Small Piece

This is a lovely homely traditional cottage and we loved our stay.

The location was ideal for the high street and the field opposite for early morning/late night doggy comfort breaks, as well as the longer walk up into the woods. We never had a problem parking right outside the cottage. I love Porlock and the surrounding area and it felt very much like 'coming home' having not visited for several decades. My partner found the beds too soft and suffered with his back a bit while we were there, but for me the soft mattresses were lovely to sink into. You can't cater for every need, so I mention it only for those who may similarly suffer with a bad back and really need a firm mattress. The cottage had everything you could need and more; sitting with the top half of the stable door open enjoying the wonderful evening air was such a peaceful end to the day. I'd stay again in a heartbeat.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Really enjoyed our stay!!

Pretty cottage, comfy beds, clean, in a nice quiet area, near Minehead.

The WiFi connection wasn’t great but on the Tuesday someone came out and put a temporary line in. Which was really good, all my emails came through then. There was enough crockery and cutlery, only thing we couldn’t find was a bottle opener! We had a lovely holiday with our 2 dogs, highly recommend.

I have not given cleanliness a fully happy score purely because of the smell of dog as we first walked into the cottage and for the following 4 - 5 days, we bought air freshener and left the door open as much as possible, but the smell was quite difficult to get rid of.

I fully appreciate dogs are allowed in the cottage, however the smell was not appreciated. Apart from this the cottage was lovely, very cosy, had everything you need to self cater, which we did most nights, very comfortable, would definitely stay again.

Very sweet little cottage in Porlock.

Good facilities inside the kitchen including dishwasher, washer and dryer. The cottage is comfortable and in a good location for the village facilities. The Ship Inn did lovely food. Parking is a bit tricky on the road as someone had parked in our space outside the cottage, so we had to park elsewhere.

Perfect this is our 3rd stay in in 16 Months everything brilliant and our dog loves the place

We were met by a very tired door Matt on the street, on opening the little door we had a very strong damp odour.

The cottage is beautiful but lacks love and care for its guests. The bathroom Matt was bike filthy dirty and very poor quality. The cupboard under the stairs was awful smelt so damp and full of junk really not nice. Kitchen cabinets smelly too. The flooring in the outdoor room was terrible and dangerous. The kitchen was good for making family meals. Upstairs was clean and cozy, lovely fresh bed linnen and towels. This cottage just needs a better attention to detail and some deep cleaning

On my arrival to cottage I found no bathroom light, as travelling with my elderly father and later in the evening I did place a call to Sykes but as not a critical emergency cancelled the call and left a txt message, unfortunately had no response from this.

I then found this was due to a substantial amount of water in the light itself, having found the owners contact details I then informed them of this problem and that we had been using a torch for overnight (not great as my father is elderly and has some mobility issues) I had no response from them not even an acknowledgement to the message. The lighting i felt was a hazard and not something that had just happened overnight and could have been picked up on during checking before our stay! There were no towels left in the twin room, there was a faulty lamp in the twin room where the electrical surge could be heard and felt, lamp unplugged and set aside for checking, owners also informed. General cleaning of property good, crockery and cutlery dirty, finding dirt, grease and lipstick on several items, I washing items only required for use by us. I did not pay go on holiday and clean. Description of property could do with being updated mentioning, steps inside entrance to cottage, there are 2 of, 1 being steep, the stairs are steep and supported by 1 rail only, courtyard is tiny and if you are above a size 12 will need to turn sideways to fit through the access door and you cannot sit outside in the courtyard as it is standing room only. In the conservatory there is a green matting that is very poorly fitted, ruffled and a trip hazard, my father was unable to go in there as unsuitable for his mobility. Lounge seating is all very low and old making it all unfortunately so uncomfortable. If the description has been accurate I would have chosen somewhere else. Was very disappointed not to have been contacted by the owner to have acknowledged my message and by Sykes sooner in the holiday.

Very comfortable, cosy cottage I'm a beautiful part of the world.

Great pubs too.

Fantastic our 2nd visit perfect everything we could wish for

Well equipped and warm cottage Two small points shower door needs a bit of attention stiff to open.

Also more coat hangers.to help future visitors.other wise a lovely stay,

One of the nicest and most comfortable cottage we have ever stayed.

We felt so happy to come back there after a long walk in this awesome countryside. We will be back. Only criticism is maybe the dishwasher maybe need to get an upgrade!

Beautiful cottage more than I expected it to be.

very clean and very warm. Kitchen was very well equipped. Maybe an issue with the hob, I could only get two to work. The is an error code on them although I don’t normally cook on electric so could be me. Really amazed at the small gestures in the cottage, like shower gels, soaps, washing powder etc., loved the welcome biscuits. Ideally placed in the village. Would definitely rebook in the future . Best part for me was the stream running directly behind the cottage so pretty.

Beautiful well equipped cottage.

….and parking! A bonus in Porlock!

Lovely cosy cottage, in an attractive village/town with plenty of shops and cafes.

Well equipped and comfortably furnished accommodation. Loved our stay.

Well equipped cosy cottage.

Perfect location for a walking and car free break, quiet and peaceful yet only minutes from all village amenities. Excellent response and resolution to a small problem, we would happily return for another stay.

It was ok .

Outside area needed a good tidy up . Very clean. Good location.

lovely cottage, stunning walks from the door ,would stay again.

internet went down the day before i left and didn't come back.

Great location, cottage had all we needed for a relaxing break.

We will be back!

We had the most wonderful holiday, the thatched cottage was beautiful, so cosy and full of character, spotlessly clean and great location.

The only problem we had was the cooker/hot plate it was beyond our ability to understand how to use it, so we decided to eat out for breakfast and lunch which was no problem. We loved our stay and thank the Owners for providing us with such fabulous holiday accommodation and having the park opposite the cottage was a added bonus with the dog.

