Worthy Barn

A beautiful location overlooking Porlock Bay.

The property was spotlessly clean when we arrived and everything as it should be. The kitchen diner is spectacular in that you have a view whilst preparing meals! We had planned to drive to walks each day but in fact there were plenty of trails that could be started from Worthy Barn which was even better. Good facilities including the two dishwashers and kitchen utensils as well as plenty of hot water on demand for multiple showers going at once. The two suggestions we would make to make the great experience even better would be a gate and small fence in the two places the garden is open, to fully enclose a dog safely (we used bins as a workaround) and even more important would be to have some heavy (windproof) garden furniture to enjoy the garden more comfortably. An all round great stay.

Beautiful property .

Very clean and comfortable . Stunning views . Great base to explore from . Walks from the door step . Porlock Harbour is really nice to visit 5min walk from the house . Great for family’s . Enough space so everyone can time to themselves . Great garden . Would happily return

Lovely cottage in a great place with superb views, wonderfully clean and quiet.

Lots of lovely walks from the house and many things to do within short drive distance.

A lovely holiday home and I only have a few very minor suggestions.

It would have been useful to know that the key in the key-safe was not for the adjacent front door but for the kitchen door on the right. The parking info in the folder provided in the house is out of date. The caretaker assured us that the entire parking area is for the use of guests, and can comfortably accommodate three cars. We had difficulty with the bi-folds, as have other guests, and they had to be left open overnight but David the caretaker came the next morning and fixed them. He also arranged a plumber who replaced a leaking tap that others have commented on. We thought the kitchen needed a washing-up bowl, so we bought one. We also stuck cushion pads on the legs of some of the kitchen chairs because they made an awful screech when moving. The hinges on the bunk-bedroom room door creak very loudly. We did attempt to oil them but it didn't help. That's it, no other niggles, it's a beautiful house in a fabulous location and we had a very happy week. Thank you.

We had a terrific time at Worthy Barn, it’s such a beautiful part of the country.

The house was spacious and the gardens were beautiful. We would recommend this property anytime.

Lovely house, stunning views, comfortable beds, beautiful gardens and excellent showers BUT 1.

We needed furniture on the balconies to sit out and enjoy the views but there were only two rusty chairs and a small table upstairs and nothing downstairs. 2. The upstairs ensuite basin cold tap was running a little when we arrived and could not be turned off. We advised the owner and he said he'd contact a plumber but we heard nothing more. It didn't inconvenience us but a waste of water. 3. There was a leak in the downstairs ensuite bathroom. Not from the shower, possibly from next door. Not a lot but needed mopping every day 4. The house book told us there were no instructions about the cooker. Not good enough. Why not write some? I tried to google them but as I didn't know the model I couldn't find any. 5. The kitchen: a. There were salt and pepper cellars but both were empty b. There were no oven gloves c. There were no serving spoons d. We were asked not to put hot plates on wooden surfaces but there were only 3 place mats! e. There was an induction hob but one of the frying pans wouldn't work on it as it was non magnetic. What's the use of that?! f. The non stick coating on one of the other frying pans came off when wiped. That can't be healthy. 6. Other minor issues. No hanging spaces for clothes except in one bedroom Nowhere to put toiletries in showers except the floor. It's a shame to have to point out all these problems as we had a great week with fabulous (although too hot and no fans) weather. Most of these issues could be addressed with very little expenditure and just a little thought.

Hot water would fail in the kitchen did this several times.

Heating meant to be controlled by thermostat however spent several cold evenings huddled in the kitchen/ diner as the warmest room in the house because of the cooker. Caretaker slow to respond had to call Sykes to get him. Once he had come and sorted it was fine. Despite these issues we loved the place and would return. People need to be warned about ticks which are prevalent in the whole area (even in the garden) there was nothing about this and so visitors without dogs may have no idea.

Great property, could sit and look out through the bi-fold doors all day at the view across the bay to Bossington Hill, stunning as the sun goes down.

..literally changes colour. Very well equipped, house not lacking in any department, only issue would be lack of space to hang clothing items up, apart from one wardrobe downstairs, other than that no quibbles. Nice touch of the owners to leave local information on walks, maps etc...very useful and helpful in an unfamiliar area with limited time to explore. Happily return. PS.....Porlock Weir also a great little hamlet

It's a beautiful location and very clean.

