Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby
5.0
Outstanding(10 Reviews)Cottage in Chippenham
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this cottage rental
Tucked behind a row of period houses on a quiet cul-de-sac, with the front door totally hidden, this Grade II* listed cottage has been carefully renovated using local artisans and is beautifully furnished throughout. With exposed Cotswold stone walls and beams and handmade pottery.
The cottage has a characterful, well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs is a bathroom filled with Bramley products, and a sitting room with tasteful art, an open fire, TV, books and magazines. Your restful bedroom is above, under a traditional mansard roof.
Walk into town, around the local park, along the river Avon or to the National Trust village of Lacock. Cycle to the ancient stone circle of Avebury, mainly off-road. Local pubs and plenty of restaurants are a stroll. Stonehenge is a 45-minute drive, and the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe at Silbury Hill, is just 20 minutes.
The cottage is old and characterful. It isn't a standard building. It is set over 3 floors and is therefore not recommended for people with mobility issues and young children.
The cottage has a characterful, well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs is a bathroom filled with Bramley products, and a sitting room with tasteful art, an open fire, TV, books and magazines. Your restful bedroom is above, under a traditional mansard roof.
Walk into town, around the local park, along the river Avon or to the National Trust village of Lacock. Cycle to the ancient stone circle of Avebury, mainly off-road. Local pubs and plenty of restaurants are a stroll. Stonehenge is a 45-minute drive, and the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe at Silbury Hill, is just 20 minutes.
The cottage is old and characterful. It isn't a standard building. It is set over 3 floors and is therefore not recommended for people with mobility issues and young children.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Chippenham
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(10 Reviews)5.0
Good launching point for trips to Bath or the Cotswold. Chippenham is a charming location and many amenities are close. Cottage configuration is a bit wonky, but very comfortable. A guest must be comfortable with tight steps. Lisa was very accommodating as a host.
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in this adorable cottage. Lisa was so helpful and had great recommendations for things to do and see in the surrounding area. Lacock and Castle Combe were so neat.
5.0
Artisan Cottage is a beautifully formed cottage to the side of the owner's ( Lisa) gorgeous Georgian Home. Parking is on the driveway and the cottage is tastefully decorated with luxury touches including Neptune soft furnishings, Bramley toiletries and some wonderful hand made pottery. Lisa is friendly, welcoming and a font of knowledge about things to do locally. We visited Castle Combe village, Lacock, Stow on the Wold and the nearby farm shop. On the way home we popped into Marlborough ( well worth a visit) via Avebury and next time we'll take advantage of the fact that the cottage is close to Chippenham station from where Bath can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes. Highly recommended and we'll be back!
5.0
Yay Artisans cottage
Lovely host, fab property and great location for walks, shops and touring around. Highly recommend!
5.0
Village Life
We rented this property because we were looking to experience British village life. The property was very comfortable, spotlessly clean, and stylish. I love the local art on the walls. Easy walk to restaurants and local pubs. Easy drive to a great many sites in the West Country and Cotswalds. We’d love to come back some day and hope we can! I would recommend this property to my family and friends.
5.0
Perfect Cottage for a Couple
Very clean and comfortable artisan cottage. The location is perfect - just a few steps away from the main street, but easy walking to everything in town. The cottage is quiet, private, well-equipped and a great place to relax. Lisa and Mark (owners) were friendly, helpful and available if needed. They included a lot of information on the local area and great recommendations on places to visit, eat, etc. We were there for two weeks and will definitely try to stay there again when in the area.
5.0
My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend and couldn’t have had a better time. The house is beautiful and very spacious, with everything you need for your stay. Split over three floors the place is even nicer than the pictures and there are lots of nice little touches throughout. Lisa was very helpful with information before and during our visit and the whole experience was great. We’ll be coming back and sending friends! Very easy for day trips to the cotswolds / Bath too.
5.0
Perfect long weekend
My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend and couldn’t have had a better time. The house is beautiful and very spacious, with everything you need for your stay. Split over three floors the place is even nicer than the pictures and there are lots of nice little touches throughout. Lisa was very helpful with information before and during our visit and the whole experience was great. We’ll be coming back and sending friends! Very easy for day trips to the cotswolds / Bath too.
5.0
Artisan Cottage
Just back from a lovely break which included 3 nights at artisan cottage. Was in great location for visiting quaint villages of the Cotswolds! The place itself was clean, stylish and finished to a very high standard! We wanted for nothing as all the amenities you could ask for were on hand, the layout took a little getting used to and watch your head on the low door frames but it all added to the character! We will definitely visit again!
5.0
Don't miss this place
What a gorgeous place to stay! It's a Georgian extension to a medieval building, spread over three floors. Kitchen and small toilet on the ground floor, living room and bathroom on the middle floor and master bedroom in a loft conversion.
Everything is very clean, and very comfortable. At time of writing it looks as though it was refurbished yesterday. They've done a lovely job of it. Comfy sofas, with lots of reading material and a box of board games provided (I got beaten at chess). The kitchen is really cleverly designed to make a small room feel much larger. Washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave are crammed into a set of units - you won't believe that they could fit it all in. We cooked there twice and had an easy time of it.
They provide locally produced provisions - we had some porridge, delish jam, milk, eggs etc.
The bathroom has a rain type shower and a handheld head, and a nice sized bath. A full set of shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath etc were provided. Just be careful of the low lintel on the bathroom door. It's an old place - they were shorter back then!
The bedroom is up in the roof with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The lighting in there (and throughout) is really well designed and makes the best of the space. The bed is big and comfortable. We slept very well.
Really good communication on the HomeAway app from Lisa prior to arrival, and the offer of some garden produce for us while we were there.
It's about 10-15 mins walk from the rail station, about 90 mins walk from the beautiful village of Lacock, with other walks in the local area along the canal and the river Avon. We didn't have a car, so took a taxi to Castle Coombe but didn't travel any further.
We had a wonderful time, and I can thoroughly recommend that you choose Artisan Cottage. It was our second choice, after another place was booked this weekend. We're glad now that the other place was full.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Chippenham?
The average price for a rental in Chippenham is R 1,714 per night. This rental is R 3,284 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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