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Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

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Exterior
Rear Garden
Rear garden and patio
Dining area
Living room

Overview of Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Porlock, England
  • Popular LocationPorlock Weir Harbour5 min drive
  • Popular LocationExmoor National Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunkery Beacon17 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park

Tanglewood is less than a mile from the friendly Exmoor National Park village of Porlock, with its excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Well-equipped and cosy, and with wireless internet access, the cottage has a large private garden bordered by a pretty stream. It offers easy access to coast and moor, with excellent opportunities for walking and site-seeing.

Tanglewood is a detached cottage on a quiet track in Hawkcombe Woods, a National Nature Reserve - so it provides peace and seclusion, while being within an easy walk of the village.

It has two bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and the other with two single beds. It has a well equipped kitchen, large lounge with cosy wood-effect stove and dining area and a sunny conservatory that allows you to enjoy the views across the valley whatever the time of year.

Outside, there is a raised terrace with table and chairs that overlooks the garden. There is also a table and chairs at the bottom of the garden, from which you can listen to the rush of the stream.

Property manager

Katharine & Barry King
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a strict no smoking policy at Tanglewood. We also ask that dogs are not allowed to go upstairs (a stair guard is available to assist!).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dovery Manor Museum and Holnicote Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead and Porlock Weir Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Exmoor Adventures and Greencombe Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and horse riding nearby.
Map
Porlock, England

What's nearby

  • Exmoor Adventures - 18 min walk
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Exmoor National Park - 11 min drive
  • Dunkery Beacon - 17 min drive
  • Minehead Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 19 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coaster Coffee - 12 min drive
  • The Old Ship Aground - 14 min drive
  • The Hairy Dog - 12 min drive
  • The Queens Head - 12 min drive
  • Kildare Lodge - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tanglewood: idyllic two-bedroom cottage in Exmoor National Park located?

This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alison w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous hidden gem
Wow ! This little cottage was a great find. In a lovely position, could have done with a 4wheel drive ! But well worth it ❤️ Can walk to the village in 15 mins, try the Ship Inn pub. Visit Porlock weir and hire bikes. Get the bus to Lynmouth and Lynton . The weather was great and we we all had a brilliant time with our dogs too. Could not have asked for anything more. 🤩 PERFECT 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could live here!
A total home from home! Everything you could wish for in a holiday home, including friendly neighbours. It has a warm, welcoming feel and really did feel like our home during our stay. There was so much to see and do nearby, we really needed another week to do it justice. The kids loved the stream in the garden, which can be crossed by bridge and paddled in a little further up the lane. Lynton and Lynmouth were just breathtaking (and Charlie Friday's family cafe the best EVER), we loved the local stony beaches which were quiet even in peak season and my 7 year old declared our trip to Kilve beach as the best day of her life, due to the abundance of fossils. Glad of a 4x4 mini for all the narrow lanes and hills though, including the one leading to the cottage. Would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family. Huge thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded house in a steep sided valley
Narrow track, some unpaved, leads to a few houses in this valley of steep and mainly wooded sides. Tanglewood is a spacious 2 bed house with a big garden leading down to a secure stream. Off road parking is good. Well equipped in all areas. Comfortable. Good size bathroom, with a bath. Loads of windows let in the light. Gets am and pm sunshine ( we went in June ). Plenty of walks from the house and nearby. Best beach for us was at Dunster - sand, stones, groynes for windbreaks, shells to collect etc. We would consider going again to Tanglewood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family walking holiday
Beautiful property, light and spacious with quite woodland garden. Great access to walks and lovely walk down the lane into Porlock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A brilliant stay, house and woodland area.
The house is perfect with everything we need, just a 10-15 min walk to the village and the woods are on the doorstep. The house has such a warm, homely feel about it, all 4 of us and the dog felt immediately at home. Thanks for having us, and we will be back next year.

About the host

Hosted by Katharine & Barry King

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We live in Surrey and spend as much time as we can at our holiday cottage. Having holidayed in Exmoor for many years, we were thrilled to buy Tanglewood in 2015. We love waking up in the morning in our secluded cottage in the woods, then being able to wander into Porlock for tea and cake in the afternoon!

Why they chose this property

Tanglewood offers an amazing combination: it is a charming detached cottage in the woods at Hawkcombe, yet only fifteen minutes walk from the restaurants and pubs in the lovely village of Porlock.

What makes this property unique

With its large private garden, bordered by the rushing Hawkcombe stream, Tanglewood is a peaceful and enchanting place to stay.
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