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Description: Accommodation on Exmoor cannot be found in more delightful surroundings than Porlock and Porlock Vale. Nestling at the ... more

Porlock ... foot of Porlock Hill at the western end of the Vale, Porlock is bounded to the north by its shingle ridge with breathtaking views over the Bristol Channel and to the south, by the rolling hills of the Exmoor National Park.

Newest Review: ... standard of food was again very decent. Of course, being in the West Country, Porlock has more than its fair share of tea rooms, offering cream teas and fresh cakes during the daytime. The Overstream Hotel in the centre of the village (opposite the church) also has a tea garden outside front, which is open during the summer. There are numerous hotels and B&Bs in and around the village, ... more

... offering the visitor a wide ranging choice between value and luxury. Porlock also offers plenty of self-catered accommodation in cottages of varying sizes, and Sparkhayes campsite is located along a lane just off the high street. If you are just passin...more

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Porlock: A scenic village on the edge of Exmoor National Park (946 words)
by - written on 06/08/08 (Very useful, 25 readings)
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A small village on the edge of Exmoor national park, I have visited Porlock more times than I can remember. The location of the village makes it the perfect base for a short holiday or break in West Somerset. Even since I have visited this place, it remains relatively untouched by the commercial world, and even particularly touristy-type shops. Being attractive to tourists, and especially walkers, Porlock has a friendly, almost comfortable atmosphere, with villagers and visitors mixing well. Even in the summer, when the highstreet can get quite busy with tourist trade, the whole village remains a very scenic place, with many traditional buildings and thatched ... Read the complete review

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