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Western Cottage, Porlock Weir

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A coastal building with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a flag.
A wooden door with a glass panel, a stone wall, and a view of a rural landscape.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, striped sofas, and a television.
A coastal building with a thatched roof, surrounded by boats and a grassy area.
A coastal building with a thatched roof, stone walls, and a gravel path leading to a grassy area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Exmoor National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Direct access to beach
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Minehead, Somerset
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porlock Weir Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden

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About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is near the beach. Dovery Manor Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Porlock Weir Harbour and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre are also worth visiting.
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Minehead, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Minehead Beach - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 25 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 28 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Horner Tea Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Gallery & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Exmoor Cooking Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piggy in the Middle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Cottage, Porlock Weir pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Western Cottage, Porlock Weir?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Western Cottage, Porlock Weir on 1 Feb 2027 start from £410, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Western Cottage, Porlock Weir?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Western Cottage, Porlock Weir?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Western Cottage, Porlock Weir?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Western Cottage, Porlock Weir located?

Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Porlock Weir Harbour and South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead. Greencombe Gardens and Dovery Manor Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location and very well fitted out cottage .

Fantastic location and very well fitted out cottage .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely break and a peaceful little place with a good pub and cafe

A lovely break and a peaceful little place with a good pub and cafe
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage and magical location. We had a terrific holiday, thankyou.

Wonderful cottage and magical location. We had a terrific holiday, thankyou.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great location. Lovely and warm with the wood burning fire.

A great location. Lovely and warm with the wood burning fire.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay here, superb location, cottage was cosy and kitchen was decked out with everythi

We had a great stay here, superb location, cottage was cosy and kitchen was decked out with everything we required. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Western Cottage and it’s location - perfect!! Exceeded our expectations, with so much to see and d

Western Cottage and it’s location - perfect!! Exceeded our expectations, with so much to see and do locally. Loved every minute of our stay! Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful cottage in a stunning setting. It felt like a home from home. Very well equipped.

What a beautiful cottage in a stunning setting. It felt like a home from home. Very well equipped. The location was perfect for us and will definitely be returning!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The location of Western Cottage is perfect, you can just sit outside and watch the world go by. The

The location of Western Cottage is perfect, you can just sit outside and watch the world go by. The house was well laid out and having two parking spaces was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in an amazing position situated in a quiet but vibrant village. We certainly would

Beautiful cottage in an amazing position situated in a quiet but vibrant village. We certainly would like to revisit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd time here at Western cottage we loved it the first time loved it just as much this time round .

2nd time here at Western cottage we loved it the first time loved it just as much this time round . Grate for fishing beautiful walks enjoyed every minute we will be back .such a wonderful setting Lyn from Leicester
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A charming cottage in a wonderful spot where there is always something going on. We have been using

A charming cottage in a wonderful spot where there is always something going on. We have been using Best of Exmoor for years and wouldn't consider booking an Exmoor holiday through any other company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is the second year we have stayed in your beautiful cottage. The location is perfect for us and

This is the second year we have stayed in your beautiful cottage. The location is perfect for us and the cottage is equipped with everything you need to make it a real “home from home”. We’ll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Western Cottage is in the most perfect location of Porlock Weir - one of our favourite places on Ear

Western Cottage is in the most perfect location of Porlock Weir - one of our favourite places on Earth! The cottage itself is wonderful, we felt at home immediately and the straight access to the beach from the back garden was perfect for our children to explore. Local walks, crabbing, swimming (if you can brave the cold water!) and a pint or two in The Bottom Ship are all a must.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My wife and I spent a fabulous 2 weeks in Western Cottage. The location couldn’t be better and the

My wife and I spent a fabulous 2 weeks in Western Cottage. The location couldn’t be better and the cottage is well equipped and extremely comfortable. Porlock Weir has a wide range of options for meals out (or takeaway) and is perfectly placed for walking the coastal paths and exploring further inland. We’ll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our second visit to Western Cottage and the magic has not worn off. It is superbly located right on

Our second visit to Western Cottage and the magic has not worn off. It is superbly located right on the beach, which the children really enjoy. Having galleries to browse, a pub, hotel and food outlets so close by allows less use of the car. The walks, local and further afield, are always interesting. A fabulous spot - whatever the weather. Julian and Emma, Warwickshire
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We were very pleased to have found this beautiful cottage via the website. The location was fantasti

We were very pleased to have found this beautiful cottage via the website. The location was fantastic and due to the great weather we stayed in the area for the whole week. We would definitely like to return one day if it is still available for rent. We hadn’t been to Porlock Wier before and it was a delight when we arrived to see its uniqueness and visit the small outlets, hotel and pub. Well done for keeping it so nice and for the flowers and bottle of wine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cottage is sensibly decorated and furnished. Nothing too fussy. Nothing cheap. Everything well t

The cottage is sensibly decorated and furnished. Nothing too fussy. Nothing cheap. Everything well thought through.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A truly wonderful spot... harbour in front (ever-changing with the tides) the sea behind, lovely vie

A truly wonderful spot... harbour in front (ever-changing with the tides) the sea behind, lovely views of the hills beyond (and lovely walks if you want them) and the comings and goings of the community. Sun at front and rear... always a spot to catch it. A very short walk to the pub, the cafe, a little Asian takeaway (fabulous), the hotel for a special meal or afternoon tea, or a woodfired pizza outside, and a couple of delightful art galleries. The cottage is a delight. It has a wonderful atmosphere. So cosy and comfy and the fireplace with woodburner is heaven. Comfy beds. We had a really magical week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We recently spent a week in Western Cottage. What a lovely cottage. It was very comfortable and bi

We recently spent a week in Western Cottage. What a lovely cottage. It was very comfortable and big! It has recently been revamped and done to a high standard. I have never seen such a fireplace! Bedding and towels are of a high standard. We loved sitting outside watching the goings on at the harbour. I have to say David was so nice and helpful. Nothing was too much for him. Also the girls in the office were so helpful as I inundated them with calls for when the cottage was available! I can definitely recommend Western Cottage to anyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay Western Cottage - have stayed in Porlock for many years and always wanted to be on th

Loved our stay Western Cottage - have stayed in Porlock for many years and always wanted to be on the weir- the cottage was fantastic, everything has been thought of from hot water bottles and salt and pepper pots to the flood gates should they be needed - and we have had the most brilliant week away. Beds were extremely comfortable and we had even been left washing tablets for the washer. We are a family of 2 teens and they also loved every minute of this unique stay. If there is a downside it’s to remember that with no real or reliable phone signal here the Wi-Fi in the cottage is poor and glitched constantly. Not a necessity by any means but we couldn’t reliably make or take calls which on occasion we needed to do.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had an incredible stay. Everything was just fabulous. Given the age of this stunning property

We had an incredible stay. Everything was just fabulous. Given the age of this stunning property and its location we can tell you we were warm, cosy and well rested as it really is a quiet spot. The cottage was really well equipped, I like to cook and it had all we needed. We also had family join us for two nights and they were just as taken with all Western Cottage offered. You can not beat the location for its unique and quirky spot and for all the beautiful surroundings. We parked up, walked everywhere to all we needed and just one trip to Porlock itself for some supplies from other local grocers. Andrea, who we met on leaving was a delight and so kind and friendly. We will be booking again and already are looking forward to it. You took two and half years to happen to come round due to Covid closing the world to us, and you did not disappoint. Thank you
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