1 / 24Porlock Sunnyside
Porlock, Somerset
A three bedroom cottage above Porlock with an enclosed terraced garden, one dog welcome, and four Exmoor walks all starting within a mile and a half.
Porlock sits in a bowl under Exmoor with the sea at one end and a famously steep hill at the other. Sunnyside is a three bedroom cottage above the village on a no through road, reached by external stone steps, with a wood burner and one dog welcome. Walks start from the door.
Four of them are ours and all four begin within a mile and a half. Porlock Weir and Porlock Marsh, a shingle ridge with a drowned forest behind it, sits a mile off and scores an eight on our map. Porlock Beach is one and a tenth. The Horner Wood circular is one and a tenth and we rate it an eight, running into one of the largest ancient oak woodlands in Britain. Selworthy Beacon is one and three tenths. Marsh, shingle, oak wood and open moor inside twenty minutes of the door, which is about as much variety as a dog can ask of one week.
Enclosed and terraced and reached by steep stone steps, as is the cottage itself, the garden suits a single dog with working legs rather than one that has given up on stairs. What you get in exchange is four walks from the door and a village sitting underneath you, which for a fit dog and a week on Exmoor is a fair bargain.
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from £586 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Step outside into the enclosed terraced garden, which is accessed via steep stone steps
- Dog Facilities
- Stair gate
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £586 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Wifi
Porlock Sunnyside from £586 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Porlock Sunnyside dog friendly?
Yes, Porlock Sunnyside welcomes one dog. It's a three bedroom cottage above Porlock village with an enclosed terraced garden, and four dog walks all start within a mile and a half of the door — taking in Porlock Weir, Porlock Marsh, Horner Wood, and Selworthy Beacon.
Are dogs allowed at Porlock Sunnyside year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your travel dates. Given the year-round appeal of Exmoor walking, it's a great base in any season.
What should I know before visiting Porlock Sunnyside with my dog?
The cottage is reached by external stone steps, and the enclosed terraced garden has the same steep character — so it suits a dog that's comfortable on stairs rather than one with limited mobility. One dog is welcome, and the setup works best for a fit, active dog ready to make the most of the walks on the doorstep.
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Porlock Sunnyside from £586 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk1 mi awayPorlock Weir and Porlock Marsh
Somerset
A varied coastal and marshland walk with good facilities at the characterful harbour village; the flat terrain suits dogs of all fitness levels.
Beach1.1 mi awayPorlock Beach
Somerset
A wild shingle beach on the Exmoor coast with year-round dog access, backed by salt marsh and the dramatic hills of Exmoor.
Walk1.1 mi awayHorner Wood Circular
Somerset
One of England's finest ancient oak woodlands with excellent off-lead potential on the woodland paths and good water access from Horner Water; deer present so recall essential.
Walk1.3 mi awaySelworthy Beacon Coastal Loop
Somerset
A demanding Exmoor coastal loop with spectacular views and charming tea rooms; steep terrain and livestock on the farmland sections require fitness and attention.
Walk2.5 mi awayDunkery Beacon from Dunkery Gate
Somerset
The highest point on Exmoor with expansive views and high off-lead potential on the open moorland; no facilities and limited parking so come prepared.
Beach5.2 mi awayMinehead Beach
Somerset
The start of the South West Coast Path with a wide sandy and pebble beach, seasonal restrictions but good off-season access.