The Best of Exmoor is a small, independent letting agent based in Porlock Weir. We love Exmoor and take great pleasure in sharing it with our guests. Our aim is to help you find your dream holiday - we have a great selection of holiday cottages on Exmoor, so we can help you to find your perfect break. Having grown the business slowly from scratch, we know all our properties and their owners well - so please get in touch if you have any queries and we will be happy to help

Western Cottage is one of three cottages on the island across the harbour bridge, called Turkey Island, at Porlock Weir. The front of the cottage faces the harbour, and its private back garden has direct access onto the beach. Newly refurbished from top to bottom, we are delighted to offer this property for holidays for up to 6 guests for the coming holiday season! Western Cottage has 3 bedrooms (two upstairs and one downstairs) and an upstairs bathroom, therefore the cottage can sleep up a up to a maximum of 6 guests. The property is unique and radiates character and charm. Entrance to the property is via a porch with a handy bench to sit down to unlace your walking boots, straight into the the hallway. The ground floor comprises the living room with wood-burner, separate dining room, country kitchen with all new appliances, and the bunk bedroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, one double and one twin, and the family bathroom, comprising bath with shower over, toilet and hand basin. There is a small cobbled patio to the front of the cottage, and a patio-garden to the rear (with outside 'loo' off the patio area). Two designated parking spaces are situated across the...

Porlock Weir is literally on the doorstep of Western Cottage. There are two restaurants (Porlock Weir Hotel and Locanda at the Weir), pub (The Bottom Ship Inn, dog-friendly), a Malaysian street food outlet and a cafe, and a range of individual shops such as an art gallery Exmoor Glass, etc. For those wanting local seafood, Porlock Bay Oysters can be purchased from their harbourside unit. There is also a small shop selling some essential items - and ice creams! Porlock is approximately 1.5 miles from the Weir and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms. Many of the shops in Porlock Weir and Porlock are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops also reduce their opening hours out of season. Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and...