Elthorne, Porlock

There are lots of places to eat and indulge yourself, from the Weir - where you can eat by the sea, to Porlock - with its many tea rooms, tea gardens, pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance.

Food Shopping and Supermarkets:

Porlock Fayre (Spar) is our well-stocked village shop, they can put together an order for you which you could either can collect or they offer free local delivery also. Tel: 01643 862515, https://en-gb.facebook.com/SPARporlock   
There's also an excellent traditional butcher in Porlock, Clive Downs: http://clivedowns.weebly.com
Please support our local traders.
Larger supermarkets are situated in Minehead; Tesco, Morrissons and Lidl, is approx 7 miles from Porlock. These stores do not currently offer a 'click and collect' or home delivery service. 
Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's do offer home delivery in this area (and Waitrose also?) but the delivery will be sent from one of the larger stores in Bridgwater or Barnstable. 
If you order online for delivery to the property please ensure the delivery time is when you will be there to receive it.

Exmoor offers a great variety of activities for everyone with great food, drink and activities to suit all levels of energy and adventure including those who just want to relax.  Elthorne gives you the chance to park the car for a  week or more and explore on foot.  Porlock has local pubs,  small shops and restaurants.  If you need it there is also a chemist and a local GP surgery.

Horse riding is available in nearby villages, a couple of local companies provide kayaking, paddle boarding and coasteering experiences. Great place for cycling with option to store your bikes securely in the garage at Elthorne.

Steam enthusiasts can take advantage of the West Somerset Railway in Minehead. National Trust offers a number of properties including the beautiful Dunster Castle and  a tea room on Selworthy Green.

Being situated in Exmoor we are lucky to have Exmoor National Park literature to help guide you on all the beautiful places to explore. Exmoor beauty changes with the seasons and there are events throughout the year for you to enjoy.

As a Dark Sky reserve, Exmoor is also a great place to enjoy the stars.

Elthorne is well positioned to make the most of local walks and great views. Walk across the lane in front of the house and join the footpath taking you to Porlock Weir. On reaching Porlock Weir there are places to eat, walk, relax or learn the art of catching crabs.
Walking through Porlock village there are various walks to Porlock Marshes, Bossington beach and up to Hurlstone Point,the view you can see from the house. Within a short drive their are  lots of equally fabulous views and walks which we would be happy to recommend to you.

Great family friendly sandy beaches at Minehead and Dunster and further along the coast to Lynmouth, Combe Martin and Woolacombe.

 You can explore and enjoy the Exmoor coastline, kayaking, paddle boarding and climbing, there are a couple of local companies that can help you plan your adventures.