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Stunning riverside location.

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Room
Private kitchen
Interior
Floor plan
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Exmoor National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Honeysuckle bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Honeysuckle en-suite

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning riverside location.

The Pack Horse’ is situated in the unspoiled, picturesque National Trust village of Allerford, alongside the shallow river 'Aller' and the famous 'Pack Horse Bridge' from which the property derives its name. Paths and bridleways give immediate access to beautiful surrounding countryside.

The Pack Horse offers a choice of holiday accommodation: We have three apartments, each sleeping up to three people, a suite and a cottage each sleeping up to six people.

Each accommodation is self contained with fridge, electric cooker, microwave oven and colour television. Bed linen and duvets are provided, and towels are provided if required. Cots and high chairs are also available on request, however, cot linen is not provided.

Honeysuckle Apartment :
Honeysuckle is a first floor apartment which sleeps 2. The apartment has a Lounge/diner and kitchenette.
There is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, WC and wash handbasin.
Although we have a strict cancellation policy we will always look at it on an individual basis.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
One small Pet allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8188723
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. 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 Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre. Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre and Exmoor Adventures are also worth visiting. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.
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Allerford, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Allerford Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Holnicote Estate - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Exmoor Adventures - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 13 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cream* - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning riverside location. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stunning riverside location. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning riverside location. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning riverside location. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning riverside location. located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Allerford Museum and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre. Holnicote Estate and Exmoor Adventures are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Howard J.

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

Enjoyable short stay.

A small but well equipped property perfectly suitable for two people. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your positive comments, we hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes Wills & Paul
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Lovely stay- helpful hosts

Had a wonderful week staying here in the lovely setting. Hosts are very helpful too. Accommodation comfortable and well thought out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much Jill, That is really kind. We really hope to see you again sometime soon... Warm wishes Wills & Paul
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

1 week break

The property was beautiful, as was the surrounding views. The hosts were friendly and helpful making for an enjoyable stay. The cream tea on arrival was a very tasty surprise as well. I would recommend this beautiful apartment to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Touring Exmoor

Had a lovely stay in Honeysuckle property had everything we needed for our holiday. Was well situated for visiting all the beautiful little villages in the area. Only negative mattress was really too soft but that's a personal thing and you can't please everyone. Weather wasn't the best but we still had a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry W.

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

Lovely apartment and great hosts!

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and had an absolutely amazing time! The Honeysuckle apartment is so cosy and is located in a lovely little village. We were never short of things to do as there is a lot of places and activities around the area! All in all, we had an incredible time which was made possible by Linda and Brian who were very welcoming and helpful during our stay. Thank you both!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2021
So happy you both had such an amazingly time and it was certainly our pleasure to host you on your special holiday Honeymoon, wishing you a lifetime of happiest together and hoping you will come and visit us again sometime. Linda and Brian xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Delightful

The property is situated in an idyllic location and close to Dunster, Porlock and Minehead. Our dog especially liked using the Ford just outside as his own private pool. Very peaceful and lots of lovely walks to enjoy. Plenty of secure parking for guests. Our hosts were friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Overall we had a restful holiday with plenty close by to keep us as busy as we wanted to be! The good weather certainly helped and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Lovely to meet you both and so pleased you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE G.

Beautiful location, tasteful decor and fully equipped

We recently spent a week in this wonderful apartment and found it very comfortable and well equipped. Laura and Brian were the perfect hosts, very friendly and helpful but always respectful of our privacy. The apartment was immaculately clean and had everything we could possibly want. The location and surrounding area was beautiful, an idyllic spot with plenty of places to visit and lovely walks close by. We loved relaxing in the courtyard listening to the river and the birdsong - it was a peaceful haven! We cannot recommend The Pack Horse highly enough, it made our holiday perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

jenny m.

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

Peaceful

Accommodation was clean and comfortable. The surroundings were lovely and peaceful. Paul and Wills were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Very relaxing

Wills and Paul, who only took over the property recently, made us feel very welcome adding lovely touches such as a vase of flowers and freshly made scones, jam and cream on arrival. We had a great time at Allerford and would be very interested to return sometime to see what they have done to put their own mark on the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

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

Lovely little apartment

A lovely little apartment in lovely surroundings. The views from the windows were beautiful. Perfectly placed for walking or relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

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

Exmoor Break

Very friendly atmosphere. Easily accessible to both main roads and moorland walking. A 6km walk can include moors, sea, 250m climb and a pretty village (with a great tea shop). Very dog friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

HomeAway pestered us too often and we got fed-up with it

Really lovely. We would like to visit The Pack Horse again though would choose a slightly larger property if available as the kitchen area was somewhat too small.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqui h.

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

Honeysuckle apartment a gem of a property.

A very cosy apartment. It was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The photos were an accurate image of the inside. as were the photos of the views and the village. This is well worth a visit. Linda and Brian were very friendly, helpful and approachable and with their depth of knowledge of this part of Somerset recommended places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So lovely to meet you both, and pleased you enjoyed your stay in our Honeysuckle riverside apt. Look forward to welcoming you back so day soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

A stunning apartment in a stunning location run by the nicest people you could imagine

This was a last minute decision based on being let down and it couldn’t have turned out better. The apartment was clean and nicely laid out with all the amenities that you could ever need. The views from all windows were stunning with the river running by right next to you. The location was spectacular if you like walking with fantastic views. It is a walkers paradise. The village is really quaint and Porlock near by is great to get a few bits of shopping. Porlock also has the best Fish & Chip shop we ever eaten from and you can eat in. Porlock Weir is also definitely worth a visit not just for the location but also for the Porlock Weir Hotel which has great food and lovely friendly staff. It also has a wood fired pizza oven with fantastic pizzas. In all we would definitely recommend the Pack Horse in Allerford to stay as the accommodation couldn’t have been better for us and it felt like we were staying with friends. The area is a dream of you want a stunning location and fabulous walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, so so pleased you made that last minute decision and came to stay ! Hope to see you again in the not to distant future x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Heerlijke week in Allerford

Klein en knus 2 persoons appartement op de 1e verdieping. Alles aanwezig. Prima bed! Gezellige zitjes op de binnenplaats waar het met de overige gasten goed toeven is. Hondvriendelijk . Zeer warm welkom met een creamtea door de eigenaren. We hebben hier zo'n fijne vakantie gehad dat we meteen voor volgend jaar weer hebben geboekt. AANRADER!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Tranquillity

Very tranquil and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy P.

wonderful location in West Somerset between Exmoor and sea

This small upstairs apartment is part of a complex of buildings with an interesting history, right next to the delightful packhorse bridge in Allerford. It is warm and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. Although very close to the A39 the village is quiet and peaceful. The best thing about it was the fantastic location with an abundance of footpaths easily available from the door. We did three long walks in three different directions through a variety of beautfiful landscapes without even moving the car. The owners are friendly and helpful and provided a selection of really useful local walking information, guides and maps, which we made very good use of.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Wonderful host, beautiful location

The property is absolutely charming, spotlessly clean and has everything you need. Alleford is so peaceful and quiet. Bed is very comfortable, there’s free WiFi with a decent signal that doesn’t drop out. Linda gave us some maps and told us some great dog walks. She really was a wonderful host, so friendly and happy to help. Porlock is 5 minutes drive and Minehead about 10 in the opposite direction. Loads of places to eat, get a take away from if you don’t want to cook. However, the kitchen is very well stocked with cooking equipment. We’ll definitely be back.

About the host

Hosted by Wills Virgo

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love the moment we turned of off the main road and saw the old Pack Horse Bridge , it was like arriving into a beautiful fairytale and that's where our story began .

What makes this property unique

With the shallow , clear river running alongside the properties and the enclosed sunny courtyard, paths, countryside on our doorstep and a stroll to the sea whats not to LOVE!
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