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Monkham House

Exford, Exmoor

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Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 4
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • An impressive period home in the heart of Exmoor, a perfect venue for a gathering of up to 20 people
  • Perfect for exploring Exmoor, the Quantock Hills and the Somerset coast
  • Just a short drive from Lynton, Lynmouth, Porlock and Minehead
  • Plenty of opportunities for excellent walking, riding and shooting
Overview
Property code: MONKH

Just 10 miles from the stunning North Devon coast, this impressive period property makes a wonderful holiday retreat for up to 20 guests. Perfect for exploring the glorious Exmoor National Park, the property is set on a working farm and guests are welcome to enjoy horse riding lessons which can be arranged with the owner. Livery can be arranged for guests with their own horses. You’re also welcome to use the tennis court over the road from the house. With the popular seaside town of Minehead to the north (13 miles) and the Quantock Hills to the east (20 miles), this is a beautiful area to discover, with plenty of opportunities for activities including walking, shooting and water sports.

 

Approached via a driveway from the gated entrance, this substantial period property can be entered via the attractive reception area which leads into the light and brightly decorated lounge. Comfortably seating 14 guests, the lounge offers a wood burner, TV/DVD and superb rural views. The elegant dining room is wood-panelled with an open fire, a main dining table for 12 guests, and additional tables for a further eight guests, making it an location for enjoying a celebratory meal. The cheerful and relaxing kitchen features a charming breakfast area and is equipped with everything you may need during your stay. You will also find a children’s playroom with a range of toys, TV/DVD, Sonos bridge, books, board games, PS2 and a Wii console. This room can be made up as a double bedroom by prior arrangement. The seven main bedrooms can be found on the upper floors of the house and have delightful views. Three of the rooms have en-suite facilities and each floor also has an additional bathroom so there are no queues in the morning. The extensive gardens are best viewed from the terrace with its balustrades and steps leading down to the lawns. The terrace is furnished with plenty of seating, cushions, a large table and a BBQ available in the summer.

Read more Code: MONKH

  • Friday to Friday and long weekends accepted during the off peak season, please call to enquire
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 1 super king-size with a single bed with ample space for a Z bed (provided but only set up on request)
  • 1 twin room with 2 zip-and-links (which can be made into 1 double on request)
  • 1 triple bunk bedroom (double on bottom with single on top)
  • 2 double rooms, 1 restricted access double which is reached from one side
  • 1 zip-and-link made up as king–size (singles on request) with an additional single futon if required.
  • The ground-floor play room can be set up to provide an eighth double room, if required (provided but only set up on request)
  • Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, large fridge/ freezer (with ice maker/dispenser), dishwasher and microwave
  • Lounge with TV/DVD and wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Dining room with open fire (some logs included)
  • Spacious landing area with seating on first floor
  • Breakfast area adjoining the kitchen, seating 8
  • Children’s playroom with toys, Wii games console, PS2, TV/DVD, Sonos bridge (bring your own Sonos speakers) books and board games
  • Utility/boot room which includes a washing machine and spare fridge
  • Reception area
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC shared between 2 rooms
  • 1 large bathroom with large corner bath, WC and separate shower, shared by 2 double bedrooms
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with spa bath, separate shower and WC
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • 1 en-suite spa bath and shower 2
  • WCs on the ground floor
  • Extensive lawns
  • Terrace with large outside table
  • Charcoal BBQ available in the summer (guests to provide charcoal and leave clean)
  • A tennis court is available for guest to use on request, located across the road from property (guests to bring own equipment)
  • Electric, central heating and Wi-Fi included
  • The property is on a working farm which is set away from the house
  • Guests are welcoming to enjoy horse riding lessons, which can be arranged (or livery can be arranged to bring your own horses); all are on request, direct to the owner
  • Beach 13 miles
  • Post Office and pub less than 1 mile
  • Please note that if you require the extra put me-up-beds you must bring your own linen and towels, but pillows and duvets are provided
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £65. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Situated to the south of the Dunkery and Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (4 miles), this magnificent property is perfect for exploring Exmoor. There are miles of countryside to discover by foot, bike or horse, with several popular coastal resorts along the north coast of Devon and Somerset within easy reach, including Minehead (13 miles), Lynton (15 miles) and Combe Martin (19 miles). Local attractions include the Valley of Rocks (16 miles), Dunster Castle (12 miles) and Exmoor Zoo (14.5 miles). You can travel through the region by steam train, take a trip on the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, or take a boat trip from Ilfracombe. A track leads down from the property to the local pub, making it a short stroll.

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Leanne Fitzpatrick

This property is personally managed by Leanne.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robin 6th April 2024

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We found this property to be spacious and comfortable for us all - 14 people and 4 dogs. All the equipment we required was a available but we did feel a tumble dryer would have been welcome instead of the spare fridge which wasnt required as the large American fridge/freezer in the kitchen was more than adequate. Other reviewers have commented abouRead moret some dated decor but given the property caters for 16 guests AND 4 dogs we found it perfect for our needs. Thanks to Nikki for everything. Hide

Reviewed by Jay 29th March 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends and families. Location was perfect for a getaway from busy working life, place was comfortable and spacious. Host was responsive to our queries.

