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The Lorna Doone Hotel

High Street
Rated 8.6 in 374 reviews

The Lorna Doone Hotel is a charming accommodation option located in the picturesque village of Porlock, nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park in the United Kingdom. This delightful hotel exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a tranquil escape. With its prime location, guests can enjoy easy access to the stunning natural beauty that surrounds Porlock, including rugged coastlines, scenic hills, and captivating moorlands.

As a boutique hotel, The Lorna Doone Hotel offers a unique and intimate experience, characterized by its personalized service and attention to detail. The hotel features tastefully decorated rooms that combine comfort and style, ensuring a relaxing stay for visitors. Each room reflects the charm and character of the local area, providing guests with a cozy haven after a day of exploring.

The hotel’s on-site restaurant delights guests with a menu that celebrates local ingredients and flavors, offering a true taste of the region’s culinary delights. Whether enjoying a hearty breakfast or a leisurely dinner, diners can expect a delicious and satisfying experience.

Additionally, The Lorna Doone Hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring the myriad attractions and activities in the area. From hiking and cycling in the national park to visiting historic sites and quaint villages, there is no shortage of things to do and see. For those seeking a peaceful and memorable getaway amidst natural beauty, The Lorna Doone Hotel provides a welcoming and comfortable setting in the lovely village of Porlock.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Porlock and near The Lorna Doone Hotel

Church of St Dubricius, Porlock
Church of St Dubricius, Porlock
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
100m / 110yd
Dovery Manor Museum
Dovery Manor Museum
Museum in Porlock, Somerset, UK
130m / 150yd
Lynch Chapel of Ease
Lynch Chapel of Ease
Church in Lynch, Selworthy, Somerset, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Bossington Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Selworthy, West Somerset, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Allerford packhorse bridge
Allerford packhorse bridge
Packhorse bridge in Selworthy, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Selworthy, Somerset, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Bury Castle
Bury Castle
Hillfort and castle in Brompton Regis, Somerset, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Stoke Pero Church
Stoke Pero Church
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Luccombe, Somerset, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
St Nicholas
Church in Porlock Weir, Somerset
2.3km / 1.5mi
Selworthy War Memorial Cross
Selworthy War Memorial Cross
War memorial in Selworthy, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington
Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington
Church in Somerset, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
East Myne
Hillfort in Somerset, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Beuno's Church
St Beuno's Church
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Parish Church of St Michael
Parish Church of St Michael
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Baptist Church
Protestant church building in Minehead, West Somerset, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Butlins Minehead
Butlins Minehead
Holiday resort in Minehead, Somerset, England
9.2km / 5.7mi
Statue of Queen Anne
Statue of Queen Anne
Statue in Minehead, Somerset, England, UK
8.1km / 5.1mi
Church of St John, Cutcombe
Church in Somerset, England
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Exford
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Exford
15th-century Anglican church in Somerset, England
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Michael the Archangel
Church in Minehead, Somerset
9.1km / 5.6mi
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
Church in Somerset, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
East Pinford
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
Trout Hill 2
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Trout Hill 1
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Lacoma
Archaeological site in Brendon and Countisbury, North Devon, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
St Peter On The Quay
Church in Minehead, Somerset
8.4km / 5.2mi
Minehead War Memorial
Minehead War Memorial
War memorial in Minehead, West Somerset, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
Road Castle
Iron Age bank and ditch in the West Somerset district of Somerset, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in Dunster, Somerset. UK
11km / 6.8mi
Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in Dunster, Somerset. UK
11km / 6.8mi
Gallox Bridge, Dunster
Gallox Bridge, Dunster
Grade I listed bridge in West Somerset, England, UK
10.9km / 6.8mi
Conygar Tower
Conygar Tower
Historic site in Somerset, England, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Priory Church of St George, Dunster
Priory Church of St George, Dunster
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Dunster Butter Cross
Dunster Butter Cross
Market cross in Dunster, Somerset, England, UK
10.5km / 6.6mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Winsford
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
11.9km / 7.4mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Withypool, Somerset, England, UK
11.9km / 7.4mi
Dunster Dovecote
Dunster Dovecote
Dovecote in Dunster, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Yarn Market, Dunster
Yarn Market, Dunster
Grade I listed building in West Somerset, England, UK
10.9km / 6.8mi
Bat's Castle
Bat's Castle
Hillfort in Somerset, England, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Trout Hill 3
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
10km / 6.2mi
Lanacombe 4
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi

