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Exploring National Trust Properties in Somerset

Exploring National Trust Properties in Somerset

Our incredible landscape of Somerset is home to some of the best and most interesting National Trust properties in the UK. Each property under the care of the National Trust has a rich background, each with its own unique story and footprint on the history of England....

The Joy of Walking in Exmoor

The Joy of Walking in Exmoor

Walking is intrinsically important for good health and wellbeing. Walking – especially in nature – engages nearly all major muscle groups, aids physiological systems including the immune system, floods the brain with sensory stimuli and endorphins, and answers a primal need to roam. We know that we are very lucky to be located in beautiful Exmoor and so want to share with you some of ...

What To Do In and Around Porlock Weir

What To Do In and Around Porlock Weir

Nestled between Porlock Bay’s mile-long beach and the dramatic rocky coastline stretching west is Porlock Weir – a small but perfectly formed enclave of cottages clustered around a historic fishing harbour. This sleepy hamlet is one of Exmoor’s hidden gems and its quirky charm draws those lucky enough to discover it back, year after year. Porlock Weir’s postcard prettiness...

Exmoor’s Top Beauty Spots

Exmoor’s Top Beauty Spots

With its dramatic moorland, rolling green hills, river valleys and rugged coastline, Exmoor National Park boasts an abundance of natural beauty with a generous sprinkling of lovely historic towns and villages to match. With so many scenic places to discover and admire, visitors to Exmoor are spoilt for choice....

What our guests say...

Relaxing Stay Next to the Sea

The Hotel is in a beautiful location opposite the harbour at Porlock Weir with lovely sea views. The team at reception were really helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable with nice views. The shower was great and the WiFi worked well. Dinner and Breakfast in the restaurant were excellent with views of the sea....
Booking.com Review

Great Location, Great Service, Excellent Food, Lovely People!

Ideal quality hotel in Exmoor with excellent food, views across the water to Wales, Dunkery Beacon and Culbone Church within reach for walks. The staff are great, very helpful, comfortable top-floor room looking over the harbour. Comfortable beds, excellent linen. What's not to like?...
Tripadvisor Review

Excellent

We stayed at the Porlock Weir hotel for 2 nights in September 2024. Excellent hotel and welcoming staff. Very dog friendly hotel. We had two evening meals. Wonderful food. The room and communal areas are very comfortable and Porlock Weir is a lovely location to have a wander round....
Tripadvisor Review

Peaceful & Relaxing

The food was amazing...good menu choice, beautifully cooked and presented and piping hot. The staff are friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Would we return ...you bet!!. Thank you....
Tripadvisor Review

Sunday lunch

We had Sunday Roast sitting outside by the harbour wall. The food was delicious, service really good too. A great view of the bay. Good choice of drinks including local cider. Really good value tasty meal which is difficult to find. We were too full for a desert but had a good cup of coffee instead as were too relaxed to move....
Tripadvisor Review

A Luxurious & Welcoming Stay in a Beautiful Location

Beautiful location, the staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive. The facilities were clean and furnished to a high standard...
Booking.com Review

Would Recommend to Anyone Wanting a Good Hotel & Location

Food was excellent, especially the fresh whole fish. Chef certainly was very good. Staff were very cheerful and friendly. Great view from room overlooking the harbour and room was great....
Booking.com Review

Can’t Wait To Go Again!

Everything! Rooms clean, comfortable. Staff friendly. Restaurant superb! Lovely sitting relaxing areas and a library and gardens....
Booking.com Review

Perfect Short Break

Our first visit but certainly it won't be our last. We stayed in a room at the front overlooking the harbour and it was just perfect. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly and the food was super. We've already recommended it to other friends....
Tripadvisor Review
Our Awards and Suppliers

We are spoilt with an abundance of local suppliers and take great pride in hand selecting the best that the region has to offer. Here are just a few of our local suppliers and the awards we have won...

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