the stream running alongside the garden at the front.
WiFi, central heating and electricity are included. Coal and logs are available in Porlock. (We may be able to provide nets of logs for a small charge if you give us a week's notice.)
All bed linen, towels and tea towels will be provided. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take them outside the cottage on day trips.
Please note, there is no cot, stair gate, or highchair.
LocationPorlock 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.