What to do in Porlock and near The Lorna Doone Hotel

Church of St Dubricius, Porlock
Church of St Dubricius, Porlock
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
100m / 110yd
Dovery Manor Museum
Dovery Manor Museum
Museum in Porlock, Somerset, UK
130m / 150yd
Lynch Chapel of Ease
Lynch Chapel of Ease
Church in Lynch, Selworthy, Somerset, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Bossington Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Selworthy, West Somerset, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Allerford packhorse bridge
Allerford packhorse bridge
Packhorse bridge in Selworthy, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Selworthy, Somerset, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Bury Castle
Bury Castle
Hillfort and castle in Brompton Regis, Somerset, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Stoke Pero Church
Stoke Pero Church
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Luccombe, Somerset, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
St Nicholas
Church in Porlock Weir, Somerset
2.3km / 1.5mi
Selworthy War Memorial Cross
Selworthy War Memorial Cross
War memorial in Selworthy, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington
Chapel of St Leonard, Tivington
Church in Somerset, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
East Myne
Hillfort in Somerset, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Beuno's Church
St Beuno's Church
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay
Church of All Saints, Wootton Courtenay
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Parish Church of St Michael
Parish Church of St Michael
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Baptist Church
Protestant church building in Minehead, West Somerset, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Butlins Minehead
Butlins Minehead
Holiday resort in Minehead, Somerset, England
9.2km / 5.7mi
Statue of Queen Anne
Statue of Queen Anne
Statue in Minehead, Somerset, England, UK
8.1km / 5.1mi
Church of St John, Cutcombe
Church in Somerset, England
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Exford
Church of St Mary Magdelene, Exford
15th-century Anglican church in Somerset, England
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in West Somerset, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Michael the Archangel
Church in Minehead, Somerset
9.1km / 5.6mi
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
Church of St Petrock, Timberscombe
Church in Somerset, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
East Pinford
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
Trout Hill 2
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Trout Hill 1
Architectural structure in Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Lacoma
Archaeological site in Brendon and Countisbury, North Devon, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
St Peter On The Quay
Church in Minehead, Somerset
8.4km / 5.2mi

About Porlock

Porlock, located on the edge of Exmoor National Park in the United Kingdom, offers a range of activities and attractions that cater to various interests. One of the key highlights is exploring the scenic landscapes. The surrounding countryside features beautiful hills, coastal views, and walking trails that are ideal for hiking enthusiasts. The South West Coast Path provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to experience stunning coastal scenery while enjoying the fresh air.

For those interested in local culture and history, visiting the Porlock Museum can be quite rewarding. The museum houses a collection of artifacts that tell the story of the village and its surroundings, offering insights into its maritime and agricultural heritage. Additionally, strolling along the charming streets of Porlock allows visitors to appreciate the traditional architecture and quaint shops, which often feature local crafts and produce.

Nature lovers might enjoy exploring the nearby Porlock Marsh, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. This area is home to various wildlife species and provides a serene environment for birdwatching and nature walks. The Porlock Weir, a small harbor just a short distance away, is another picturesque spot that offers opportunities for photography and leisurely walks along the coast.

For culinary enthusiasts, sampling local cuisine at one of the village's pubs or cafes can be a pleasant experience. Many establishments emphasize locally sourced ingredients, reflecting the region's agricultural bounty. Finally, attending local events or festivals throughout the year can provide a glimpse into the community’s culture and traditions, enhancing the overall visit to Porlock.




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