Antique meets chic North Hacketty is the substantial wing of a former hunting lodge. Built in 1915 for Lord Clifford and once the gathering place of the rich and privileged, it is now the tranquil much loved home of Anita Shaxson. Hewn from local Somerset stone and built to stand the test of centuries, it retains many original features including the sweeping oak staircase, panelled oak doors and flagstone hallway.
Eclectic in style, the baby grand in the tower room, antique beds and hand painted armoire are offset by designer touches such as the sea and shore shades of Farrow & |
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Ball, en suite Jacuzzi and 42” flatscreen in the resident’s lounge.
From it’s elevated position North Hacketty commands truly spectacular coastal and moorland views with easy access to the moor, but just a 2 minute drive to Porlock village. From here you can walk to Porlock Bay, and join the South West Cost path.
Stylish but warm and welcoming, North Hacketty is open all year and offers luxurious en suite bed and breakfast accommodation ideal for short or long term stays. |
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French or English style bedroom?
North Hacketty has 2 en suite bedrooms, both enjoying magnificent Exmoor coastal views from the large oak framed windows (double glazed to keep you toasty).
The larger French Room complete with romantic 19th century French bed and armoire features a panoramic curved bay window and has a spacious en suite bathroom with jacuzzi and large walk-in shower.
The English Bedroom houses a traditional lay-lady-lay brass bed and features furniture hand painted by Anita Shaxson. It enjoys wonderful coastal views from the front window, and moorland views from the side window. There is a light and bright en suite shower room.
BATHROBES. FRAGRANT TOILETRIES. HAIRDRYERS.
TEA / COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES. BEDROOMS CENTRALLY HEATED (AS IS THE WHOLE HOUSE).
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Extra space to lounge around
You also have use of North Hacketty’s large living room with the signature curved bay window and glorious coastal and country views. A big comfy sofa, 42” flatscreen with Bose surround sound and a blazing fire in original stone fireplace make this the perfect place to chill.
BOOT ROOM FOR OUTDOOR GEAR
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Aga cooked breakfasts Includes full English breakfast, smoked salmon and scrambled egg, fresh fruits, a choice of cereals, mueslis or porridge.
All produce is locally sourced from local suppliers wherever possible.
The meats and eggs are free range, the preserves provided from local
farms, and the breads home made here at Hacketty.
The cover inner courtyard breakfast room with log burning stove provides a unique setting to start your day. When the weather is right you can breakfast on the terrace overlooking Porlock Bay.
GLUTON FREE AND VEGETARIAN OPTIONS.
DELICIOUS PACKED LUNCHES.
Eating out Porlock Village and Porlock Weir have several pubs offering good pub food and local ales. In addition there are many Exmoor inns and tearooms in the surrounding moorland villages and hamlets.
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Romantic rose garden Aside from painting and interior design, Anita Shaxson’s other passion is gardening. The mild eco climate enables North Hacketty to enjoy blooms most months of the year. The circular rose walled garden, boarded to one side by magnificent topiary hedges, homes some 250 roses, swathes of lavender and a huge array of plants.
The lower garden houses a restored fairy tale gazebo, original rockery and places to sit and take in what are arguable the best views over Porlock Bay. Not to mention sunsets that will take your breath away.
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Porlock is also perfectly placed to visit many National Trust houses and private gardens such as Hestercombe, Marwood, Greencombe, Arlington Court and Knightshayes.
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Surrounding area Where to start? Porlock benefits from a spectacular coastal situation, against the backdrop of wooded hills leading up to the wilds of Exmoor. Here you’ll find dramatic open moorland vistas, steep valleys with rushing streams and rivers contrasted by the rolling greenery of the surrounding Brendon and Quantock Hills.
The world famous red deer, herds of Exmoor ponies, birds of prey and fantastic array of plants and fauna make the area a nature lovers’ paradise.
Porlock itself is one of the few remaining local working communities with traditional village shops, and nearby you’ll find the historic harbour at Porlock Weir, the picture postcard
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villages of Bossington, Allerford and Selworthy and seaside towns of Lynton and Minehead.
Local beauty spots and places of interest include Dunkery Beacon, Tarr Steps, Selworthy Beacon, Hurlestone Point, Bat’s Castle, Dunster Castle, Cleeve Abbey, Valley of the Rocks and too many more to mention.
If you want a hit of city culture, Exeter is about one and a half hour’s drive. While the market town or Taunton is under an hour.
North Hacketty is the perfect base for walking, riding, sea/river fishing, hunting, shooting, golfing, hand gliding, bird watching or cycling.
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Terms
/ Tariff:
From £35 - £40
per person per night.
Singles by arrangement.
Directions: Exit the M5 at junction
23. Take the A38 to Bridgewater and then the A39 to Minehead.
Continue on the A39 past Williton and towards Porlock.
Bypass Minehead and after approx 4 miles you will pass a sharp
left hand bend and right hand turning to Allerford. A little
further on, a left hand turn to Horner.
Keep straight on but keep an eye open for a sign post to your
left marked Hacketty Way. (If you come to the Porlock village
sign you have overshot.)
Drive down the private drive until you pass through the stone
pillars and Hacketty Way sign.
North Hacketty is facing you.
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