Wiltshire cottages and self catering, South West England

Pitts Cottage, Chitterne, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Chitterne sleeps 3.

Features include: • Detached • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Parsonage Farm is located in central southern England near to the market town of Wootton Bassett. Many popular tourist attractions, outings and facilities are within about an hour of easy driving from the farm (including Bristol and Bath). Longleat is a very popular attraction - taking a couple of days to view all the exhibits. Ancient monuments such as Avebury Stone Circle, Stonehenge, Silbury Hill, The White Horses and more are nearby. Walking enthusiasts can enjoy The Ridgeway Path - many miles of ancient footpaths, along with the Kennet and Avon canal path. Food connoisseurs will not be disappointed either with an abundance of top hotel-restaurants, gourmet pubs, pub-grub and tasty take-away ventures. Golfers, fishermen and gardeners all have a great deal to keep them interested in this part of England. On return to Parsonage Farm after a hard day sightseeing, relax in the warm barn conversion cottages with their oak features and where lots of natural light floods in. The old barns have been tastefully converted and decorated throughout using modern fixtures and fittings. Relax on the ample patio areas or enjoy a BBQ whilst drinking in the country views. For the more active, the gym or the extensive lawn areas can be used for various activities. Grab a picnic spot on the 130-acre farmland or sit and bird-watch. There are a variety of games on hand for both young and old. A guest office/information centre is on hand at the farm to help plan activities or surf the web. Shops 2 miles, two pubs 1 mile.

Parsonage Farm Holiday Cottages - Robins Nest, Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Clyffe Pypard sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Parsonage Farm is located in central southern England near to the market town of Wootton Bassett. Many popular tourist attractions, outings and facilities are within about an hour of easy driving from the farm (including Bristol and Bath). Longleat is a very popular attraction - taking a couple of days to view all the exhibits. Ancient monuments such as Avebury Stone Circle, Stonehenge, Silbury Hill, The White Horses and more are nearby. Walking enthusiasts can enjoy The Ridgeway Path - many miles of ancient footpaths, along with the Kennet and Avon canal path. Food connoisseurs will not be disappointed either with an abundance of top hotel-restaurants, gourmet pubs, pub-grub and tasty take-away ventures. Golfers, fishermen and gardeners all have a great deal to keep them interested in this part of England. On return to Parsonage Farm after a hard day sightseeing, relax in the warm barn conversion cottages with their oak features and where lots of natural light floods in. The old barns have been tastefully converted and decorated throughout using modern fixtures and fittings. Relax on the ample patio areas or enjoy a BBQ whilst drinking in the country views. For the more active, the gym or the extensive lawn areas can be used for various activities. Grab a picnic spot on the 130-acre farmland or sit and bird-watch. There are a variety of games on hand for both young and old. A guest office/information centre is on hand at the farm to help plan activities or surf the web. Shops 2 miles, two pubs 1 mile.

Blue Barn Farm - The Coach House, Southwick, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Southwick sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a peaceful location with superb country views of the Westbury White Horse, yet just 12 miles from the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, Blue Barn Farm is within easy reach of the delightful towns of Bradford–on-Avon, Longleat, Salisbury and Wells, and only a few miles from the much filmed village of Lacock. Set within the 10-acre grounds of the owners’ farmhouse, the Grade II listed former Coach House has disabled facilities on the ground floor, whilst The Hayloft has a separate living room. Set around a courtyard and adjoining one another, they have been converted to a very high standard whilst retaining a great deal of character, offering spacious, light and airy holiday accommodation. There are real oak floors throughout, with vaulted ceilings and a galleried landing in The Hayloft. Visitors enjoy shared use of the owners’ grounds, and each have a private sitting out area. Shop ½ mile.

The Coach House, Chittoe, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Chittoe sleeps 5.

Features include: • Pool • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This attractive, detached holiday cottage, within the conservation area of this delightful rural village, was once a chapel in the 18th century, then housed the village cider press. It provides contemporary, light, airy accommodation and retains much character. It has shared access to extended grounds, public footpaths and bridleways leading to Salisbury Plain and surrounding area. Devizes market town 5 miles. Close to Bath, Marlborough, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Longleat, Avebury, White Horses of Wiltshire, NT Lacock and Stourhead Gardens. Shop 110 yards, pub serving food 200 yards.

Oak beamed living room with limestone floor. Breakfast/dining room. Two steps down to kitchen with limestone floor. Two steps down to twin bedroom. Two steps down to bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Oak stairs to first floor: Oak galleried sitting room (accessed by steep open-tread oak stairs). Double bedroom (no door, for +2).

Rose Cottage, Cold Ashton, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Cold Ashton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Rose Cottage is a delightful and tastefully restored Grade II listed holiday cottage with many original features, including a large stone fireplace in the living room and beamed ceilings throughout. One of a pair, the cottage is located in the village of Cold Ashton, in a conservation AONB, directly on the 104-mile Cotswold Way. Only 5 miles from Bath and less than a 30-minute drive from Bristol. Dyrham Park (NT), Badminton Horse Trials and Westonbirt Arboretum are nearby. Shop ¼ mile, pub 300 yards.

Living room with wood-burning stove in large stone fireplace. Two steps up to sitting/dining room with single sofa bed (alternative sleeping only) and patio doors. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with exposed brickwork. Shower room with large shower cubicle and toilet. Beamed throughout.

