Ships Mews offers 4 self-catering apartments in Porlock, Somerset in Exmoor National Park. Each self-catered apartment has an en suite shower room, and towels are provided. The fitted kitchen features an oven, a hob, a fridge, a toaster, a kettle and kitchenware. There is a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can enjoy the garden. It is a 5 minute drive to Exmoor Heritage Coast. Taunton is 29 mi from Ships Mews, while Barnstaple is 32 mi away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 56 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Size of studio and vaulted ceiling. Good kitchen facilities, comfortable sofa, plenty of cushions and heaters and blankets. Hanging space for coats (good if wet), seating, location, parking.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable. Quiet location. Nice base for local walks.
  • Lstanden
    It's a well equipped comfortable studio apartment in a great location. Exceptionally clean and well-presented with adjacent parking . Handy to the village amenities.

Host Info

8.8
8.8
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Ships Mews is a detached holiday property comprising of 4 separate 'Self Catering' apartments located at the western end of the High Street in the charming village of Porlock, Somerset *(No Dogs Allowed). An excellent holiday location to enjoy the natural wonders and superb scenery of Exmoor National Park and the dramatic coastline in this region. The apartments are situated at the bottom of Porlock Hill, one mile from the sea, approximately ten to fifteen minutes walk away, with the beautiful Porlock Weir only five minutes away by car. Within short walking distance of an excellent selection of shops to cater for your holiday needs during your stay. These include two well stocked convenience stores, pubs, restaurants, tearooms all serving quality food and drink. Other shops include a Post Office (stocked with country living accessories), Pharmacy, Cheese shop, ATM, Art gallery, gift shops and more… Other places of interest include the Dovery Manor Museum containing a wealth of information relating to local history. There are two Churches on the High Street, Porlock Methodist Church and St. Dubricius Church, dedicated to the 7th Century Welsh Saint, said to have crowned King Art...
Porlock is a small historical village situated within Exmoor National Park very close to the Southwest Coast Path, just 2 miles from Porlock Weir.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Ships Mews
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Refrigerator
    Bathroom
    • Private Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Miscellaneous
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ships Mews takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 80 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Kindly note that the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged for damages if necessary.

    The property will send the terms and conditions via email after booking.

    Payment before arrival via PayPal is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note payment via PayPal does not require the guest to have a PayPal account.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £80 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Ships Mews

    • The prices at Ships Mews may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Ships Mews offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Ships Mews has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 1 bedroom

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

      • Ships Mews is 1,150 feet from the center of Porlock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Ships Mews can accommodate this group size:

        • 2 guests

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

      • Check-in at Ships Mews is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Ships Mews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.