The Chestnuts, Shilton
ID: S358034
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Chestnuts in Shilton receives glowing praise for its charming character, beautiful garden, and tranquil village setting. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, spacious communal areas, and the inviting conservatory and sun room. The property is ideal for families and groups, with thoughtful touches and excellent amenities. The location is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds, with a highly recommended pub just opposite. Visitors appreciate the comfort, cleanliness, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favourite for repeat stays. Overall, guests leave feeling relaxed and eager to return.
Multiple reviews mention the property as clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, with specific praise for the high standard of furnishings and spotless presentation. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were found.
The location is repeatedly described as perfect for exploring the Cotswolds, with beautiful walks, picturesque villages, and a popular pub directly opposite. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting and proximity to local attractions.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the beds, the relaxing sun room and conservatory, and the spacious layout ideal for families and groups. The tranquil atmosphere and cosy lounges are also highlighted.
The property is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, modern amenities, EV charger, BBQ, and communal spaces. The garden and patio areas are popular, and the house is described as having everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Guests note thoughtful touches such as fans during hot weather, supplies for children, and attention to detail throughout. While some mention gifts or special touches, please note these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in the beautiful village of Shilton, this multi-award winning cottage is a perfect Cotswolds Hideaway. The Chestnuts has been lovingly restored and refurbished throughout to preserve the traditional whilst being lavished with contemporary luxuries. Stone floors, oak beams and inglenook fireplaces exude old world charm, while stylish furnishings, original art and a kitchen equipped for the keenest chef, make this an ideal base whatever the season.
Situated in the beautiful village of Shilton, this award winning cottage is a perfect Cotswolds Hideaway. Proud recipient of the Visit England 5 star Gold Award, the Visit England Rose Award and also the Gold Green Tourism Award, The Chestnuts has been lovingly restored and refurbished throughout to preserve the traditional whilst being lavished with contemporary luxuries. Stone floors, oak beams and inglenook fireplaces exude old world charm, while stylish furnishings, original art and a kitchen equipped for the keenest chef, make this an ideal base whatever the season.
From your very first step into the cottage you are aware of the perfect blending of old and new. A modern kitchen leads through to the newly added garden room with direct access to the rear garden. The spacious dining area has beautiful exposed Cotswold stone walls and enough seating for eight guests. The main sitting room, with inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove and exposed beams offers a perfect place to retire to of an evening as night draws in. The garden room doubles up as a movie/entertainments room with a Sony 4k television, Bluetooth soundbar, DVD player, library of books and plenty of board games to keep all ages amused.
Each first floor wing of the house is accessed by its own staircase leading to two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom of each wing has a king-size bed and floor to ceiling windows complete with Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and woodlands.
Outside is a private landscaped garden looking out onto the meadow and the village ford. With plenty of outdoor seating this is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee or an early evening drink after a long day exploring the Cotswolds.
The village was used as a location in the popular television drama, Downton Abbey: the Old Forge, beside the ford, became the Red Lion pub and the delightful little 18th century hump-backed bridge also featured. With its attractive ford across ‘The Shill’ brook, a traditional village green, pretty stone cottages and the popular Rose and Crown village pub (just across the road form The Chestnuts), the village of Shilton is a truly wonderful Cotswold experience.
Additional Information:
Proud recipient of the Visit England 5 star Gold Award, the Visit England Rose Award, and the Gold Green Tourism Award.
Children and babies welcome.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Sorry, no pets.
cctv is at the property which covers the front door. CCTV for property security purposes only.
In-house massage (by prior arrangement).
Grab rails and a shower seat are provided for the less mobile.
Please note that the stone steps leading upstairs from the sitting room are steep.
Reviews (52)
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AR
Lots of communal space for spending time together or apart! Close to lots of beautiful countryside and things to do, including country pub directly opposite (no noise problems though). EV charger was a great plus. Wonderful stay 8 folks and a baby. Perfect for us.
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HP
Thank you again for an amazing stay. We were missing an important member this year but had a new baby member to keep us entertained.
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MG
A great house for an extended family of five adults, one toddler and one baby. Weather glorious, villages generally picturesque and with less crowds than in the summer months, leaves twirling and falling, hills rolling â landscape as expected as with the welcoming pubs. A wonderful place for a family to holiday. Thank you.