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Straw Cottage

Cricklade, Wiltshire (Ref. 1104750)

4.8★

Manor Cottages rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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28 Customer Review(s)

  • Willem

    “Nice cottage, nearby highlights in Cotswolds.”

    Friendly owners!

    Friendly owners!

    - Willem, October 2024
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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One double bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Private garden with lawn and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: This annexe is located at the back of the owner's property
  • Note: There is an unfenced pond on the grounds, please take care

The property

Settled in the town of Cricklade is this snug, detached annexe, Straw Cottage.

Offering a romantic base for two to explore Wiltshire, this lovely dwelling has off-road parking, a private garden, and open-plan living set on the ground floor.

The kitchen has everything you need to prepare home-cooked dinners after the day's adventures, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, and dishwasher.

Set up a romantic dinner for two in the living/dining room, followed by a cold beverage in the evening sun in your private garden.

As night falls, take refuge in the bright sitting area with a plush sofa and TV to while away the evening in peace.

You'll find a double bedroom to catch your rest, as well as an en-suite shower room to start your days with a hot, refreshing shower.

Cricklade is a great base for your holiday in Wiltshire with plenty of bars and restaurants just a stone's throw away, such as The Cricklade Club, Tipi Tapa at The Vale, and Jicsaw Thai Restaurant, but if you prefer cooking at home, you can stock up at the convenience store.

Bring your bikes and walking boots to explore the Thames Path National Trail passing through the town.

As the southern gateway to the Cotswolds, walkers and wildlife lovers will find their paradise here; Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve and Cotswold Country Park & Beach are both nearby for walking, swimming, watersports, and escaping the hustle and bustle.

Take a short drive to Cirencester to discover Roman remains at Corinium Museum, Cirencester Amphitheatre, and stroll around Abbey Grounds Park.

The Cotswolds are scattered with idyllic walks, gardens, picturesque villages, and historic sites such as Rodmarton Manor.

Further afield, you'll find the historic town of Cheltenham and the cathedral city of Gloucester.

For a change of pace, explore the larger town of Swindon where Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, Museum of the Great Western Railway, and the 17th-century thatched cottage of Richard Jefferies Museum, or perhaps you'd prefer Butterfly World & Farm Park and Coate Water Country Park?

Find more scenic walks through the hilly countryside of North Wessex Downs AONB!

Discover a beautiful region of England on your next romantic holiday at Straw Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CRICKLADE

Swindon 9 miles; Cirencester 10 miles; Cheltenham 24.4 miles; Gloucester 27.6 miles.

Cricklade is a small town on the River Thames in North Wiltshire, midway between Swindon and Cirencester as well as being the southern gateway to the Cotswolds. The Thames Path National Trail passes through the town, which is an excellent base for walkers or cyclists and visitors to the Cotswold area and Cotswold Water Park which boasts 140 lakes for recreation and leisure activities including sailing, water or jet skiing, fishing and bird watching. The High Street has a range of shops, pubs, cafes and hotels as well as many of the town’s historical building and places to enjoy along The Heritage Trail. On the outskirts of the town there is the North Meadow National Nature Reserve, this Site of Special Scientific Interest and it is home to the UK's largest population of wild Snakeshead Fritillaries, and nearby Blakehill Nature Reserve offers 600 acres of grassland for wildlife enthusiasts. Within a few miles of the town there is also the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, a heritage standard gauge railway and depot operated by a group of local volunteers. A short drive takes you to the market town of Cirencester which is often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds. Cirencester is a popular shopping destination with a unique mix of independent and national shops as well as a good range of pubs and restaurants. Swindon, once an integral part of the Great Western Railway Works, has historical places worth a visit, as well as the outlet shopping centre. Cricklade is an excellent base for those interested in history, wildlife enthusiasts, walkers and in close proximity to many recreational activities for all age groups.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas