https://porlockholidays.co.uk Porlock Holidays Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:40:45 +0000 https://porlockholidays.co.uk en https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Home-slider Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:26:32 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Home-slider <img width="3965" height="3024" width_o="3965" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/148082aaf5333e906cb8360e5b42fa74037a36febad32bc8001f098151276e1d/PK-Porlock-Bay-red.jpg" data-mid="184676999" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/148082aaf5333e906cb8360e5b42fa74037a36febad32bc8001f098151276e1d/PK-Porlock-Bay-red.jpg" /> <img width="4756" height="3627" width_o="4756" height_o="3627" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/518193bf6321c928a3f54821acb78fb050e6eac512003e115274873a7b80de07/Milbanke_014_EC.jpg" data-mid="175963997" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/518193bf6321c928a3f54821acb78fb050e6eac512003e115274873a7b80de07/Milbanke_014_EC.jpg" /> <img width="2832" height="2160" width_o="2832" height_o="2160" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/68c96af0784e7808ab565840e088bec5a40e6b27cda6b91600487129de9cbbcf/20220815_200229_E.1-C2.jpg" data-mid="175962803" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/68c96af0784e7808ab565840e088bec5a40e6b27cda6b91600487129de9cbbcf/20220815_200229_E.1-C2.jpg" /> <img width="2352" height="1793" width_o="2352" height_o="1793" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bfb096e4a854712e132105c9a5618f356e842424629caa9789d4dad758f16b29/20201015_155343_EC-2.jpg" data-mid="175967400" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bfb096e4a854712e132105c9a5618f356e842424629caa9789d4dad758f16b29/20201015_155343_EC-2.jpg" /> https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Cottages Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:27:02 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Cottages <img width="3264" height="2448" width_o="3264" height_o="2448" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/60444cff4eab29d9e1e774380447f75994d705095dfc20732f0f79177edf410c/P1150665.JPG" data-mid="92532920" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/60444cff4eab29d9e1e774380447f75994d705095dfc20732f0f79177edf410c/P1150665.JPG" /> Lovelace 3 guests · 2 bedrooms · whole house&nbsp; Situated in the Exmoor National Park, this Victorian single-storey cottage sits next to a stream and is surrounded by woodland a mile from Porlock Weir. Previously the Ashley Combe Estate keeper’s cottage, it now welcomes holiday guests for a peaceful break ‘away from it all’. ︎︎︎&nbsp;Information and booking&nbsp; <img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb5da659c8e51adaefec99056d827ce0f1224eab13dcfa5ec1bcfb126313aba1/P1040295.JPG" data-mid="92563460" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fb5da659c8e51adaefec99056d827ce0f1224eab13dcfa5ec1bcfb126313aba1/P1040295.JPG" /> Milbanke 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · whole house&nbsp; Milbanke is a semi-detached cottage a mile from Porlock Weir in the Exmoor National Park with stunning sea views across Porlock Bay. 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2 bedrooms · whole house <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/85e391322bdbea67ddce7f9781edaec191c0e343a8681d450aa3a8e7e87eb57e/Video-tour.svg" data-mid="106737486" border="0" data-scale="33" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/85e391322bdbea67ddce7f9781edaec191c0e343a8681d450aa3a8e7e87eb57e/Video-tour.svg" /> VIDEO TOUR <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/60148c737a65cd9b6903d9702d765ffe81da9c68f2be2914892ebcb51e34c6ac/Location.svg" data-mid="106737485" border="0" data-scale="33" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/60148c737a65cd9b6903d9702d765ffe81da9c68f2be2914892ebcb51e34c6ac/Location.svg" />LOCATION <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2d34e5f9253191ee8bd6ceb2acd4fbd33f4c7aa81d2ddfafc8f98e978f744a27/Floorplan.svg" data-mid="106737484" border="0" 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Previously the Ashley Combe Estate keeper’s cottage, it now welcomes holiday guests for a peaceful break ‘away from it