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Jacobs Pond, Monksilver

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monksilver, Somerset
  • Combe Sydenham Hall
    4 min drive
  • Quantock Hills
    4 min drive
  • Bakelite Museum
    6 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). 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

Appliances and equipment
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
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.

Linen and towels
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.

Other provisions
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.

Cot and high chair
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.

Outside the property
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.

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

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

Smoking
Jacobs Pond is strictly non-smoking.

Local amenities
The village of Monksilver has it's 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.

Arrival and departure
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.

Changeover days
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

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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. Bishop's Lydeard Station and Blenheim Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Monksilver, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Quantock Hills - 4 min drive
  • Nettlecombe Court - 7 min drive
  • Dunster Castle - 16 min drive
  • Dunster Beach - 18 min drive
  • Nether Stowey & Holford - 20 min drive

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).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday week
We spent a wonderful holiday week in this lovely cottage. On arrival everything was very well prepared and all very clean. The view from the kitchen into the garden is amazing. This cottage gives you all you need to relax. Very silent. It‘s very good host for discovering Exmoor NP and the Quantock Hills. Thank you so much Fiona and Eric for this pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rural location, wonderfully equipped cottage
We were looking for somewhere really quiet to spend time after Christmas and this really fitted the bill. Weather was terrible so we didn't make the most of the close proximity of Exmoor and the Quantocks, but the cottage is cosy and very well equipped, so we had a great rest in a lovely setting. We are a 3 generation family and this worked well for everyone. Plenty of communal space to spread out into, good central heating and a beautifully kept garden. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom perfect for our 89 year old Father. Eric and Fiona the hosts are incredibly accommodating and thoughtful and we definitely recommend this place. It's a bit of a way along single-track lanes from the closest shops, but we came prepared for that. Lovely to visit Watchet and Dunster Castle. We would like to come back and explore the countryside in better weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacobs Pond
Lovely homely house, very comfortable & well equipped. Eric is the perfect host & couldn’t have done more for us. We absolutely loved our stay at Jacobs Pond & hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ismaeel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Peaceful Stay
My Wife, children and I loved the stay at Jacobs Pond. The location is wonderful and we loved waking up in the morning and looking out on the fantastic views across the fields. The house itself is very well equipped and spotless, loved the fresh eggs and other treats left behind for us, very thoughtful thank you, Eric. We will look to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Really lovely location and Eric and Fiona excellent hosts. Would highly recommend this house and the garden is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

This place is fantastic, peaceful and tranquil. The garden is a beautiful environment to sit back an
This place is fantastic, peaceful and tranquil. The garden is a beautiful environment to sit back and relax in. The welcome from the owners is superb, leaving a bottle of wine, treats and freshly laid eggs on our arrival. The accommodation is clean and met all our needs. I would recommend this Home to everyone. Perfectly placed for Exmoor, Lynton and Lynmouth and surrounding areas. If guests have children, and the weather is good I recommend a trip to Tarr Steps where the children can paddle and the grown ups just relax. Excellent holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

The cottage is perfect for a quiet getaway set in idyllic countryside. The cottage boasts more than
The cottage is perfect for a quiet getaway set in idyllic countryside. The cottage boasts more than enough living space for 6 adults to enjoy time together and apart. Beautiful garden and just a lovely space to spend time in. Hosts were friendly but not intrusive - the perfect combination. Would visit again.
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8/10 Good

Emma B.

The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. The garden is beautiful a
The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. The garden is beautiful and offers a great space for the kids to burn off a little energy and we particularly enjoyed visits from the dog next door who is very friendly and good with children. Nothing was too much trouble for Eric (the owner who lives next door) and he even dropped off some free range eggs from his own hens. 3 generations of family stayed together and there was enough living space for us all not to feel cramped. The cottage is very rural and we really enjoyed getting sway from it all for a week. It is a lovely relaxing place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

It was so relaxing to stay here. If you sit in the charming garden, you can't hear any traffic noise
It was so relaxing to stay here. If you sit in the charming garden, you can't hear any traffic noise at all. The cottage is very comfortably furnished and equipped. We were there with our dog so it was perfect having the secure garden. Eric the owner gave us all a warm welcome, and as well as a delicious bottle of wine and fresh flowers, had provided useful things like laundry detergent. The butcher's in Williton is very friendly and gave us a dog bone!
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Lovely cottage, well furnished and equipped - perfect for what we wanted. Enclosed garden, plenty o
Lovely cottage, well furnished and equipped - perfect for what we wanted. Enclosed garden, plenty of space and very dog friendly. Eric was very welcoming and cake, wine and milk waiting for us on arrival was a nice touch - we will definitely be returning.
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8/10 Good

Linda B.

