Myrtle Cottage
Myrtle Cottage High Street, Exmoor National Park, Porlock TA24 8PU England
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Situated in the picturesque village of Porlock, where Exmoor meets the sea, Myrtle Cottage is a comfortable thatched cottage built over 400 years ago which is bursting with character and charm, beams, inglenook fireplaces and real fires.Enjoy a generous breakfast of homemade fresh fruit salad, yoghurts, fruit juice, cereals and a full English Breakfast (using Exmoor's best quality locally sourced bacon, sausages and free range eggs) or maybe something a little lighter; smoked salmon and scrambled eggs as well as marmalade, local jams and honey - even the coffee is roasted right here in the village! All rooms have colour TV, Radio/alarm and Tea and Coffee making facilities. Hairdrier's, Free WIFI and Central Heating.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Horseback riding
Archery offsite
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Wifi
Special diet menus
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Walking tours
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Grade: 68 out of 100
11Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
7Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Myrtle Cottage High Street, Exmoor National Park, Porlock TA24 8PU England
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Stayed here for a two night break with friends. Tyrone and Neil were the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Lemon drizzle cake on arrival was a lovely touch. The rooms were spotless and comfortable with high end soft furnishings. We could have chatted all day to the hosts who were interesting and funny. Our break was so fabulous we have booked again for next year. Can’t wait to return and discover more of this beautiful area….oh and see Neil and Tyrone.!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 1 week ago
We loved having all here to stay, it was a real pleasure. We are so glad you loved Myrtle Cottage enough to have already booked a return visist in 2024 and we cant wait to welcome you back. Porlock, Exmoor and Somerset has so much to offer, one visit is never enough. We look forward to seeing you all agin in 2024 thanks again T&N
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Fabulous. From arrival to departure everything was faultless. The hosts Tyrone and Neil made us feel so at home. Lemon drizzle on arrival, superb breakfasts and spotlessly clean well appointed rooms. We plan to return next year as it was just perfect for 3 friends on a short break.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 1 week ago
We loved having all here to stay, it was a real pleasure. We are so glad you loved Myrtle Cottage enough to have already booked a return visist in 2024 and we cant wait to welcome you back. Porlock, Exmoor and Somerset has so much to offer, one visit is never enough. We look forward to seeing you all agin in 2024 thanks again T&N
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Myrtle Cottage is a gem of a place. The hosts, Tyrone and Neil go above and beyond to ensure a fabulous stay. The comfortable rooms were all immaculately furnished and spotlessly clean (we booked all three). The breakfasts were delicious as was the locally made lemon drizzle cake on arrival. My dog was made so welcome, he didn't want to leave. He even had his own towel and breakfast. Perfect location for walking either from the cottage or on nearby Exmoor. There is a useful bootroom to keep dirty walking shoes/boots and hose outside to clean the dog. Also within walking distance of great pubs, tea rooms and shops. My friends and I are already planning our return visit.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Great food within walking distance.
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Responded 1 week ago
We loved having all here to stay, it was a real pleasure. We are so glad you loved Myrtle Cottage enough to have already booked a return visist in 2024 and we cant wait to welcome you back. Porlock, Exmoor and Somerset has so much to offer, one visit is never enough. We look forward to seeing you all agin in 2024, and you know we loved "Boris" and we hope he is still in the plans for coming back, we will get his chipolatas ready !!! thanks again T&N
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Lovely welcome by Tyrone & Neil. Room was spacious, comfortable and exceptionally clean with everything you need, and I'm sure if you did need anything, the hosts would provide it. Stayed 1 night, to attend a Sea Shanty Show in the Village Hall, which was great. Could chat to our hosts all day, so friendly & such lovely people. Keep doing what you are doing guys, you are amazing x Will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for that great review, and it was a pleasure chatting with you both. We would love to welcome you back to Myrtle Cottage as there is so much to see and do around here, exmoor and somerset, thanks again T&N
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This was our return visit to Myrtle Cottage having stayed last year as soon as Neil and Tyrone took over. Things were perfect and we wondered how they could be bettered. However, the changes that they have carried out has made a stay at Myrtle even better! The new decor is simply stunning with the rooms now decorated in beautiful earthy tones, that fit in perfectly with Exmoor. The mattress was the ultimate in comfort and the room spotlessly clean. The welcome tray had delicious handmade chocolates for us and there was a special treat for our dog. What had not changed was the very warm welcome that we received. That welcome included our dog Archie. Neil and Tyrone are the perfect hosts, nothing is too much trouble for them. They go out of their way to ensure that your stay is as comfortable as possible. The breakfast was fit for a king, and where possible locally sourced. They even cooked a sausage each day for Archie. I don't know of anywhere else that cleans your windscreen for you on your day of departure and leaves a card wishing you a safe onward journey. We have a special celebration next year and couldn't think of any other place we would rather go to celebrate. Thank you for everything Neil and Tyrone. Jo, Charles, and Archie.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thanks Jo, Charles and Archie, for a wonderful review, so full of detail that is helpful to other potential guests. Not much we can say of add but we are so glad you love all the small but impactful changes we have made, we really do love Myrtle Cottage. We cannot wait to welcome you all back next year, twice in actula fact and you know you will get spoilt whilst here. See you in 2024 thanks again T&N