Reviewed by Pamela 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 19th August 2023

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The house worked really well for our mixed family group of 12 adults and 3 children - plenty of space and choice of rooms and it's in a wonderful setting - a short stroll into Exford with beautiful, varied countryside and coast easily accessible. We were rather disappointed that the lovely garden is not adequately fenced off from the stables so we Read morecould not allow our youngest dog to run free (the attraction of the horses proved too much for her!). Nikki, the housekeeper, was very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 9th June 2023

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Great garden/outside space, but house overall very dated & tired. No tin opener and only 1/2 loo per person with no spares! Kitchen over stocked with bits and pieces, who needs 500 plastic serving spoons? Everything needs a good deep clean & tidy. Far too many labels and instruction notes placed everywhere, Just one 'welcome pack' would do. The conRead moretents of cupboard & drawer labels were on the inside of the door/drawer?! A strong 'dog' smell filled the house. Overall - would not recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 27th May 2023

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We all loved the house. The big landings and the flexibility over bedrooms. Everyone loved the garden and we ate out on the terrace a couple of times. We all loved all the views from the house. And Nikki Norman was really wonderfully helpful

Reviewed by Becky 19th May 2023

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The house was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. It is an old house so expected some signs of age which were present but still absolutely stunning.the garden and views were more then we could have wished for.

Reviewed by Mandy 21st April 2023

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Brilliant space for our large multi-generational family reunion. Plenty of room for the little ones and a fab selection of toys. They loved exploring the garden and the house. It did rain but we didnt feel cooped up at all. Varied selection of bedrooms and bathrooms allowed us to be flexible with children and family set ups. One top floor room seemRead moreed to have a smaller double bed. Beautiful views and peaceful. Within easy reach of attractions if you want to leave! Hide

Reviewed by Laurence 17th February 2023

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I booked Monkham House for my wife's 30th so we could have a fun family get together and I couldn't ask for more. Well supplied kitchen. Logs for the fire and friendly people willing to let my little niece go and see the ponies at the stables. Everyone in our group told me how they can't wait to come back again in the summer. It was a weekend that Read moreI doubt anyone will forget. Let's do it again sometime. Hide

Reviewed by A 23rd December 2022

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Superb venue or large party. Very accommodating housekeeper who saw to all of our requirements for bedroom arrangements, including moving single bedd around to meet our needs. Plenty of reception rooms to use for a variety of activities without disturbing those who needed more quiet. Stunning location, would be even more incredible in the Summer whRead moreen you could make better use of the grounds and outdoor facilities. We were there in December, so cosy log fires were in order. Hide

Reviewed by Rupert 25th November 2022

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Really good, big house in a nice village. Perfect for groups with children. Good pub in the village and great for walks nearby. The only negative is the tennis court is not really in a fit state for a proper match (if that matters to you!)

Reviewed by Iain 18th November 2022

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Wonderfully warm and spacious house that was ideal for our annual gathering of friends. Beds were all very comfortable and the numerous bathrooms meant no queues. The kitchen was a very good size and able to cater for us all to sit down together

Reviewed by John 11th November 2022

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The cottage is very well located to 2 excellent pubs and a village shop which sells the essentials. The landlady was very accommodating, we had a few telephone calls to ensure that everything was covered, she was happy to advise on a local chef, if you wanted a private chef. The house is situated on a working farm, it was lovely seeing the horses cRead moreoming and going, the locals were very friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 30th September 2022

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A very nice property, albeit a little tired in places and therefore overpriced, but well equipped for a pleasant stay in this beautiful part of England.

Reviewed by Janie 23rd September 2022

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We were a party of 15 and we had a lovely weekend. The house was in a beautiful setting with a wonderful garden. The well stocked kitchen was easy to use with plenty of fridge space and cupboards and all the rooms had beautiful views and were spacious and comfortable. There were plenty of beds, though some were not very easy to get in and out of.

Reviewed by Alison 20th August 2022

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The house was great on the whole. Very close to shop and pubs though was further to a supermarket so our tesco delivery was essential. The lounge and dining room were comfy and pleasant and the garden great. The manager was very helpful and sorted out any problems quickly. The cooking facilities were pretty good when we got used to them. Some of thRead moree showers were better than others but plenty of hot water was fine. Not all the beds are standard single/ doubes. Some are small. We loved our holiday Hide

Reviewed by David 9th July 2022

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Lovely house and grounds in a beautiful location. The house manager, Nicki, was most helpful and attentive. We hope to go back one day.

Reviewed by Lorraine 25th June 2022

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Great house for 10 of us & 3 dogs, very comfortable, huge lovely garden good location to visit the area , totally recommend The Crown Inn for food & cider , very accommodating with our dogs too.

Reviewed by Jim 28th May 2022

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Reviewed by Alan 14th May 2022

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For our large group of pensioners out to walk on Exmoor, Monkham House proved to be an excellent base - plenty of space, kitchen full of equipment, a serving table/area just outside the dining room, plenty of toilets/showers/bath, lovely garden, access to a tennis court, great location - and a very helpful caretaker. Just right! Thank you.

Reviewed by Amy 6th May 2022

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