Property Summary No 4 Lowerbourne is a very comfortably furnished cottage in a quiet side street, yet in the heart of the village of Porlock, within Exmoor National Park. This location provides an excellent base for exploring Exmoor, the wildlife, surrounding villages and beautiful coastline. Main Description The entrance door opens into a hallway and then through into the open-plan living and dining room with wood-burning stove. The fitted kitchen is to the rear of the property, and French doors from the dining area open into the courtyard behind, with outside table and chairs. From the hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a family bathroom comprised of bath; separate shower cubicle, hand basin vanity unit and toilet. There are two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with twin beds. Sleeps up to 4 guests One double bed and one twin bedroom Open-plan living room with dining area and wood-burner Enclosed courtyard to the rear with outside table and chairs Quiet location yet in central Porlock Few minutes walk to all amenities Wifi, heating and electricity included Towels and bed linen provided Arrival from 3.00pm Departure by 10.30am Security deposit A security deposit of £100 is required when booking this property to cover the cost of any damage during your stay. This security deposit will be returned after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents. If there is any damage it must be reported to the owner as soon as possible to avoid any delay with deposit monies. Sorry, no dogs. The entire premises is strictly non-smoking. Indoor Description The kitchen is fitted with an electric oven (with grill) and electric hob, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware and kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Note, there is now a small freezer and microwave in this property. A flat screen television (with Freeview) and DVD player is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property. An ironing board and iron are provided for your convenience. There is a washing line in the garden and a clothes horse in the understairs cupboard. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The property is fitted with night storage heating on the ground floor, and electric heaters in the bedrooms. Plus there is a very efficient wood-burner in the dining area to top up the heat; a basket of logs, kindling, and matches will be provided in the cooler months to get you going. Further logs can be purchased from the hardware shop in the village. Bed linen, duvets (real feather), and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. Some tea, coffee and sugar is provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper, oil and some herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher powder/tablets and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided. Outdoor Description There is an enclosed patio to the rear of the property with outside table and chairs provided, ideal for dining al fresco or relaxing with a book and cup of tea! There is a parking space for one vehicle directly outside the property. Parking for further vehicle/s may be found elsewhere in the village, there are two Pay and Display Car Parks nearby (just a few minutes on foot). Parking There is one allocated parking space in front of the cottage. Parking can be tight for larger vehicles so reversing in is a good idea! Pets Description Sorry, no pets at No 4 Lowerbourne. 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. Often described as 'the jewel in Exmoor's crown', Porlock has a long history of settlements existing on or near the site of the existing village, with stone-age remains only a short distance away. Porlock is a working village and boasts a number of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and independent shops. There few more delightful surroundings than Porlock Vale, nestled at the foot of Porlock Hill, bounded to the north by its shingle ridge and breath taking views towards the Bristol Channel, and to the south by the rolling hills of the Exmoor National Park. The Exmoor coastline is formed mainly of cliffs but at Porlock the land flattens out and a unique mile long shingle ridge and an inland salt marsh have formed. For the bird watcher this is a very interesting site as a great variety of waders and wildfowl can be seen here in the winter as well as the occasional unusual bird passing through.