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Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir

Apartment in Minehead with balcony

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Nestled in the heart of Porlock Weir, Harbour House Apartment is a charming holiday property with an open plan kitchen and dining area, separate sitting room with French windows leading onto a balcony overlooking the harbour. Enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony watching harbour life or unwind after a day exploring Exmoor National Park countryside and beach walks that are close by.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir

Property Summary
Enjoy amazing views from dog-friendly Harbour House Apartment overlooking Porlock Weir Harbour. Watch harbour life from your private balcony in this unique holiday property on the Exmoor coast. Quaint, quirky, comfortable, full of character. Great walks, beach, pub, hotels, coffee shop, art shops.

Main Description
Under new ownership!
Harbour House Apartment is divided between two levels; on the first floor there is an open plan kitchen and dining area, a separate toilet, a separate sitting room with French windows leading onto a balcony overlooking the harbour. The two bedrooms are located on the second floor - one kingsize and one twin room and a family bathroom with shower.

Sleeps 4
Situated in the heart of Porlock Weir
One Hypnos kingsize and one twin room
Small open plan galley kitchen and dining area
Separate living/sitting room
Family bathroom: small bath, electric shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail (second floor)
Toilet and hand basin (first floor)
Towels and linen provided
Balcony with bistro table and chairs from sitting room overlooking the harbour
Designated parking space for one car
Wireless broadband available at no extra cost
Smart TV with Freeview, Youtube, Apps, Netflix, Disney etc
Electricity and heating included
Controllable electric eco wall heaters
Washing machine, dryer
Dogs welcome (2 maximum) for supplement of £20 per dog
Grocery shops in Porlock Village approx 1.5 miles or Minehead
Not suitable for children under 9
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Due to its harbour-side location this property is unsuitable for children under 9.

Appliances and equipment
Harbour House Apartment has a small galley openplan kitchen with fridge-freezer, microwave, electric cooker, toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A hair dryer, fan, iron and ironing board are stored upstairs.

A Smart television (connected to our wifi) is set up and ready for you to watch Freeview or log into your own Neflix, Youtube or other App accounts (use and viewing is from your own account/s and at your own pay-per-view cost/s). Good wifi broadband is available throughout the property.

Electricity and heating
The building is all electric (no gas). Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Harbour House has been refurbished and has eco-friendly timer/manual overide panel wall heaters. There is a thermostat controlled heated towel rail in the bathroom.

Bathroom: The airing cupboard on the landing has the various control switches for the bathroom light/fan/towel rail/hot water timer and shower.

Linen and towels
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels on day trips.

Other provisions
A small selection of teas, coffee and sugar are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. We are happy to provide milk from our own supply on request. There may be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs/spices available. A Henry Hoover is available on request, cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property. Toilet rolls, kitchen towel, bin bags are provided for your stay.

Parking
A designated car parking space is available for one car clearly sign-posted 'Harbour House Apartment Parking' at the rear of the building. A large private (pay and display) car park is within a short distance for additional vehicles.

Outside the property
Harbour House has a balcony with a bistro table and 4 garden chairs for you to sit, relax and watch harbour life (accessed via the sitting room).

Dogs
Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome for a supplement of £20 per dog (strictly 2 dogs maximum per booking). Please follow our dog house rules, cleanliness after walks, bring your own dog beds/blankets/towels etc and keep them off the furniture and beds please.

Smoking
Harbour House is strictly non-smoking/non-vaping.

Arrival and departure
The property will be ready from 4pm (no earlier) 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.

Early arrivals
You are welcome to arrive anytime after midday, park in your car space and start your break early until the apartment is ready at 4pm. The Bottom Ship Pub is usally open or our own Harbour House Coffee Shop next door is open until 5pm.

Changeover days
Harbour House is available for weekly breaks during peak periods and short breaks at other seasonal times. We have opened up the booking calendar to accommodate varying lengths of stay and check-in/departure-days at off-peak times. If you cannot get the dates you want, please email your request.

Indoor Description
Faux log burner fire in living room. Air-fryer.

Outdoor Description
This has not been completed by the owner.

Parking
There is one allocated parking space for Harbour House, a short distance from the front door. If you have a second car or visitors, there is a pay and display car park very nearby.


Pets Description
We are dog friendly and Porlock Weir is super dog friendly with great walks and two dog toilet bins on site! Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome. Please bring your own dog bedding, towels, wipes, food etc. Optional stair gates are on site to restrict access from the lower floor to the upper floor bedrooms.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
Stairs to ground floor.

