• Self Catering in a Vicorian Country House

Model Farm Country House

Model Farm is a country house consisting of an impressive Victorian front and a 17th century farmhouse behind. The Victorian Apartment is in retains many of the original features such as : - high moulded ceilings, wooden floors and working fireplaces. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities. The apartment is south facing giving plenty of light all day. The Cider Barn is newly refurbished and has a more rustic appeal. Situated in the hamlet of Perry Green only 8 minutes away by car from Bridgwater, yet in the peace and quiet of the country, Model Farm is just the place to unwind and relax. Superb views of the Quantocks from the garden. The pretty village of Cannington is close by with an interesting 20 minute walk by footpaths over fields. Junctions 23 and 24 of the M5 are only 5 miles away giving swift links to all areas.

The Accommodation

The Victorian Apartment has 3 large en-suite bedrooms which sleep 6 to 8. In the lounge there is plenty of comfy seating on leather chesterfields, with an open fire. Provided is digital TV and Blu-Ray, plus a selection of DVDs, games and books. The kitchen/diner is modern, and fully equipped. There is free wireless broadband available. The Cider Barn has 3 bedrooms, 1 en suite with a bed/settee in the lounge, a bathroom and a kitchen/dinner. It can sleep 3 to 7. Both apartments can be joined together to form one large apartment.

Outside

Outside the house is a front garden with lawns and flower beds. There is ample garden furniture and a paved barbecue area and Loggia. You are also welcome to stroll around the 4 acres of grounds to the front of the house with flowerbeds, trees and a croquet lawn. Parking is at the front of the house with plenty of space.

Things To Do and See

Model Farm, attractively set in the levels only 3 miles from Bridgwater, is the ideal base from which to explore all that Somerset has to offer. Somerset is world renowned for its diverse natural beauty, from the remarkable Karst limestone landscapes and caves of Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole, to inspiring areas of outstanding natural beauty, such as the Quantock and Mendip hills, and the Exmoor National Park. Complementing nature, Somerset has a wealth of attractions, set amongst its many picturesque towns and villages; Glastonbury Tor, Wells Cathedral, The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal and cider mills galore. Bridgwater will furnish your shopping and eating out requirements and has the Blake and Brick and Tile museums. It also hosts the world famous Bridgwater carnival around Guy Fawkes Night or you may like to travel a little further to the county town of Taunton, a very interesting and historic town. Weston Super-Mare has all the usual seaside attractions with its newly rebuilt pier, aquarium and an annual sand sculpture festival. There are many opportunities for walks for all abilities on the many designated footpaths, to name just a few The Coleridge Way, town heritage trails or The River Parrett trail which runs very close to the farm or perhaps the 30 minute walk across fields to Cannington with its 4 pubs, walled gardens and golf course. For steam train enthusiasts there are regular trips from Bishops Lydeard to the seaside town of Minehead or stop off at any of the 10 different stations all with their own charm. You can enjoy your stay in comfort and style in the rural idyll of Model Farm.

Find Us

From M5 (J23 or J24) follow A38 into Bridgwater. Follow sign A39 Minehead ( ignore first sign to Wembdon). After leaving Bridgwater continue for approximately 1 mile, pass the Pace Garage on the right. Go down the hill and at the double bend turn right