We stayed here because of the name and we found that it had a wonderful selling point--access to wireless. Porlock itself is not quite on the sea, but one can see the water. It is a quiet town despite having many holiday cottages and locals appreciated the patronage of Harley Davidson bikers who were enjoying a conference at the nearby Butlins holiday centre at Minehead. It is interesting to know of Coleridge's connection to Porlock when you visit. A man from Porlock woke Coleridge from his dreaming of Kubla Khan. It is also mentioned a number of times in references to trips Coleridge made. The people were very friendly and went out of their way to help with the hiring of a taxi. But I must add that the place does have quite a different feel about it--this is a good thing.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Lorna Doone Hotel
We stayed here because of the name and we found that it had a wonderful selling point--access to wireless. Porlock itself is not quite on the sea, but one can see the water. It is a quiet town despite having many holiday cottages and locals appreciated the patronage of Harley Davidson bikers who were enjoying a conference at the nearby Butlins holiday centre at Minehead. It is interesting to know of Coleridge's connection to Porlock when you visit. A man from Porlock woke Coleridge from his dreaming of Kubla Khan. It is also mentioned a number of times in references to trips Coleridge made. The people were very friendly and went out of their way to help with the hiring of a taxi. But I must add that the place does have quite a different feel about it--this is a good thing.
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