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Welcome to the blog of the Porlock Weir Hotel, situated in an Area of Outstanding Beauty. Stay up to date and read about what's on in our local area. 

Exploring National Trust Properties in Somerset

Exploring National Trust Properties in Somerset

Our incredible landscape of Somerset is home to some of the best and most interesting National Trust properties in the UK. Each property under the care of the National Trust has a rich background, each with its own unique story and footprint on the history of England....

Here Comes The Sun!

Here Comes The Sun!

We are nearly there – 17th May is looming and we are all ‘Looking on the Bright Side’!One of my favourite Beatles tracks is ‘Here comes the Sun’ and I found myself cheerfully humming this whilst pottering around in the warm deserted Luttrell Arms garden earlier this week  – nobody within hearing of course  which was very lucky!...

Wish you were here!

Wish you were here!

Well – time has really flown by now since the day that Boris set out his ‘Road Map to Recovery’ - here in Somerset at our two Exmoor hotels, we have mixed feelings. It is of course an optimistic thought and nice to hope that at last it seems we can see the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ - but May is still such a long way off that the next couple of months of continued...

Back to Nature & Back to 'Normal'

Back to Nature & Back to 'Normal'

After Anne’s beautiful health and well-being blog comes my hard cold muddy and back to nature blog… It is hard to believe that a year has passed since we sold the Royal Castle and the Royal Seven Stars on the 11th February 2020. And hasn’t that year flown!! And how lucky are Anne and I. Our feeling of displacement at The Luttrell Arms and The Porlock Weir Hotel being closed is...

Happy New Year from Mrs Way & The Way Family

Happy New Year from Mrs Way & The Way Family

Wishing everyone reading this a Happy New Year! Don’t you think that this familiar seasonal greeting has suddenly taken on much more significance? I feel sure that most of us are looking forward to a Happier 2021 more than any year in memory - some will still remember the desperate war years of course but since then 2020 is a year that we will be more than happy to put behind us....

Hello, from Nigel

Hello, from Nigel

Firstly, may I thank you all for your continued support for us all at the Luttrell Arms and the Porlock Weir Hotel and for taking time to read this. I have been asking myself “What am I going to do with myself now that nearly all the leaves have blown off the trees  in the garden and I will soon have no leaves to sweep up …? “  The answer of course is ‘plenty&rsquo...

What our guests say...

Sunday lunch

We had Sunday Roast sitting outside by the harbour wall. The food was delicious, service really good too. A great view of the bay. Good choice of drinks including local cider. Really good value tasty meal which is difficult to find. We were too full for a desert but had a good cup of coffee instead as were too relaxed to move....
Tripadvisor Review

Peaceful & Relaxing

The food was amazing...good menu choice, beautifully cooked and presented and piping hot. The staff are friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Would we return ...you bet!!. Thank you....
Tripadvisor Review

Great Location, Great Service, Excellent Food, Lovely People!

Ideal quality hotel in Exmoor with excellent food, views across the water to Wales, Dunkery Beacon and Culbone Church within reach for walks. The staff are great, very helpful, comfortable top-floor room looking over the harbour. Comfortable beds, excellent linen. What's not to like?...
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Excellent

We stayed at the Porlock Weir hotel for 2 nights in September 2024. Excellent hotel and welcoming staff. Very dog friendly hotel. We had two evening meals. Wonderful food. The room and communal areas are very comfortable and Porlock Weir is a lovely location to have a wander round....
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Relaxing Stay Next to the Sea

The Hotel is in a beautiful location opposite the harbour at Porlock Weir with lovely sea views. The team at reception were really helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable with nice views. The shower was great and the WiFi worked well. Dinner and Breakfast in the restaurant were excellent with views of the sea....
Booking.com Review

Perfect Short Break

Our first visit but certainly it won't be our last. We stayed in a room at the front overlooking the harbour and it was just perfect. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly and the food was super. We've already recommended it to other friends....
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Can’t Wait To Go Again!

Everything! Rooms clean, comfortable. Staff friendly. Restaurant superb! Lovely sitting relaxing areas and a library and gardens....
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Would Recommend to Anyone Wanting a Good Hotel & Location

Food was excellent, especially the fresh whole fish. Chef certainly was very good. Staff were very cheerful and friendly. Great view from room overlooking the harbour and room was great....
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A Luxurious & Welcoming Stay in a Beautiful Location

Beautiful location, the staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive. The facilities were clean and furnished to a high standard...
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Our Awards and Suppliers

We are spoilt with an abundance of local suppliers and take great pride in hand selecting the best that the region has to offer. Here are just a few of our local suppliers and the awards we have won...

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