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Broad Oak House

Taunton, Somerset
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
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At a glance

  • Magnificent country house set within stunning grounds, promising a truly grand retreat
  • Enjoy an outdoor heated swimming pool and a bubbling hot tub
  • Multiple characterful living spaces with wood burners, perfect for multi-generational gatherings
Overview
Property code: OC-B34095

Celebrate special occasions and long-awaited get-togethers in this impressive Somerset retreat – a detached country estate sleeping 12 guests. Set in 2 acres of landscaped grounds, the timber-framed property is surrounded by mature planting and beautiful gardens, with far-reaching views across the Quantock Hills. Your group of family or friends – plus up to four dogs – can enjoy days filled with outdoor adventure in the surrounding Somerset countryside, including hiking, cycling, and even horse riding through the winding valleys of Exmoor National Park (5 miles).

Spacious and welcoming throughout, the property offers plenty of room to relax across two floors. A traditionally styled farmhouse kitchen with a characterful Aga forms the heart of the home, ideal for gathering and preparing leisurely meals. Two inviting living areas provide space for late-night chats or quiet relaxation. Six bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged across both floors, including one bedroom with an en-suite accessed via a short set of steps from the utility room. On sunny days, make the most of the bright conservatory, which offers ample seating and lovely views over the garden. Outside, the sweeping grounds truly shine. Enjoy the luxury of a hot tub, a heated outdoor swimming pool, and plenty of space for al fresco dining, complete with outdoor furniture and a BBQ – a wonderful choice for summer stays. Private parking for up to five cars completes the property.

Perfectly positioned between Exmoor, the Quantock Hills (2 miles), and the East Devon National Landscape (12.5 miles), the property offers easy access to a wide range of activities and attractions. Explore the nearby village of Triscombe and its network of walking trails leading to the peaks of Somerset’s hills or hop aboard the West Somerset Railway (1 mile) to enjoy a scenic journey through the countryside, with stops in Minehead (15 miles) and Taunton (9.5 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 5 bathrooms – 3 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 family bathroom with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Gas range cooker and an AGA, microwave, dishwasher, air fryer, coffee machine, American-style fridge/freezer with ice maker and filtered water
  • Utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TVs in the lounge and snug room
  • Outdoor heated swimming pool with sun loungers (open from Easter weekend 3rd April 2026 to 2nd October 2026 only)
  • Hot tub
  • Gas BBQ, outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking for 5 cars
  • Pub and shop 2 miles, beach 10 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 27th June 2026

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Lovely place to stay, pool is wonderful and got lots of use in the heat.

Reviewed by Louise 2nd June 2026

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Beautiful property in a stunning location. The swimming pool was fantastic and made our holiday - wed love to visit again sometime. Enjoyed the day out on the steam train nearby.

Reviewed by Terence 8th May 2026

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Fell in love with this property, one of our favourites out of more than 40 that we've visited as family get-togethers. Ages ranging from 11 to 85, nobody wanted to go home. So peaceful and restful with such spacious and fantastic gardens and the pool was a bonus which we all enjoyed despite the sudden downturn in the beautiful weather that we'd beeRead moren having previously. The house was delightful and accommodating, clean and comfortable and supplied everything that was required.A real gem. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 27th April 2026

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An absolutely fabulous house, perfect for hosting a family party for my birthday. We all loved the location, how well equipped, clean and comfortable it was. I'm so glad we chose it. I had the best time and didn't want to leave.

Reviewed by Bryan 21st April 2026

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Cannot rate this property highly enough. Our family had a fantastic long weekend celebrating a special birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better place. Have never booked such a well equipped property in all aspects. Everything has been thought of very carefully by the owners to make the stay as relaxed as possible. Even in mid April becausRead moree the garden is such a sun trap and sheltered from the wind the pool and hot tub got plenty of use. Fantastic well kept grounds with an abundance of wild life (recommend using the Merlin bird app to identify if you are not a twitcher!). As you may have guessed by now I cannot speak highly enough about this property. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 11th April 2026

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We had a wonderful week at Broad Oak House. The setting is so beautiful, deep in the countryside surrounded by farms, the Quantocks to one side and Exmoor the other. It is a ten minute walk to the West Somerset steam railway station at Crowcombe heathfield; we travelled this way to Minehead for a day out which was lots of fun and some of us enjoyedRead more a cold beer on the train home seeing as there was no driving to be done! The house itself is exceptional. We were a three generation group of grandparents, parents and children 8-14, and everyone agreed its the best holiday house weve ever stayed in (and theres been many over the last 15 years!). There are 4 reception rooms downstairs plus a lovely conservatory and the large kitchen so plenty of room for the generations to spread out, which made it so relaxing. The garden is large with an area mown to grass for playing on, plenty of trees and flowers too. Surrounded by tall trees and woodland it really is stunning and so quiet. My niece saw loads of different birds and my son several deer early in the morning in the woodland beyond the fence. The pool is a great bonus and even in early April we managed to use it thanks to a couple of days of warm sunny weather. The hot tub was also well used- separate towels were supplied for the pool and tub which was a bonus. All the rooms are a good size with quality bedding and the showers were fab. I really cant praise it enough and Ive run out of superlatives so had better stop. Book it, you wont be disappointed! Hide

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.