Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Porlock, England

Exmoor Adventures
‪18 min walk‬
Porlock Weir Harbour
‪6 min drive‬
Exmoor National Park
‪12 min drive‬
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
‪169 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Tanglewood is less than a mile from the friendly Exmoor National Park village of Porlock, with its excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Well-equipped and cosy, and with wireless internet access, the cottage has a large private garden bordered by a pretty stream. It offers easy access to coast and moor, with excellent opportunities for walking and site-seeing.

Tanglewood is a detached cottage on a quiet track in Hawkcombe Woods, a National Nature Reserve - so it provides peace and seclusion, while being within an easy walk of the village.

It has two bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and the other with two single beds. It has a well equipped kitchen, large lounge with cosy wood-effect stove and dining area and a sunny conservatory that allows you to enjoy the views across the valley whatever the time of year.

Outside, there is a raised terrace with table and chairs that overlooks the garden. There is also a table and chairs at the bottom of the garden, from which you can listen to the rush of the stream.

Property manager

Katharine & Barry King

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have a strict no smoking policy at Tanglewood. We also ask that dogs are not allowed to go upstairs (a stair guard is available to assist!).

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dovery Manor Museum and Holnicote Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Porlock Weir Harbour and Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Exmoor Adventures and Greencombe Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Porlock, England

What's nearby

Exmoor Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Porlock Weir Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Exmoor National Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
Bossington Beach - 13 min drive - 3.0 km
Minehead Beach - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

Minehead Station - 19 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

‪Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk
‪The Castle - ‬15 min walk
‪The Ship inn at Porlock Weir - ‬5 min drive
‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬14 min drive
‪Kildare Lodge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park located?

This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Helene B.

Sep 14, 2018

A tastefully furnished and lovely house

Well equiped and furnished. Amazing garden, patio and conservatory. Everything in working order. Very peaceful and beautiful environment. Walks on doorstep. Good choice of games and leaflets. At the top of a long and steep hill.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

alison w.

Aug 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous hidden gem

Wow ! This little cottage was a great find. In a lovely position, could have done with a 4wheel drive ! But well worth it ❤️ Can walk to the village in 15 mins, try the Ship Inn pub. Visit Porlock weir and hire bikes. Get the bus to Lynmouth and Lynton . The weather was great and we we all had a brilliant time with our dogs too. Could not have asked for anything more. 🤩 PERFECT 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie l.

Aug 19, 2022

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We could live here!

A total home from home! Everything you could wish for in a holiday home, including friendly neighbours. It has a warm, welcoming feel and really did feel like our home during our stay. There was so much to see and do nearby, we really needed another week to do it justice. The kids loved the stream in the garden, which can be crossed by bridge and paddled in a little further up the lane. Lynton and Lynmouth were just breathtaking (and Charlie Friday's family cafe the best EVER), we loved the local stony beaches which were quiet even in peak season and my 7 year old declared our trip to Kilve beach as the best day of her life, due to the abundance of fossils. Glad of a 4x4 mini for all the narrow lanes and hills though, including the one leading to the cottage. Would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family. Huge thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn M.

Aug 12, 2022

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Fantastic holiday again!

This was our second trip to Tanglewood. Once again it didn’t let us down! A well equipped house in stunning surroundings. Lots to do around the area -Woolacombe and Saunton Sands are just over an hour’s drive away, Lyndon and Lynmouth about 30 mins away. The house itself is so peaceful with trees all around and a stream at the end of the garden. No bbq is supplied so we took our own as there’s plenty of room on the decking to cook. We’re already planning another trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Jul 3, 2021

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Secluded house in a steep sided valley

Narrow track, some unpaved, leads to a few houses in this valley of steep and mainly wooded sides. Tanglewood is a spacious 2 bed house with a big garden leading down to a secure stream. Off road parking is good. Well equipped in all areas. Comfortable. Good size bathroom, with a bath. Loads of windows let in the light. Gets am and pm sunshine ( we went in June ). Plenty of walks from the house and nearby. Best beach for us was at Dunster - sand, stones, groynes for windbreaks, shells to collect etc. We would consider going again to Tanglewood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Jun 13, 2021

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Family walking holiday

Beautiful property, light and spacious with quite woodland garden. Great access to walks and lovely walk down the lane into Porlock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Aug 31, 2019

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A brilliant stay, house and woodland area.

The house is perfect with everything we need, just a 10-15 min walk to the village and the woods are on the doorstep. The house has such a warm, homely feel about it, all 4 of us and the dog felt immediately at home. Thanks for having us, and we will be back next year.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth U.

Sep 28, 2018

The cottage was comfortable and in a lovely location.

Very enjoyable. Super position up an unmade road. Glad of the 4x4.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Jul 21, 2017

lovely cottage in a relaxing and peacefull suroundings

TANGLE WOOD IS A LOVELY HOMELY COTTAGE WITH LOTS OF SPACE , ITS SITUATED IN A LOVELY PEACE FUL PART OF THE VILLAGE , GOT A LOIVELY BROOK IN THE GARDEN AND LOVELY COUNTRY SIDE NEXT TO THE VILLAGE .

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Jun 11, 2016

Wonderful Holiday in a wonderful cottage.

The property was spotless, spacious but still cosy, in the most idyllic location. Fantastic garden, which our dog loved, surrounded by trees, very very peaceful. Enclosed parking. Walkable distance to a very nice village which had lots of eating places. Can recommend Piggy in the Middle. Thanks to the owners of Tanglwood for the milk, biscuits and fresh flowers etc. Which we found on our arrival. Fantastic location with plenty of places to explore. On the way to Lymouth the Blue Ball is a very good place to stop and eat, very pleasant hosts and lovely food, open all day for food which is a definite bonus. Porlock is a very dog friendly area where you can take your dog in many eating places.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allan K.

Dec 26, 2015

A homely and spacious home during our holiday

Our second stay in this lovely cottage in the beautiful Porlock countryside. This is in an idyllic location in the Hawcombe Valley. Ideal to return to after a lovely walk with our dogs. A Homely and spacious cottage - feels just like home and so near to Porlock village for a lovely meal and evening walk. It is an absolute pleasure to sit comfortably in the cottage or in the garden when we have done enough walking in the valley or Exmoor. Thank you, Lynda, Allan and Janet - Surrey.

About the host

Hosted by Katharine & Barry King

We live in Surrey and spend as much time as we can at our holiday cottage. Having holidayed in Exmoor for many years, we were thrilled to buy Tanglewood in 2015. We love waking up in the morning in our secluded cottage in the woods, then being able to wander into Porlock for tea and cake in the afternoon!

Why they chose this property

Tanglewood offers an amazing combination: it is a charming detached cottage in the woods at Hawkcombe, yet only fifteen minutes walk from the restaurants and pubs in the lovely village of Porlock.