Property Summary Vale View Apartment in Porlock Weir is a light and airy, spacious first-floor apartment, within the west wing of a beautiful Edwardian hunting lodge. Patio doors open onto a private balcony from with table and chairs overlooking the front of the property. Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms. Main Description Vale View Apartment in Porlock Weir is set within the grounds of Porlock Vale House, an impressive country property dating back to the 19th century, Vale View Apartment is on the first floor of the west wing which was extended onto the main house. Sleeps up to 4 guests (plus cot if required) First floor apartment One double bedroom (king-sized bed), one twin Large sitting room with sliding doors onto patio Private balcony with outside table, chairs and parasol and BBQ Direct access onto the South West Coast Path Off road parking for up to 2 cars Dogs welcome (2 max for £30 supplement per dog) Wifi, heating and electricity included Towels and bed linen provided Arrive from 3 pm Depart by 10 am Access to the property is via a small gated courtyard, the entrance door opens onto a flight of stairs up to the first level. The large open-plan kitchen-dining and living renjoys wonderful views over the garden and paddocks to the coastline beyond. There is also patio doors which open onto a balcony with outside table and chairs, looking over the front of the property. There are two bedrooms, one with king-size double bed, and one with twin beds. One family bathroom comprises a shower enclosure, bath, toilet and hand basin. Garden View Apartment (on the ground floor below) is also let as holiday accommodation and sleeps up to 4 guests. The parking area and courtyard to the entrances are shared but each property has it’s own entrance and private outside area. Dogs Up to two dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. A supplementary fee of £30 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dog on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Smoking The property is strictly non-smoking. Arrival and departure The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. Changeover days Vale View is available for week-long bookings from Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks may be available. Local amenities The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is less than 1/2 mile away. There are two restaurants and a pub (all three are dog-friendly) and a range of individual shops such as tea rooms, Exmoor Glass, etc. The village of Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, petrol station, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms. Many of the shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season. Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles away. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town. Indoor Description The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher and a washer-dryer. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of saucepans, cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A television (with Freeview) with DVD is in the sitting room. Wireless broadband is available at no extra cost and a hairdryer is also provided for your convenience. A cot and/or high chair can be provided on request. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Vale View Apartment has central heating throughout which is controlled by a thermostat and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Please note, the apartment does have wifi but being in such a rural area the wifi can be temperamental on occasion. Please therefore make alternate arrangements if you need to rely on using the wifi during your stay. Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you to the beach or on day trips. A tea tray is provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher powder, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided. Outdoor Description The property is set within the grounds of Porlock Vale House, and has fabulous views across the fields to the coast. There is an enclosed patio/balcony from the living room, with table and chairs to enjoy eating al fresco or just relaxing. Parking Off-road parking for up to two cars is available a short distance (approx 20 metres) from the front door. Pets Description This has not been completed by the owner. Restricted mobility This has not been completed by the owner. Exit in case of emergency This has not been completed by the owner. Christmas / New Year This has not been completed by the owner. The region Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets. Porlock Weir has a quaint little harbour and its own unique charm; the port has a long and colourful history. Today Porlock Weir is a quiet harbour and a thriving community that welcomes tourists every year, many of whom come to enjoy the pretty scenery, shops, tea rooms, pubs and local cuisine. On a fine day, the South West Coast Path offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the fabulous views across Porlock Weir and the bay. The coastal footpath links up with many other walking trails including Culbone, home to the smallest church in England. One of the more unusual attractions at Porlock Weir is the submerged forest. At low tide, the remains of ancient tree trunks arise from the grey clay soil. These desiccated stumps are the last remaining evidence of a forest that, once upon a time, lay five miles inland.