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The Gables

Guesthouse in Porlock

Guesthouse★★★★4-star4.6 (17 reviews)

Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance

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About

The Gables is a guesthouse to stay in Porlock. It sits close to Dovery Manor Museum and The Oily, about 8.8 km from Minehead. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.6/5 across 17 guest reviews.

Notable stay

Grade II listed building

Location

What's nearby

  • Dovery Manor Museum0.1 km
  • The Oily0.1 km
  • Melody Art Gallery0.1 km
  • Churchgate Gallery & Framing0.1 km
  • Porlock Art Den0.2 km
  • Porlock Phone Box Gallery0.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 6 places to eat💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Saint Athan Airport 24.5 km
Nearest station
Minehead8.8 km
Nearest beach
Bossington Beach2.0 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 19.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Gables?

From The Gables, the nearest station, Minehead, is about 8.8 km away; Saint Athan Airport is around 24.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Gables from the beach?

The nearest beach, Bossington Beach, is about 2.0 km from The Gables in a straight line.

How is The Gables rated?

The Gables scores 4.6 out of 5 across 17 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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