House in Chippenham, ENG

A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished

A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished

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   Porch House 
  Castle Combe
Property grounds
By Brook bridge
Water Lane
Porch House , Waterside

Overview of A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Chippenham, ENG
  • Popular LocationManor House Golf Club5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCastle Combe Circuit12 min walk
  • Popular LocationThermae Bath Spa24 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished



AVAILABLE FOR LONGER STAYS

Porch House is a. self catering cottage.
The cottage overlooks the By Brook, the river which runs through Castle Combe and is ideally positioned for exploring the village of Castle Combe . The village has a convenient car park at the top of the hill, and some on street parking over the bridge at the bottom of the village. There are two pubs and a gift shop Court Cottage Gifts, in the middle of the village. The Manor House Hotel with its Michelin starred restaurant is just a few minutes walk from the cottage.
A single garage is available for guests to use during their stay at the cottage It will accommodate a small car .
The living room has a log burning stove - logs are provided.

During the peak season of August and Christmas and New Year, the minimum stay is 4 nights .
Shorter stays available on request

Property manager

Shirley Ungemuth

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please ask owner before bringing pets

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Castle Combe

Located in Chippenham, this cottage is in a rural area. M4 Karting and Lacock Bakery are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Artisan Quarter and Milsom Quarter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Castle Combe Circuit or Hardenhuish Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and hiking in the area.

What's nearby

  • Manor House Golf Club - 5 min walk
  • Castle Combe Circuit - 12 min walk
  • Roman Baths - 23 min drive
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 24 min drive
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Melksham Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 20 min drive
  • The White Hart - 2 min walk
  • Burger King - 7 min drive
  • Burger King - 20 min drive
  • The Fox & Hounds Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Manor House Golf Club and Castle Combe Circuit. Corsham Court and Hardenhuish Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Castle Coombe
Great cottage in a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, as always
This is the second time we stayed at Porch House in a few years' time. We especially like the location and nearby things to do. We enjoyed dinner in the town and several walks through the countryside from right outside the door. It was interesting this time around with the experience of the river flooding, which it hasn't done for over 10 years apparently. Our group is pretty easygoing so a little extra water didn't hinder the trip too much and the owner came by to evaluate things. Hope it's all ship shape again in no time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming but disappointing
On several occasions the temperature dipped to 0 degrees and we had NO heat. There were bugs and spiders on the window sills, towels were sour, televisions didn't work, and the dryer didn't work. No local property management to address issues
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Porch. Good but....
The Cottage was fine, the location was fine, being with friends was excellent. However, the whole weekend was spoilt by there being NO hot water for the whole weekend - very disappointing..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
Cute small 15th century village - great location to visit other villages and Bath. Some low ceilings so my 6’5” son had trouble. Rooms are small but cozy. Lacks the convenience of modern lodging but makes up for in charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Ungemuth

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The owner has enjoyed this beautiful cottage and exploring the surrounding area for many years. Castle-Combe has long been considered one of the prettiest villages in England and our friends who have used the house have loved the history and beauty of Castle-Combe.

Why they chose this property

Acquired in 2002 Porch House, Castle Combe is a very special place .A roof beam in the house has been dated to have been felled in 1468 so the property in parts is over 550 years old. The Street it stands on has recently been selected as one of the Top 50 streets in the British Isles and features in Melanie Backe-Hansen's book " Historic Streets and Squares" where she claims it is the most photographed street in England.
Originally a weavers cottage (see the bobbin hooks in the ceiling in the hall) the house is a great blend of old and new which will transport you back to a earlier time while offering today's modern conveniences.
As owners we love it but feel with a 600th anniversary approaching we are simply custodians of this piece of history & look forward to you sharing the same feeling..

What makes this property unique

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