Visitor Comments

Loved the fact that Cornish Artists and Turner painted here. Beautiful!
Marianne and Alun Price, South Wales - 6th September 2024

A fascinating and absorbing blend of art, history and the social structure of earlier times. Many thanks!
John & Nans Taylor, Surrey - 3th September 2024

Incredible collection, wonderful condition, so many things to take in. I hope to revisit. Thank you.
Jill, Birmingham - 31st August 2024

What a fantastic place! Wonderful welcome & first class local knowledge, felt really lucky to have stumbled across this amazing museum.
Tom, Bristol - 27th August 2024

A wonderful experience to feel the history of this beautiful place.
Suna King, Christchurch - 24th August 2024

Absolutely fascinating. Could have spent all day here.
Michael and Pat Fallowell, Leicestershire - 19th August 2024

Love the man trap!
Catherine Porter, WSM - 17th August 2024

What a treat! A wonderful museum and an exceptional exhibition showing the art of Porlock and area. Thank you!
James Pemberton, Bath - 17th August 2024

Fantastic visit, 9 year old enjoyed doing worksheets, very impressive.
Kev, Mia, Hanrene Whiting, West Midlands - 8th August 2024

Fascinating little gem. Not enough hours for everything.
Andy, Val and Dave - 13th July 2024

Extremely interesting museum & an equally Fascinating building.
Mr & Mrs Foley, Merthyr Tydfil - 13th July 2024

Beautifully preserved; lots of information and local interest.
Diane and Adrian, Bristol - 12th July 2024

Thank you, a beautiful and informative local art display- so many famous artists - who knew? Mueusm very engaging - great atmosphere.
Karen and Andrew, Allerford, Somerset- 5th July 2024

A gem of Porlock, stepping back into history.
The Martindills, Devon - 3rd July 2024

Our thanks to the organisers of this excellent exhibition.
Philippa & Nicholas Mann - 19th June 2024

What an amazing place! Extremely interestng and informative andvery friendly and helpful staff. You must keep this place open for generations to come. Thank you.
Sarah Carter and Marcus Payne, Penarth - 14th June 2024

Fascinating collection of photos.
Chris Rowe, Bournville, Birmingham - 29th August 2023

Really informative.
The Armstrongs, Bolton, Lancashire - 26th August 2023

Beautiful exhibition and building.
Phil and Jan, Truro - 24th August 2023

Lovely display - love the bikes! Thank you.
Sarah Barnbrook and Mark Simms, Stoubridge, West Midlands - 18th August 2023

An amazing display.
A.Terry, Washford - 19th July 2023

Fascinating, particularly Jeff Cox's 2nd WW book.
Christine and Maurice, Exmouth - 6th July 2023

Full of wonderful local history.
Vic and Brenda Osmond, Wool, Dorset - 28th June 2023

A unique museum!
R & B. Lyons, Longridge, Lancashire - 28th August 2019

Fabulous.
Claudia Kelleway, Leicestershire - 23rd August 2019

Amazing!
Leo, Pete, Vicki, Janie & Corinne Slade-Borondos, Oxfordshire - 23rd August 2019

Excellent, very interesting and informative.
Debbie Joyce, Robertown, West Yorkshire - 19th August 2019

Our second visit, we love it.
Cora, Grace and Paula Davies, Preston, Lancashire - 12th August 2019

Fabulous volunteers, thanks to those.
Heather Creeson, Esperance, Western Australia - 11th August 2019

Very informative and truly lovely.
Stephanie Booth, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge - 9th August 2019

A wonderful collection. Thank you.
Wendy and Adrian Wiltshire, Buckden, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire - 24th July 2019

Beautiful building. Nice exposition.
Willy de Bruyckere, Middelburg, Holland - 19th July 2019

Knowledgeable guide. Interesting place.
Ann Stewardson, Stockport, Cheshire -17th July 2019

Fascinating. Lovely garden.
Karin Walker, Australia - 26th June 2019

Beautifully set out museum. Delight to visit. Helpful, thoughtful volunteers.
Andy and Sheila Besant, Blandford Forum, Dorset - 10th June 2019

Very interesting. Lots of information.
Malcolm and Eileen Edgar, Wiltshire - 23rd May 2019

Delightful capture of the past.
Peter Haydon Smith, Lewes - 21st May 2019

Well set out and interesting. Thank you.
Don and Pauline, New Zealand - 14th May 2019

