The Cottage exceeded our expectations despite them being high, we had a great Christmas in the cottage and the excellent facilities and good quality cook ware and utensils greatly helped this - especially being a family of foodies it felt like home from home in the kitchen! We would definitely stay again and recommend without hesitation.

We loved the kitchen and the wood burner, great when we returned from wet walks - sadly it rained a lot whilst we were there! Having dogs and an upstairs sitting room where they were not allowed was a bit problematic though so we rarely all went there which was a shame. The layout suited us as we had 3 generations, grandparents slept on middle floor and parents and children at the top. No toilet on top floor so had to leave a light on for little people but otherwise a lovely tucked away house, lots of good hiding places for hide and seek too! Shop opposite sold everything and stayed open late, very convenient!

Beauitful house, home from home. We would definetley come back again.

Absolutely fantastic property, a hidden gem. Really enjoyed the tranquility and in a few steps a busy high street.

Lovely house. Great location in village centre. Parking wasn’t a problem. Good places to eat.

Wonderful stay!

Beautifully presented house in a very central location but peaceful and private too. Parking not an issue, plenty of eateries and great walking paths. Beds super comfortable and the whole house was very well equipped. I would stay there again.

I cannot really add any more to the previous reviews but just want to say what a wonderful house this is. We had a great time and would definitely go again.

Lovely house in great location with secluded courtyard garden. Easy access to convenience store and walking distance to pubs and restaurants. Would highly recommend

Another wonderful stay in Bowness, everything you need in the cottage and an excellent location - it’s definitely a hidden gem.

A memorable find! We were 6, (4 adults + 2 under10s) and had a great time. The house has been upgraded tastefully, comfortably with many useful gadgets. The 3 bedrooms were very conducive to sleep because it was so quiet. The large kitchen and eating area is absolutely ideal for family groups with ample room for eating and playing board games. The sitting room has 2 good easy chairs plus a large sofa. The TV and DVD player are both excellent (DVD of Lorna Doone is available). Ground floor shower is brilliant and the bath is deep and luxurious. Porlock is a busy little town with several good shops. The fact that there is a convenience store directly opposite means that basic groceries can be obtained within minutes without having to resort to the car. i would thoroughly recommend staying here.

Lovely property, well equipped and very comfortable. Great central location so perfect for exploring the local area. Spacious accommodation with comfy beds and good facilities.

We had an amazing time in a lovely property. Definitely worth the money and we hope to stay again. Gorgeous quiet location. Parking wasn't an issue as there was always plenty of space in the car parks.

We stayed in early October and used the cottage as our base for walking the final (for us) 40 miles of the South West Coast Path from Ilfracombe to Minehead. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped for us and for our friends and their dog when they arrived later in the week. We particularly enjoyed the wood-burning stove. The garden is really nice and dog-friendly too. Unfortunately the wet and windy weather meant we couldn't make much use of it. The cottage retains its quaintness and quirkiness while providing modern facilities including good heating and wifi. The location is great and very convenient for Porlock and the surrounding area. The OS map and guidebooks were particularly helpful. The butcher, almost next door, was excellent and we loved the sausages and bacon. Annabelle from Made in Exmoor was very helpful and friendly, and made a stool for us after we had admired a similar one in the shop window. We would certainly use Bowness again if we stayed in this lovely part of the world, and would recommend it to others.

Even better than the photos! Absolutely gorgeous, immaculate house in a stunning location. We would definitely go back.

We stayed for the week with friends and our dogs to celebrate the new year. Wonderful cottage in perfect location for our first visit to the area. We will most definately return to Bowness.

Outstanding house. Large, warm, well lit. Furnishings , sheets and towels excellent. Amazing location, off the main street, but very private and quiet. Excellent for adults-loads of space to spread out! Very highly recommended.

Absolutely immaculate, spacious and characterful . Everything you need is there

Amazing place to stay. Spotlessly clean, thoughtfully prepared for guests and even decorated for Christmas. Loved every minute!

This cottage had EVERYTHING. And I mean everything. It was like Pandoras box. Impossible to imagine from the street door what you would find inside..and what a secure garden for the dogs. Really wonderful. Thankyou.

Lovely property tucked away behind the shops with all the local amenities on the doorstep. Fabulous food at the ship in Porlock.

So quiet + peaceful everything you could need for a comfortable weeks Holiday,we couldn’t believe we were in the centre of Porlock with a beautiful enclosed garden for the dogs . So many walks on the door stop up onto Exmoor or Porlock Marshes and beach . The Exmoor Coaster is a must and a steal at £4 return to Lynmouth. Had some great meal ate Ziangs who have moved to Minehead . We all had a great Holiday !

Great place. Would recommend to anyone to stay there. Very well equipped. Very comfortable and clean. Would book again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Bowness! We particularly enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and cooker; which was perfect for a family that spends most of their time in the eating and drinking…will stay again for sure. Hawkins family, from Minehead and now across the UK

Absolutely lovely cottage perfect location and spotless Would definitely stay again

We had a fantastic holiday in Bowness. The Porlock area is lovely and the house itself a hidden gem - accessed via a passage on the main street it’s hidden away from the town with small garden. The house itself is very comfortable and well equipped. It’s great to know this is all run by a local business as well. We would like to return!

Very large house with bags of space to keep your coats and boots etc and very comfortable. Great location accessed from the high street but very quiet and handy for the all that Porlock has to offer - we have been coming for years and love the area . It is clear in the details about the steep stairs to the top floor and that the bathrooms are are on different levels - we took our elderly parents and they managed with the middle floor set up but were just very careful ! It’s dog friendly which was great with a really big kitchen which had the log burner and sofa in also . My only suggestion would be that this room could have had a TV in and another sofa as understandably dogs were not allowed upstairs therefore we mainly sat downstairs but had to use the wooden kitchen chairs . The house is very good value for money , we really enjoyed our stay and our hosts were lovely . We really hope to be back again soon .

Lovely, clean cottage with everything we needed in great location

The top Ship is superb with extremely friendly, helpful staff, and also dog friendly ! The salt marsh walks were a hidden gem.

We had a fantastic stay , The property was very clean well equipped to a high standard and the enclosed garden was a lovely place to soak up the sun and relax . Our first UK holiday for over 20 years and would not hesitate booking this cottage again .

Good selection of pubs, tea rooms and shops in Porlock. Excellent walks from the house as well as within a short drive. Plenty to see and do.

Spacious, well equipped and very clean.