Clean well equipped property with beautiful enclosed garden which our dog loved. Sadly the weather d
Clean well equipped property with beautiful enclosed garden which our dog loved. Sadly the weather didn't allow us to use it much. Eric was very welcoming and the provision on arrival of eggs (from his own hens), milk, wine and cake was a pleasant surprise.
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10/10 Excellent

helen h.

Real countryside Quiet Lovely garden Caracter cottage Charming owner next door
Real countryside Quiet Lovely garden Caracter cottage Charming owner next door
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10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Spacious cottage in beautiful surroundings. So quiet and peaceful overlooking fields on all sides. L
Spacious cottage in beautiful surroundings. So quiet and peaceful overlooking fields on all sides. Lovely add on room overlooking large garden and large well eqipped kitchen. Very clean. Owner Eric is very helpful and friendly and is the only neighbour. Would def stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Grigoras O.

Everything was really amazing. The landscape, house, garden. If there the owner will built a terrac
Everything was really amazing. The landscape, house, garden. If there the owner will built a terrace in the garden, is the dream house for any person. If somebody would like to escape in a quite place this is just perfect. Fresh air, forests, seaside, history, everything in one place. I highly recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Lovely countryside location, with a great garden to unwind in. Very pleasant hosts, and well appoint
Lovely countryside location, with a great garden to unwind in. Very pleasant hosts, and well appointed holiday cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

We had a throughly enjoyable week with our daughter, her husband and young family, at Jacobs Pond. W
We had a throughly enjoyable week with our daughter, her husband and young family, at Jacobs Pond. We found the cottage very clean and everything we needed. The owners, next door, are friendly and helpful and even left welcoming gifts for us. The down side was that we only had a week.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

A beautiful and cosy cottage in a lovely setting and It had everything we could need to make our sta
A beautiful and cosy cottage in a lovely setting and It had everything we could need to make our stay comfortable. The area was stunning, we loved being able to enjoy the garden in the morning and evenings. I would highly recommend this cottage and the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Annabel L.

Excellent, spacious and well equipped cottage. Loved the garden room, which was lovely to sit out in
Excellent, spacious and well equipped cottage. Loved the garden room, which was lovely to sit out in when the weather wasn't good enough to sit out in the very attractive garden.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Lovely, roomy cottage - very well equipped and lovely welcome pack from the owners next door - they
Lovely, roomy cottage - very well equipped and lovely welcome pack from the owners next door - they even gave us some freshly laid eggs from their chickens! They were really helpful but did not interfere with the enjoyment of our stay. The garden and patio is lovely so enjoyed the outside space. Plenty of good walks and sites nearby and hostelries to enjoy. Parking is a little tight for 2 larger cars and the lane is quite narrow, apart from that a great week away - we would definitely return. Thanks also to the local independent booking agents who made it all seamlessly possible.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Very good base for seeing a lot of the southwest. Eric and Fiona are really helpful. The house is ve
Very good base for seeing a lot of the southwest. Eric and Fiona are really helpful. The house is very comfortable and there's a lovely garden.
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10/10 Excellent

SALLY U.

As soon as we arrived we knew we had made the right choice for our week's holiday. The house was exa
As soon as we arrived we knew we had made the right choice for our week's holiday. The house was exactly as described and we couldn't fault it in any way. The kitchen was well equipped with everything needed for cooking a meal. We spent most evenings in the conservatory looking out on the beautiful garden. We were left some goodies and wine which was very much appreciated. A perfect spot for exploring the coast and Exmoor.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

The beautiful enclosed garden was a massive bonus for us with 2 small children. The cottage was per
The beautiful enclosed garden was a massive bonus for us with 2 small children. The cottage was perfect for our needs , in a very quiet location, yet only a few minutes from nearest town. Thoroughly recommend for a get away from it all break.
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron I.

The location of Jacobs Pond is perfect for a quiet break. The garden is kept beautifully and if you
The location of Jacobs Pond is perfect for a quiet break. The garden is kept beautifully and if you are lucky with the weather is a perfect place to relax. The house is very well equipped and has a number of sitting areas. The kitchen also has everything you could need. Special mention for the beds are everyone agreed that they were extremely comfortable. The owner lives next door but is not intrusive and is a very nice chap. The surrounding area is stunning with many fine pubs not too far away. Overall, an excellent spot for a holiday - heartily recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

Fabulous cottage in very peaceful location. Very clean and well equipped. Beautiful gardens, ve
Fabulous cottage in very peaceful location. Very clean and well equipped. Beautiful gardens, very well maintained, a pleasure to spend time in. Plenty of space for our family of 5, we would highly recommend Jacob's Pond.

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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