Beautiful building - very informative.
Nancy and Dennis,Charmouth, Dorset - 11th May 2019

A wealth of info!
Barabara A Newby, Denver, Colorado, USA - 7th May 2019

Here again! Still love it!
Doug and Pauline, Birmingham - 19th September 2018

WW1 files informative - thank you.
Wanda Tait, Minehead - 27th September 2018

Interesting and unique.
Leah Baly (10), West Sussex - 16th August 2018

Very pretty upstairs.
Felicity Alare (9), Gloucester - 16th August 2018

A gem - congratulations to all involved.
Vincent Walsh, Rusholme - 15th August 2018

Absolutely charming and inspirational - a really unique 'voice'.
Pat Cubbins, Golsoncott - 11th August 2018

Beautiful work in the perfect setting.
Patrick Cook, Bakelite Museum - 8th August 2018

Lots of interesting artefacts and labels for our 6 yr old to enjoy.
Sharon and Dean Hensly, Luton - 3rd August 2018

Fascinating building and contents.
D & S Lamberton, Faversham - 1st August 2018

Artistic loveliness!
William and Helen Cooksey, Netherton, West Midlands - 30th July 2018

Lovely, enjoyed the ‘Story of Porlock Weir’ book - excellent.
Mick Loftus, Leeds - 24th July 2018

Beautiful reflections on life and nature.
Ken and Kathy Evans, Chalfont St Peter - 23rd July 2018

Well worth a visit!
J & D Blake, Bristol - 19th July 2018

A truly lovely museum and great exhibition - wonderful craftsmanship.
Grace Rayson, Taunton - 18th July 2018

A pleasure to visit. Absolutely fascinating.
Glyn Wilson, Wirksworth, Derbyshire - 17th July 2018

A gem of a museum, beautifully presented - great and informative welcome. Thanks so much!
Jenny Brown, South Devon - 11th July 2018

Wonderful, what a gem!
Iris, Ron, and Helen Romsley, Worcestershire - 20th June 2018

Love the garden - nice views and lots of seating.
Isabella, Dunster Beach - 20th June 2018

A superb museum - quite unique!
Cathy and John Lovegrove, Teddington - 16th June 2018

Fantastical place!
Morgan Anslow (aged 7), Barton under Needwood - 14th June 2018

Utterly charming.
Jo Macdadel, Wellington, New Zealand - 11th June 2018

Fantastic!
Sams, Austin, Texas, USA - 9th June 2018

I want to take ‘Culbone’ home with me!
Roo Glazebrook, Oxford - 6th June 2018

Fantastic amount of history.
The Wares, Pontypool, South Wales - 29th May 2018

Splendid museum and well cared for. Enjoy your work.
B & M Wills, Cornwall - 23rd May 2018

What an amazing place.
C.West, Essex - 8th May 2018

Fascinating - thank you. Beautifully presented little museum - your village must be very proud of it!
Wilcock. Lake District - 1st May 2018

Wonderful displays - lovely museum, full of interest.
Laura and Clive Marett, Brockham, Surrey - 1st May 2018

Excellent
Pam and Dave Clemois, Upper Brailes, Banbury - 25th September 2017

Terrific
Doug and Cherry Williams, Haselmere, Surrey - 15th September 2017

Enchanting
Philip and Heidi, Guernsey - 11th September 2017

A wonderful look into the past.
Tricia and Brian Foskett, Hockley, Essex - 8th September 2017

Wonderful record of Porlock history
Brian and Sheila Coulson, Bourne, Lincolnshire - 4th September 2017

Fascinating - an amazing treasure trove.
Tellham Family, Birmingham - 31st August 2017

Very informative, an absolute joy to see.
Mr & Mrs R.Howe, Coventry - 29th August 2017

Lots of information well displayed.
Kaye and Daniel Hole, New Forest - 29th August 2017

A credit to Porlock
B. Stline and J. Learmonth, Aberdeen - 14th August 2017

Impressive - well put together.
Heather and Martin, Plymouth - 5th August 2017

Delightful and the children loved the school desk.
The Jones Family, Rochester - 25th July 2017

Lovely to see more work by Waistel Cooper.
Philippa and Ncholas Mann, Lynhurst, The Ridge - 8th July 2017