all’. The main sounds at this location come from the tumbling Worthy Stream and woodland animals. Facilities From the front entrance porch you step up to your sitting room, cosy with open fire, wood floor, rugs over, red leather sofas, TV, DVD. Through the door opposite is the well equipped kitchen with open plan dining area. Next is the utility room, then a glazed rear porch which leads out onto a sheltered terrace with garden furniture. At this point the cottage is high above the surrounding area and has the feel of a tree house. Sleeping three people, a door from the sitting room leads you into the main bedroom with King bed, leading through again into the single bedroom (with truckle) which has an additional door to the bathroom. The bathroom (bath with shower over) can also be accessed by a door from the glazed porch. Central heating throughout. Free Wifi. Note: Dogs are permitted on all tiled floor areas only. The entire accommodation is located on the ground floor with single steps at entrance, bathroom and utility room. WiFi &amp; television (Freeview) Free parking on site (no reservation required)Kitchen &amp; dining area:&nbsp;Children's high chair,&nbsp;Dining table, Toaster, Stovetop,&nbsp;Oven, Kitchenware, Electric kettle,&nbsp;Washing machine, Dishwasher,&nbsp;Microwave,&nbsp;Fridge-freezer Bath with shower over Garden with terrace area and outdoor furniture Max. 2 well-behaved dogs - please see terms Open fire Non-smoking Safety: Smoke/carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers located throughout. Private water supply Availability &amp; booking Bookings are subject to our booking terms and conditions Changeover day on Friday. Also Monday for off season split weeks. Arrivals 4pm. Departures 10am. Good housekeeping returnable deposit £100. Fuel and power included. 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src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/83dfab14760210f7c2e7ba49bc9407d6c1aac2f2560e4eec194dd8da90d25517/1_P1150645_EC1.jpg" /> https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Milbanke-booking Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:55:26 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Milbanke-booking Milbanke 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · whole house <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b7c95de727508f48e4cac440137ea6c601099d93ae043d62444b0ac2897ec96c/Video-tour.svg" data-mid="106738904" border="0" data-scale="33" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b7c95de727508f48e4cac440137ea6c601099d93ae043d62444b0ac2897ec96c/Video-tour.svg" /> VIDEO TOUR <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a6c34c8cf954ef7c127a4b0a830067103697b0cd277563d8ad4e8c526d6e694e/Location.svg" data-mid="106738903" border="0" data-scale="33" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a6c34c8cf954ef7c127a4b0a830067103697b0cd277563d8ad4e8c526d6e694e/Location.svg" />LOCATION <img width="1000" height="1000" width_o="1000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/40e132d5dc5d4c82646679c7f3c3fdf196bc220677db80f1243ec112e06b1eb5/Floorplan.svg" data-mid="106738902" border="0" data-scale="33" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/40e132d5dc5d4c82646679c7f3c3fdf196bc220677db80f1243ec112e06b1eb5/Floorplan.svg" /> FLOORPLAN AboutMilbanke is a semi-detached cottage a mile from Porlock Weir in the Exmoor National Park with stunning sea views across Porlock Bay. Created from the former stables of the Ashley Combe Estate it enjoys a unique private seaside setting. At the rear a terraced lawn and hedge separate the garden from the SW coast path and facing the sea is a big enclosed garden with a tumbling stream and garden furniture. A short private path leads to the stony beach and a beachside walk to pretty Porlock Weir. Milbanke is designed for a relaxing Somerset break. Facilities The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, all with sea views; two King beds, one with en-suite shower room and a twin. