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The Lorna Doone Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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High Street, Porlock, Minehead, England, TA24 8PS
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exmoor Adventures
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bossington Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪164 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Minehead

At The Lorna Doone Hotel you'll be within steps of Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available for free. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .In the area of this 3-property class Minehead hotel, you'll find Exmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dovery Manor Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Exmoor Adventures - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greencombe Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bossington Beach - 11 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 16 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kiss Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hairy Dog - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lorna Doone Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Lorna Doone Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This 3-star Minehead hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lorna Doone Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Minehead hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 250 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

The Lorna Doone Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Lorna Doone Hotel?

The closest beach to The Lorna Doone Hotel is Minehead Beach (9.2 km).

Does The Lorna Doone Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is available at The Lorna Doone Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

No, The Lorna Doone Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Lorna Doone Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Lorna Doone Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 251 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner kindly dried some damp clothing we had and breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique with original features…!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top marks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, we were in room 6 with sea view, room was cosy tastefully decorated, clean and bed very comfortable, ideal fir our 1 night stay while hiking coastal path. Staff friendly and great quality tasty breakfast. Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm welcome, lovely snug

Very warm welcome. The snug was particularly lovely for reading a relaxing. Ask about 'Dicks's Drives' route - great tour of Exmoor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small,but was beautiful presented,clean & tidy with a comfortable bed shower was small but adequate ,food amazing,great value for money, all the staff were welcoming & very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely people and super breakfast

Lovely people, super breakfast with a great Christmas feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly hosts, very accommodating with dogs. Dinner and breakfast excellent. Room comfortable but a lower floor would have been preferable with the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a walking holiday on Exmoor. Coastal path and moors within easy reach. Very good breakfast and dinner menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything excellent. Location, cleanliness no more to be said
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Pinner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and rooms were lovely. I would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayham Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting cuisine top class, very friendly staff a dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and cosy hotel. Staff were very attentive and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm welcome and great location

Made very welcome by Paul and Mel, nice clean ensuite double room. My pet spaniel was made welcome too. Located in the middle of town, with good parking, Id recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porlock. Breakfast was tasty and filling, with a good choice of cooked options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice and welcoming stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the restaurant and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Sea view was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Comfortable and clean. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really welcoming

Really welcoming. Room a bit small but we knew that. Nice snug to sit in downstairs. Food was fantastic and they made a good packed lunch for walkers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel in Porlock

Great little hotel in Porlock, not far from the coast path. Room was very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was nice, staff were friendly. We also ate in the restaurant which did very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023