The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments

The pack horse, Minehead, TA24 8HW, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>17</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
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Rated superb
17 reviews
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The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Boasting a garden, The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments is situated in Minehead in the Somerset region, 11 km from Dunster Castle and 46 km from Tiverton Castle. The property has river and garden views, and is 2.3 km from Bossington Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. All units have private entrance. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area at the apartment. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 79 km from the apartment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
High score for Minehead
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  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location, really quiet, but only a couple of minutes from the A39 and 10 mins to Minehead. Friendly hosts. Comfortable apartment, really well fitted out and excellent decor. Would definitely come again, if available when next in the area.”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “If you like peace & quiet set in tranquil rural Somerset then this is an absolute must. Residing next to a beautiful picturesque stream & ford is a must see. The property reminds me of rural France & Italy. The Pack Horse is in a perfect location...”
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was excellant and very picturesque, good value also”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Wills & Paul

Company review score: 10Based on 16 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Wills and Paul relocated from Brighton, West Sussex and took over the Pack Horse in August 2023

Property information

Enjoy Exmoor from our delightful Riverside Apartments & Courtyard Cottage, idyllically situated in the National Trust village of Allerford alongside a shallow river over looking the Pack Horse bridge. From our doorstep discover the stunning countryside, coastline, moor, sea and pretty villages. Although we have a non refund policy all cancellations will be reviewed. The accommodation we offer is warm, cosy, centrally heated, tastefully decorated and well appointed. We have 1 large suite sleeping up to 4 people, 1 ground floor apartment sleeping 3 people, 2 further apartments sleeping 2 people & 1 Cottage sleeping up to 5 people. Bridge View , Stable cottage & Wisteria Apt can all be hired together, allowing families and larger groups to holiday together but have there own personal space when required, Bridge View has a large Kitchen diner so eating together is possible and sitting socialsing in the very comfortable lounge with its balcony overlooking the Packhorse Bridge, is great for evening get together's ,watching the sun going down over the river and village. The pretty courtyard also offers a great venue for your get togethers , with plenty of outside table and chairs along with a portable BBQ The large grass garden lends itself for games, or chilling on relaxer chairs. Further details outdoors The village nestles under the Aller woods and is surrounded by countryside, with it's famous Pack Horse bridge, chocolate box cottages the village also offers a post office/general stores, licensed club, thatched school museum and a childrens play area. Paths and bridleways lead to the sea at our neighbouring village of Bossington and picturesque Selworthy which boasts stunning views from its hillside location. The larger village of Porlock is 2 miles away where you will find pubs, restaurants and a variety of shops offering everything from local produce to books and antiques.

Neighbourhood information

The Pack horse is located in the sleepy village of Allerford, with the nearest village of Porlock just a 5 minute drive away and the bigger town of Minehead a 10 minute drive away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Cleaning products
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 19:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage &amp; Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 12:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 12:00:00.

    FAQs about The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 3 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments on this page.

    • The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments is 3.7 miles from the centre of Minehead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments on this page.

    • The Pack Horse Exmoor National Park Allerford Riverside Cottage & Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):