Situated in Porlock and only 1.9 km from Bossington Beach, Myrtle Cottage B&B features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 2.3 km from Porlock Beach and 14 km from Dunster Castle. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers some units with garden views, and all units come with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. A baby safety gate is also available at Myrtle Cottage B&B, while guests can also relax in the garden. Tiverton Castle is 48 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 82 km from Myrtle Cottage B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Porlock
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent Full English. Hot and tasty. Plus Tea, toast and Pain au Chocolat. Refills of tea provided without asking. Free parking, and a washed windscreen!
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The bathroom was really spacious, and the bed extremely comfortable! The little extras like the complimentary cake really made the experience! Breakfast was outstanding too. Tyrone and Neil have worked...
  • Clarice
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Tyrone and Neil are lovely and welcoming, the house is cosy and clean, eye for detail
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely brilliant service, hosts were exceptional and b&b super clean and cosy.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Up there with the best. Host’s Neil and Tyrone go out of their way to exceed expectations. The house itself is so beautiful and the decor & furnishings are impeccable. Breakfast was a 10 with real quality ingredients and excellent coffee. I would...
  • Bob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully presented, friendly and lovely service, rooms were spotless with loads of little touches. Breakfast was also excellent. Thanks to Tyrone and Neil.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hosts, quirky and charming decor, comfortable room, great breakfast. Close (but not too close) to a cosy pub with good beer. Convenient location for coast path.
  • Rhode
    Australia Australia
    Of all our nine stays in the UK, Myrtle Cottage is the most memorable and the one we would always recommend to friends. The hospitality of Tyrone and Neil would be very difficult to surpass, from the welcome to the cleaned windscreen on our...
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Character cottage, very comfy stay, excellent breakfast. Hosts very helpful. Excellent location in centre of Porlock, good pub close by for dinner.
  • Merren
    Australia Australia
    What a gem. Neil and Tyrone treat you like royalty. The cottage is in the middle of the village with lots of dinner choices nearby. My bed was very comfortable, the bathroom spacious. Breakfast was wonderful with lots of choices and top quality.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tyrone and Neil

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10
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Host review score
Tyrone and Neil
A very warm Exmoor welcome awaits you at Myrtle Cottage, Porlock, a comfortable thatched cottage built over 400 years ago which is bursting with character and charm. Take time out to unwind in front of our blazing log fire while you plan your day. Enjoy our generous breakfast including Exmoor's best quality locally sourced produce. Let us know if you have a particular dietary requirement and we'll do our very best to cater for your needs. Myrtle Cottage has comfortable and stylish bedrooms each with modern en-suite facilities. We have free off-road parking, and drying facilities for boots etc. Open all year round, we welcome children, walkers and cyclists. We are also dog friendly, but only by prior arrangement in some rooms
Tyrone and Neil look forward to welcoming you at Myrtle Cottage Bed and Breakfast. We aim to make your visit to Exmoor as comfortable and pleasant as possible, including offering advice on places to visit, walks and where to eat, locally and further afield.
Porlock is ideally situated within beautiful Exmoor National Park, a short stroll from the sea and surrounded by stunning scenery. There are lots of things to do for all interests, whether it's walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, bird watching, star gazing, sailing, swimming, surfing - they're all on our doorstep. We have a good choice of pubs, restaurants and tea shops to suit all tastes within an easy 2 minute walk from Myrtle Cottage.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Myrtle Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Myrtle Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 16 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that pets can be be accommodated at the property for an additional charge of GBP 10 per pet per night. Guests are required to confirm this with the property prior to arrival.

    Please inform Myrtle Cottage B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Myrtle Cottage B&B

    • Myrtle Cottage B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at Myrtle Cottage B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Gluten-free
        • Buffet
        • À la carte
      • Room options at Myrtle Cottage B&B include:

        • Double
        • Twin/Double
      • Check-in at Myrtle Cottage B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • The prices at Myrtle Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Myrtle Cottage B&B. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Myrtle Cottage B&B is 200 yards from the centre of Porlock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.