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The kind of place where the hosts go out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. Lovely bedroom with en suite bathroom. So much choice for breakfast that it could be different every day. One of the best!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thanks for the lovely review, and we are so proud you think we are one of the best, we try our hardest to please and delight all our guests and we are glad we did on this occasion, thanks again T&N
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A great B&B with wonderful hosts, Tyrone and Neil who are very attentive to their guests needs. Breakfasts are excellent- with a wide choice of options , much more than you would normally get in a B&B. Dog friendly - our dog loved her sausage for breakfast ! Rooms are very comfy and tastefully decorated. Perfect location close to some good pubs for dinner. We will be back for our fifth visit !
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Try dinner at the top Ship Inn ( opposite ) or drinks at the bottom Ship Inn ( 1.5mile walk to...
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thanks Sandra and we cannot wait to welcome you all back again in 2024. We try our hardest to make sure we are a good B&B where comfort, breakfast and decor is tasteful on all counts. See you next year thanks again T&N
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Stayed in this lovely cottage for 2 nights with a group of friends for a cycling weekend and booked all the rooms. Prior to our arrival, Neil & Tyrone (hosts) were helpful and informative. All rooms were immaculate and well equipped, nice little touches, even supplying ear plugs and daily top ups of room treats! Quality and quantity of breakfast choices could not be faulted, down to all locally sourced ingredients. Local pubs for evening meals were great value, and the local beach and countryside is a stunning location, perfect if you love the outdoors. Definitely looking forward to revisiting early next year. Thank you Neil & Tyrone for your wonderful hosting skills, Regards Luke
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for that wonderful and detailed review, we have the most wonderful guests who take the time to write such lovely words that potential guests can read and inform their decisions, so thank you. We are glad everything was so excellent for you and we cannot wait to welcome you bck in 2024, thanks again T&N
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Excellent B&B in a perfect location for Coast Path walking which was the purpose of our visit. Fantastic hosts Neil and Tyrone! Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely breakfast with lots of choice! I cannot mark them down on anything.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for that lovely review, we really do appreciate you taking the time to write it, we are glad everything was perfect for you, thanks again T&N
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Girls night away so booked the family room. The owners manage the whole booking so well and great communication. Great welcome and our room was decorated beautifully! Added little touches such as handmade sweets in the room, chilled water ready and also choose your breakfast ready for the morning! Full English on offer, however bring veggie we had a smaller breakfast and skipped the meat options. Set on the main road through a Porlock so serviced by local pubs and shops. Plus great for visiting area too as they have off road parking available. On leaving, they’d even washed our windshield! Highly recommend to all!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from tyrone Mundell-Phipps, Owner at Myrtle Cottage
Responded 9 Oct 2023
Hi to all three of you, and thank you for the wonderful review and highly recommending us at Myrtle Cottage. If only you had told us you were veggie, we do ask in the pre-arrival communications about dietry requirements and we always have plant based rashers and sausages available, you could have had an even bigger breakfast ..... now you have to comeback to expeience these ... thank again T&N
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PRICE RANGE
US$121 - US$125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandExmoor National ParkPorlock
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Myrtle Cottage
Which popular attractions are close to Myrtle Cottage?
Nearby attractions include Burrowhayes Farm Riding Stables (0.09 miles), Culbone Church and the Fairytale Tunnels from the South West Coast Path (0.3 miles), and Dovery Manor Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Myrtle Cottage?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Myrtle Cottage?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Myrtle Cottage?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bramdowns, Whortleberry Tearoom and Studio B&B, and Piggy In The Middle.
Is Myrtle Cottage located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Porlock.
Are pets allowed at Myrtle Cottage?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Myrtle Cottage?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Church of All Saints (2.2 miles).