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Fancy a romantic getaway.

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Outdoor dining
Fireplace
Fireplace
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Experience the peaceful charm of Wiltshire at The Carthouse, a converted barn in a courtyard setting. With its own private garden and enclosed terrace, enjoy al fresco dining or BBQs with your four-legged friend by your side. Inside, cozy up by the woodburner or relax in the spacious living room.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fancy a romantic getaway.

Fancy a romantic getaway? The Carthouse is the ideal base from which to explore Wiltshire with your energetic four-legged friend.. 1 step to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living room: TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Double), French Doors To Garden

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Shower Room: Shower, Toilet, Shower Seat. Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Oil central heating by meter reading. Initial logs for wood burner included (October-April). Cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with terrace, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking. Wheelchair access.. Peacefully set amidst meadows and woodland on the edge of a village, this delightful and spacious converted barn enjoys comfortable holiday accommodation in a courtyard setting and its own private terrace and garden. Set just a short stroll from the local dining pub, it makes an excellent base for a relaxing break, within easy reach of the Cotswolds, Bath, Stonehenge, Westonbirt Arboretum and Cotswold Water Park – all a short drive. Malmesbury’s 12th-century abbey and famous gardens, quaint shops and restaurants are just 3 miles.

Free WiFi



Oil central heating charged by meter reading.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Lea, Malmesbury Property
su-E1525-E1525
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Lea, Malmesbury Lea, Malmesbury

About the area

Located in Chippenham, this cottage is in a rural area. M4 Karting and Highgrove Shop Tetbury are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Cepen Park and Hathaway Retail Park. Westonbirt Arboretum and Hookshouse Pottery are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Lea, Malmesbury

What's nearby

  • Malmesbury Abbey - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Highgrove House - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Castle Combe Circuit - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 23 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 20 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chippenham Pit Stop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Somerford Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf Inn Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fancy a romantic getaway. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fancy a romantic getaway.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fancy a romantic getaway.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fancy a romantic getaway. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Malmesbury Abbey and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lacock Abbey Country House and Dauntsey Park. M4 Karting and Bristol Aero Collectlon are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Fancy a romantic getaway. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

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

Great Cottage only let down by VRBO!

Recommend the property unreservedly but suggest you book directly through cottages.com as that is where Vrbo will throw you anyway. The Vrbo system was a massive let down and caused a great deal of stress with confirmation of the booking. Give them a wide berth but enjoy thi ssuper property if you can.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rianne W.

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

Shink farm cottage

Nice location with a great view to explore Wiltshire
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Lovely setting, so quiet & peaceful which is just what we wanted.

Lovely setting, so quiet & peaceful which is just what we wanted. Very atmospheric, loved the log burner, everything you could need is supplied. Shame our 3 nights was cut to 2 due to the new Covid lockdown but we will definitely be back. Highly recommended. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Sheila

Beautifully positioned for visiting places - several beautiful walks and attractions within half an

Beautifully positioned for visiting places - several beautiful walks and attractions within half an hour drive eg. National Arboretum. There is a pub within a 5-10min walk serving good food, but advise that you have a torch handy for the walk back! The cottage is very peaceful and private, a little ‘tired’ but clean, with a very comfortable bed. There is an additional charge on site for the oil heating. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

The Carthouse was amazing, so peaceful, we immediately felt very relaxed which was exactly what we w

The Carthouse was amazing, so peaceful, we immediately felt very relaxed which was exactly what we wanted. Appreciated the welcome bits that were left for us. It is very spacious considering it has just the one bedroom. Loved having a 'proper' fire, a real treat!! Great place and would highly recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Helen

Very pleasant spot within easy reach of Malmesbury and handy for the local Waitrose.

Very pleasant spot within easy reach of Malmesbury and handy for the local Waitrose. Covid restrictions did limit our access to some local attractions but as we were visiting family in the area this did not affect our stay. The cottage was well equipped and spacious for 2 people but although clean and tidy we were slightly unimpressed with level of extra cleaning advertised because of covid 9. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

V

Very good base for seeing the Cotswolds great pub in village owner very helpful and friendly
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely old barn,one thing it needs is a shelf in the wet room to hold soap,s

Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely old barn,one thing it needs is a shelf in the wet room to hold soap,shower gel,as it had to be left on the floor whilst showering.
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8/10 Good

David

N

Nice, relaxing, enjoyable break
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8/10 Good

Lesley

We used this purely as a base because we knew we would be going out every day.

We used this purely as a base because we knew we would be going out every day. Set in a very quiet village that had no shop and only one pub that was closed on the monday and the kitchen was closed on the wednesday. The nearest supermarket is waitrose. The carthouse is a quaint little converted barn, which we felt was a little tired looking, needs some updating. So much more could be done to give it the wow factor. If you don't like birds, insects bugs or spiders this place wont be for you. Also there was no BBQ there which was stated.
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8/10 Good

leni

Our very nice host gave us very good advice about an accessible place to visit, helped us with minor

Our very nice host gave us very good advice about an accessible place to visit, helped us with minor practical problems, and even gave us bulbs of the native English bluebell all though she was in mourning. That was absolutely outstanding.
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

My wife and I had a lovely time staying at the Carthouse.

My wife and I had a lovely time staying at the Carthouse. Nice walks, secluded with a friendly pub, with good food nearby. Nice enclosed garden to let our dog out without worrying. Phone signal not great, but hey, the idea is to get away. Wi-Fi very good though. We had a very nice relaxed time.

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