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over. On the ground floor is a cosy sitting room with wood floor, leather sofas, TV (plus DVD player) and open fire. The adjoining dining room has a French door to the yard/garden and a large bookcase with a wide selection of books for holiday reading. The slate floored well-equipped kitchen with breakfast table and the entrance hall with adjacent utility area and cloakroom complete the ground floor. Central heating throughout. Free Wifi. Note: Dogs are permitted on slate floor areas only. WiFi &amp; television (Freeview) Free parking on site (no reservation required)Kitchen &amp; breakfast area:&nbsp;Children's high chair,&nbsp;Dining table, Toaster, Stovetop,&nbsp;Oven, Kitchenware, Electric kettle,&nbsp;Washing machine, Dishwasher,Microwave,&nbsp;Fridge-freezer Bath &amp; shower Garden with terrace area and outdoor furniture Open fire Max. 2 well-behaved dogs - please see terms Non-smoking Safety: Smoke/carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers located throughout Private water supply Availability &amp; booking Bookings are subject to our booking terms and conditions Changeover day on Friday. Also Monday for off season split weeks.&nbsp; Arrivals 4pm. Departures 10am. Good housekeeping returnable deposit £100. Fuel and power included. Bed linen and towels included. https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Ashley-Combe Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:40:32 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Ashley-Combe Ashley Combe <img width="1952" height="1408" width_o="1952" height_o="1408" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2984519e7509850e8a91700618245cd8c866379ac305d415157a683a05abf230/003.jpg" data-mid="103542636" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2984519e7509850e8a91700618245cd8c866379ac305d415157a683a05abf230/003.jpg" /> The historic heart of a previously large estate is still at the centre of the family’s link with Exmoor. Its fascinating history includes eccentric owners, extravagant architecture, literature and ground breaking scientific endeavour. We are grateful to Will Stone for allowing us to share his evocative article, first published by The London Magazine in the February/March 2020 edition: &nbsp; &nbsp; Following the south west coast path to Culbone at Exmoor’s edge, the observant might note one thickly wooded combe where the tree crowns are in striking contrast to the dominant native oak and ash. Here, soaring outsize pines, firs and other exotic foreigners create different shades, patterns and textures. Halfway up this hill on a now overgrown escarpment once stood Ashley Combe, an opulent Italianate style mansion, which enjoyed unimpeded breath-taking views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. &nbsp; &nbsp; In 1835 the house was extended and improved by new owner and engineer Lord William King, (later the First Earl of Lovelace) as a mansion retreat for his new wife, Ada Byron, gifted mathematician and daughter of the celebrated poet. At her beloved rural retreat of ‘Ashley’, where romantically envisaged landscaped gardens descended in terraces down to the sea, Ada strolled with polymath Charles Babbage along the so called ‘Philosopher’s Walk’, the two discussing properties of the latter’s ‘Difference Engine’, distant ancestor of the computer. &nbsp; &nbsp; Boosted by Ada’s fortune, King planted trees in their thousands; Canadian and Scots pine, cypress, arbutus, bay, copper beech, pinactus, cedar... Eccentricity and whimsy became the hallmark of Ashley Combe’s terrain, where a penchant for medieval fortification rubbed shoulders with the Neo-Romanesque. What seemed a recipe for architectural and artistic suicide proved the contrary, for the landscape was receptive and seemingly incongruous elements kindled a unique aura. Ada was captivated by her husband’s plans, ‘Your drawings of Ashley Combe excite my curiosity about the bastions and battlements. You must have fancied yourself a feudal Lord...’ To the rear of the mansion King employed the natural rock face to anchor imposing neo-Romanesque arcades and galleries. &nbsp; &nbsp; The Lovelace estate was an encomium to fantasy and reverie, to invention, held together by an intricate labyrinth of pathways and drives, most alluringly serpentine and descending in spirals around the hill. Ornamental towers, archways, bridges and follies proliferated and selected vantage points for sea-gazing were topped with a crenelated battlement. King even provided his wife with a stone bathing cottage down on the rocky shore, which Ada could privately access by secret paths and steps cut into the cliff. Most audaciously King devised a system of tunnels and cuttings allowing common tradesmen to make deliveries without they or their carts ever being seen by the privileged incumbents. Against the odds a few of the shorter tunnels remain, absorbed into the south west path. Entranced hikers navigate these eerie sloping passages their tread soundless upon dense rust-coloured carpets of dead leaves. &nbsp; &nbsp; Since the house was demolished as a dilapidated liability in 1972, nature has determinedly reclaimed the site as if to veil its history. Yet time has assumed a dual role, as both agent of destruction and as an artist whose palette is decay. The residual bones of those magical gardens which transformed this woodland hill into a spiritually ennobling retreat constantly shift and slip under the weight of collapsing trunks, the violations of undiscriminating roots, until the coup de grace of a landslide. Only the fir trees King planted soar defiantly, emerging out of the strangling lower vegetation like abandoned descendants still vainly signalling their presence. The spectral contours of Ashley Combe appear immune from final expungement, a melancholy waft of antiquity and nostalgia breeds authentic atmosphere, a persuasive poetic sentience, that miraculously circumvents linear time. Will Stone is a writer, poet and translator of French, Franco-Belgian and German literature. He has contributed reviews and essays on art and literature to The TLS, The London Magazine, RA Magazine, Poetry Review, Agenda, Apollo and The Spectator. His most recent translated books are: Poems to Night&nbsp; - Rainer Maria Rilke (Pushkin Press 2020)&nbsp;︎︎︎ Encounters and Destinies, A Farewell to Europe - Stefan Zweig (Pushkin Press 2020) Surrender to Night – Collected Poems of Georg Trakl (Pushkin Press 2019) Will’s forthcoming books for Pushkin include a first English translation of Nietzsche in Italy by Guy de Pourtalès. His debut poetry collection , Glaciation (Salt, 2007) won the international Glenn Dimplex Award for Poetry. A second collection, Drawing in Ash (Salt) followed in 2011. Shearsman Books subsequently produced new editions of both these collections, followed by a third, The Sleepwalkers, in 2016 and most recently in 2020 a fourth collection entitled The Slowing Ride. <img width="300" height="463" width_o="300" height_o="463" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10ce1e74640d4ad9436da693b3b4fb88994836f36948ef7bbe887ddb68e5fcb5/1618957972.jpg" data-mid="104224488" border="0" data-scale="63" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/300/i/10ce1e74640d4ad9436da693b3b4fb88994836f36948ef7bbe887ddb68e5fcb5/1618957972.jpg" />Available here&nbsp;︎︎︎ https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Visitor-information Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:22:24 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Visitor-information Visitor information Nearby places of interest Less than a mile to the east on the Coast Path sits the picturesque harbour of Porlock Weir. With views across the Bristol Channel this pocket-sized former fishing settlement is home to artisan craft and boutique shops and even a small museum. The thatch-roofed Ship Inn, known affectionately as ‘the bottom Ship’, to avoid confusion with its namesake in Porlock, is very popular with visitors and locals alike. Oysters from Porlock Bay are sold in season near the tidal quay. <img width="2718" height="1812" width_o="2718" height_o="1812" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/716be99f9818de6b8c657e6eb620e75d639540b8a55b0a0bde7f0c26ff4ff989/20201015_155024_EC.jpg" data-mid="95582475" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" alt="Porlock Weir Harbour" data-caption="Porlock Weir Harbour" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/716be99f9818de6b8c657e6eb620e75d639540b8a55b0a0bde7f0c26ff4ff989/20201015_155024_EC.jpg" /> Immediately west of Ashley Combe the South West Coast Path climbs the bluff 1½ miles through Yearnor Wood to Culbone Church, England’s smallest complete church with a history dating to the Saxon era. The path leads onward