Local Events

There are some great local Events on throughout the year in Porlock, Dunster, Minehead and the surrounding national park in Exmoor and Somerset. See below for more details

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

During the festival around 50 events, suitable for all ages, will take place all over Exmoor National Park. Events are run by Exmoor National Park Authority, businesses and groups and can all be booked individually with the relevant organiser.

Dates: 18th October - 3rd November 2024
Location: Various locations on Exmoor
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The Regal Theatre

The Regal Theatre

The Regal Theatre Minehead is a vibrant community theatre offering an attractive variety of live performances, concerts, film and other screenings. Uniquely, it is run entirely by volunteers for the benefit and enjoyment of the community, and warmly welcomes visitors to the area too.

Location: 14 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AZ ·
Cost: Various
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Porlock Weir Charters

Porlock Weir Charters

Adventure out to sea with Porlock Weir Charters.

A new business based at Porlock Weir in Somerset, chartering the "Morgan M" for fishing trips. Explore the local area, the Bristol channel and beyond.

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Exford Show

Exford Show

Celebrating the finest local horses, Exmoor ponies and sheep. As well as craft, trade stands and local food and drink, this long standing show is not one to be missed. 

Join us on our 129th Anniversary on Wednesday 14th August 2024

Dates: 14th August 2024
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What our guests say...

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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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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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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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....
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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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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....
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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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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....
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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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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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