The Fishing Lodge, Netton, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Netton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: The lodge is the wing of a Grade II listed, 17th-century house, in the village of Mere. With spacious interior with many original features and a private enclosed patio area and garden. The village has local amenities and is well placed for exploring the surrounding area and near to the borders of Somerset and Dorset. There is walking, cycling and horse riding along woodland tracks and down land. Nearby are White Sheet Nature Reserve, Longleat and Stonehenge. Shops and pubs 20 yards.

Large living room. Large dining room. Large kitchen with breakfast area. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with zip & link beds & en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower & toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, one with two additional single beds (for +2) & en-suite shower room with toilet. Bathroom with shower attachment & toilet.

Roseneath Cottage, Horningsham, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Horningsham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Refurbished to a high standard, this delightful detached 17th-century thatched cottage retains many original features. Set at the end of a quiet lane, with its own entrance to Longleat Deer Park and forest, it enjoys outstanding views over woods and hills, and has its own garden with barbecue. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies in a secluded, peaceful village on Longleat Estate. Nearby are Stourhead Gardens, West Wiltshire Downs, Glastonbury, Wells, Montacute House, Cheddar Gorge, with Salisbury and Bath just ½-hour away. The greatest attraction is however Longleat House and grounds, where visitors can enjoy glorious walks, with excellent fishing (Mar-Oct). Heaven’s Gate panorama is a 10-min walk uphill. Angling (day tickets avail), riding, dining out and golf locally. See the village and surroundings on TV’s Animal Park. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Step up to entrance porch. Open-plan living/dining room with electric ‘wood burner’. Well-equipped country-style kitchen. Double bedroom with four-poster bed. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with feature bed. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

The Bell House, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in East Knoyle sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Lying adjacent to Lord Bath’s magnificent Longleat Estate. This detached 19th century holiday cottage with large garden is full of character, and enjoys glorious views over the quintessentially English village of Horningsham. A few minutes walk from the cottage takes you along the dramatic sweeping drive approaching Longleat House and the lake, which is open all year. The Safari Park and other attractions are open in season, and there are many footpaths and walks around the Estate and the village. Nearby market towns of Frome and Warminster provide a good choice of shops and amenities. Other attractions in the surrounding area include Bath, Salisbury, Wells, Stourhead, Cheddar and Stonehenge. Shop 2 miles, pub 200 yards.

Large living room with open fire. Large dining room/kitchen. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Barn Cottage, Great Somerford, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Great Somerford sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Well Cottage sits above Castle Combe in a tranquil private lane. Dating back to the 16th century, it has much charm with beams and inglenook fire, and is decorated and finished to a high standard in a contemporary country style. Enjoy the cottage for a romantic break, family or walking holiday; a bountiful footpath from the door provides a lovely walk down into the heart of Castle Combe. Enjoy Bath, Westonbirt, Badminton, Malmesbury and the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Shop ½ mile.

Two steps to entrance. Beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook and sofa-bed (for +2). Large kitchen/dining area with tiled floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with iron bedstead and beamed, sloping ceilings, one with small step to entrance. Bathroom with shower attachment. Shower room with toilet. Very steep, open-tread stairs to second floor: Small snug.

The Old Stables, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £295 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Malmesbury sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: In the glorious setting of the Cotswold Hills this beautifully converted old stables makes an ideal base for exploring a myriad fascinating attractions including the elegant city of Bath (20 miles) Westonbirt Arboretum and the antique shops of Tetbury. Adjoining the owners' home it sits on their working farm in the attractive village of Sherston just ¼ mile from shops and inns serving food and 5 miles from Malmesbury's good shops gardens and abbey. Cotswold Water Park is within easy reach and Broadway Stow-on-the-Wold Burford Bibury and Oxford are all well worth a visit as are Lacock Abbey and Dyrham Park (N.T.). Swindon's famous railway museum and outlet shopping are 20 miles.

Spacious beamed well equipped kitchen with dining area. Three steps down to very comfortable sitting room with electric fire. Shower room/WC. First floor: Beamed double bedroom with 5' bed. Twin bedded room. Small single bedroom. Bathroom/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Greengrove Cottage, Edington, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £290 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Edington sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Dating from the 18th century this charming thatched semi-detached cottage (left half of cottage shown) with its enclosed pretty garden is set in a peaceful Wiltshire village close to the Westbury White Horse. Very comfortably furnished and well equipped it provides a relaxing base from which to explore the many attractions of this lovely area. Longleat Stourhead Lacock Abbey and village Wilton House Bowood Bradford-on-Avon and the historic cities of Bath and Salisbury are all within an easy drive. Golf riding tennis and an indoor swimming pool nearby. Pub serving food ¼ mile post office/stores 1 mile.

Sitting/dining room with wood burner. Kitchen with breakfast area. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Small Cottage, Hilmarton, Wiltshire, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Hilmarton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This wonderful ‘chocolate-box’ thatched cottage dates from 1660 and is set quietly in CPRE’s Best Kept Village in Wiltshire 2008 (small village category), a short stroll from a 13th-century church of St Laurence. Adjoining the owners’ property, it is traditionally decorated and styled with beams and traditional features which create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A few miles away is Bowood House with 2000-acre gardens and children’s playground. NT places nearby include Avebury Stone Circle, and Lacock (used in the Harry Potter films and award-winning TV series Cranford). Not far from the stunning Marlborough Downs. Bath, Salisbury, Longleat, the beautiful Cotswolds and village of Castle Combe are less than an hour’s drive. Shop 3 miles, pub (with wi-fi) 300 yards.

Living/dining room. Modern kitchen. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Narrow steep stairs to first floor: Two bedrooms, each with low sloping ceiling and low doorway; one double and one twin. Beamed throughout.