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The Old Swan - Cotswolds Self Catering Cottage in charming village, Sherston

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table with magazines, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden island, and a dining area with white chairs.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, glasses, and a fruit bowl. A clock and a framed picture are on the wall.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.
A stone building with a sign for 'Old Swan Inn Cottage'.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Sherston, England
  • Place, Westonbirt Arboretum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Highgrove House and Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Highgrove House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - optional bed setup

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - optional bed setup

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Master bedroom ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Bedroom 2 ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - shared bathroom for bedroom 3 & 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - ground floor

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Malmesbury

Malmesbury is home to this cottage. River Thames and Birds Marsh reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Westonbirt Arboretum and Hookshouse Pottery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Castle Combe Circuit or Hardenhuish Park.
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Map
Sherston, England

What's nearby

  • Highgrove Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Highgrove House - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Castle Combe Circuit - 12 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Filton Abbey Wood Station - 24 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Royal Ship - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Summer Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Swan - Cotswolds Self Catering Cottage in charming village, Sherston pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Swan - Cotswolds Self Catering Cottage in charming village, Sherston?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Swan - Cotswolds Self Catering Cottage in charming village, Sherston on 8 December 2026 start from NZ$2,427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is The Old Swan - Cotswolds Self Catering Cottage in charming village, Sherston located?

Situated in Malmesbury, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Westonbirt Arboretum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hookshouse Pottery and Highgrove House and Gardens. Beaufort Polo Club and Badminton Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming property in the Cotswolds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous pet friendly cottage, set in a beautiful village and everyone was so friendly. The cottage is exactly as listed if not better. Everything you need for a comfortable home from home family holiday. We went with our two grown up daughters and our dog, it was loved by all. The village is a lovely place to explore with the dog. Unfortunately we didn't get to eat at the Angel cafe but their iced caramel latte was delicious. Would throughly recommend this beautiful cottage and we will be back. Thank you to Ruben for all his help from booking to check in.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had a perfect stay here, beautiful home in a beautiful village. Well equipped cottage, great size living and sleeping spaces. It was clean, tidy and high quality - super comfy beds and sofas for relaxing! The owners were very communicative and we had an amazing time! Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thank you so much Hannah for the lovely feedback - it was a pleasure having you as a guest and you are all certainly welcome back in the future. Rupert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

A spacious cottage in a lovely village it has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The well appointed kitchen has all the appliances you need and is great for a large family. With a well stocked shop across the road and a lovely friendly pub just down the street it was so convenient.We had a wonderful visit ,it reallly felt like a home away from home.The locals were very friendly and the host was great and promptly answered all of our questions and was very informative.Definitely a place I would recommend for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay in Sherston. The house is a quintessential Cotswold cottage, and exactly what we were hoping for. Rupert is an excellent host, and communication was quick and easy. The bedrooms are all surprisingly large, and the kitchen was very well equipped. I am from the Cotswolds and knew exactly what to expect. For others unfamiliar with homes of this age, the stairs may be a surprise, as they are quite steep and winding, and require care navigating. Overall we had a fantastic stay and highly recommend this home. Thank you, Rupert.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Swan Time

The Old Swan Cottage is a charming rental with all the necessities plus a wine refrigerator and an awesome fireplace in the living room.It is comfortable for 6 and will accommodate 8. Communication with the owner is 1st class. The village of Sherston has an excellent grocery store, Pub and abbey and is conveniently located for access to many of Cotswolds most interesting sights.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
It was a pleasure having your group to stay at the cottage. I'm so pleased that you all enjoyed the house and managed to explore the local area. Our neighbours also mentioned how friendly your group was, so thank you. You are certainly welcome back if you visit the UK again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An old house in an old village

Beautiful house in a peaceful village. Parking wasn't a problem. Only a short walk to the Co-Op, where all our grocery needs were met. Kitchen very well equipped, and we felt quite at home. The local pub, the Rattlebone (spelling?) serves excellent food. One thing worth mentioning is that the floors upstairs in this very old house are uneven in places, and that, and the spiral staircases, might make it unsuitable for the elderly or infirm. I'm 76, and I coped, just about.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Hi Judith - many thanks for the review and feedback. I’m pleased you enjoyed the house, village and local pub. Thank you for mentioning the wonky floors and winding staircase; as you say it is certainly an old building! It dates back to the 16th Century and is a former coaching Inn. Luckily it is undergone renovation and restoration since, but some features like the floors, staircase and low ceilings cannot be significantly changed being Grade II* listed, so it may not be suitable for everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus war genau so wie beschrieben - alt, aber sehr gut in Schuss, und alles hat funktioniert. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet, nicht nur mit Tellern & Töpfen etc., sondern auch z.B. mit Mehl, Zucker, Öl, Gewürzen, was für uns als Flugreisende sehr angenehm war.Wir haben eine schöne Woche im Cottage verbracht und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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