Oak Tree Barn

Our stay at Oak Tree Barn over Christmas was excellent. There was a Christmas tree there, and a few treats from the owner, including some dog treats for our Labrador. The house was easy to find using the directions provided, and is a very good base for exploring the Quantocks. We were very comfortable there, and the heating and hot water were excellent. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, with a good oven and hob, and a decent size fridge freezer. All the equipment seemed pretty new, and very clean. There are two large sofas in the sitting room, plenty of room for 4 plus visitors. Lovely outlook, though we didn't have the weather to enjoy the very nice and large garden. There is a Tesco Express just a couple of miles away and Taunton is nearby for bigger shops. The owner, Emily, was really helpful before and during our stay, very responsive to any queries we had. Overall an excellent stay....

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This is a beautiful cottage, our second time visiting. The location is secluded in the village of Thurloxton. Easy access to Taunton for major shops and the Quantocks for lovely dog walks and breathtaking views. A lovely quiet place, with nice walks locally and a short distance from other walks. The cottage is spacious and the furniture is comfy. The beds were comfy and the whole place was inviting. An open fire in theliving room if needed, but we never used it as the place was always warm. A lovely enclosed garden safe in the knowledge that your dogs are safe to play. A small gate leading to the paddock giving access to a tennis court, with balls and rackets in the cottage by the TV. Everything that you may need seems to be included. It is just 30 minutes from the M5 J24, so is easy to get to. Locals are also friendly when we met them on our morning and evening walks. Family members booked the cottage opposite (Orchard Barn) the same week, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. Emily is such a lovely person and so friendly and helpful. A nice welcome with tea, coffee, sugar, cake, fresh flowers and a pack of dog treats for our dog. We will be back again....

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This is a very comfortable and well-equipped cottage. Our hostess made our welcome excellent, and the position of the cottage was central to the places we wanted to visit. The local pub was well worth a visit!

We had a lovely time and it was very dog friendly. Quite central for touring the major towns. The owners were very welcoming and provided everything we needed. Ideal for those wanting a quiet secluded place to stay.

The cottage is lovely and because of the vaulted ceiling is a lot larger than it looks in the pictures. There were fresh flowers on arrival and it was lovely and warm with no scrimping on the heating. The kitchen is very well equipped with Portmeirion tableware and a Nespresso machine. We found the cottage very clean and the garden tidy (but the BBQ had not been cleaned by previous guests) and for 2 people it’s hard to find fault. The garden is not fully dog proof as our Jack Russel was quick to show us. As an older couple we found the bath/shower a challenge to get into and out of but the stairs were fine. The double bed is much more comfortable than the singles. The Wi-Fi and TV set up is excellent. The Maypole pub does a good value Sunday roast and is an easy walk from the cottage. There is a great Italian pub/restaurant in nearby Monkton. We had a lovely time and the welcome pack which included chocolates and an anniversary card made it all very special for our 49th wedding anniversary. Top tip - do a day trip to Wells. ...

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