Myrtle Cottage B&B

Myrtle Cottage High Street, Porlock, TA24 8PU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>293</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
293 reviews

Our room was beautifully decorated. The outside area was well-maintained with plenty of seating. The breakfast room was comfortable and cosy.

Elizabeth United Kingdom
a living room with a table and a fireplace at Myrtle Cottage B&B in Porlock
a bedroom with green walls and a bed with pillows at Myrtle Cottage B&B in Porlock
a large white house with a thatched roof at Myrtle Cottage B&B in Porlock
a bedroom with green walls and a bed with pillows at Myrtle Cottage B&B in Porlock
a shower with a glass door in a bathroom at Myrtle Cottage B&B in Porlock
+36 photos

Myrtle Cottage B&B

Lock in a great price for Myrtle Cottage B&B - rated 9.7 by recent guests.

to get started.

Lock in a great price for Myrtle Cottage B&B - rated 9.7 by recent guests. to get started.

Situated in Porlock and only 1.9 km from Bossington Beach, Myrtle Cottage B&B features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 2.3 km from Porlock Beach and 14 km from Dunster Castle. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers some units with garden views, and all units come with a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. A baby safety gate is also available at Myrtle Cottage B&B, while guests can also relax in the garden. Tiverton Castle is 48 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 82 km from Myrtle Cottage B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Show me more
Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Saved to 148 lists

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Porlock
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our room was beautifully decorated. The outside area was well-maintained with plenty of seating. The breakfast room was comfortable and cosy.”
  • Bram
    Belgium Belgium
    “Tyrone and Neil were very warm and welcoming hosts, who made us a superb breakfast. The cottage was cosy and tastefully decorated. We Would definitely recommend it!”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful place and great hosts Probably the best place we have ever stayed”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tyrone and Neil

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Tyrone and Neil
A very warm Exmoor welcome awaits you at Myrtle Cottage, Porlock, a comfortable thatched cottage built over 400 years ago which is bursting with character and charm. Take time out to unwind in front of our blazing log fire while you plan your day. Enjoy our generous breakfast including Exmoor's best quality locally sourced produce. Let us know if you have a particular dietary requirement and we'll do our very best to cater for your needs. Myrtle Cottage has comfortable and stylish bedrooms each with modern en-suite facilities. We have free off-road parking, and drying facilities for boots etc. Open all year round, we welcome children, walkers and cyclists. We are also dog friendly, but only by prior arrangement in some rooms
Tyrone and Neil look forward to welcoming you at Myrtle Cottage Bed and Breakfast. We aim to make your visit to Exmoor as comfortable and pleasant as possible, including offering advice on places to visit, walks and where to eat, locally and further afield.
Porlock is ideally situated within beautiful Exmoor National Park, a short stroll from the sea and surrounded by stunning scenery. There are lots of things to do for all interests, whether it's walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, bird watching, star gazing, sailing, swimming, surfing - they're all on our doorstep. We have a good choice of pubs, restaurants and tea shops to suit all tastes within an easy 2 minute walk from Myrtle Cottage.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Myrtle Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Myrtle Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 16 years 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

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

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

    Please note that pets can be be accommodated at the property for an additional charge of GBP 10 per pet per night. Guests are required to confirm this with the property prior to arrival.

    Please inform Myrtle Cottage B&B 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 06:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Myrtle Cottage B&B

    • Check-in at Myrtle Cottage B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Myrtle Cottage B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Myrtle Cottage B&B is 200 yards from the centre of Porlock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Myrtle Cottage B&B include:

        • Double
        • Twin/Double

      • The prices at Myrtle Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Guests staying at Myrtle Cottage B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Gluten-free
        • Buffet
        • À la carte