Title: Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock Cottage in Minehead ![Microwave, oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77149300/77149300/4f5eec61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77149300/77149300/b56dc829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77149300/77149300/13aff796.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77149300/77149300/ff52d1bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77149300/77149300/1ae8494a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Yellow Gate Cottage offers a charming retreat for up to 4 guests. Unwind in the cozy living space with an electric wood burner and Smart TV, or enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed courtyard. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need during your stay. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock Property Summary Yellow Gate Cottage is a charming retreat just off the high street of beautiful Porlock, set in Exmoor National Park. The cottage has two bedrooms for up to 4 guests and a quaint country garden with seating area. Private off-site parking is available and one pet is welcome, free of charge. Main Description Yellow Gate Cottage in Porlock (Somerset) is a nineteenth century terraced cottage in the heart of the village, yet set back from the main road for peace and quiet. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped, ideal for couples or families wanting to explore this lovely working village and Exmoor further afield. Sleeps up to 4 guests upstairs in two bedrooms, one double and one twin Upstairs family bathroom, with shower over bath Compact galley-style kitchen, with washing machine, electric cooker and fridge with ice box Open plan dining/living area Electric central heating throughout Electric "wood burner" in the sitting room Enclosed courtyard to the front of the property with outside seating Great central location in idyllic Porlock village Two allocated off-road parking spaces nearby Towels and linen provided Wifi and Smart TV with Netflix included Selection of books and games included Electricity and heating included One well behaved dog welcome Arrive from 3 pm Depart by 10 am Indoor Description Enter the cottage via the yellow front door, a short porch area with hooks for coats and a shoe rack, leads into the wonderful living space, with a stunning bark covered beam, comfortable seating, electric wood burner, Smart TV and fabulous dining area. The kitchen is wonderfully quirky, while being compact, it is filled with light and is fully equipped with everything you will need during your stay! Head up the stairs – please note these are steep, as is traditional with this style of cottage – the master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has twin beds, while the bathroom has an electric shower over the bath, heated towel rail, toilet and hand basin. The kitchen comprises an electric double oven with hob, washing machine, under-counter fridge with ice box, microwave, kettle, toaster plus a good selection of cookware, crockery, cutlery and glassware. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Electric central heating is fitted throughout the property, plus an electric 'wood burner' in the sitting room, which can easily be turned on via a switch and give real cosy feeling during the cooler months. Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience - the duvets are 10 tog in thickness, with a 4.5 tog alternative provided in the bedroom cupboards if you prefer. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take them with you on day trips. A small amount of tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials including washing up liquid and surface spray will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided. One well behaved dog is welcome at Yellow Gate Cottage free of charge (strictly maximum of one), please keep dogs downstairs, and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Outdoor Description Directly outside to the front of the cottage is a paved courtyard with table and chairs for you to enjoy the peace and quiet of Porlock. This area is enclosed by garden fence panels and a metal pedestrian gate (which comes virtually to the ground and is above waist height). Yellow Gate Cottage is within easy walking distance to all village amenities including shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. Parking Two off-road allocated parking spaces are available for guests of Yellow Gate Cottage, just a couple of minutes on foot from the property. Pets Description One well behaved dog is welcome at Yellow Gate Cottage free of charge (strictly maximum of one), please keep dogs downstairs, and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Restricted mobility Please note the stairs are steep, as is traditional with this style of cottage built in the mid 19th century. Exit in case of emergency This has not been completed by the owner. Christmas / New Year Guests are welcomed over the Christmas period, a few decorations and lights will be provided at the cottage. Please note there is a 7 night minimum stay during this period. Porlock village is beautiful this time of year, the lights are spectacular, and the community festive spirit can't be beaten. Be sure to check the festive calendar for local events in december. The region Porlock high street is just a stone’s throw from the front door, with a range of shops for you to enjoy. It's a traditional working Exmoor village boasting three pubs, two grocery shops, Post Office, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre plus other independent restaurants, shops, and tea rooms. Nearby Porlock Weir is just 1.5 miles, a short drive or a coastal or woodland walk, here you'll find more local eateries (pub, restaurant and tea rooms) plus the 13th century harbour and the pebble beach! Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 7 miles away, or 10-15 minutes in the car. 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), banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town. Minehead has a sandy beach and is a bustling town. It's the terminus of the West Somerset Steam Railway which chugs along the beautiful Somerset coastline and through the countryside to Bishops Lydeard. And also the start of the South West Coast Path, which runs along the coastline of Exmoor to Porlock, continuing along the coast of North Devon, then Cornwall, into South Devon then follows the Dorset coastline before finally ending at Poole Harbour. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3574 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.20854%2C-3.59517&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S3ttfHFssk5s9MpiXGh1TxpSoZM=) Porlock, Somerset #### What's nearby - Exmoor Adventures - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Porlock Weir Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles - Exmoor National Park - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles - Bossington Beach - 11 min drive - 1.1 miles - Minehead Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles #### Getting around - Minehead Station - 18 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 169 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬9 min drive - ‪Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock located? > Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Bossington Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Yellow Gate Cottage, Porlock Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna S. 12 Jul 2023 #### Lovely clean cottage, very central location and parking nearby too. Ideal location for getting out a Lovely clean cottage, very central location and parking nearby too. Ideal location for getting out and exploring this beautiful part of the country. Dog friendly too which was the icing on the cake for us. Enjoyed our stay very much. ##### Lorna S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. 12 Jul 2023 #### A lovely cottage, comfortable and well equipped. Excellent wifi speed (if you need it!) Great locati A lovely cottage, comfortable and well equipped. Excellent wifi speed (if you need it!) Great location for shops, pubs and restaurants. Lots of walks from the front door. Handy having a parking space within 2 minutes of the cottage. A perfect place to stay for a couple, we would love to return here. ##### Peter M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nikki B. 12 Jul 2023 #### The cottage was clean, warm and comfortable. It is in an ideal situation with the village shops an The cottage was clean, warm and comfortable. It is in an ideal situation with the village shops and pubs all within a very short walk, and a short drive from the coast and local towns/supermarkets. We had very good communication from the housekeeper. ##### Nikki B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill F. 12 Jul 2023 #### We loved it. It was quiet, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Great location. There were some nic We loved it. It was quiet, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Great location. There were some nice little touches like some biscuits, some coffee (very welcome after a long journey and before unpacking)salt and pepper, toilet rolls, tea towels, etc. Need to be able bodied as the stairs are steep but overall, it is a lovely cottage and we are booking again for next September. ##### Gill F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### janine horgan 12 Jul 2023 #### The location is superb. Literally steps away from all Porlock has to offer. The car park was safe an The location is superb. Literally steps away from all Porlock has to offer. The car park was safe and not an inconvenience at all as just across the road. The ship inn and The Castle pubs are a short stroll and provided a friendly welcome. We loved our walk which starts from the middle of the village to Porlock Weir across the Marshes and our trip to Dunster and visiting the castle. We found the cottage to be inviting and the beds super comfy. Perfect. Also great communication and arrival details. Thank you. ##### janine horgan ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmoor White Horse Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-Exmoor-White-Horse-Inn.h2254478.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Luttrell Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-Luttrell-Arms-Hotel.h2276877.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porlock Weir Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-The-Porlock-Weir-Hotel.h36496528.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Simonsbath House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-Simonsbath-House.h8721627.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunster Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-Dunster-Castle-Hotel.h4454173.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Oak Exmoor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-The-Royal-Oak-Exmoor.h6983131.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rest and Be Thankful Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minehead-Hotels-The-Rest-And-Be-Thankful-Inn.h7426376.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information)