Garden View, Porlock Weir
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Property Summary Garden View is a comfortable, spacious ground-floor apartment, within the west wing of a beautiful Edwardian hunting lodge. There is an enclosed and private garden directly outside the property with stunning views across the fields to the sea. Main Description Garden View Apartment sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms, one double bedroom (king-sized bed) and a twin bedroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests (plus cot if required) Ground floor apartment One double bedroom, one twin, both with en-suite shower rooms Spacious sitting room with sliding doors onto patio, BBQ Private and enclosed garden with stunning sea views Direct access onto the South West Coast Path Off road parking for up to 2 cars Dogs welcome (2 max for £30 supplement per dog) Wifi, heating and electricity included Towels and bed linen provided Arrive from 3 pm Depart by 10 am Set within the grounds of Porlock Vale House, an impressive country property dating back to the 19th century, Garden View Apartment is the ground floor of the west wing which was extended onto the main house. Access to the property is via a small gated courtyard, the entrance door leads into the hall The large living room has a dining table and the patio doors mean you can enjoy the view into the garden and beyond whilst relaxing from the comfort of the sofa. The kitchen has all modern conveniences; two steps lead down to conservatory with comfy chairs, a breakfast table with chairs and again sliding doors onto the patio. There are two bedrooms, one with king-size double bed, and one with twin beds. Both bedrooms have an en-suite shower room. Vale View Apartment (on the first floor above) is also let as holiday accommodation and sleeps up to 4 guests. The parking area and courtyard to the entrances are shared but each property has it’s own entrance and private outside area. Dogs Up to two dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. A supplementary fee of £30 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dog on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Smoking The property is strictly non-smoking. Arrival and departure The property will be ready from 3 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. Changeover days Garden View is available for week-long bookings from Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks may be available. Local amenities The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is less than 1/2 mile away. There are two restaurants and a pub (all three are dog-friendly) and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc. The village of Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, petrol station, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms. Many of the shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season. Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles away. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town. Indoor Description The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave and slimline dishwasher and a washing machine. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A television (with Freeview) with DVD is in the sitting room,. Wireless broadband is available at no extra cost and a hairdryer is also provided for your convenience. A cot and/or high chair can be provided on request. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Garden View Apartment has central heating throughout which is controlled by a thermostat and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Please note, the apartment does have wifi but being in such a rural area the wifi can be temperamental on occasion. Please therefore make alternate arrangements if you need to rely on using the wifi during your stay. Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you to the beach or on day trips. A tea tray is provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher powder, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided. Outdoor Description Directly in front of the property is a patio area, with steps down into the garden, which is