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Jacobs Pond, Monksilver

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Outdoor dining

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monksilver, Somerset
  • Quantock Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Combe Sydenham Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nettlecombe Court
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪144 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Jacobs Pond, Monksilver

Property Summary
Jacobs Pond is a beautiful semi-detached house in a rural location on the outskirts of Exmoor National Park and near the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property has stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is ideally situated for exploring, by foot, bicycle or car!

Main Description
Jacobs Pond has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 7 guests (plus cot). Note, this property is not suitable for work people looking for accommodation in the area, it's available for guests to book for holiday and leisure purposes.

Downstairs is comprised of sitting room with wood-burner, dining room, conservatory with French doors leading into the garden, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin. Upstairs are three further bedrooms; one double, one single and one with bunk-beds. There is also a family bathroom with shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin.

Sleeps up to 7 guests in four bedrooms (plus cot)
Semi-detached cottage in a peaceful, rural location
Stunning views towards the Quantock and Brendon Hills and Exmoor
Conservatory overlooks the patio and enclosed garden
One downstairs double bedroom, plus double, bunk and single bedrooms upstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning fire
Two bathrooms; one with shower and one with shower over the bath
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Towels and bed linen provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Jacobs Pond is fitted with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and electric oven with hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware and kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television and DVD player is provided in the living room and wireless broadband is available throughout the property.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Jacobs Pond has central heating throughout, plus a wood-burner in the sitting room. One basket of logs and some kindling will be provided; further logs can be purchased locally.

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. Bed linen is not provided for the cot.

A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets/powder and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.

A travel cot and high chair can be provided. Please request these items at the time of booking so they will be ready for your arrival. Please note that bed linen is not supplied for the cot.

There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the property which is accessed via the conservatory. There is also a patio area with table, chairs and a barbecue and further seating area.

Off-road parking for two cars is available directly outside the property on the drive.

Sorry, no dogs at Jacobs Pond. Due to bad experiences, this property is now not not accepting pets.

Jacobs Pond is strictly non-smoking.

The village of Monksilver has its own pub called The Notley Arms which also serves food, this is 1 mile from Jacobs Pond. There is a village shop, Post Office and pub in the village of Stogumber, which is 2 miles away. There is also The Bicknoller Inn, which serves good food and is family, just 3 miles from the cottage.

The nearest town is Williton, which is approx 2 miles from Jacobs Pond. There are two small supermarkets in Williton, a petrol station, cash machines, local restaurants and a couple of take-away outlets, a hardware store, butchers, pharmacy, etc.

Minehead is approximately 11 miles from the property. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town. Taunton is the county town of Somerset and is approximately 15 miles away.

The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

Jacobs Pond is available for week-long bookings and short breaks.

Indoor Description
This has not been completed by the owner.

Outdoor Description
Lawn and patio area

Parking
Parking is off road in front of the property

Pets Description
Sorry, no pets allowed.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
The property will be decorated for Christmas.

The region
The village of Monksilver has it's own pub which also serves food, this is approx 1 mile from Jacobs Pond. There is a village shop, Post Office and pub in the village of Stogumber, which is 2 miles away.

The nearest town is Williton, which is also approx 2 miles from Jacobs Pond. There are two small supermarkets in Williton, a petrol station, cash machines, local restaurants and a couple of take-away outlets, a hardware store, butchers, pharmacy, etc.

Minehead is approximately 11 miles from the property. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town. Taunton is the county town of Somerset and is approximately 15 miles away.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Taunton

Taunton is home to this holiday home. Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tropiquaria Zoo and The Chocolate House. West Somerset Railway and Bishop's Lydeard Station are also worth visiting.
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Monksilver, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Quantock Hills - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Combe Sydenham Hall - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nettlecombe Court - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Dunster Castle - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Nether Stowey & Holford - 31 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Butchers Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chives Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacobs Pond, Monksilver pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jacobs Pond, Monksilver?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jacobs Pond, Monksilver?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jacobs Pond, Monksilver located?

Situated in Taunton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Quantock Hills, Bakelite Museum and Combe Sydenham Hall. Nettlecombe Court and Tropiquaria Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Chris

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The village of Monksilver has it's own pub which also serves food, this is approx 1 mile from Jacobs Pond. There is a village shop, Post Office and pub in the village of Stogumber, which is 2 miles away.

The nearest town is Williton, which is also approx 2 miles from Jacobs Pond. There are two small supermarkets in Williton, a petrol station, cash machines, local restaurants and a couple of take-away outlets, a hardware store, butchers, pharmacy, etc.

Minehead is approximately 11 miles from the property. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town. Taunton is the county town of Somerset and is approximately 15 miles away.

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