ID: S34164
… about a lane-mile west of Porlock, a magnificent house dating from the 19th cent., hugely enlarged by generations of the wealthy as a hunting lodge. Exquisitely positioned with a superb wooded backdrop looking out over the sea as the coast circles gently round to the small picturesque harbour of Porlock Weir.
Twelve acres of grounds and gardens surround the house, full of mature trees, huge lawns (croquet, play area), small stream and rhododendrons, all managed for maximum wildlife habitat; wisteria cascades from the verandah, with the pebbly beach (excellent surfing for experts) only 250 yards away across two fields (yours to walk).
Inside, a wonderful mix of comfort, elegance and space. Curving drive to heavy oak front door with slate-floored porch (for boots/coats); inner hall opening to heavily beamed living room with leather chairs and handsome mantelpiece (open fire). Off this room, wood-panelled bar (glasses provided, bring your own bottles), a rather splendid loo and two more living rooms, one suiting youngsters with TV/DVD, children's snooker table, table football, and one elegant with French windows to the terrace (barbecue), TV and terrific views - just right for evening drinks. Dining room with big bay window and same brilliant views; large, functional kitchen with efficient commercial gas cooker, domestic gas cooker, two dishwashers, microwave, washer-drier,freezer, commercial fridge and access to large terrace.
Lovely sweeping staircase up to the first floor and eight bedrooms – four double (two with 5’ beds, one with 6’ bed), four twin, all with either en suite shower-room (suite) or bathroom (suite).
More stairs (stairgates) to the second floor and seven more bedrooms, all with either en suite bathroom (suite) or shower-room (suite), many with terrific views – five double (four with 5’ beds), a single, and a room with three singles.
Groups of up to 16 people have the option of a lower rental without use of the second floor (Ref. F30a).
Professional catering available. Friendly owners live on site and are happy to advise on best walks; pretty pub, 1 mile. Fishing/shooting can be arranged. Damages Deposit £500. Arrival after 4.30pm. Groups with more children than adults not permitted. A superb family house.
- Electricity costs are included
- Heating costs are included
- This property has central heating
- The property has a woodburner
- Professional catering is available by arrangement
- There is a broadband internet connection
- There are two televisions
- There is one DVD
- There is a games room
- Linen, duvets and blankets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- There is no cot at the property
- Two dropsided or traditional cots are available
- Two highchairs are available
- Smoking IS NOT allowed at this property
- There is one fridge
- There is one freezer
- There is one microwave
- There is one dishwasher
- There is one washer-drier
- There is a barbecue
- Pets are welcome by arrangement
-- Pets allowed at the property- Has open fire or wood burner- Property has a large garden- Property has sea or estuary views
- Property has countryside views- Private fishing- Arrangements for shooting can be made- Property has a games room- Property is non smoking- Property is within 1 mile of a pub
Holidaymaker
"Generally we had a good time. The house definitely needs some upgrade for the cost and the cold showers were definitely not welcome. . The location is super and the owners were very helpful. I understand they are selling and hopefully the new owners will invest in a major upgrade of the facilities."
ZB
"Brilliant accommodation for a larger party. Very comfortable and virtually every need catered for due to its previous hotel use. Incredibly spacious including the bedrooms. Wonderful setting and plenty to do locally for both the energetic and less energetic."
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