Thank you for letting us share your special museum.
The Elliot Family, Fakenham, Norfolk - 5th July 2017

One of the best small museums seen!
Val and Alan Mills, Whangarei, New Zealand - 28th June 2017

Very interesting, so much more since last year.
Beryl Batchelor, Formby, Lancashire - 24th June 2017

A wonderful little museum, very interesting.
Susan Evenden, Kenora, Canada - 6th June 2017

Brilliant!
Meg Aldstadt, White House, Tennessee, USA - 6th May 2017

An excellent museum. So interesting.
Cathy and Tony Savery, Coventry - 26th September 2016

Wow!
R & P. Pike, Hertfordshire - 25th August 2016

Let's hope it stays alive forever.
David and Eve, Pilling,Lancashire - 11th August 2016

Fabulous and Interesting Museum.
Nigel Boddington and Sue Smith, Weston-super-Mare - 8th August 2016

Very educational...interesting and well explained.
Derek and Manda Mason, Cornwall - 23rd July 2016

Brill museum, was so good, everyone loved it.
Silver DofE Group - 18th July 2016

Possibly the best local museum we have ever spent time in.
Mr and Mrs Morgan, Old Bampton - 15th July 2016

Beautiful little museum, really interesting with personal stories and a diversity of artefacts. Thank you!
Vanessa and Alan, Dunster - 1st July 2016

I love all of it.
Frankie, 1st July 2016

Thank you to the lovely volunteer for all her help!
Abbie, Minehead - 25th June 2016

A lovely trip down memory lane
Sheila Bliss, Dorset - 15th June 2016

A fascinating insight into local history, an unexpected find!
Kate Harper - 14th June 2016

What an absolutely delightful and beautifully curated museum.
Ted Parsons - 9th June 2016

A fascinating insght into the history of Porlock Weir - well done.
Lesley Clements - 1st June 2016

A great place to visit.
Alan, Steph and Stoney the dog. Milton Keynes - 2nd June 2016

Wonderful!!
Gail Rixon, South Wales - 30th May 2016

What an absolute little treasure - great to read about the local history.
Steve and Tracy Beresford, Ripley - 30th May 2016

A superb record of local history. Well done the organisers and stewards.
Colin Smith, Lincolnshire - 23rd May 2016

Very informative.
P & A. Mackensie - 19th May 2016

Most delightful exhibition. What an interesting morning. Thank you.
Muriel Banham, Attenborough - 7th May 2016

Too much to see in one visit, will be back.
Annabel Campbell, Sampford Brett - 5th May 2016

Splendid exhibition, welcome and guides. Thank you.
Jill Walmsley and Members of the U3A Archaeology Group.

Fascinating, so well presented.
Edward and Janet Smith, Wells - 2nd May 2016.

Excellent WW1 exhibition and a super old manor house.
Roger Fenn - 2nd July 2014

An amazing museum, so interesting with so many local connections. All exhibits well presented. Well done.
Alex and Elsie Scott - 12th June 2014

Absolutely wonderful! Nostalgic.
Charlotte Hill - 26th May 2014

Excellent information and moving thought provoking exhibition.
Heather and Nigel Litern - 19th April 2014

Fantastic and fascinating museum.
Mr & Mrs Bell. Salisbury, Maryland. - 27th May 2013

Impeccably presented.
Mr & Mrs Stevens. Somerset - 15th May 2013

The most beautiful museum I ever visited. But it was a long time ago. Now the museum is even better and more beautiful, than from its first beginning.Thanks for such a good website.
Felicitas Köhler from Sweden - 26th December 2012

The Dovery Manor Museum has become the "Heart & Soul" of the village of Porlock
Charles - Minehead - 23rd November 2012

So interesting, really charming, we will be back again.
Sobin Family - 8th August 2012

Absolutely beautiful
Jeff & Maggie Cridge - 8th August 2012

Wonderful museum and archives, many thanks.
Ann Nevett - 12th July 2012

A rare, lovely example; long may it remain.
Jackie Shearer - 25th May 2012

Garden was superb and the little book of illustrations excellent. Thank you so much - a hidden jewel.
Glynis and Phil - 24th September 2011

Beautiful historic building…
Ian and Hayley Boyce - 20th April 2011

Hugely impressive.
J M Hayward (Bath) - 3rd March 2011