into North Devon reaching Countisbury and Lynmouth 10 miles further down the coast. <img width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5b88de9d99f34ba2f0b142dd2c318e2fd419dc69296ac26ffc4b8b516bb2ba52/Culbonechurch.jpg" data-mid="95583121" border="0" alt="St Beuno's Church, Culbone" data-caption="St Beuno's Church, Culbone" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/5b88de9d99f34ba2f0b142dd2c318e2fd419dc69296ac26ffc4b8b516bb2ba52/Culbonechurch.jpg" /> <img width="4048" height="3036" width_o="4048" height_o="3036" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a12df92f222b5d57f65d496e65b5bbf30660a504235b91da10717fc2310252a6/john-mark-strange-oAL5VaW7fmc-unsplash.jpg" data-mid="95583073" border="0" alt="Lynmouth Harbour" data-caption="Lynmouth Harbour" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a12df92f222b5d57f65d496e65b5bbf30660a504235b91da10717fc2310252a6/john-mark-strange-oAL5VaW7fmc-unsplash.jpg" /> Historic Dunster is well worth a visit for its characterful high street marked by a 17th century yarn market at one end and Norman castle at the other. Thanks to its enduring popularity the village has numerous dining options and no shortage of local walks to build an appetite. <img width="4608" height="3456" width_o="4608" height_o="3456" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9cefc9a3752a1421dffe14668db909d0c4e2dd5d0d9800ba8b5b93353bb23b44/dunster-castle-546585.jpg" data-mid="95582061" border="0" data-scale="96" alt="Dunster Castle" data-caption="Dunster Castle" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9cefc9a3752a1421dffe14668db909d0c4e2dd5d0d9800ba8b5b93353bb23b44/dunster-castle-546585.jpg" /> For sandy beaches head towards Woolacombe. <img width="3986" height="2242" width_o="3986" height_o="2242" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/89b222e44b50376ceac7f388730855dfe570005a1a5e4a3a9af39f8b1c356802/peter-ford-gA3XjCXIAI4-unsplash.jpg" data-mid="95583725" border="0" alt="Woolacombe beach" data-caption="Woolacombe beach" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/89b222e44b50376ceac7f388730855dfe570005a1a5e4a3a9af39f8b1c356802/peter-ford-gA3XjCXIAI4-unsplash.jpg" /> https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Exmoor Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:54:57 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/Exmoor Exploring Exmoor Exmoor spans West Somerset and NorthDevon with high, open moorland, a variety of different woodlands and a dramatic coastline. Famous for its red deer and Exmoor ponies, the area offers activities and interest for all the family: wildlife safaris, trekking, riding, biking, kayaking, fishing and boat trips can be arranged locally. &nbsp; <img width="3872" height="2592" width_o="3872" height_o="2592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bc1ba029d6ebbfe0945c5df6aba440fc94a55a762e84a2e289f08f1e94849ae5/sam-vernon-kw2Bd5b3b-M-unsplash.jpg" data-mid="92682575" border="0" alt="Exmoor pony" data-caption="Exmoor pony" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bc1ba029d6ebbfe0945c5df6aba440fc94a55a762e84a2e289f08f1e94849ae5/sam-vernon-kw2Bd5b3b-M-unsplash.jpg" /> <img width="4032" height="2688" width_o="4032" height_o="2688" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5a6b0b8ea1512e6c1783e1c42308217bfc5103737c7bc7be329e7e99993a12fa/maddox-howe-GoP_JjjuGpQ-unsplash_C.jpg" data-mid="92682577" border="0" alt="Ilfracombe" data-caption="Ilfracombe" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5a6b0b8ea1512e6c1783e1c42308217bfc5103737c7bc7be329e7e99993a12fa/maddox-howe-GoP_JjjuGpQ-unsplash_C.jpg" /> <img width="5662" height="3775" width_o="5662" height_o="3775" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b994ba34a080853bf34f9587189b6bea0b443ffe78abb3004496934255f7dc99/paul-lincoln-bYq3s_zmCyM-unsplash_C.jpg" data-mid="92682578" border="0" alt="Dunkery Beacon, Dulverton" data-caption="Dunkery Beacon, Dulverton" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b994ba34a080853bf34f9587189b6bea0b443ffe78abb3004496934255f7dc99/paul-lincoln-bYq3s_zmCyM-unsplash_C.jpg" /> Photo credits: Lynmouth Harbour by John-Mark Strange; Woolacombe beach by Peter Ford - both from Unsplash. St Beuno’s Church by Richard Mascall. Dunster Castle by marcntomsmum0 from Pixabay. Exmoor pony by Sam Vernon; Ilfracombe by Maddox Howe; Dunkery Beacon by Paul Lincoln - all from Unsplash https://porlockholidays.co.uk/What-our-guests-say Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:40:45 +0000 Porlock Holidays https://porlockholidays.co.uk/What-our-guests-say What our guests say A splendid place, quiet, clean and comfortable and an easy walk along the beach to the Weir. We are keen to book for next year if possible."