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Chocolate box thatch cottage with bell tent
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9.8 out of 10
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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6
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SWINDON, England
- Place, Uffington White Horse8 min drive
- Place, Wyvern Theatre16 min drive
- Place, Swindon Designer Outlet18 min drive
- Airport, Oxford (OXF)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
anywhere in house
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 1 antique French bed.
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Living room 1
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Chocolate box thatch cottage with bell tent
Think 'The Holiday' built 1600’s a part the Craven Estate; thatch cottage full of charm with log burner, bread oven reveal, original beams, parquet flooring. Within walking distance to excellent pubs; .25 miles from Ridgeway. Sat beneath neolithic White Horse of Uffington, magical site of Waylands Smithy & love story of Ashdown House. Folklore sets out mystical tales of dragons, magic and love. Alfred the great fought the Dane’s in this very place…Ashburyis noted in the Doomsday book for reference. The cottage situated under the Milky Way on a clear night gives hours of wonderment; stargaze and enjoy your favourite constellations and possibly view the meteor showers ! The cottage is a place of peace and healing.quiet and calm with many chalk springs bubbling under the small hamlet..
Close to Faringdon 8 miles;Swindon 8 miles; Fairford 12 miles; Cotswolds 16 miles; Lambourn racing stables 6 miles; Marlborough 10 miles; Bath 30 minute train journey 45 min car; Bristol 45 minute train journey; Cardiff 1 hour train journey Oxford49 minute bus journey
The space
Full 3 bedroom property … two double rooms and one single en suite.
One bell tent with throws cushions for night cocktails and chill
Other beds include a snug room downstairs , a single & z bed so can sleep 8
This property was built in the natural spring hamlet around mid 1400's. It is light and airy with plenty of space. It has been beautifully restored to expose beams and natural chalk and sarsen stone . The back of the cottage opens out and is made of brick with a beautiful light kitchen and island for guests. The dining area can be in the main build or kitchen area... pending on your needs and guests. It is secluded by landscape and surrounded by rolling hills. The stair case is semi circular, and there is a bedroom downstairs with en suite for less mobile guests. the bathroom upstairs has a petit claw footed bath, round stone basin and shower. Each bedroom has wardrobe space and plenty of light.
Guest access
Whole house - large kitchen; large living area;., office ….cosy snug living area with log burner - please bring fire lighters & logs to enjoy your cosy night in the snug… if you forget I can provide …
Two double rooms and one single room down stairs en suite and a portable single bed & double futon
Garden
Patio
own entrance
Teas coffees lemon ginger honey provided for refreshments
Other things to note
There is a seperate annex that can be rented if you require additional space - it sleeps 4 and has a balcony for the upstairs bedroom. Please enquire via email .
The house is a place of tranquility and calm, and is said to be situated near many natural springs, allowing a good energy feel to it.
Tips: Check out local restaurants we are blessed to be within walking distance of a lovely local pub! gresat ales, tradional fare ....a number of wonderful organic farm shops locally. A bus ride to Oxford will cost you £ 4.00 return and is a wonderful way to spend a day mooching about and enjoying the historic city and its vibe.
Close to Faringdon 8 miles;Swindon 8 miles; Fairford 12 miles; Cotswolds 16 miles; Lambourn racing stables 6 miles; Marlborough 10 miles; Bath 30 minute train journey 45 min car; Bristol 45 minute train journey; Cardiff 1 hour train journey Oxford49 minute bus journey
The space
Full 3 bedroom property … two double rooms and one single en suite.
One bell tent with throws cushions for night cocktails and chill
Other beds include a snug room downstairs , a single & z bed so can sleep 8
This property was built in the natural spring hamlet around mid 1400's. It is light and airy with plenty of space. It has been beautifully restored to expose beams and natural chalk and sarsen stone . The back of the cottage opens out and is made of brick with a beautiful light kitchen and island for guests. The dining area can be in the main build or kitchen area... pending on your needs and guests. It is secluded by landscape and surrounded by rolling hills. The stair case is semi circular, and there is a bedroom downstairs with en suite for less mobile guests. the bathroom upstairs has a petit claw footed bath, round stone basin and shower. Each bedroom has wardrobe space and plenty of light.
Guest access
Whole house - large kitchen; large living area;., office ….cosy snug living area with log burner - please bring fire lighters & logs to enjoy your cosy night in the snug… if you forget I can provide …
Two double rooms and one single room down stairs en suite and a portable single bed & double futon
Garden
Patio
own entrance
Teas coffees lemon ginger honey provided for refreshments
Other things to note
There is a seperate annex that can be rented if you require additional space - it sleeps 4 and has a balcony for the upstairs bedroom. Please enquire via email .
The house is a place of tranquility and calm, and is said to be situated near many natural springs, allowing a good energy feel to it.
Tips: Check out local restaurants we are blessed to be within walking distance of a lovely local pub! gresat ales, tradional fare ....a number of wonderful organic farm shops locally. A bus ride to Oxford will cost you £ 4.00 return and is a wonderful way to spend a day mooching about and enjoying the historic city and its vibe.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Swindon
Located in Swindon, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Wayland's Smithy and Ashdown House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Tuckmill Meadow. ATBShop Skate Warehouse and Heelis are also worth visiting.

SWINDON, England
What's nearby
- Ashdown House - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
- Uffington White Horse - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Wyvern Theatre - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
- Swindon Designer Outlet - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
- Coate Water Country Park - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe and Chat - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- College Farm - 7 min drive
- The Coleview - 10 min drive
- The White Hart - 11 min drive
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