The internet is super fast . The setting is very peaceful and it really is a magical spot.

Could not fault the property for location, cleanliness and facilities.

Location is tranquil, with easy access to local amenities. Perfect place for a totally relaxed holiday.

Everyone now and then you happen upon somewhere that almost feels like a privilege to stay at.

This is such a place. West Porlock has everything you need, the views from Worthy Barn are wonderful and you can pick up numerous walking routes from straight outside the property. An absolute treasure.

Very comfortable barn conversion with a fabulous view of the coast, perfect area for walking & running, but there are several simple tweaks that would improve the accommodation from a 4 to a 5 star rating, in our opinion.

One vitally important thing we would like to point out is the parking, or lack of it. Your website calls it "ample parking," which is clearly incorrect. Our group of 7 adults arrived in 4 cars and there was clearly only sufficient space to comfortably park 3 cars. And in the information pack left by the owners, it clearly states that one of those 3 spaces was for the other property! Luckily, there was no one staying there, so we managed to juggle the cars. But there is nowhere else to park, other than in the allocated space, as the road is far too narrow. Both ground-floor showers’ drainage couldn’t keep up with the water flow; we really needed a sink plunger. We had to use our hands instead. The shower trays were very slippery, and we had to use towels or flannels to stand on in order to feel safe. The ground-floor bedroom with 2 single beds had nowhere to put wet towels. The first-floor double bedroom needs a mirror. The first-floor en-suite needs a shelf for toiletries. It would be handy if there was somewhere to put soap, shampoo etc. in the showers, other than the floor. The lounge could do with an additional flat coffee table for playing games on. There was sufficient room for us 7 adults to sit on a comfortable seat, but if there were 8 adults, which your website suggests the barn could accommodate, one person would have to sit on the bean bag (not ideal if you're elderly). We had to buy new batteries for the TV remote control. Neither the water collector nor the fluff filter had been emptied on the tumble dryer since it was last used. The Miele vacuum cleaner bag was full, so very smelly when we used it before we left. And there were no spare bags. On the whole, we did enjoy our week's stay, but it could've been improved upon. But I'm afraid your "ample" parking statement on your website should be amended immediately, because it is clearly very misleading to future customers.

This is a very special cottage, quality fittings, comfortable, and with a memorable view.

Worthy Barn is a lovely house with splendid views of the sea and coast.

Very well equipped with everything one might require. The listing doesn't mention it but there are EV charge points in the drive.

The house is situated perfectly, with a sea view, access to walking routes through forest and along the coastal path.

Nearby Porlock Weir has much to offer too. Inside, the house is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped.

We have had a wonderful week at Worthy Barn, it is comfortable and spacious with fabulous views.

The children enjoyed exploring and playing in the quirky garden and the raised decking was brilliant for taking in views of the sea and bays. A short walk takes you down to the harbour and beach of Porlock Weir where there is a pub, cafe and restaurant. The house is well equipped with quality bathrooms and comfortable beds. It is a great place to stay!

We just could not fault it.

First class and high end kitchen utensils, crockery and appliances. The lined and towels were quality. Beds were comfy. Both the kitchen and lounge had exceptional views of the sea and south west Wales coast line. Spent the afternoons relaxing on the decking sipping a nice chilled wine. We will certainly be back and looking forward to seeing the enhancements to the property such as patio furniture for the decking (outside kitchen) and opening the balcony in the lounge area which will just make the views more stunning. We would agree with other reviews that the walk to Porlock Weir is not suitable for the elderly or children. The beach from the cottage is in inaccessible but the views from the barn were stunning. If you are looking for a sandy beach for children then Minehead would be ideal. We would recommend visits to Whortleberry tea room (Porlock) and the bottom ship inn at Porlock Weir. If you any issues or concerns about the property then ,Dave (gardener/ maintenance) was pleasant, helpful and provided some extremely useful tips were to visit.

The property is fabulous BUT, it could easily be a 10 out of 10 with some added attention to details.