&nbsp; Mr H, Milbanke guest, July 2024 We had a wonderful stay in Lovelace, such a tranquil location, and after one day back at work we feel the need to return very soon! Mr and Mrs C H, Lovelace guests, July 2024 A most gorgeous and peaceful location. Stunning walks and views not to mention the wildlife. The garden at Milbanke packed full of bee and butterfly plants and flowers. The cottage was spacious with super comfy beds, spotless with all the household equipment you could ever need. I must also mention the well stocked bookcase. The choices were endless including classics, information and history. We hope to return soon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mrs A S, Milbanke guest, July 2023 We had a wonderful stay and it was so healing to spend time in such a setting. The books on your shelves were the best we’d ever come across. We will definitely be booking again and have recommended you already to family and friends looking for somewhere special to stay. Mr and Mrs A D, Milbanke guests May 2023 Loved our time at Lovelace. Such a gloriously quiet and tucked away location.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr and Mrs R W, Lovelace guests May 2023 This self-catering cottage is in a great location with wonderful views of Porlock Bay. The house itself is very clean and very well equipped for a week’s stay for six people. We have been coming to the Porlock area since 1987 and this house is probably the best one we have found that suits our needs. Loads of walking from house and 10mins to Pub over fields. Uschi, the owner, has been very helpful during both bookings that we have had. The information regarding area and house is excellent. I don’t normally write reviews. But when you find a gem you have to give credit where it is due. Paul Stedman, Milbanke guest November 2022 It was a lovely place to stay and felt like a home from home. I expect that we will be back again. &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr B A, Lovelace guest, October 2022 The location was fabulous. Very peaceful and tranquil. Excellent quaint cottage located within the woods with the beach on your doorstep.&nbsp; Mr. I J, Lovelace guest, September 2022 We had a wonderful time at Milbanke, the cottage and location is fantastic and it was so peaceful and quiet, just what we needed. Mr S G Milbanke guest, September 2022 Such a beautiful location and the cottage is perfect. Thanks for managing the holiday so well, it did help to make the whole holiday experience at Milbanke brilliant. Mrs. C, Milbanke guest June 2022&nbsp; It was so peaceful there and a lovely situation, especially at this time of&nbsp; year. We are not great walkers but we enjoyed/survived the walk to Culbone Church ....coming back seemed a lot easier and into Porlock Weir. We found the house to be warm and comfortable and very well equipped. It had all that we needed and more. We really appreciated the helpful information sent by the owner before our arrival. The views from the property were wonderful. We will be more than happy to recommend the cottage to others, as it was to us. J B, Milbanke guest April 2022 We booked a family break away at Milbanke for October. It's our 2nd time staying here and third time collectively at both properties - the other being Lovelace - and it will definitely not be our last! Milbanke is perfectly positioned with private access to the beach and walking distance to Porlock Weir. It has served us well from holidays with our children when they were young and stood the test of time for holidays with them as teenagers! It is a stunning home in a stunning location and we feel it's 100% perfect. I'd highly recommend. Many thanks for another excellent holiday. Mrs M K, Milbanke guest October 2021 Milbanke is a lovely property in a beautiful situation and we are already planning another visit.