Christmas / New Year
You are welcome to bring some of your own decorations.

The region
Harbour House Apartment is situated in the middle of Porlock Weir on the stunning Exmoor National Park coast. You are spoilt for choice of moor and sea views and amazing walks.

We are just off the South West Coast Path. an hour's walk to Culbone Church and Hurlstone Point. Many walkers start their SWCP adventure in Minehead onto Porlock Weir then Culbone Church to Lymouth and Lynton or the other way around and end in Minehead!

Harbour House Coffee Shop is proud to be a South West Coast Path Stamping Point, we stamp walkers SWCP Passports for the many walkers who pass through and stop off for a rest and refreshment.

Harbour House Coffee Shop is on the ground floor, try our great tea and coffee from local Porlock company D J Miles, meat or vegan options, breakfast, brunch, lunch, cakes and scrumptious Cream Tea with freshly baked scones. Rhoda Clotted Cream and Strawerry jam!

The dog-friendly Bottom Ship Pub and the Porlock Weir Hotel, a glass shop and small art galleries are close by. Exmoor Adventures offer many exciting activities on our doorstep whether its into the stunning Exmoor countryside or a sea activity here in Porlock Bay. Porlock Weir Charters run fishing and sightseeing/pleasure trips in the Spring and Summer months. It really is a fantastic place to bring the whole family.

The village of Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles from Harbour House and boasts three pubs, two small supermarkets, a traditional local butcher, pharmacy, Post Office, cash machine, garage, hardware shop, Porlock Visitor Centre and a range of independent shops and eateries.

The shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are usually open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops may reduce their opening hours at weekends or out of season.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles from Harbour House. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Lidl, Tesco and Morrisons 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1759
Apartment

About the area

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Porlock Weir, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Minehead Beach - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 18 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪County Gate Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Castle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir located?

Situated in Minehead, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Porlock Weir Harbour and South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead. Greencombe Gardens and Dovery Manor Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Harbour House Apartment, Porlock Weir Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Great location,all the facilities we needed.A very enjoyable stay.

Great location,all the facilities we needed.A very enjoyable stay.
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8/10 Good

Louise L.

Wonderful location.

Wonderful location.
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Warm and cosy accommodation with everything we needed. Great location. Lots of varied things to do c

Warm and cosy accommodation with everything we needed. Great location. Lots of varied things to do close by.
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Beautiful apartment in a stunning location!

Beautiful apartment in a stunning location!
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna G.

We had a fantastic stay, the apartment is wonderful. The views are stunning, waking up each mornin

We had a fantastic stay, the apartment is wonderful. The views are stunning, waking up each morning and hearing the sea and watching the world go by from the balcony is a delight. We will be back !!
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel T.

The locations views are second to none. I spent ages on that balcony. It's a large property and the

The locations views are second to none. I spent ages on that balcony. It's a large property and the layout is good. It was nice and comfortable and warm. I used it as a base to go hiking with my daughters. They also enjoyed their stay there.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

We have been before and will be back. It is a great place to just relax and let the world go by. The

We have been before and will be back. It is a great place to just relax and let the world go by. There is a gluten free chip shop in Minehead for those that need it and want to eat fish and chips by the sea, who doesn't? It is also possible to eat at locally gluten free at both top and bottom ship. The owners Colin and Julie are very friendly
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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

This property fully justifies all the rating above but if I had to single out one feature for partic

This property fully justifies all the rating above but if I had to single out one feature for particular praise, it is the location. The balcony looks out onto the harbour so there is the sound of the waves, the hillside behind is covered with trees, there are lots of walks, a good pub, an hotel and street food. And a friendly owner nearby! Thanks for a great holiday

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended

An amazing location and super apartment. Hosts very helpful and welcoming, and when Cafe open below very 'hands on'! Thoroughly recommend both Apartment and Cafe. One suggestion, a little more guidance on rubbish and recycling would be helpful, we should have asked but didn’t and only realised that there was a bin for recycling on final day, the marking on bin was towards the wall and we missed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sally w.

The location is just prefect for our family needs, you are never bored there is always something to

The location is just prefect for our family needs, you are never bored there is always something to watch and great early morning walks.
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10/10 Excellent

sally w.

The apartment is as nice in the winter as summer or spring very cosy.

The apartment is as nice in the winter as summer or spring very cosy.
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10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Excellent position right on the edge of the harbour and this is its main plus factor. Owners very fr

Excellent position right on the edge of the harbour and this is its main plus factor. Owners very friendly and helpful own the shop immediately below. Had a lovely time, weather was grand..
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

We absolutely loved our time in the apartment. Having the balcony so that all four of us could sit r

We absolutely loved our time in the apartment. Having the balcony so that all four of us could sit right above the harbour was fabulous and so relaxing. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

Alexia H.

The location is second to none and we could have sat looking out at the view for most if the time we

The location is second to none and we could have sat looking out at the view for most if the time we were there! If you want to escape the busyness of everyday life it is very tranquil and you feel almost as if you have stepped back in time especially if you visit out of season as we did. If visiting out of season, although Porlock is close by, there is no shop to buy basics from although I like the sense of getting away from it all you get here.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Absolutely lovely feel to property, was like a cosy home. Sitting in the dining room eating was so

Absolutely lovely feel to property, was like a cosy home. Sitting in the dining room eating was so calming .All round lovely and relaxing
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10/10 Excellent

kathy w.

My husband and l had the most restful long weekend break at this wonderful place. We sat on the balc

My husband and l had the most restful long weekend break at this wonderful place. We sat on the balcony in the beautiful sunshine being ' nosy' and people watching!! Harbour House is great for being right in the heart of the village being able to watch the boats coming and going on the tide and this weekend seeing lots of children swimming and enjoying the sunshine. The flat is very very comfortable. The 2 settees in the lounge were comfortable and the bedrooms were a good size with lovely views across the harbour Thank you Jenny and Geoff for allowing us to stay in your great apartment, we will be back.
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6/10 Okay

Helen B.

Superb views and location cannot be bettered. Lovely balcony to sit on and watch the World go by.

Superb views and location cannot be bettered. Lovely balcony to sit on and watch the World go by.
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10/10 Excellent

lesley Jeynes-Bates

Fabulous location - welcoming hosts. It should come with a warning - you won’t want to leave and y

Fabulous location - welcoming hosts. It should come with a warning - you won’t want to leave and you’ll be spoilt for anything less.
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10/10 Excellent

robin l., Oxford

Sea or harbour views from every window. The terrace is a lovely place to sit and enjoy harbour life.

Sea or harbour views from every window. The terrace is a lovely place to sit and enjoy harbour life. This area of The house is light and airy very spacious for two and perfectly viable for four. Exmoor is very unspoiled. A walker's paradise. You could spend a month here and not run out of new places to walk or visit. Lots of steep hills and lanes with passing places. Driving requires concentration .
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel W.

Great location wish we could have longer, cottage was just as advertised, couldn’t really fault it

Great location wish we could have longer, cottage was just as advertised, couldn’t really fault it.
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6/10 Okay

Dawn G.

Great location with lovely views to watch the world go by. Take the basic foodstuffs with you, e.g

Great location with lovely views to watch the world go by. Take the basic foodstuffs with you, e.g. cooking oil and especially milk and sugar for that first brew. The Village shop below has a very limited range. The shop owner was very helpful and will order a daily paper for you. The Zaing popup cafe behind is fantastic. The apartment is very dated but warm apart from a cold bathroom.
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6/10 Okay

Adele M.

Excellent location, convenient parking

Excellent location, convenient parking
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6/10 Okay

Robert F.

location was amazing, close by parking a bonus. Very clean ,if a little dated. Heat in the main bed

location was amazing, close by parking a bonus. Very clean ,if a little dated. Heat in the main bedroom was uncomfortably hot , only one of the single beds was made up in the second room meaning one of us had to sleep in the very hot room. It was ok for a weekend but would have made a phone call if we were staying longer
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8/10 Good

Chris M.

The location is amazing, We whiled away hours just sitting on the balcony watching the tide go up an

The location is amazing, We whiled away hours just sitting on the balcony watching the tide go up and down. Despite all this idleness, we are keen walkers, and found several exceptional long walks straight from the apartment. The apartment itself had everything we needed for a memorable week.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Wonderful stay... a treat as well as a retreat. Located in front of harbour lock gates, spectacular,

Wonderful stay... a treat as well as a retreat. Located in front of harbour lock gates, spectacular, scenic views of harbour on both sides, and ideal location to try paddle boarding or kayaking. While perfectly located, you can enjoy the scenery and watch people potter around the harbour without any invasion of privacy nor noise. Fabulous local pub (Ship Inn), art gallery Cafe and noodle take away bar.