Guests say
Guests consistently praise 'The Dog House' for its prime location in Porlock, cleanliness, and comfort. The property is well-equipped, offering spacious bedrooms, modern interiors, and thoughtful touches, including dog-friendly amenities. Its proximity to local shops, pubs, and scenic walks adds to the charm, making it an ideal base for exploring Exmoor.
Reviewers frequently mention the property's spotless condition and the clean, modern interior design, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The central location in Porlock is highly appreciated for its convenience to local amenities, pubs, and walks, with many guests noting the ease of exploring the area from this spot.
The property is repeatedly described as comfortable and welcoming, with comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere, suggesting a high level of guest comfort.
Facilities are well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, utility room, and additional amenities like Netflix and a Nespresso machine. However, one mention of a small kitchen area slightly impacts the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches such as welcome packs for both humans and dogs, although it is politely noted that such gifts are offered at the discretion of the host and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
The Dog House, Porlock (Somerset) is a spacious holiday cottage situated in the heart of this stunning Exmoor village, and less than a mile to the coastline. Ideal for families or groups, The Dog House has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, off-road parking, a private courtyard garden and is dog-friendly
Accommodation
Arranged over three floors the accommodation comprises; entrance porch into the hallway and the stairs lead up to first floor. The ground floor is largely open-plan; the sitting room has a wood-burner with comfortable seating and TV, and French door out to the rear courtyard area. The superb kitchen-dining room is spacious and includes modern appliances such as an integrated induction hob, eye level oven with warming drawer, dishwasher, tall fridge-freezer, kettle and toaster. Ample crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils are also provided.
Staying on the ground floor there is a large utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, microwave and a separate cloakroom with toilet and hand basin.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one double and one twin, both with views towards the surrounding hills. The double bedroom has a king-sized bed and an en-suite wet room including toilet and hand basin. There is also a family bathroom on the first floor which comprises bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, toilet and hand basin.
Upstairs again to the second floor there are two further bedrooms, both with double beds, and with views to the surrounding hills. Both also have en-suite shower rooms including toilets and hand basins.
Heating and electricity is included in the price of your accommodation. There is oil-fired underfloor heating to the ground and first floors, plus a wood-burner in the sitting room. A starter basket of logs will be provided in the cooler months (December to February). Further logs can be purchased locally in the village.
Wifi is available at no extra cost, provided by fibre broadband with current speeds of 40-50mb download/8mb upload.
Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you want to take them on day trips or use towels outside.
Well behaved dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog per booking. Dogs are welcome downstairs only please. Sadly it cannot accommodate four legged friends who chew furniture, bark excessively or enjoy sleeping upstairs.
Reviews (38)
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Jenny
A perfect stay in the Dog House for our group of 3 couples and two dogs. So nice to have a bathroom each and large open plan kitchen and living space works so well. The whole house is really comfortable, lots of friendly instructions and we’ve never been to a place as dog friendly as this - we rea.... A perfect stay in the Dog House for our group of 3 couples and two dogs. So nice to have a bathroom each and large open plan kitchen and living space works so well. The whole house is really comfortable, lots of friendly instructions and we’ve never been to a place as dog friendly as this - we really appreciated it. For our 4 night stay we’ve not got in the car once. Plenty of stunning walks on the doorstep, and lots of places for lovely food in Porlock. Overall, a brilliant stay in a wonderful house and perfect location.
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Philippa
We had a wonderful family stay at the "Doghouse" it provided all that we needed for a comfortable stay. It is well equipped and the location ideal for exploring the surrounding areas...
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John C.
The house is extremely well equipped we found everything we needed. It was really clean. We had two under fives and a dog with us stair gates books toys all supplied.