&nbsp; The walks from the cottage have been fabulous. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Mrs J M, Milbanke guest September 2021 We had a wonderful stay at Milbanke, thank you! It is in such a beautiful location that you can’t help but relax and enjoy it! Mrs S H, Milbanke guest, July 2021 Excellent cottage with very good pre visit information and detail from the owner prior our visit. The cottage is secluded but well situated with around 20 minutes walk down a walking track to the village where there is the harbour, pub, and hotel as well as other places to eat. The beach is large rocks rather than sand so good shoes are needed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr K W, Milbanke guest, September 2020 Just about the nicest cottage we've ever stayed in - and certainly the best value. The only thing we were worried about, as non-drivers, was being too isolated - but the bus service to Porlock and Minehead was excellent. We would really love the chance to visit again one day. Mr S Howard, Milbanke guest, May 2019 We had a very peaceful relaxed stay - Lovelace is in such a beautiful position and is a lovely cottage. Mrs P, Lovelace guest September 2022 We had a wonderful time at Lovelace.&nbsp; It was perfect for a quiet and cool stay. Many thanks for a really enjoyable stay in a comfortable and idyllic location.&nbsp; Mrs. G D, Lovelace guest, July 2022 Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely little cottage. We loved being hidden away in the woods and the dog loved walking down to Porlock Weir or uphill through the woods. The cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. We hope to come again.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr and Mrs R, Lovelace guests, June 2022 We had a wonderful few days. It is the most idyllic and peaceful cottage we have ever stayed in. We will certainly be booking again and recommending to our friends. Mr and Mrs T Taylor, Lovelace guests, June 2022 Absolutely lovely. If you want peace and quiet this is the place to stay. Will DEFINITELY stay here again. Karina, Lovelace guest June 2022 The cottage had everything you would need for your stay, was comfortable and clean. Very secluded and beautiful views. Susan, Lovelace guest May 2022 We had a wonderful time in your cosy cottage and will return. Mr J F, Lovelace guest March 2022 Perfect quiet cottage for a very hot week in July, as we could go on many walks direct from the cottage into the woods with the dogs. Lovelace was the best cottage we have stayed in; well maintained and in such a lovely setting in the woods next to the stream and such a delightful walk down to Porlock Weir. The garden and Ashley Combe estate were full of beautiful fuchsias dotted everywhere along with buddleias on which the butterflies were in abundance which made it all magical. We will definitely return.W &amp; R, Lovelace guests, July 2021 Beautiful cottage; if you want to get away and have peace and quiet this is the place for you. Porlock Weir is a lovely little village, with lots of walks nearby. Would definitely &nbsp;recommend. Wendy &amp; Russell Evans, Lovelace guests May 2021 Beautiful accommodation. Can’t recommend it enough. We have stayed twice at Lovelace and will definitely be returning. Mrs. Chloe B, Lovelace guest, April 2021 Set in a stunning, peaceful woodland location complete with tumbling, rocky stream immediately below cottage windows. Spotlessly clean and cosy with roaring open fire and comfortable beds. Wooded walks straight from the door and coast path to Porlock Weir close by. Very atmospheric and calming environment. Mrs C C, Lovelace guest, October 2020 This cottage is full of charm. It is located in a steep hill on a private toll road. The access through the toll gate is narrow and my old Ford Galaxy had little more than an inch of clearance on both wing mirrors. A bridle path runs past the side of the property but we saw just 3 sets of people all week. It is dog friendly and restricting the dogs to the kitchen and utility area was not a problem. The surrounding area is exquisite. Great eating houses a moderate walk away. A great holiday venue. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr R H, Lovelace guest, May 2019