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Country House with Swimming Pond, Hot Tub and Glorious Gardens.

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Bridgwater, Somerset
  • Walled Gardens of Cannington
    6 min drive
  • Whitegates Dog Park
    6 min drive
  • Oatley Vineyard
    9 min drive
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Country House with Swimming Pond, Hot Tub and Glorious Gardens.

Model Farm is a country house consisting of an impressive Victorian front to a 17th century farmhouse and cider barn. The accommodation is all in one house, sleeping up to 27 in 11 bedrooms, 6 en-suite with 4 bathrooms. The Victorian area retains many of the original features, high ceilings with impressive cornicing, original fireplaces and stained glass windows. There are two large lounges, a dinning room and a new kitchen leading onto our Orangery function room, which can be used for dining, dancing or functions. There is also an additional kitchen/diner in the Cider Barn with table football table and just outside a large covered loggia with BBQ area suitable for outside dining.

Outside there is a log fired Scandinavian style Hot Tub seating 8 people, a 25m swimming pond, an outside kitchen next to our log burning pizza oven and several patio areas, with plenty of seating throughout the grounds. There are 4 acres of glorious gardens with large selection of different plants designed around being wildlife friendly, you will find plants of interest throughout all the seasons of the year. We also have a croquet lawn, football area, lots of outdoor games and ample off road parking.

We tend to specialise in large groups for the weekend normally for 2 nights, Friday and Saturday and you don't need to leave until Sunday afternoon if you wish. This is around 2/3 the price of a weeks stay. A 3 night stay or mid-week stay is also available. We are happy for all types of group to stay apart from very young adults and stag parties. We will also consider up to 3 dogs per group.

We have ample car parking and a free to use electric car charger, or it is a fairly short taxi ride from Bridgwater station.

Model Farm is situated in the hamlet of Perry Green only 8 minutes by car from Bridgwater, yet in the peace and quiet of the country. Junctions 23 and 24 of the M5 are only 5 miles away. The Quantock Hills are a short drive away and there are plenty of footpaths in the area with some excellent walking where you can visit the many pubs in the local area for a great lunch or dinner. The village of Cannington with its pubs and gardens is a pleasant walk away and also has a golf course, horse riding, paintball/laser shooting and an adventure climbing area.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Walled Gardens of Cannington. An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Walled Gardens of Cannington and 6 minutes from Whitegates Dog Park
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Dave Young

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: The outside covered loggia is suitable for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5382 sq ft (500 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One well behaved dog is allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Exclusive Country House Large Hot Tub Extensive Gardens Somerset
Exclusive Country Large Hot Tub Extensive Gardens Somerset
Exclusive Country House Large Hot Tub Extensive Gardens Somerset
Exclusive Country House Large Hot Tub Extensive Gardens Somerset
Exclusive Country Large Hot Tub Extensive Gardens Somerset

Country House with Swimming Pond, Hot Tub and Glorious Gardens. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
70th birthday family get together
We were all very impressed with the place, for a huge property it was exceptionally clean everywhere and filled with everything you need. Bigger with some older style rooms, it gave a great feel for hide and seek. It provided a good base for all of us to hang out together whilst giving some space, great for games and a couple walks in the area. We really enjoyed our cold pond dips followed by warming up in the hot tub. This was already warmed up for us on arrival and lots of wood and starters provided for the week to keep it hot. The pizza oven was also a great hit, and David, his wife and the gardener easily available and friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

penelope w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary stay
Comfortable, well equipped and very clean. Ideal for a large group
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic short break
Really impressed with the property and gardens, we all had a great time. Very well equipped property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House and Garden
Everything was perfect! The house is beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked and the garden is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
There are just too many thing to list that we enjoyed. We booked this property for for Dads 80th Birthday supprise. The property more than catered for 19 of us with extrem comfort and space. The house and location was just beautiful with 4 acres of Garden to enjoy, along with the open water naterual swiming pond, out door eating area with wood fired Pizza oven and an amazing wood fire hot tub, just brilliant. Dave could not have been more accomodating, helping us hide the cars to suprise Dad, to arranging room layout the week before, even contacting us a couple days before just to confirm everything was ok and even allowed us to check in earlier than anticapated which really helped with the supprise. Would defiently recomended this property. Nothing was too much trouble. Had an awsome stay, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon Lowe

