Property Summary
Situated on the first floor of an elegant Edwardian House, Hurlestone Apartment enjoys wonderful views across Porlock Bay and can accommodate two guests (plus a sofabed) and 2 dogs. Just a few minutes walk from Porlock village, this is an ideal property for exploring Exmoor.
Main Description
Entrance to the property is via the main front door which opens into a communal hallway, one flights of carpeted stairs takes you up to Hurlestone Apartment. The entrance door opens into a small internal hallway, leading to the spacious sitting room with views over the bay. An archway leads into the kitchen with dining area, also overlooking the bay. The bedroom has a double bed, which can be made up as twin beds on request; the window to the rear of the property overlooks the gardens. The shower room is comprised of toilet, hand basin and shower as well as the usual toiletries including soap, shampoo, bodywash and shower cap.
Sleeps 2 guests in one bedroom (plus sofabed in living room)
Bed can be made up as a double, or twin on request
First floor apartment in an elegant Edwardian House
Views across Porlock Bay from the living room and kitchen-dining room
Located within easy walking distance of the village of Porlock
Just a couple of minutes on foot from pubs, restaurants, shops and tea rooms
Wonderful area for walking and exploring Exmoor
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Towels and linen provided
Dogs welcome (up to 2)
Shared garden to the rear of the property
Parking for one car
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Formerly one large house, the property is now divided into two apartments (Hurlestone Apartment on the first floor, Dunkery Apartment on the second floor), and the owners living quarters on the ground floor.
Appliances and equipment
The kitchen is fitted with fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave, oven with hob and dishwasher. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cafetiere, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television with freeview and DVD player is provided in the living area. Wireless internet is available at no extra cost. A hair dryer is provided for your convenience.
Electricity and heating
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Hurlestone Apartment has central heating which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Additional electric heaters are also provided, should you require them.
Linen and towels
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.
Other provisions
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.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets as well as toilet rolls are provided.
Parking
There is off road parking space in front of Seapoint which will comfortably accommodate 2 cars – one for each apartment.
Children
Children are welcome and cots and high chairs are available.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Smoking
Hurlestone Apartment is strictly non-smoking.
Local amenities
The village of Porlock is just a few minutes walk from Hurlestone Apartment and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, petrol station, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops, tea rooms and antique shops.
The harbour at Porlock Weir is approximately 1.5 miles further on from Porlock. There are two restaurants, a pub and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc.
Many of the shops in Porlock and Porlock Weir 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 6 miles from Porlock. 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.
Arrival and 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. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
Changeover days
Hurlestone Apartment is available for weekly breaks (7 nights minimum).
Indoor Description
The kitchen is fitted with fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave, oven with hob and dishwasher. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cafetiere, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television with freeview and DVD player is provided in the living area. Wireless internet is available at no extra cost. A hair dryer is provided for your convenience.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Hurlestone Apartment has central heating which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Additional electric heaters are also provided, should you require them.
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.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets as well as toilet rolls are provided.
Outdoor Description
Guests are welcome to use the garden which is approached by the side path from the car park, and is shared with another apartment.
Parking
There is off-road parking space in front of Seapoint which will comfortably accommodate 2 cars – one for each apartment. Please be considerate to your neighbours and park so that another car can park in the space beside you.
Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.
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
This has not been completed by the owner.
The region
Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.
Often described as 'the jewel in Exmoor's crown', Porlock has a long history of settlements existing on or near the site of the existing village, with stone-age remains only a short distance away. Porlock is a working village and boasts a number of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and independent shops. There few more delightful surroundings than Porlock Vale, nestled at the foot of Porlock Hill, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge and breath taking views towards the Bristol Channel, and to the south by the rolling hills of the Exmoor National Park. The Exmoor coastline is formed mainly of cliffs but at Porlock the land flattens out and a unique mile long shingle ridge and an inland salt marsh have formed. For the bird watcher this is a very interesting site as a great variety of waders and wildfowl can be seen here in the winter as well as the occasional unusual bird passing through.
