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Jacobs Pond, Monksilver

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Microwave, oven, dishwasher, highchair
Microwave, oven, dishwasher, highchair

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monksilver, Somerset
  • Quantock Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nettlecombe Court
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dunster Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪144 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taunton

In Taunton .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Taunton vacation home, you'll find Quantock Hills and Bakelite Museum. Combe Sydenham Hall and Nettlecombe Court are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Quantock Hills - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Nettlecombe Court - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Dunster Castle - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Dunster Beach - 23 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Nether Stowey & Holford - 31 min drive - 9.8 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Jacobs Pond Near Monksilver Sleeps 7 Plus cot
2047
Jacobs Pond, near Monksilver - sleeps 7 plus cot Cottage
Jacobs Pond, near Monksilver - sleeps 7 plus cot Williton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Jacobs Pond, Monksilver to the airport?

This vacation home is 106.4 mi (144-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Jacobs Pond, Monksilver have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Jacobs Pond, Monksilver to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (18-min drive) from Dunster Beach and 10 mi (25-min drive) from Minehead Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jacobs Pond, Monksilver offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Jacobs Pond, Monksilver?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Jacobs Pond, Monksilver?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Jacobs Pond, Monksilver have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Jacobs Pond, Monksilver have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Jacobs Pond, Monksilver to downtown Taunton?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Stogumber.

Jacobs Pond, Monksilver Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in North Somerset / Exmoor

We had a lovely time staying at Jacob's Pond. Check in was really easy and Eric and Fiona had kindly left us some tasty treats to have when we arrived.The house was warm and comfortable. We all slept well. The kitchen has everything you need. The gardens were beautifully kept. We walked in the wood at the back and saw the chickens. We watched beautiful sunsets over the hills and the sea from the back windows. It was wonderfully tranquil. We loved walking in Exmoor and the Quantocks. We visited Dunster Castle and Coleridge's house as well. We had a thoroughly nice time and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Marugan

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay at Jacobs Pond

We wanted a quiet place to relax for a few weeks with the family and Jacobs Pond did not disappoint! Lots to see and do in and around the area. Owners extremely helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful cottage

Beautiful cottage with beautiful surroundings. Very spacious and comfortable. Great garden for sitting in and reading, or enjoying a barbecue and good wine, Lovely hosts, who made sure we were happy and enjoying our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

The property was excellent on all accounts

It allowed us to have a super holiday, it was central to much of Exmoor as well as being quite near to the sea. The owners were very helpful. The cottage full filled all our expectatons and met all our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hopeless internet not warned about. Phone signal good but warned not very good ???

One of the best properties we have stayed in. Spotless with everything you could need for a very relaxing , quiet break, (except the internet).

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Somersets best kept secret

Arrived at Jacobs Pond Cottage to be greeted by Eric who very thoughtfully & to our surprise left a few goodies - Wine, eggs, milk, biscuits, scones & fresh flowers - a lovely touch. We had a really enjoyable week with weather conditions just perfect for our pre-planned walks. One walk which is a MUST is to Tarr Step, beautiful. Lovely week at what we consider to be the Best Kept Secret in Somerset - Jacobs Pond Cottage ( Although Eric doesn't want it kept a secret!!)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

The property is lovely and the owner Eric is brilliant on our arrival we had a bottle of wine, cake and eggs. It’s in a good area and in all our stay was great.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B., Oberasbach, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

M.&A. I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holidays

Lovely, nice cottage with all you could need in a wonderful garden. Friendly and kind hosts, very helpful. Just a great place to enjoy the holidays. We loved it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022