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The Lorna Doone Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Minehead with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Lorna Doone Hotel offers a tranquil garden retreat and sunny terrace for relaxation. Travelers enjoy full breakfast and dinner at the restaurant while staying connected with complimentary WiFi. The attentive staff consistently creates memorable experiences for visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
High Street, Porlock, Minehead, England, TA24 8PS

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lorna Doone Hotel

Hotel near Exmoor National Park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Lorna Doone Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lorna Doone Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lorna Doone Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lorna Doone Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Lorna Doone Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps away from Dovery Manor Museum and Exmoor Adventures. Greencombe Gardens and Bossington Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Lorna Doone Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Neil

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

Julie

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

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

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

Louis

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

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

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

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

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and really looked after us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

Karen

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

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

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Super break

Had a lovely 2day break here certainly recommend it.Fantastic food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Traditional Hotel Given Modern Makeover

The bar, restaurant and breakfast room were very tastefully decorated and furnished. Breakfast was very nice. Our room was cosy and had a sea view. Owners were friendly and helpful. All in all very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Break the journey

Lovely hotel in a peaceful setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Lovely stay

We had a great stay, we are in the restaurant for our evening meal and the food was outstanding. The breakfast was delicious and the waiting staff were so helpful, our dog even had her own sausage at breakfast. The room was clean and very comfortable, everything we needed for an overnight stay. The shower was a little tricky to use. We would certainly come back again and would recommend. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed my stay at Lorna Doone. The food and Drink is AMAZING! My real poultry pie was out of this world and the breakfast was to die for! The owners were every nice in providing me with an adapter, which i think i lost :( My room was clean and comfortable, EXCEPT i couldn't get the heat to work. So I had a cold night :( Hence the 4 stars. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

annette

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid / Book somewhere else.

Very disappointing, initial greeting was certainly not welcoming ,just a waving gesture as to where the reception area was when asked. We had drinks in the bar which were reasonably priced. We requested a menu as we had decided to stay for dinner, we were advised that they were fully booked. As we were sat very close to the dining area ( and being in the hospitality business) we could not see why an extra table could not have been set up or even an offer made to eat in the bar where we were already seated. However, if they don't need the revenue so be it. On retiring I found "pubic hair" and a dead insect on my pillow,when I went back down to reception to advise the lady owner /manager she enquired " what would you like me to do"!!!! I requested it to be changed, this was actioned immediately by the gentleman owner/ manager who in my opinion is far more suited to the hospitality industry than the lady who came across as condescending and as if she was "doing the paying guest a favour". The standard of cleaning need improvement, Bathroom window sill was very dusty, carpet on stairs leading to the bedrooms needed vaccuming, fire extinguishers needed dusting.The mattress in the room we stayed needs replacing as the springs had started to rise to the top and so was most uncomfortable and to which I had felt the effects of the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lille værelse men fint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024