Welcome
‘Hillside’ is a charming 16th Century National Trust thatched Exmoor cottage which is privately run to offer short or long term Bed and Breakfast accommodation throughout the year. The cottage overlooks the picturesque village of Allerford which can be reached by crossing the famous medieval packhorse bridge over the River Aller - only a short walk away along the lane from ’Hillside B and B’. |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
The views from ‘Hillside B and B’ over the Porlock Vale and the surrounding countryside, from Dunkery Beacon to the sea, are outstanding and can be enjoyed equally from the peaceful, south west facing, country garden setting of ‘Hillside’ or, in inclement weather, from the comfort of our cosy sitting room with log fire.
|
Badger Watch
Our garden is a haven for Exmoor wildlife especially the badgers who regularly visit in the late evening or at night to enjoy a treat of peanuts on the lawn. During the day the garden is a favourite haunt of all sorts of wild birds, while buzzards and ravens patrol the skies overhead. At night tawny owls visit and the barn owls can often be heard and spotted from the garden and cottage, while they are out hunting. |
|
|
 |
A wide choice of breakfast is available
You may choose to have a full English breakfast or perhaps just toast and marmalade - the choice is yours. Our bread and preserves are organic and home-made, fruit is from our organic garden and all meats offered are from animals reared organically, under free range conditions, and from local sources.
| * |
Special diets can be catered for. |
| * |
Packed lunches and evening meals can, on request, be provided once again with the emphasis on locally sourced organic produce. |
| * |
For sunny summer days you are welcome to use our barbeque for al fresco meals and BBQ food packs can be provided on request. |
There is an excellent choice of local pubs and restaurants for lunch and evening dinner and naturally there are plenty of tea gardens and tearooms for your Somerset cream tea. Head for Allerford, Selworthy (1 mile), Porlock
(1.5 miles), Dunster (5 miles), Horner (1mile) Minehead (4.5 miles) |
|
|
|
|
|
Places of interest
‘Hillside’ is ideally situated for exploring Exmoor. From our door you can walk straight into the woods, combes and fields of the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate where you can discover the local flora and fauna on your way to Bossington beach with it‘s spectacular shingle ridge. You might also like to visit the Rural Life Museum in Allerford, or ‘Wildlife in Wood’ at Pyles Mill. The lovely villages of Selworthy, Luccombe and Horner are not far away. Well behaved dogs are welcome at Hillside, they will appreciate the wonderful walks in the area. |
| You may like to explore the villages and small towns along the West Somerset and North Devon coast: Minehead, the home of the West Somerset Steam Railway; Watchet, with it’s Marina; Dunster with its Medieval Yarn Market and Castle; Porlock and Porlock Weir; Lynton and Lynmouth (reached via the toll road or the famous Porlock Hill). The South West Coast Path starts at Minehead and follows the West Somerset coast on to North Devon. |
You could drive, walk or
even ride over the Exmoor National Park to appreciate
some of Exmoor’s gems including Exford, Winsford, Tarr
Steps where the ancient clapper bridge spans the river
Barle, Dulverton and Withypool. On your way, look out
for the wealth of Exmoor wildlife. You could be lucky
enough to see red deer, Exmoor ponies, buzzards, curlews,
lots of moorland birds and perhaps dippers in the Exmoor
streams.
Also available in the area are safari trips, guided walks, horse riding, cycling, river and sea fishing, golf, clay pigeon shooting and hang gliding.
|
|
|
Terms
£25.00 per person per night based on 2 people sharing a room
£27.50 per person for 1 night only based on 2 people sharing
£30.00 for single occupancy per night
£35.00 for single occupancy for 1 night only
Packed lunch: £……… Evening meal: £……… (by arrangement)
Credit cards cannot be accepted at present
Open all year.
No smoking.
Well behaved pets and children welcome. |
|
|
Contact Details:
Hillside,
Higher Allerford,
Nr Porlock,
Exmoor,
Somerset,
TA24 8HS
Tel: 01643 862 831
Mobile: 07980 595 989
email: stay@hillsidebandb-porlock.co.uk
Off road car parking including one covered space |
|
Directions to Hillside:
Exit the M5 at junction 23 take the A38 to Bridgewater and then the A39 to Minehead.
Continue on the A39 from Alcombe, Minehead towards Porlock.
After approximately 4 miles note the turning on the right to Selworthy - do not take this but take the next one to the right signposted Brandish Street Farm - after 200yds the road bears to the left - you go straight on - through the farm yard.
The road twists and turns - pass two red stone houses on your left - over the brow of a hill. Hillside is on the right - there is a pull-in on the left where you can park to unload. Through gate, up path and through 2nd gate.
Our car park is 50yds further down the road on the right.
Google map click here» |
|
