Property Summary
Yellow Gate Cottage is a charming retreat just off the high street of beautiful Porlock, set in Exmoor National Park. The cottage has two bedrooms for up to 4 guests and a quaint country garden with seating area. Private off-site parking is available and one pet is welcome, free of charge.
Main Description
Yellow Gate Cottage in Porlock (Somerset) is a nineteenth century terraced cottage in the heart of the village, yet set back from the main road for peace and quiet. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped, ideal for couples or families wanting to explore this lovely working village and Exmoor further afield.
Sleeps up to 4 guests upstairs in two bedrooms, one double and one twin
Upstairs family bathroom, with shower over bath
Compact galley-style kitchen, with washing machine, electric cooker and fridge with ice box
Open plan dining/living area
Electric central heating throughout
Electric "wood burner" in the sitting room
Enclosed courtyard to the front of the property with outside seating
Great central location in idyllic Porlock village
Two allocated off-road parking spaces nearby
Towels and linen provided
Wifi and Smart TV with Netflix included
Selection of books and games included
Electricity and heating included
One well behaved dog welcome
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
Indoor Description
Enter the cottage via the yellow front door, a short porch area with hooks for coats and a shoe rack, leads into the wonderful living space, with a stunning bark covered beam, comfortable seating, electric wood burner, Smart TV and fabulous dining area. The kitchen is wonderfully quirky, while being compact, it is filled with light and is fully equipped with everything you will need during your stay!
Head up the stairs – please note these are steep, as is traditional with this style of cottage – the master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has twin beds, while the bathroom has an electric shower over the bath, heated towel rail, toilet and hand basin.
The kitchen comprises an electric double oven with hob, washing machine, under-counter fridge with ice box, microwave, kettle, toaster plus a good selection of cookware, crockery, cutlery and glassware.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Electric central heating is fitted throughout the property, plus an electric 'wood burner' in the sitting room, which can easily be turned on via a switch and give real cosy feeling during the cooler months.
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience - the duvets are 10 tog in thickness, with a 4.5 tog alternative provided in the bedroom cupboards if you prefer. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take them with you on day trips.
A small amount of tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials including washing up liquid and surface spray will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.
One well behaved dog is welcome at Yellow Gate Cottage free of charge (strictly maximum of one), please keep dogs downstairs, and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Outdoor Description
Directly outside to the front of the cottage is a paved courtyard with table and chairs for you to enjoy the peace and quiet of Porlock. This area is enclosed by garden fence panels and a metal pedestrian gate (which comes virtually to the ground and is above waist height).
Yellow Gate Cottage is within easy walking distance to all village amenities including shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms.
Parking
Two off-road allocated parking spaces are available for guests of Yellow Gate Cottage, just a couple of minutes on foot from the property.
Pets Description
One well behaved dog is welcome at Yellow Gate Cottage free of charge (strictly maximum of one), please keep dogs downstairs, and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.
Restricted mobility
Please note the stairs are steep, as is traditional with this style of cottage built in the mid 19th century.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
Guests are welcomed over the Christmas period, a few decorations and lights will be provided at the cottage.
Please note there is a 7 night minimum stay during this period.
Porlock village is beautiful this time of year, the lights are spectacular, and the community festive spirit can't be beaten. Be sure to check the festive calendar for local events in december.
The region
Porlock high street is just a stone’s throw from the front door, with a range of shops for you to enjoy. It's a traditional working Exmoor village boasting three pubs, two grocery shops, Post Office, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre plus other independent restaurants, shops, and tea rooms.
Nearby Porlock Weir is just 1.5 miles, a short drive or a coastal or woodland walk, here you'll find more local eateries (pub, restaurant and tea rooms) plus the 13th century harbour and the pebble beach!
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles away, or 10-15 minutes in the car. 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), banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.
Minehead has a sandy beach and is a bustling town. It's the terminus of the West Somerset Steam Railway which chugs along the beautiful Somerset coastline and through the countryside to Bishops Lydeard. And also the start of the South West Coast Path, which runs along the coastline of Exmoor to Porlock, continuing along the coast of North Devon, then Cornwall, into South Devon then follows the Dorset coastline before finally ending at Poole Harbour.
