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Orchard House Cottage

Malmesbury, Wiltshire (Ref. 1081750)

5.0★

Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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64 Customer Review(s)

  • Elizabeth

    “Excellent cottage.”

    The best one we have stayed in. Lots of extras, in fact Debbie & Tim had worked relentlessly to ensure everything was on hand. Lovely hamper to welcome us, fresh eggs from their own chickens, bread, butter, jam, biscuits, prosecco, squash, milk, chocolates etc. Tea, coffee, sugar, dried herbs, olive oil already in the well stocked kitchen. Everything was on hand, we didn't want for anything. The local pub was 5 mins walk away & we had excellent meals there, & they were very dog friendly ...

    The best one we have stayed in. Lots of extras, in fact Debbie & Tim had worked relentlessly to ensure everything was on hand. Lovely hamper to welcome us, fresh eggs from their own chickens, bread, butter, jam, biscuits, prosecco, squash, milk, chocolates etc. Tea, coffee, sugar, dried herbs, olive oil already in the well stocked kitchen. Everything was on hand, we didn't want for anything. The local pub was 5 mins walk away & we had excellent meals there, & they were very dog friendly too. The cottage itself was very warm with new electric CH & a great wood burner. Tv was a Sky Glass in the lounge & a normal Tv in the kitchen. Both bedrooms were of equal size & the beds were very comfortable. The weather was not good. Storm Bert hit us but we were fine, despite some flooded roads. We still managed to visit local towns & villages. Corston has a Recreation Ground a short walk away & we walked our dog there each day. The cottage came with substantial grounds ( a firepit & children's play equipment) & a large mown field. Ideal for dog walking around late at night because it was illuminated with a mix of solar & sensor lights. The owners had their own chickens & ducks, & fed the birds each day, so there was plenty of wildlife to watch. Hedgehogs were rampant at night time. Apparently one night 8 individuals were sighted! I highly recommend Orchard cottage.

    - Elizabeth, November 2024
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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 2 x double (zip/link, can be twin on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Electric central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 2 x TVs one with Sky, Netflix and Disney, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and Highchair available
  • Off-road parking
  • Rear lawns with furniture and fire pit
  • Bike storage
  • Designated off-road parking space for 2 cars
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: There is a private cattery on site for guests who wish to bring cats, available at an extra charge
  • Please let the owner know prior to arrival if you wish to bring a cat
  • Note: This property rests on the same site as the owner's home, please consider this when booking
  • Note: There is a step up to the bathroom, please take care.. Please note that the bed arrangements well be set up automatically as a double - please let us now if you require twins.

The property

Sitting in the heart of Malmesbury, Wiltshire is this idyllic, single-storey holiday home of Orchard House Cottage.

A delightful base for two couples or a family of four's break in the Cotswolds, Orchard House Cottage rests on the same site as a handy cattery, so you can bring along your feline friends, as well as being home to chickens and ducks for you to visit.

After parking up in one of the off-road spots, progress inside to find a well-presented kitchen/diner, where a range of quality appliances await, so the chef of the group can easily rustle up home-cooked delights, to be enjoyed at the four-seater dining table.

After dining together, progress to the sitting room and sink back into the sumptuous sofa or armchair whilst the TV entertains you and the woodburning stove warms you up.

When sleep calls, retire to one of the two delightful bedrooms, a double and a twin, both of which feature zip/linked beds, along with handy storage space and contemporary décor throughout.

The family bathroom rests nearby and hosts a p-shaped bath for you to relax your muscles after hiking through the nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Make the most of the fabulous site and wander down to the charming chickens, embark on a stroll through the idyllic lawns during the day, or settle down in front of the flickering flames of the fire pit as you marvel at the stars above.

Get acquainted with your surroundings by visiting the Radnor Arms across the road, and there is a bus stop there to take you directly into Malmesbury, where the delights of The Smoking Dog and The Kings Arms serve up hearty meals, the River Avon and Tetbury Avon offer riverside strolls and The Abbey House Garden offers tours of its stunning gardens.

Why not visit Bowood House, or travel to Westonbirt, home to the iconic Westonbirt Arboretum, where a plethora of walking trails amidst the stunning scenery along with an esteemed golf course can be found?

Venture to the market town of Chippenham to find more outdoor delights, including Vincients Wood and John Coles Park, along with the historic Chippenham Museum.

The thriving spots of Tetbury, Cirencester and Bath are within reach and offer even more attractions to experience.

Choose Orchard House Cottage for a holiday to look back on in years to come.

Please note: The check in on the 26th of May 2023 is 5pm, one this one occasion

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

MALMESBURY

Chippenham 11 miles; Cirencester 13 miles; Bath 23 miles; Tetbury 5 miles.

Dating back to the Iron Age and reputedly the oldest borough in England, the pretty market town of Malmesbury is located on a hilltop in the southern Cotswolds. Malmesbury is steeped in history and offers visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century Market Cross, a ruined 7th century Benedictine abbey, an annual carnival and many independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs. Abbey House Gardens, home to 'The Naked Gardeners' can also be found in Malmesbury (Note: The gardeners are clothed during normal opening hours) and the annual Womad Music Festival is close by at Charlton Park. The area offers many country houses, including Rodmarton Manor and Gardens, and Chavenage House, a fine example of a Cotswold manor unchanged for 400 years. Just a short drive away is The Cotswold Water Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 40 square miles and offering a wide range of activities, including boating, waterskiing, fishing, cycling, golf and horse riding, plus Bath, Cirencester and Tetbury are all within easy reach and well worth a visit.

Please note: The check in on the 26th of May 2023 is 5pm, one this one occasion
Please note that the bed arrangements well be set up automatically as a double - please let us now if you require twins.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas