Porlock Village Centre

West Somerset District

Porlock

Porlock Village Centre

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Porlock Village Centre

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Location: Porlock, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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May 19, 2020

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Porlock is a popular yet authentic Exmoor village. Set in Porlock Vale, between the rolling hills of Exmoor and the sea, the village boasts characterful streets that wind between thatched cottages, shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants, and tea rooms. There is a good choice of accommodation in the village too.

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October 4, 2023

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Porlock, with its thatched cottages, rose bushes and small lanes, is a picture-perfect English village. Unfortunately, there is a lot of traffic on the narrow main street. Many places to stop for refreshments and very nice shops invite you to spend some time here.

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January 11, 2024

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Porlock’s name derived from its description of a “Locked Port” when the sea receded leaving a strip of rich alluvial land (much of which is now marshland) bordered by a …

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Boardwalk to Bossington Beach – Porlock Village Centre loop from Porlock

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Elevation 40 m

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Monday 28 September

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Location: Porlock, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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