Incredible 17thC thatched cottage and walled garden, cradled in Wiltshire countryside (sleeps 5 or 7)
Space & setting.
*Brand new*
Slow down, unwind, and enjoy the simple pleasures at this utterly idyllic cottage cradled in Wiltshire countryside. Part-time home to James and Bex, a cinematographer and costume designer who split their time between Los Angeles and the UK, it’s s a creative, characterful haven designed for easy living. Once a pair of workman’s cottages, the house is a unique warren of rooms, beamed ceilings and boho-chic decor beneath a picture-book thatched roof. And with 5 bedrooms including a separate annex, there’s plenty of space for gathering friends and family.
In summer, the walled garden comes alive — play croquet on the lawn, pick fresh fruit from the apple, plum, and pear trees, plunder the greenhouse for herbs and vegetables, or simply lounge in the sunshine listening to the birds and the breeze. In colder months, admire the area’s iconic chalk horses on long rambles then curl up by the fire with a good book while dinner slow cooks in the Aga. An English countryside dream.
Getting here: train to Pewsey, then taxi (15 mins)
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Sustainability.
Tado heating system. Garden compost.
Surrounds.
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Avebury Stone Circle via Unsplash -
Devizes via Unsplash
- Stride across the fields to Planks Farm Shop to stock up on local produce, and stop for a kitchen lunch in their café.
- Or go for a countryside ramble to the pub and back again (30 mins’ walk each way).
- Rummage for antiques and vintage treasures in Digger and Mojo’s emporium.
- Walk through indigo-carpeted woodlands in bluebell season at nearby Erlestoke Woods.
- Kids will love the country village lifestyle: fetching eggs from the local honesty box and feeding carrots to the donkey neighbours.
- Take them to Bowood House too, which has an incredible playground.
- We love a lunch at Pythouse Kitchen Garden, with its enchanting 18thC walled garden.
- Or treat yourself to seafood at canalside At The Marina restaurant in Devizes.
- Avebury’s neolithic stone circles are even more impressive than Stonehenge in our mind; it’s a short drive away from the house.
Specifics.
- 18thC thatched cottage with annex in the heart of a lovely Wiltshire village
- Upstairs divided into 2, with a small crawlspace connecting the upper 2 halves!
- 3 bedrooms in the main house, sleeping 5: 1 king, 1 double + 1 single bunk
- Additional room with baby cot (bedding not provided)
- Bathroom with shower and clawfoot tub
- Annex sleeps 2 with queensize bed and ensuite shower room
- Bathrobes provided
- Fully-equipped kitchen including Aga, 2 fridges, small freezer, oven and hob; basic supplies
- Lounge with Smart TV, children’s books, board games and cards
- WiFi and a desk
- Energy-efficient heating system; adjustments made using an app in the phone provided
- Garden with table and chairs for 8, daybed, BBQ/pizza oven and greenhouse
- Sorry, no pets
- Driveway with space for 2 cars
- Local caretaker available by phone
- Walk 30 mins or drive 2 mins to local farm shop and a pub
- Booking conditions: 3-night minimum stay
- Remember to pack: wellies and slippers
Book your stay.
Surprise gift on arrival when you book with Kip!
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
In 10am; out 3pm
Yes, you’ll find it in the green garden shed.
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