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Porthole Cottage

4.0 star property
Cottage with kitchen, near Exmoor National Park

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Garden
Front of property
Cottage, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Cottage, Sea View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Cottage, Sea View | In-room dining
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Porthole Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Sea view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Porthole Cottage

Cottage with kitchen, near Exmoor National Park
Laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like an all-in-one washing machine and dryer and a coffee/tea maker. The private bathroom is not en suite.
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer all-in-one washer/dryers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Minehead cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 28-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 30 per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 180 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Porthole Cottage Cottage
Porthole Cottage Minehead
Porthole Cottage Cottage Minehead

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Northwood, Minehead, England, TA24 5QJ

What's nearby

  • Minehead Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blenheim Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dunster Castle - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Dunster Beach - 14 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 14 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthole Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Porthole Cottage?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Porthole Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porthole Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porthole Cottage located?

Situated in Minehead, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Minehead Beach and Blenheim Gardens. West Somerset Railway and Exmoor National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Minehead Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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