We’ve used VRBO, AirBandB & Sykes for rentals and a welcome package is so nice…. Eggs, milk, bread, bacon… not just a bottle of wine! The information on the property such as the range instructions and TV need to be added. Also, the downstairs beds really need to be upgraded to pillow tops. Otherwise, it’s an awesome location and property. It would have been great to be able to access the upstairs deck from the living room.

Fantastic property.

Beautifully furnished. Very comfortable beds. Super showers. Plenty of hot water. Well equipped kitchen. Fabulous garden with access to paddock - so useful for our dog. Beautiful views. Walks from the door. Lovely to meet the owner who was dropping off items which another reviewer had suggested were needed. Very kind and friendly. Also met attentive and friendly David (handyman) who became our local area historical guru! We enjoyed our week's stay so much that we stayed another week. We will definitely be back. As per owner's request, our feedback includes a small suggested improvement.....it would be even more ideal if our dog could have joined us in the upstairs lounge in the evenings- perhaps a snug area downstairs or a stair gate upstairs stopping dog access to bedrooms would be the answer.

A quick 3 night family break before Christmas.

The house has been recently refurbished and looks amazing. Very cosy inside, heating is superb. Inside is well appointed with high end bits and bobs. The area is very beautiful, we haven't been to porlock before but we'll definitely return. Local pub just a walk away and amazing evening meals, the costal path into porlock weir is currently blocked by fallen trees so we had to use the road. Only thing I'd say the house needs is some baking trays in the kitchen and toilet brushes. All in all, a great little break which was just what we needed.

Before reading my review please understand that my stay here was affected by storm Darragh.

Badly affected, we had to leave two days late and had no power/heating for 3 days afterwards In no way can the owners or Sykes be blamed for this, but I wanted you to know the context for my review, The Property: Stunning, comfortable, spacious and everything we could ask for. We go away in the UK a couple of times a year, we like peace, quiet, some luxuries, This offers all of that. Location: As beautiful and stunning as the property. I didn't know Somerset had so much to offer. The view from the property is worth the price of admission alone, let alone anything else. If you like exploring and countryside you'll be very happy here. Friendliness: The local people here were great. Friendly, helpful, chatty. The local pubs were great, Nothing not to like and much to enjoy. Contact: Dave, the caretaker, was brilliant!! Properly so!! He couldn't have been more helpful during, not the best of times. He went above and beyond and all I have to say thank you. Problem: There is a reason that this isn't a 5* review. I can't fault the owners, property, location, scenery or people, but I have a pet peeve (pun intended). I am tired of reading "Pet Friendly" when often it's actually "Pet Tolerant". I understand no pets on furniture or beds. I understand no pets in certain rooms. Yet here, based on the house rules, that you don't get to see until you arrive, are basically "lock your dog in the kitchen or outside". My dog is part of my family. When you have no electricity, the room with a log burner is on the first floor, you are sat under torchlight, and your dog is locked downstairs, that is is unreasonable. Even without the affects of the storm, to me, that is unreasonable. Either your Pet Friendly or not, i don't think Worthy Barn is. Conclusion: Fantastic place to go and stay, just less so for dog owners.

This was a lovely property but there were a few issues we found as relatively elderly people.

There was absolutely no where to put personal items in any of the bathrooms. No bath or shower mats were provided and shower floor and bath were all slippery. There was only one small wardrobe available in the whole property. The said mile to the pub is up a very steep road and we found it very hard going to walk. The beach, which looks close is also not accessible unless climbing down a very steep pathway. The last few miles to the property also are single track making for difficult driving at times.

Such a lovely, comfortable property, really feels like a home.

Well cared for, attention to detail. Only thing and it is small, is shelves in showers/bathrooms to put things on….. other than that thank you for sharing your home it was lovely and would definitely look to go back and will recommend. Porlock weir is just the best place, we loved it! Gail and family

Beautiful property, superbly situated.

Lovely views and great walks from the door.

The property is beautiful and has amazing views.

Nicely decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen has all necessary supplies for cooking with even two (!) dishwashers to make the cleanup easy. Even a froth maker on hand for delicious coffees. Everything brand new. We couldn’t have asked for more. We were 2 families with kids and had a fantastic time at Worthy Barn and it’s stunning surroundings. I would highly recommend!