This is a characterful and spacious property in a great location with fantastic views. However, the cottage is damp. We had to move from the main bedroom because of the smell. There were patches of damp/mould on the wall of the main bathroom and on the ceiling of the en-suite shower room which adjoins the master bedroom - this is a rather cramped space and features the only overhead shower in the property. The main bathroom just has a hand shower over the bath. The kitchen was reasonably well equipped but one of the control buttons on the oven was broken and stuck down with tape which made it difficult to operate. The temperature control of the fridge was also a bit erratic and needed careful adjustment to get it to work somewhere between barely cold and an ice box. Please be aware when booking that there is a self-contained Flat on the top floor of the cottage which is sometimes used by the owners. This has its own external entrance but is blocked off internally by a locked door on the landing. It was empty when we stayed so not a problem for us but could cause noise issues in either direction if occupied.

We had a wonderful time at Crow's Nest. We stayed there for a week mid August (two couples), and we found the cottage well equipped, spotlessly clean, with a nice big kitchen, a great dining room, with lots of wonderful art, comfortable beds and the best: The terrace where one could sit and look over the sea. Porlock Weir is just a short walk away, there is a pub, a hotel with a restaurant, an ice cream shop, some knick-knack shops, a cafe and a Malaysian/Chinese/English Take-Away. Everything you need except groceries, for that you need to go to Porlock proper. There is a mini-bus that takes you to Porlock and further afield (Minehead) - we could thus avoid having to move the cars which is a bit of an adventure as the parking space is very limited and maneuvering two cars into their final parking position wasn't easy. But we really did not need to drive. We hiked along the Coastal path, up the Moor and took the bus wherever possible, there is also a taxi service. The Cottage sits up the hill surrounded by the most wonderful forest, with huge trees and ferns and mosses - this part of the English coast is meant to be a temperate rain forest and not the usual sheepscape. Beautiful. There is even a hidden fort that in the old days was guarding the harbor. The only snags were that the cottage was a bit damp (we had to switch the heating on at times) and some of the lights were not working. Otherwise: a wonderful place. I wish we could have spent more time there. We plan to come back.

Hi We had a wonderful stay. The cottage location is out of this world. However, we had stayed before and we mentioned cleanliness. Yes it was a bit tidier than before but I think you will find that there are numerous items clustering up every single cupboard, dresser and drawer that should be removed. The items are so old they add a musty smell to the cottage which is quite unpleasant. The trunk in the dining room is full of broken ceramics and wrapped in 20 year old paper. The are items in the cabinet in the dining room that I would not feel comfortable touching let alone using. The living room storage is similar. The whole place needs a de- cluttering. A loverly cottage we will return but needs these things addressing.

Crow’s Nest is a delightful and spacious cottage with stunning views across the Bristol Channel. It is perfectly positioned for fabulous walks, easy access to the amenities in Porlock village and a minute’s walk down to a welcoming pub on the quay and a restaurant.

Lovely cottage with amazing views

Excellent location with stunning views from a character cottage. Don't be put off by the reviews mentioning parking - it's a bit tight but no problem if you go steady. Many positives but if you expect a pristine environment then perhaps this cottage is not for you

Beautiful views from the cottage. well equipped kitchen. Good heating. Spacious. Lack of TLC and neglect of garden. Drive up is steep and vehicle turnaround space is a challenge.

Cottage was in an excellent location, spacious and well equipped. It was very clean but as previous reviews have stated the house is very damp (smells). We were lucky as weather was fantastic so we could have all the windows and front door open when we were in the house. The en suite on the master bedroom has a good shower but the mildew and mould in the tiles/grouting is really off putting the whole room need desperately redoing. Overall we were happy with our stay but the good weather helped.