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Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub

Merry Oaks provides a comfortable relaxed home from which to enjoy the beauty of Exmoor National Park and the West Somerset Coast. The house easily accommodates 9 guests in four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower, plus a family bathroom with an electric shower over a whirlpool bath. A sofa bed in the sitting room provides for an extra two people. Please note as with most put u ups, the bed is a small double. The large open plan kitchen diner with views of the Quantock and Brendon Hills opens onto a private south facing patio area with outdoor furniture and bbq. There is a pond by the patio, and an outdoor ping pong table in the back yard. Please note the pond is not fenced, and the ping pong table is a bit of fun but not of true competition standard! Behind the house is a secluded wood fired hot tub, which comfortably seats 6. Logs are provided and we are happy to light it before you arrive, as it takes around 4 hours to warm. The back yard and back garden are fenced providing a secure space for dogs. There is an open fire with logs provided in the sitting room for colder nights. There is a large smart TV with Netflix. An upstairs seating area has a dvd and video player with lots of children's classics, books for children, a lego box and a selection of jigsaws. There is an extensive collection of books and board games available.
Footpaths near the property provide access to lovely walks with views across the Bristol Channel to Wales or the local Washford River. Within a mile there is a choice of two local pubs, both serving good food, with nice outdoor areas in good weather. Washford Station on the West Somerset Steam Railway is close by as is Torre Cider Farm, and Tropiquaria. Visit medieval Dunster with it's National Trust castle nearby. For those wanting to explore further afield, Glastonbury, Bristol, the Roman city of Bath and Exeter are all reachable in a day as are Cheddar Gorge, Wooky Hole Caves, Forde Abbey Gardens and manor or the surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde in North Devon. Watersports are available on the nearby Wimbleball Lake, and fly fishing at Clatworthy Reservoir. The quiet rural location is ideal for spotting wildlife; deer, foxes, woodpeckers, owls and bats are freqently seen from the garden.

Property manager

Jane

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fence around the pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family House in the Country With Lovely Views Watchet

About the neighborhood

Map
Watchet, England

What's nearby

  • Cleeve Abbey - 11 min walk
  • Nettlecombe Court - 7 min drive
  • Quantock Hills - 7 min drive
  • Dunster Castle - 10 min drive
  • Dunster Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 15 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Deck Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Britannia Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Drive Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yacht Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cleeve Abbey and Exmoor National Park. Tropiquaria Zoo and Nettlecombe Court are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Pet friendly Family House in the country with views and wood fired hot tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gemma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5* family getaway
Lovely property run by friendly hosts. We had everything we needed to fully enjoy our stay. Would go back for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahmuda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing family break
Wonderful cosy home. Everything had been thought of and all ages catered to. Beautiful views and beautiful places to visit all within close proximity. Host very helpful too
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good that we all plan to return
Such a fantastic property in a lovely location. We had kids and grandparents with us and everyone loved it and all want to return. Super lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous countryside retreat
We absolutely loved our stay here, a beautiful house with everything needed available, local pub and cider farm were excellent. We loved the addition of the hot tub and found the entire house was a great location for a group of us to go on holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great location
Bright, airy, roomy. Beautiful garden. Friendly and helpful Hosts on hand for any problems (we didnt have any) We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant weekend
This is the second time we have been to the house and we again had a brilliant time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend Away
Great property lovely location kitchen fully equipped. Great outdoor areas with relaxing garden sofas and outdoor dining table. Spacious inside. Will certainly visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal holiday home
Lovely house with lots of room and lots of equipment, crockery etc. comfy beds . Outside seating but never used as weather was somewhat wet and windy, but had a couple of sunny spells to make use of hot tub. Jane was very communicative and an ideal host. Thoroughly recommend,
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home from home in a beautiful location
Thank you for an amazing weekend in your beautiful house. The location is perfect, it’s quiet, has a great walk across the fields for the dogs with two nice pubs on the way. The house itself is really comfortable with loads to do, the hosts have made it really homely and it has everything you need. The beds are comfy and the whole place was very clean. The hot tub was great fun and easy to keep warm with the extra logs the hosts brought to us. We’d definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picturesque views
A beautiful property in a picturesque location. Everything you need to Cook there for large groups, BBQ and hot tub was amazing. High standard of cleanliness and host was very easy to communicate with. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Colin F., Woodbridge Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Merry Oaks.
We all had a lovely holiday at the cottage Lovely views nice and quiet.Enjoyed a nice BBQ on the terrace.Our only issue was with the hot water .Even with staggered showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Stay in Exmoor
Merry Acres was the perfect place for an Exmoor excursion with my family. The house was clean, spacious and had extraordinary views of the countryside. We enjoyed walking along the nearby public paths and visiting the nearby sites (Cider House and Cleve Abbey). We so enjoyed our stay in Exmoor. Perfect vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd visit
Having stayed last year, it was a unanimous decision by all, to visit again. Property is well laid out, with all the amenities you need and plenty of room for the children to play. Location is quiet, but plenty of places to visit, depending upon your tastes. Local pub is a 5 minutes walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart N., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family vacation
Friendly and helpful right from the start. A fantastic property in beautiful peaceful countryside. Clean cosy and well appointed. Plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy the property. Hot tub was a lovely treat, and the table tennis kept us all fit. Brilliant selection of books and games. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed house in a beautiful location
We have a lovely stay at the end of August. The house is very comfortable and there was easily enough space for 8 of us and three dogs! The location is perfect for exploring the north Somerset coast and Exmoor, and having the hot tub to come home to each evening was an added bonus, and also the table tennis table, which we all enjoyed. Jane was very responsive if we had any queries and we were even able to check out late since no one else was coming that day. Would highly recommend for group holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sonya m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Gem
This is a gorgeous house with beautiful views , lots of windows and a really fabulous kitchen with a wonderful big table perfect for larger groups. We also took our dogs and they had a lovely time Jane is super responsive if any queries the house is close to the beaches of Minehead and 1 hour 20 to the Devon beaches - we made the trip there for a day alos and its such a lovely drive its well worth it. Really lovely house!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

