Guests say
Stag Cottage is a quaint and well-equipped property in a convenient location, offering a cosy stay with comfortable beds and a well-furnished kitchen. The garden is a delightful suntrap, and the village's amenities are easily accessible. Guests have appreciated the thoughtful touch of a welcome cake.
The cottage generally maintains good cleanliness, though some guests noted the presence of cobwebs and suggested a more thorough cleaning could enhance the experience.
The cottage is well-situated for accessing village shops and local attractions, with guests finding the location convenient. However, parking can be challenging, which slightly affects the score.
Guests have found the beds very comfortable and the cottage cosy, contributing to a pleasant stay. Some concerns were raised about the shower temperature and steep steps, which are noted for consideration.
While the cottage is equipped with necessary amenities, there are some maintenance issues like flaking walls and a missing light bulb. No specific reviews on other facilities like Wi-Fi or entertainment options were provided, hence the score cannot be determined.
The welcome cake was a delightful surprise for guests, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it's important to note that such gestures may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Stag Cottage is a beautiful stone cottage situated in the peaceful coastal village of Porlock. Boasting a location within Exmoor National Park and close to the coast, this property offers both rural retreats and beach holidays for families, friends and two furry companions. Step inside a stunningly-presented home with tasteful furnishing and decor where you'll find a living/dining room with a woodburning stove you can warm up by whilst you watch a movie on the Smart TV or have a family game night around the table. Moving into the country-style kitchen, you'll find everything you'll need to cook up a feast and enjoy it on the terraced garden with its breathtaking, sweeping views of the sea. When the sun sets, unwind with a hot shower in the bathroom then retreat to one of two nicely-presented bedrooms to catch your rest. In the village centre of Porlock you'll find a small selection of eateries such as The Royal Oak pub for an indulgent meal, The Old Library Cafe for some local seafood and Whortleberry Tea Room for a lighter lunch or afternoon tea. Branch out to the coastal town of Minehead for a lazy day spent at Minehead Beach, an afternoon at Splash Waterworld Park, and head to Channel Adventure for an exciting day of kayaking and canoeing. Treat your loved one to a delicious dinner at Firehouse Grill before heading back to the cottage. A scenic drive will take you to the picturesque village of Dunster where you can visit the 12th-century National Trust - Dunster Castle and Watermill, make sure to pack some lunch for a picnic in the stunning gardens. Then, for a touch of history make your way over to The Medieval Gallery, Britain’s only fine art gallery inspired by the Middle Ages, and end the day by dining at Cobblestones Dunster with its outdoor seating area for when it's sunny out. Stag Cottage has something for everyone.
Porlock is a quaint village, popular with tourists due its character, proximity to the lovely North Somerset coastline and situation within the Exmoor National Park. There are plenty of little gift shops along with pubs, cafes and restaurants to be found and only two miles away, the picturesque harbour of Porlock Weir offers wonderful views across the Bristol Channel. The Porlock Hill takes travelers up a steep, winding road out of the village to the Exmoor Hills, where walkers, horse riders and cyclists will love the open space, where ponies and red deer roam the moors. In 2011, Exmoor was designated as Europe’s first International Dark Skies Reserve, and so this is an excellent base for a romantic evening spent gazing at the stars, where a clear night unveils an abundance of interesting constellations to the naked eye. Porlock offers the choice of sea fishing from the weir, and the reservoirs and rivers of Exmoor are only a short, scenic drive away. Golfers can stay in Porlock and enjoy one of the several courses on the edges of Exmoor, with the nearest only seven miles away. The medieval village of Dunster, where the castle dominates the skyline, makes a great day out, or take a ride on the West Somerset steam train along the coast to the little harbour village of Watchet. A fabulous village location with lots of outdoor pursuits to interest every visitor.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating.
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee maker, kettle and toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Public car park.
Non-enclosed terraced garden with furniture.
Two well behaved pets are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.2 miles.
Note: There are steps up to the garden.
Note: Steps to garden area are small and steep.
Note: There are steps up to the property.
Note: Aga in the kitchen is not in use
Reviews (6)
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Yvette
As you would expect with an old property, there were a few cobwebs - but otherwise very clean. We were delighted to find the welcome cake - thank you. -ve: Thereâs a patch of flaking wall in second bedroom; it may or may not be caused by damp, but if I had children sleeping in that room, it would have been of concern to me (I didnât, so it wasnât, and the room doesnât smell damp - so I just raise this from a âperceptionâ point of view). -The bulb in one of the bedside lights needs replacing; -We couldnât find any instructions for recycling (although there is a black bin for general rubbish - we were unsure what to do with glass, plastic, cardboard etc. it said in the instruction booklet - see separate sheet, but it seemed to be missing? - we also couldnât find a visitors book for comments - we always find these a very useful source of local information/recommendations!
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Erika
Steep steps everywhere. Parking can be tricky and the car park down the road is for 2 hours max. The longstay one is the other end of the village, but you can pull in a little lane opposite the cottage to load and unload. Garden is a wonderful suntrap with lovely views. You are very well situated to access the village shops (open till 10pm One Stop). Bin had not been emptied when we arrived and would have been nice to have materials for at least first fire (logs etc available at One Stop and Spar). Shower temperature a bit unreliable due to low flow/output. Beds very comfortable indeed. Note there is no direct access to the garden from the cottage (ie have to take your dog on a lead a couple of metres up the road, then extremely steep steps to terraces with nice furniture.
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Yvette
As you would expect with an old property, there were a few cobwebs - but otherwise very clean. We were delighted to find the welcome cake - thank you. -ve: Thereâs a patch of flaking wall in second bedroom; it may or may not be caused by damp, but if I had children sleeping in that room, it would have been of concern to me (I didnât, so it wasnât, and the room doesnât smell damp - so I just raise this from a âperceptionâ point of view). -The bulb in one of the bedside lights needs replacing; -We couldnât find any instructions for recycling (although there is a black bin for general rubbish - we were unsure what to do with glass, plastic, cardboard etc. it said in the instruction booklet - see separate sheet, but it seemed to be missing? - we also couldnât find a visitors book for comments - we always find these a very useful source of local information/recommendations!