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Blog posts tagged: food

Our Famous Scotch Egg Recipe!

May 08 2020

400g smoked haddock, cooked 700g potatoes mashed 1 small bunch Dill, chopped 150g Strong Cheddar grated 1 egg 6 soft boiled eggs (boil for 5 minutes then refresh) 100g panko breadcrumbs, blitzed 100g plain flour, seasoned 3 eggs, beaten Veg oil for frying Mix the fish with the potato, cheese, an egg, parsley and seasoning. Divide into 6 even sized portions, flatten into...

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

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

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?...

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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....

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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....

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Can’t Wait To Go Again!

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

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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....

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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...

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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

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...