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

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2024
Hi Bob, Thanks for you great reviews. We were so pleased you had such a good New Year here. It would be great to see you again, especially in the summer when the swimming pond is a little warmer! All the best, Dave

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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2023
Sorry you did not find the gardens private enough for you Karen. We do reserve the front of house gardens exclusively for our guests but with 4 acres of gardens to manage we do need to allow our gardeners and ourselves to work on the main gardens during the week. The gardeners do not work weekends if you wish to come to Model Farm again.

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks for your review Aarthi. It would be great to see you again in the future. All the best, Dave

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
So pleased you had such a good time at Model Farm and many thanks for your great review. It would be lovely to see you again in the future and as we are moving out of our part of the main house, there will be even more and bigger rooms for you to use. All the best, Dave

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks for your great review. We are really pleased you had such a good time at Model Farm and that your family reunion went so well. It would be great to have you back again next time you come over from Austrailia.

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled 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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Hi Claire, Thanks so much for your wonderful review. It would be great to see you again in the future. All the best Dave

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks so much for your wonderful review especially as the weather for the weekend was so bad, with tiles blowing off the roof etc. Roz asked me to thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy, the cleanest er have ever seen after a hen do! So good you all had a great weekend, we hope to see some of you again in the future. Regards Dave

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks for your lovely review. So pleased you all had a good time at Model Farm. We hope to see you again in the future, perhaps when the gardens are in full bloom. All the best, Dave

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay at Model Farm. I was suprised to see you have only given us 4 stars, the first review of less than 5 stars we have had in the last ten years. I had thought you had all had a great time here. Perhaps you could let me know how I could improve the house to meet your very high standards, so it would be better for you if you stay again. I have been in touch with some of the group and have found out that we were reduced to 4 stars from 5 as they were accosted by the local fox hunt when out walking who thought they were hunt saboteurs and were not very nice to them. I'm afraid we can do nothing about the local hunt but were please to hear they were very happy with the house and want to book again.

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
So spacious, inside and out; lovely furnishings and very well equipped. Only drawback is not if beach and sea are high priority but we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mya F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant fun
We had an absolutely fantastic weekend staying here for my sisters hendo . We are so thankful for Davies flexibility through all the covid lockdowns , it really did take the potential stress away of organising 20 people ! Check out the vineyard 3 miles away it is also brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks for your great review Mya and for the photo's you sent, I forwarded them on to another hen party who was looking at next year and they booked! All the best, Dave

10/10 Excellent

Rhydian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with perfect garden
The house and surrounding gardens are brilliant. The hosts were very nice and helpful. And the garden is ideally set up to play games such as rounders and cricket. We hope to book again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, perfect for a big group to get together
We had a wonderful time celebrating a 50th birthday with the family at this house. Dave was really helpful throughout our stay - we did have a few problems but Dave was really quick to fix them and was just around the corner so we had no issues getting things fixed quickly. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would recommend to anyone thinking of staying here. We imagine it would be even more amazing in the summer months!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family holiday
Beautiful house, breathtaking gardens and fantastic facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ash S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for a large group
Spent Christmas here. Dave was extremely helpful and showed us round and was very accommodating when we requested a late check out. The house is ideal for a large group and the kitchen had plenty of cutlery. Though it was quiet cold outside, the house stayed warm all the time. The showers had good pressure and there was always hot water for our large group of 20+. Even managed to use the outdoor hot tub on Boxing Day! would definitely recommend this place especially as it allows pets. The gardens are well maintained and the surrounding area is very flat and ideal for long walks. All in all we had a great stay there and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cicely D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Thank you David you are a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Coleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Us
Easy to book - Dave was very prompt and helpful with his responses to all our questions. The house was perfect for us, 20 hens, celebrating my daughter's upcoming wedding. The house, gardens, hot tub and location all worked so well for us. Plenty of rooms, bathrooms, linen, very clean and overall welcoming and charming. We even left with a big bag of apples from the garden. All in all 20 Happy Hens !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend
We had a fabulous family gathering at this wonderful house. David was a great host and very helpful before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday celebration with family
We stayed at the Model Farm house (family of 24 including children) Owner David was very helpful and accommodating all the way from booking to checking out . We had a fantastic time over the weekend . The Hot tub was lovely, overlooking the beautiful garden. The House is very spacious with plenty of room for a big group. David and Rose are very flexible and allowed us to check out late in the evening. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect break...
My family had a wonderful break here at Model Farm. It is tucked out of the way in such a peaceful setting, with the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen. The house is gorgeous, the photographs don’t do it justice. David was the perfect host with nothing being too much trouble. His flexibility on arriving and departing made our stay a whole lot less stressful. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife's 30th birthday for 15 guests
We had a lovely stay and made full use of the extensive beautiful gardens, hot tub and and communal areas. All of our friends were complimentary about the venue. We also visited Oatley Vineyard for a picnic and wine tasting (recommended on the website) and would highly recommend a trip there as well. Thanks David for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ismay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star stay
Model Farm is an absolutely fantastic property that is a place you wouldn't want to miss. From the fantastic gardens with wood burning hot tub, to the beautiful bedrooms, each with their own personality. Dave was a fantastic host and was quick with his responses when we needed help prior to coming to the property. The pictures on the website do not do this property justice - it is breathtaking. We were only there for a weekend but already planning a longer trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
WOW what a great review! What more can I say, we thought you were super guests and would love to see you all again in the future. Dave