Lovely cottage, very traditional decor, great position.

Could do with some new crockery and a cull of some of the ornaments as felt a bit old fashioned and unnecessary. The plastic grass in the lean-to really needs to be changed as looks naff and not in keeping with rest of the cottage. Comfy beds, decent shower

We are both in our late eighties so the absence of an upstairs toilet was a problem for us.

The cottage was cold and the tv volume was fixed at a low level and difficult to hear. I realise that these things would not be a problem for younger people but by Wednesday 7th we left for the comfort of our own home. The cottage was very pleasant and in a nice location Mike Teague

Lovely cottage in a pleasant village which gave us easy access to great walks without long drives, which is exactly what I was after for a walking holiday!

The kitchen knives were sharp - a rarity in rented cottages, which is why I tend to bring a sharp knife with me. Two small quibbles. The specification mentioned cones to preserve parking outside. I couldn't find these, but it did not matter as there was no difficulty parking this week. Outside of the owners' control was the fact that two near neighbours were carrying out renovation work during the week. This did not affect the cottage or cause a nuisance, but did mean my car was covered in dust.

A great little cottage ideally situated for all the amenities that you could want.

The only issue was the lounge suite was a bit hard for comfort, maybe that's just personal preference but really did not detract too much from the overall experience.

The cottage was very clean and comfortable and in a very peaceful location.

It was within very easy walk of the village centre and there are lots of walks from the door of the cottage. We had an excellent week at Small Piece and would love to return in the future.

Lovely traditional cottage, warm and comfortable with shops and pubs nearby.

Only gripe, television and Sky remote controls a little confusing, could do with more information. Parking no problem at all, and locals very friendly. Had good weather and a very enjoyable stay.

Gorgeous cottage cosy and welcoming, fantastic location in central position of the village, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen, stream running behind cottage and added bonus , fabulous place to stay for anyone.

Fantastic little cottage in a great location would highly recommend

The bathroom requires an Xpelair to combat steamy conditions.

The two armchairs in the lounge were most uncomfortable,the seating is hard. The two single beds are very soft and not good for back problems. There were no bin liners in the kitchen after emptying the contents.

We have just returned from a relaxing holiday in Porlock and can highly recommend this delightful and cosy cottage.

Unlike previous comments on here, we also had no problems at all with the Sky TV nor phone reception to be honest. We never had any issues parking right outside whenever we ventured out in the car and we found its location to be perfect for many walks of differing lengths and gradients. If I had one complaint, it is simply to say that a week here is not long enough! A nice little addition may be to put a little chair or stool in the bathroom, but that's just a personal preference and not a complaint. All in all, Smallpiece is everything it should be: Clean, comforting and relaxing in idyllic surroundings.

Really Great stay.

Everything as described. You can't really describe the cosiness of the place but it was very cosy. Loads of nice little touches. Some people had a problem with parking, I be sees from other reviews. But we had no trouble at all. Parked right outside every time.

We really enjoyed our stay at Small Piece.

It is ideally situated for Porlock village (where my parents live!) and the wider Exmoor area. We knew where it was but the directions were clear. There was plenty of crockery and cutlery and everything we needed to cook (although, unfortunately, some of the plates had been put away dirty). The bed was comfy, the cottage was warm, parking was easy. Porlock was very quiet which was good - apparently the COVID is increasing again in the area. I grew up in a thatched cottage about 10 miles from Porlock and Small Piece felt like home as soon as we got inside with its quirky layout and low ceilings. We loved the little Christmas touches as well. Thank you!

Poorly maintained.

Tired bathroom & kitchen really needs updating for a holiday rental. Cleanliness needs improving a lot. No conservatory, just a cold damp lean to. Could see that parking could be an issue, not designated per property, not enough room for 2 cars outside the cottage, our 1 medium sized car blocked the window & part of the front door. However, great location, easy walk into quaint village. Size of property good, beds fresh & comfy. Heating good, although some radiators need bleeding as cold at the top!

Lovely cottage.

More facilities than published, there was sky TV, freezer, dryer. We had no problems parking but could see there could be. It stated when we booked there were two parking spaces, this is not the case. You are not allowed to park overnight in the recreation area and it is first come first served outside the cottage, we were lucky as the cottages either side were empty. Felt the bathroom should have had a blind at the window. Although it looked as though no-one could see in, we did experience someone on the bank opposite early one morning.

I regularly rent cottages or similar for short UK breaks and have always found the Sykes listing very good quality so you're usually my go-to site of choice

Issues around parking - made to feel unwelcome.

Spoilt the holiday. -

Small Piece cottage is a lovely place to stay, the surrounding area is full of places to explore.

I think for the price we paid for a week that a welcome pack would be the least the owners could offer and some information on what to do in the local area, a map or 2 maybe?

Small piece is a lovely, compact and very well equipped property conveniently located for Porlock's shops and pubs.

There is no garden, but the recreation ground opposite has an attractive and peaceful garden of remembrance very nearby.

The cottage was lovely, and had everything we needed, both for us, and the dog.

The location couldn't be better, as it is directly opposite the entrance to the recreation ground, which has a dog exercise field at one end. The village is only a couple of minutes walk away, and has excellent shops and restaurants. There are lovely walks in the area too. We couldn't get the oven to work, but we didn't really need it, so it wasn't too much of a problem. We will definitely be back!

The thatched cottage was lovely and as it was a new holiday let everything was brand new.

I loved the sound of the river from the bedroom and it had so much character. The road in front was quiet and had an excellent recreation ground opposite with a dog exercising area for our dog. Porlock is a great place to stay with pubs, cafes and a wonderful walk to the Weir. The owners called to check everything was ok and along with the Somerset sunshine it was a very happy stay.