The Old Malthouse is a recently refurbished self-catering holiday cottage situated in the heart of the idyllic Somerset village of Monksilver, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. It makes the perfect base from which to explore Exmoor, before returning at the end of the day to find oneself just a few moments from the highly esteemed Notley Arms public house and restaurant. With a variety of designated footpaths passing close to the property (including the famous Coleridge Way), this is a truly terrific location for walking enthusiasts. In fact, anyone keen to get out and enjoy the great outdoors will find an abundance of local activities including some of the best horse-riding in the country, and being situated just 3 miles from the coast, there are many beaches in the area allowing for swimming, kite flying, or windsurfing.
3 first floor bedrooms (two doubles, both with built-in wardrobes, and one single)
Ground floor sitting room with large inglenook fireplace with wood-burner and 32” LED TV with built-in DVD player
Modern ground floor kitchen/dining area, well fitted with halogen hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave, kettle, and toaster, plus full complement of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
First floor bathroom with bath, powerful “rainfall” shower, toilet, hand basin, large heated towel rail, and illuminated mirror
Wifi, electricity, and electric storage heating (with individually adjustable radiators) included in price
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Courtyard area with chairs just outside kitchen door, and private lawned garden opposite cottage (across a small quiet road)
3 miles from small town of Williton, featuring a station for the West Somerset Steam Railway, among many other amenities, and 6 miles from nearest town of Minehead, with its beaches, larger supermarkets, petrol stations, most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops
Tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, toilet rolls, kitchen paper, and cleaning materials provided, plus a complimentary bottle of wine
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
High chair provided upon request. (Please note, no stair gate, and stairs are characteristically uneven, so unsuitable for children unable to hold onto banister)
Private off-road parking for up to two vehicles on gravelled area opposite side entrance to property
FacilitiesThe kitchen/dining room is fitted with a halogen hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave, kettle, and toaster. There is a full complement of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
In the sitting-room guests can enjoy a 32” LED TV with built in DVD and Freeview channels. Wireless broadband is available throughout the cottage.
A high chair can be made available, please request this at time of booking.
There is ample space in the main bedroom for guests to put up a travel cot if required (cot is not provided).
There is no stair gate in place at this property and the stairs are characteristically uneven, we suggest that if a child is unable to hold on to banister then The Old Malthouse would not be suitable for them - sorry.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Old Malthouse has electric storage heating, with individually adjustable radiators. There is also a log burner in the sitting room and a complimentary supply of logs, kindling and firelighters to get you started. Further logs can be purchased locally if required.
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you require them for day trips.
You will find tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, toilet rolls, kitchen paper and cleaning materials in the cottage. Also a bottle of wine to prove your holiday has begun.
LocationMonksilver is a quiet village on the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park, tucked between the Brendon Hills and the Quantock Hills in West Somerset.
Despite its name, the silver has nothing to do with precious metal -- it comes from the Latin 'silva', meaning woodland, so the village is really 'Monk's Wood'.
The village has its own welcoming pub, The Notley Arms Inn, which serves award-winning food and local ales. The neighbouring village of Stogumber is two miles away and has a community-run shop and Post Office, while the town of Williton is three miles away with two small supermarkets, a petrol station, cash machines, restaurants, a butcher, pharmacy, and hardware store.
Minehead is approximately ten miles away and has larger supermarkets including Tesco and Morrisons, high street banks, and a broader range of shops. Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is roughly 14 miles south and offers a full range of supermarkets and amenities. Both Tesco and Sainsbury's deliver grocery shopping to this area.
Monksilver sits within Exmoor's International Dark Sky Reserve -- the first in Europe -- making it an outstanding location for stargazing on clear nights. The Brendon Hills, Quantock Hills, and the Somerset coast are all within easy reach by car.
