The Lorna Doone Hotel
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8.5Excellent
(311 Ratings)
"The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas. The bed was comfortable giving us a good night’s sleep. We were pleasantly surprised to have a view of the sea..."
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Featuring a terrace and a restaurant, The Lorna Doone Hotel is located in Porlock. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge and a bar. Free WiFi is provided.
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Family friendly
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(311 Ratings)
"The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas. The bed was comfortable giving us a good night’s sleep. We were pleasantly surprised to have a view of the sea..."
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Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant
Room very small , fine for one but not for two.
Had very good room in hotel in Minehead and only £5o so when compared I did not feel that £127 for such a small room( although nicely decorated) was value for money.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas. The bed was comfortable giving us a good night’s sleep. We were pleasantly surprised to have a view of the sea in the distance from our room. The breakfast was very good.
The stairs were a challenge for one of us whose mobility is not great but the hotel gave fair warning of this. It was nice to be given fresh milk for the room but not easy to keep it fresh in the warm room.
7.0 / 10.0
Very friendly staff - really lovely. Breakfast was also fab.
The mattress in room 6 is dire. It needs replacing.
8.0 / 10.0
Location as we were visiting family . The breakfast was very good .
Only one thing . Unfortunately the heating in our room was not working and it was very cold, and arriving back late there was no one we could report it too.
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderfully run and managed hotel in Porlock. The dinner in the evening (as well as the breakfast in the morning) was superbly prepared and cooked and the service was exceptional. Their attention to detail in making us feel welcome was most impressive.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were so friendly and helpful the bedroom was clean and comfortable the bed was amazing made us realise we need a new bed as it was so big and comfortable breakfast was amazing
Nothing everything was excellent
9.0 / 10.0
Brilliant staff - very welcoming, thoughtful & helpful. Comfortable bed & clean facilities. Nice touches such as fresh cold milk, choccy bars on tea tray, offer of packed lunch for walking trip.
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was amazing - the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had & partner loved his full English 🙌🏻 Staff were very friendly and helpful 😁
The property is showing signs or wear upstairs in the bedroom etc, could do with a little investment to make it worthy of the price
7.0 / 10.0
Great breakfast lovely presentation good food really nice young waitress.
How my complaints were handled. They got angry with me and insisted they were right but I took a photo to prove my point. The shower was rusty and the grout and sealant needed a good clean. I found dust and a spider in our mugs. I requested margarine for breakfast they did not comply.
10.0 / 10.0
good choice and plenty to eat at breakfast
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely beds (had a great nights sleep - although the 13 mile walk to get there probably helped!).
We ate in the hotels restaurant and the food was excellent.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely, quirky hotel with friendly staff and fabulous food.
Pretty little courtyard to enjoy pre dinner drinks.
Huge, comfortable bed.
8.0 / 10.0
The evening meal was fantastic, as was the breakfast. The staff were friendly and professional and the service was very good. The location in the high street of Porlock was perfect, and it was lovely to hear the seagulls flying about outside. It was also great to have a small sitting room in our room as well as the bedroom.
The shower and the ensuite was very small! Otherwise no complaints.
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was excellent staff helpful and friendly
Nothing it was perfect
7.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was good. Good location for walking the SWCP
Mattresses need upgrading. These were like budget ones you get for kids' beds from Ikea.
9.0 / 10.0
Very clean and fresh. Staff very friendly.
Shower holder too low.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our third visit to this hotel, the first two being some years ago. This time we only stayed one night in transit elsewhere.
This is a super little hotel with clean comfortable rooms, a cosy lounge to sit and read or play cards, one of the best cooked English breakfasts you can ever hope to enjoy and two outstanding owners who really make you feel at home.
This would be a super base for anyone wishing to explore Exmoor or the other costal locations such as Blue Anchor, Minehead and Linton.
We would not hesitate to stay there again and recommend it without reservation.
Nothing not to like
5.0 / 10.0
Nice breakfast
Dated decor in places
9.0 / 10.0
Very nice staff and a really good supper- excellent fresh fish. Very dog friendly but also smart and well located.
ideally would have liked a double room.
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel was extremely clean. Like walking back in time. Excellent breakfast
The mattress was very soft.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was very comfortable, the owners SO welcoming, especially to our border collie Kip, breakfast was stunning and the evening meals always superb. No reservations and we'll be back!
5.0 / 10.0
Staff were friendly, lovely breakfast, in fact all was great apart from one (important) factor
Unfortunately the beds in the twin room just weren't up to scratch. The mattress was cheap, thin, and not in keeping with the general excellent of the staff and hotel. An awful nights sleep for both me and my fellow walker. Such a shame as the rest of the hotel was lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
Easy check in. Given fresh milk. Right on the path we were walking.
9.0 / 10.0
Clean, comfortable, and well kept. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect and very picturesque.
Nothing. No complaints at all.
10.0 / 10.0
The whole experience
All good
10.0 / 10.0
Young lady serving us at dinner and breakfast was charming and lovely sense of humour!
Fresh milk supplied for room a great touch.
Great food, bed bath and beyond
7.0 / 10.0
it was actually our second stay, and everything is done to a certain standard and that standard is good.
I didnt go looking for fault with a room that included breakfast for two at under £150
8.0 / 10.0
Super friendly and efficient staff. Excellent, tasty breakfast.
Single beds in twin room were not comfortable or large enough.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful hotel in a stunning village. But the real difference was the welcome and service from all the staff
8.0 / 10.0
Really nice hotel, more a big B&B with family feel to it. Nice people and good room
I like hotter water!
9.0 / 10.0
The hotel was relaxing with the old worldly feel but with a slight modern touch
The hotel bar, restaurant and snug were very enjoyable and relaxing
4.0 / 10.0
Breakfast
The room is tiny. Carpet stained. No blinders
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent meal, waiting staff were fantastic !
Fresh bread would be better with breakfast.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely staff. Good food and a very comfortable bed
8.0 / 10.0
Comfortable cosy room, friendly staff. Shame I couldn't try the breakfast.
The shower and bathroom felt very cramped for me.
9.0 / 10.0
Very friendly. Clean and comfortable.
9.0 / 10.0
The dinner menu was thoughtfully sourced from Exmoor. Breakfast choices were varied and delicious. Milk for the room was provided in thermos flasks, not small plastic tubs.
9.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous location. Comfy cosy room and delicious food.
Stairs a bit noisy as uncarpeted but not too troubling.
9.0 / 10.0
Fantastic food and friendly staff. Very welcoming and dog-friendly throughout the hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
Kind hosts. Lovely dinner. Very kind thoughtful gestures everywhere
Room was a little wee!
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Lorna Doone Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Lorna Doone Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Lorna Doone Hotel?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and bar.
