Property Summary
Robin's Brook in Porlock (Somerset) sleeps up to 4 guests in a quiet location, on a no-through road at the edge of the thriving village of Porlock, in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. It has a large enclosed garden just across the lane.
Main Description
Robin's Brook in Porlock (Somerset) is a terraced 120-year old former quarryman's cottage, offering comfortable and cosy holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests to enjoy this beautiful area. It is a traditional cottage, furnished accordingly. If you're looking for a modern atmosphere and modern furnishings, Robin's Brook probably isn't for you!
It's an easy walk into the village, and there's also great walking directly from the door if you wish to explore - the road outside the cottage turns into a bridleway further up the combe, which then leads all the way up to Hawkcombe Head, high on the moors above - a great walk if you are looking for a challenge!
Sleeps up 4 guests
Two bedrooms, one double and one twin
Upstairs family bathroom with over-bath shower
Cosy downstairs sitting room with open fire; separate dining room
Kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, larder fridge and separate freezer, washing machine
Private and enclosed rear courtyard off the kitchen with table and chairs, and access to a second, outdoor toilet
Large lawned garden opposite the cottage, with Hawkcombe stream running down the far side and picnic table
Short walk (approx 15 mins) into the village, shops, restaurants, pubs, etc
WiFi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels are provided
Arrive from 3.30 pm
Depart by 10 am
Dogs are welcome (2 max) for a supplement of £20. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or leave them alone in the cottage.
Indoor Description
Downstairs 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.
Outdoor Description
Doors from the kitchen and sitting room both open onto the enclosed yard directly behind the property. Access to the second (outside) toilet is from the yard.
Just across the quiet lane, a 5-bar gate opens into the lawned garden area, which is for the private use of Robin's Brook guests. One side of the lawn is bordered by the stream which runs down the far side of the garden and therefore children must be supervised at all times. The garden also has a picnic table and a lovely view of Hurlestone Down.
Turn left out of the front door for an easy walk to the varied shops, pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and galleries of Porlock. Turn right to walk up through Hawkcombe woods and on to stunning moorland scenery, looking out for red deer and Exmoor ponies as you go.
This is excellent dog-walking country and Exmoor has many dog-friendly pubs and tea rooms too.
Parking
There's a private parking space for one car directly opposite the cottage, with another possible space in front of the garden gate.
If you bring bikes, you can take them round to the yard at the back, accessed along the side of "High Bank" further down the road. If you do use that access, please let Mike next door know that you'll be going through his yard. We have a right of way, so this is just a courtesy to Mike.
Pets Description
Dogs are welcome, and will love Exmoor, just as ours does, but please ensure that they don't jump up onto the furniture, that you clear up any mud or other mess they make, and that you don't leave them alone in the cottage at any time.
Restricted mobility
There are a couple of steps up into the cottage, and a very tight space just inside the door. The bedrooms and bathroom are all upstairs, and the stairs are quite steep, although there is a handrail. The shower is over the bath so you need to be able to step into the bath to use it.
Exit in case of emergency
Either out of the front door, or out of the back door and down the alley at the back of the cottages.
Christmas / New Year
The cottage is not available for Christmas or the New Year in 2025 or 2026.
The region
Porlock 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.