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and facilities
Amazing house for a short weekend away with friends. We came for Easter weekend with a large group of 19 people. We ordered pizzas from the local pizza restaurant under David’s recommendation which made cooking easier and were great pizzas that arrived nice and hot. We did spot a mouse in one of the rooms however but as people who live in the rural countryside ourselves, it’s expected in these types of properties. Overall great stay and lovely facilities- amazing hot tub and we loved the outside swimming pond for a cold dip in the mornings!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful New Year Gathering
We spent New Year at Model Farm as a group of 18 friends and family. It was a wonderful experience from refreshing dips in the ‘swimming pond’, firing up the pizza oven and the hot tub, countryside walks to local pubs, as well as relaxing in the gorgeous glass roofed Orangery. The owner Dave is a gem, quick to reply to messages and on hand to give advice when needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Beautiful house x it has everything you need and require x the gardens were very lovely although not private enjoyed the hot tub and the cold water swimming pool x we had a lovely stay in this beautiful house but maybe would of preferred a more private experience with guaranteed privacy in the gardens x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, great amenities
We had a wonderful stay, David was very accommodating but once settled left us to enjoy our weekend. The property is very large and has everything you need for a celebratory weekend. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub and swimming pond
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aarthi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great property - met all the needs for our stay. David is an excellent host. Hope to go back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic venue
Had an amazing time, the building is fantastic and having so many bedrooms is so helpful when having a 40th birthday party. The livingroom and kitchen are bigger than they look in the photos and easily held 18 of us. The garden was massive and had all sorts of little areas to have a look at and sit in. The owner (Dave) is very friendly and helpful and gave us a good tour. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to hold a gathering or some away time with the extended family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Holiday reunion
We rented the property for a family Christmas reunion. There was plenty of space for the children to play in the grounds and the location was great for family walks. The property had plenty of crockery etc for our group of 16.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early 60th
Visiting from Australia to catch up with family from all over UK and wanted to gather in a single location. With 14 adults ages 17 - 87 and 2 dogs the accommodation worked really well, The property was clean and well serviced and Dave was incredibly helpful as unfortunately our check-in date turned out to be Queens funeral day. The Garden was beautiful and we played Croquet, Jenga and Connect 4 on the lawn. The local village was easy to walk to and had 4 pubs (only got to 3). The BBQ area was very well equipped (even for an Aussie) and the kitchen dinner accommodated us all very well. We never used the pizza oven or hot tub in the garden as time didnt allow. The property was also a good location for touring to places like Dunster, Taunton and the Quantocks. The bedrooms were large and comfortable and the bathrooms / en suites clean and plenty of hot water. We all had a great time and many happy memories - thanks for the stay, really enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Stayed here for my sister's hen weekend. Absolutely perfect fir all 18 of us. The house and gardens were beautiful, the owner was super helpful and patient with us and we had a brilliant time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term get together
Lovely property beautiful gardens loads of space perfect for a family get together thoroughly enjoyed by us all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freya L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property and gardens
Dave was easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions in the run up to our trip. House and gardens are huge and well equipped for a large group. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Model Farm - dream weekend away
Anna and I are so grateful to Dave and Ros for our stay at Model Farm with our friends as a 30th birthday gathering that turned into an engagement celebration. The communication was fantastic and they were so flexible when we realised that two of our friends could not come owing to COVID, and three more then said they could come late on. Dave even mowed the grass in an area of the grounds when we mentioned we were thinking about playing cricket one day! And Model Farm was beautiful, well-resourced and all the bedrooms/bathrooms were perfect. All of the personal touches in terms of providing us with local products were so appreciated. We would recommend Model Farm to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday weekend away
We all loved the cottage, it was perfect for a big friends and family get together. Living room is so spacious so we could all gather there for games and kitchen is also large for us all to eat breakfast together! Bedrooms are huge and very comfy and everything was decorated to a high standard and spotless! We had use of the orangery for the second night and that was perfect for our murder mystery evening which was hosted by Blackwatch entertainment. We would definitely recommend them, the actors were lovely and made everyone feel at ease! Dave the owner was amazing, happy to help us and answer any questions we had. I can’t recommend this place enough and all of us felt the same! Lovely grounds also and we very much enjoyed the hot tub! Thank you so much Dave, we will be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dave and Roz are very thoughtful, kind, understanding.
Comforting and ideal. Lovely Quantocks walks. Appreciated the quiet and calm of the countryside and would recommend a likewise group to visit lovely Somerset for that special get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for multi generational party.
Warm, spacious, well equipped. Lovely grounds., dog friendly and secure.. Atmospheric hot tub, great place to see the sun rise or set! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen weekend
We were a large party of 22 for a hen weekend and Dave couldn't have been more accommodating for us. The local area is stunning and instructions to get to the property made finding ourselves in the heart of the countryside very simple. We arranged for the local vineyard, Oatley, to come and give us a wine tasting experience and had the most incredible pizza from Perry Green pizza. The hen has had the best weekend and we can't recommend Model Farm enough
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful family house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Perfect for a large family group - Dave was extremely helpful and we will definitely be back! The garden is unreal
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, comfortable and well equipped house with beautiful rooms and gardens
Very enjoyable stay. A great choice for a large group of friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay and beautiful location
We had an amazing stay at model farm. The house was perfect for large groups and the grounds and gardens are stunning. We were able to use a lot of the space and enjoy the hot tub. Would highly recommend for any group trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021