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Natalie's 40th with Family and Friends
We all had a fabulous weekend 12th to 15th April 2019 at Model Farm. The venue was very spacious and comfortable, it suited our party which included various age groups. The hot tub was a great success and the outdoor space was used for numerous games and rounders proved very popular. The gardens were delightful, we had a barbecue on Saturday. One recommendation would be to perhaps have mixer taps in the bathrooms in order to help control the extremely hot water. All the bedding was top quality and the beds very comfortable. Overall a very successful get together and would be very happy to come back again, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fran H.

Beautiful spacious house with everything you could want
My only regret is that we didn’t come in the summer, I think the garden will be fabulous then. Having said that, it was the perfect place for a Christmas family reunion - surprisingly warm for such a big old place, with a Christmas tree provided and plenty of space and equipment to cook Christmas dinner for 16. The rooms were all delightful with top quality beds and many with en-suite bathrooms. My nieces wanted to move in. Dave and Roz were great hosts, always on hand if we needed anything.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Lovely house for group get together
We enjoyed the comfortable and spacious house. Clean. The kitchen is well stocked for proper catering for a large group. The gardens are beautiful and the hot tub is great. It was perfect for our friends weekend away. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Lovely house in absolutely wonderful grounds , we had a brilliant holiday
Overall experience was excellent, the house and beautiful garden were wonderful. It was lovely meet David and his family, and ,of course, the gorgeous Dylan Thank tou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thanks for a great review, we are really pleased when our guests have such a good time here and I'm particularly happy that you liked the gardens so much as we have spent a lot of time on them in the past few years. It would be great to see you again in the future. Dave and Roz

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

A Magical Family Reunion for over 25 Guests
We had the most wonderful week at Model Farm. Ages of our family ranged from 8 years old to 88 years old - and the estate was perfect for all. The gardens are remarkable - and we used them nonstop. The hot tub is a great bonus. The bedrooms are all well appointed and the linens are top tier. The electric stove tops / burners need upgrading - but that was a minor part of an incredible stay. Good supermarkets are only a few miles away - and there are some of the UK's greatest destinations within a few miles of Bridgwater. We are all eager to return to Model Farm every year. It is a special place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
We are so pleased you all had such a good time at Model Farm and would love to have you return. Sorry that the electric hob was not up to standard, it has been on our to-do list for a while but your review has sent it to the top of the list and today we have had a top of the range NEFF 5 burner induction hob delivered. Just got to get it fitted now! Looking forward to seeing you again next year. Dave

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Lovely house with beautiful gardens
Excellent house for a large family and friends gathering. Plenty of ensuites and bathrooms for guests. Good bedrooms. Large lounge with plenty of seating. Outdoor space is magnificent. Gardens superb, hot tub and football goal very popular with the children in our party. BBQ area and loggia ideal for outdoor catering and seating. Owners, Roz and Dave, very helpful and friendly. This is a great house which we can wholeheartedly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

alan g.

Ideal property for a large family gathering
Our party of 11 adults and 5 children found the property spacious, homely and (given that it was the end of January) nice and warm. Excellent facilities, large kitchen (with another smaller kitchen if required), beautiful grounds, plenty of parking. All in all difficult to fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a great time at the house. The property is beautiful and well kept! We were welcomed with open arms and very helpful with everything. We had one person in a wheelchair and everything was taken care of. We would like to come here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Hi Anne-Marie, Thanks for leaving the house clean and tidy. So pleased it all went well for you. We would love to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Elke W.

Hervorragendes Landhaus mit viel Platz - innen wie außen!
Wir waren mit einer Gruppe Frauen 7 Tage dort. Die Betten sind hervorragend. Eine große Küche bietet Platz für alle. Das Wohnzimmer diente uns als Seminarraum. Der englische Charme war in jedem Raum präsent. Der Garten ist riesig groß und hervorragend gepflegt. Jeden Tag konnte man im Garten etwas neues entdecken. Leider haben wir zu wenig Zeit im Landhaus verbracht. David war ein hervorragender Gastgeber- jederzeit ansprechbar und sehr bemüht. Wir kommen wieder. Danke für die wunderbare Zeit. Unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you for your review Elke, my German is not very good but I think I understood some of it! It was great having you stay and many thanks for leaving the house so clean and tidy. Roz and I hope that you can make it back to Model Farm another year, we would be delighted to see you again. Regards Dave