samantha n., Horsham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together in the countryside
Great location with a couple of minutes walk to a lovely pub and a cider farm. Suited our extended family of 9 for a family birthday well with plenty of seating inside and out. Beds comfortable. Wonderful views and amazing local countryside. Great day trips out with plenty to see and do in the local area. Jane was very helpful in the lead up to the break and greeted us on arrival. A very relaxed stay indeed. The only frustration was not being able to get the tv to work - we must have been missing something.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, fantastic stay
We came down for 3 days as part of a half term break with two kids, 2 and 4. The house is part of a Devonshire longhouse dating back over 400 years and is in an amazing part of the country. Wish we'd had longer to explore the trails across the coast and welcombe mouth beach. Will be back with kids when older Ulla is a great host and went out of her way to make us feel welcome, the property is really well stocked with extras like bathrobes and a cream tea in the fridge I wouldn't expect, and lots of info on local area and games for the kids. It is remote and down some proper rural green tunnel roads so just prepare for that and you'll be fine Great stay, sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
A lovely quiet cottage, plenty of room for everyone, even our sons dog who decided to go for a walk on her own but was very kindly brought back by Janes husband. If you have a baby or toddler then you might want to consider bringing stair gates, bed guards etc with you. The pub at the bottom of the lane The White Horse serves good food and amazing Sunday lunch but you will need to book.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay
Surprise weekend away for partners birthday. House was in a lovely area and not to far from various beaches. The house had everything you needed and was very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

NOREEN A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jane the hosr gave us a very warm welcome when we arrived.
We really enjoyed our stay.Jane the host responded quickly and sorted the problem that we encountered in the property.Very nice property and highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Lovely sunny house with beautiful views and with a relaxing hot tub. Excellent hostess Jane who went above and beyond in her welcome to my family. Would definitively recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grania B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
What an amazing holiday. We were met by Jane on arrival and she explained everything we might need,showed us around and was on hand if we needed help with directions throughout our stay. Merry Oaks is a beautiful place. So much space and kitted out with everything for a hassle free holiday. All the children loved it being able to run around safely and use the hot tub. The weather was wonderful but there were cool places to sit and relax. Close to lots of attractions and only 15min drive from Minehead. Nobody wanted to leave and we all want to go back. Thank you again for a lovely holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Amazing place to stay lots of places near by. Dunster Castle is definitely worth a visit. Hosts were very helpful and were there to meet us when we got there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home
Nice, private, quiet setting. Comfortable beds and nice linens. House was bright and comfortable—our home away from home. Our communication with Jane who runs the property was extremely easy and efficient. Not far from the attractions that we wanted to see—good base for us to do site seeing, yet far enough that we felt like we were in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022