Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Myrtle Cottage B&B features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and daily room service. Dunster Castle is 8.4 miles from the bed and breakfast, and Tiverton Castle is 30 miles away. 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 provides some units with sea 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, fruit, and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Myrtle Cottage B&B. Bossington Beach is 1.2 miles from the accommodation, while Porlock Beach is 1.4 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 51 miles from Myrtle Cottage B&B.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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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
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  • Barney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about Myrtle Cottage was amazing, the owners are lovely and will do all they can to make your stay homely and perfect. The rooms are very clean and comfortable with all the mod cons. There are loads of great finishing touches which make...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the most amazing B&B we’ve stayed in. The hosts were spectacular, the cottage charming, comfortable and perfectly quirky. Absolutely delightful. Great food too
  • Jean-sébastien
    Canada Canada
    The bed was by far the most comfortable one I had during this 14 days trip to England. The owners are super helpful and nice. Great breakfast!

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 apply.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've 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 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 16 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    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

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

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

    FAQs about Myrtle Cottage B&B

    • Room options at Myrtle Cottage B&B include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Myrtle Cottage B&B is 650 feet from the center of Porlock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 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

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

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

      • Check-in at Myrtle Cottage B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.