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The Orchard (2507)


5.3 miles W of Minehead | Sleeps 6 + cot | Price Band Q (£555 - £1548)


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The Orchard is in a wonderful setting on the edge of Porlock.

Picture 1 of 39. The Orchard is in a wonderful setting on the edge of Porlock.

 
 
 
The Orchard is in a wonderful setting on the edge of Porlock.The main sitting-room is really welcoming and spacious.The beautiful terraced garden with the orchard and woodland beyond.
 
Another view of the comfortable main sitting-room.The sociable kitchen and dining-area.There are welcoming touches throughout this lovely house.
 
Looking back across the kitchen towards the snug.The master bedroom, Bedroom 1, is dual aspect with views down the hillside to the sea.Another view of the spacious and elegant master bedroom.
 
The large en suite bathroom for the master bedroom overlooks the garden.The pretty double bedroom, Bedroom 2, has a really tranquil feel.Another view of the double bedroom.
 
The twin bedroom, Bedroom 3, looks out over the garden and towards the orchard and woodland at the top of the hill.A real bonus is this cot-room, with French windows to a lovely private patio.The family bathroom has a bath as well as a separate shower cubicle.
 
Another view of the family bathroom.There is a welcoming entrance hall to The Orchard.There is a separate cloakroom off the entrance hall.
 
Looking into the hall from the kitchen.The snug really is just that!Books and games for children are provided in the snug.
 
This is just the place for a treat!The lovely garden - this is looking out from the French windows of the sitting-room.The garden at The Orchard - there are two patio areas as well.
 
The stunning view from The Orchard.Medieval Dunster is a short drive away, This is the historic Yarn Market in the centre.Deer come down to graze in the orchard next to the house.
 
There is a beautiful colourful sheltered garden here, as well as the orchard and the woodland.The Orchard at the foot of its own hillside, in spring time.Minehead has miles of sandy beach for all the family to enjoy.
 
A few minutes' drive away is the picturesque National Trust village of Selworthy, on the headland between Porlock and Minehead and close to the South West Coastal Path.Looking down towards the centre of Dunster with the National Trust castle in the background.Walk through the orchard and woodland to this lovely pub at Porlock Weir for lunch and then wander along the beach.
 
Porlock Weir is stunning whatever the time of yearThe scenery is amazing in winter too....making this a wonderful house for Christmas.
 
A view from above Porlock Weir - a lovely walk from The Orchard.The view across to Greenaleigh Point from the top of Porlock Hill.Picture 39 of 39. Visit the Explore Nearby tab for maps and information about the things to do near this property.
 

This stunning detached house overlooking pretty Porlock village has far reaching sea views and is an ideal base for walking. The Orchard is extremely spacious with French windows to the garden from the dual aspect sitting-room, with its lovely wood-burner, and from the first floor cot-room/study. The open plan kitchen/dining-room adjoins the snug and is a sociable space for all the family. The bedrooms have wonderful views over the gardens, orchard and woodland at the top of the hill, and the master bedroom boasts sea views. There are two sheltered patios and a large enclosed terraced garden as well as the namesake hillside orchard (very steep so take care) where deer often graze. A magical track through private woodland links up with the footpaths that lead to Porlock Weir and the coast a mile and a half away. You can stroll into Porlock in minutes for shops, pubs and cafes, and the coastline offers the choice of wide sandy beaches at Minehead or rocky foreshores where the Exmoor National Park reaches the clifftops. Please note that the changeover times are 4pm on arrival and 10am on departure.

Ground Floor

Porch. Entrance hall. Cloakroom with WC and wash-basin. Sitting-room with TV, DVD player, CD player and wood-burner. Kitchen/Dining-room with electric range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Snug with TV and DVD player.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 with double bed (5') and en suite Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, WC and wash-basin. Bedroom 2 with double bed (5'). Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC and wash-basin. Cot-room/Study.

Facilities & Services

Inclusive Electricity. Heating – full oil-fired CH. Duvets. Towels. Cot. High chair. 2 Stair-gates. Broadband. At Cost Logs for wood-burner – first basket free thereafter pay Owner.

Miscellaneous

  • Private parking for 3 cars.
  • Garden furniture and barbecue.
  • Shop .5m.
  • Pub 400 yds.
  • Public telephone 400 yds.
  • Regret no smoking.
  • Regret no pets.
  • Arrive/Depart Saturday.
 

2013 Short Breaks

The Orchard is available for Winter, Spring, Autumn, Christmas and New Year Short Breaks for 4 to 6 nights.

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