Guests say
Fox Den Cottage in Wiltshire is highly praised for its comfort, cosy atmosphere, and perfect location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the beautiful garden. The cottage's charm is enhanced by its proximity to local attractions and the thoughtful touches provided by the owners.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently described as perfect, with easy access to local amenities and attractions, contributing to a high score.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere, leading to a high score.
The cottage is praised for its well-equipped kitchen and garden. However, there are mentions of issues with the shower temperature control and a power failure, which slightly lower the score.
Guests appreciate the special touches and hospitality provided by the owners, although it is politely noted that such extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in the idyllic village of Castle Combe is this charming, Grade II listed terraced cottage, Fox Den Cottage. Built in the 1700s, this split-level property is set over three floors with character features throughout, an enclosed garden, and sits within the Cotswolds AONB; perfect for families, couples and friends alike! Be welcomed into the stone cottage by a spacious living/dining room with exposed beams, original fireplaces and feature stone walls. Settle into the sofas and armchairs by the warmth of the woodburning stove on cold nights with a good book in hand or your favourite show on the TV. Set the large dining table, whilst the group's chef whips up a home-cooked meal in the kitchen. Climb the 10 steps to find the stylish, contemporary kitchen with an electric cooker, dishwasher and a wine cooler to toast to your holiday with a cool glass of wine. Just next door to the kitchen is a well-appointed shower room with a walk-in shower and washing machine to quickly clean walking gear ready for a new day. On summer evenings, why not spend time in your private, enclosed garden? You'll catch the last of the sunshine from the lawn or tuck into an alfresco dinner on the outdoor seating! From the living/dining room, climb the characterful, spiral staircase to find the first of two bedrooms; a super-king-size and a king-size offer ample storage space, exposed beams and classic cottage windows. Up another set of stairs leads you to the second-floor double with exposed wooden beams and vaulted ceilings for a unique, snug space to rest your head, along with your own en-suite bathroom! Be sure to explore the quaint village of Castle Combe where your cottage resides, home to The Old Stables coffee shop and The Castle Inn, as well as The Manor House; this fabulous, 14th-century manor hosts a golf club, fine dining and formal gardens. Venture into Castle Combe Woods for a stunning circular walk right from your doorstep, whilst just next door is the village of Yatton Keynell, a historic village with a Post Office shop and the 17th-century Bell Inn. Settled in the Cotswolds AONB, there are a range of walks and hikes available, including the nearby Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, a Victorian landscape with trails winding through it, a lovely escape on a summer's day! Spend the day wandering the picturesque streets of Bath and visit the Roman Baths, one of the many museums or stop for lunch in one of the traditional pubs. The National Trust's Prior Park Landscape Garden is perfect for romantic strolls with spectacular views of Bath from above! A classic cottage in the Cotswolds, choose Fox Den Cottage for your rural retreat.
Castle Combe is in Wiltshire's aonb Cotswolds. By Brook offers a peaceful walk while Castle Combe Woods offers a scenic trail. The Old Stables serves cream tea, and Bybrook serves seafood. The Manor House Golf Club and Castle Combe Circuit are outside the village. Chippenham is home to John Coles Park, a beautiful green space perfect for a summer picnic, and Chippenham Museum, which documents the town's history. After a day of sightseeing in Chippenham, relax at Jolly's Irish Cafe. Bath is beautiful and historic. The Roman Baths and Theatre Royal are popular attractions. The city also has the world-famous Thermae Bath Spa.
Accommodation
Split-level property.
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler.
Smart TV with access to your own streaming services, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel Cot, Highchair and Stairgate available on request.
The lane outside of the property, can load/unload.Free roadside parking on 'The Street' first come first served basis.Additional public car park 2 mins walk away, with charge.
Enclosed, multi-level rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture and pond.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: There are 10 steps up to the kitchen/diner and shower room from the living/dining room.
Note: There are two stone steps up to the property entrance with a handrail.
Note: There are narrow, spiral steps leading up to the first-floor bedrooms.
Note: There is a low beam and sloped ceilings in the second-floor double bedroom.
Note: There are low beams and low doorways across the cottage.
Note: There is a pond in the garden, please take care
Reviews (9)
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Ann
Located just outside of Castle Combe but within walking distance. Lovely back garden and cozy living area with fireplace. Plenty of room for 6 of us to gather for a meal. Well stocked kitchen. The downsides to be aware of (which we were). Low ceilings/doorways - of course. Crazy stairs everywhere - spiral to the bedrooms, more stairs up to kitchen. Main bath off of kitchen and not near bedrooms. Yes there is a beam in the middle of the top bedroom you must maneuver under. Weird and strange but manageable! Overall we liked the place.
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Greg
Location is great for walks around the village and local countryside and a short drive from the facilities in Chippenham allowing us stock up on essentials
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Anne
It is a pity there is no heater in the bathrooms, they are cold. As an old house, we unfortunately faced a power failure. It could have been resolved right away but Sykes customer service was inefficient and did not urge to resolve the problem. They just follow up with troubleshooting tickets number and emails, phone calls, but no real solution unless I personally insist and showing my disappointment . Too bad because the property has lovely owners, who felt very sorry for us. I would definitely come back, hoping I could rent through another agency. This wonderful place deserves a much nicer exposure. Excellent in every aspect. The beddings are so comfortable you literally melt into your bed.the sheets were so perfect too ! It was definitely a dreamy home.