The Crows Nest, Porlock Weir

Property Summary
The Crows Nest, Porlock Weir, is a charming thatched end-of-terrace cottage perched above scenic Porlock Bay offering family accommodation with the benefit of amazing sea views. It's less than 5 mins walk to the 13th Century Harbour where you can find a pub and a couple of restaurants to eat.

Main Description
The Crows Nest is access from the car parking area via stone steps down to the front of the property, then a few steps up to the front door. Entrance into the downstairs hall, the sitting room to the right features a huge inglenook fireplace with wood-burner, stone floors and exposed beams. To the left, the large dining room is a great family room which also provides seats at the windows, to relax with a book while enjoying the views across the bay. The kitchen adjoins the dining room and there is also a downstairs toilet off the dining room. On the first floor, the master bedroom enjoys a King-sized bed with en-suite shower room comprised of shower and hand basin only (no toilet in the en-suite). Bedrooms two and three have twin beds, and there is a family bathroom with a bath with shower attachment, bidet, toilet and hand basin. Outside is a small private garden area at the front of the cottage with wonderful views across the bay, plus private parking for two cars.

Sleeps 6 plus cot (on request)
One king-sized bedroom with en-suite shower
Two twin bedrooms
Kitchen with adjoining large dining room
Separate sitting room with wood-burner
Stunning views of the Bristol Channel and Porlock Bay
Family bathroom upstairs plus downstairs toilet
Private garden
Off-road parking for two cars
Towels and linen provided
Wifi, electricity and heating included
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog
Short walk from Porlock Weir
Grocery shops only 1.5 miles
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

There is an upstairs flat which is owned by the couple that own The Crows Nest, they only use the flat a few times a year. It is entirely self-contained with a separate entrance. Feel free to say hi if you see them as they are lovely hosts!

Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (a maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow you dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.

The Crows Nest is strictly non-smoking.

The harbour is the 'centre' of Porlock Weir, which is approximately 100 metres from The Crows Nest. There are two restaurants (The Cafe and Miller's at the Anchor), 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 from The Crows Nest and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, 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 from The Crows Nest. 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.

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.

The Crows Nest is available for week-long bookings (Friday to Friday) and short breaks.

Indoor Description
The Crows Nest kitchen is fitted with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, under-counter fridge, separate under-counter freezer, and microwave. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A washing machine and tumble dryer are situated in the downstairs cloakroom, along with the iron and ironing board.

The television has channels provided by NowTV, which is an internet TV service. There are various options for catch up channels (iplayer, etc) and series' of TV programmes available to watch, but it's not possible to watch live TV. However, there are various apps, so some sport can be watched via the BBC Sport app, for example. There is also a DVD player in the sitting room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property.
A travel cot is available on request; please request it when booking so we can make sure it is present for your arrival.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Crows Nest is fitted with central heating and there is also a wood burner in the sitting room; some kindling and one basket of logs will be provided in the cooler months. Additional logs can be purchased from the hardware shop in Porlock.

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 on day trips. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot.

A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. There may also be other non-perishable items like salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available.

Washing up liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

Outdoor Description
The Crows Nest is accessed by a path (with approx 12 shallow steps with handrail) from a private drive beside the property, or via stone steps which lead directly on to the lane below, both paths have gates. There is a small private garden/patio with some seating in front of the cottage which is enclosed by a waist-high gate. There are good walks from the door the woods and beach.

Parking
Private off-road parking for two cars is available at the top of the drive beside the property. The driveway leading to the parking area is accessed by driving a few metres past the property, it is a sharp left turn onto the the drive which is a short steep slope, which opens out to the parking area.
Sorry, there is no EV charging available on site. The nearest charging points can be found in Porlock at the Central Pay & Display Car Park (TA24 8PH). The chargers are part of the Evolt network. There are 2 devices and 4 connectors available.

Pets Description
Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome for supplement of £15 each. 3 dogs may be permitted on request, please contact us with the size/breed of the dogs and we'll check for you.

Restricted mobility
The property can only be accessed via steps (from the parking area, or from the road below) so we recommend this property is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
Yes, the Crows Nest will have a 5ft artificial tree with decorations on it provided over the Christmas period.

The region

Porlock Weir is a picturesque harbour village on the Exmoor National Park coastline in Somerset, with a history stretching back to the 15th century. The small tidal harbour, with its ancient lock gates and pebble beach, sits at the heart of a thriving community.

You'll find a welcoming pub, restaurants ranging from relaxed dining to Michelin-listed Italian cuisine, cosy cafes, and a popular street food takeaway -- all within walking distance of the harbour. Independent shops and galleries line the lanes, including Exmoor Glass, the Harbour Gallery, and Porlock Bay Oysters, which opened expanded premises in 2024.

The larger village of Porlock is approximately one mile away and has a broader range of amenities including grocery shops, a traditional butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, and a selection of independent restaurants and tea rooms. Most shops in Porlock and Porlock Weir keep hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending during the summer season.

Porlock Weir was recently used as a filming location for The Salt Path, the adaptation of Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir about walking the South West Coast Path.