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Old Cart Shed, Lyneham

Old Cart Shed is a delightful, single-storey wing to the owners' Grade II listed former farmhouse, 0.4 miles from the village of Lyneham, near Royal Wootton Bassett. This cottage sleeps two people and has a double bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting area with single sofa bed and an electric stove. Outside there's off road parking for two cars, a cobbled garden area with furniture and a gravelled patio with furniture. Old Cart Shed is a convenient base for exploring Wiltshire and beyond. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

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Accommodation Details

All ground floor. One king-size double bedroom with TV. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting area with sofa and a foldaway bed, electric flame-effect stove.

Lyneham 0.4 miles. A delightful, self-contained, single-storey wing of the owners’ Grade ll listed former farmhouse, tucked away close to the centre of the North Wiltshire village of Lyneham, on the southern end of the Cotswolds and only four miles from Royal Wootton Bassett. Once a cart shed for the farm, this delightful cottage has been lovingly converted to create a holiday home that’s full of character, with a stunning vaulted and beamed ceiling in the open plan living space. The living area features a well-equipped kitchen, which provides you with all you need for a great self-catering experience, but if you wish to treat yourselves, then one of the village pubs serving good local food and real ales is just a short stroll across the road. Then afterwards return to your cosy retreat, where you can enjoy a DVD snuggled up with your loved one, then retire to the comfy and warm bedroom which also benefits from a TV, to rest before another busy day exploring this part of Wiltshire. Next morning, enjoy refreshments outside on your own private patio, while you decide what to do or where to visit. Take a drive into nearby Royal Wootton Bassett, where the weekly market offers an array of colourful stalls selling everything from locally-produced fruit, vegetables and meat products, to household goods. Visit the beautiful Lydiard Country Park, with its 260 acres of stunning grounds, and shopaholics and steam railway enthusiasts will enjoy Swindon's McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and steam museum, both housed in the old Great Western Railway works. Easy transport links also take you to the historic town of Malmesbury, picturesque Castle Combe, the beautiful city of Bath, the Avebury Stone Circle, the Cotswold Water Park, and Lacock Abbey. With so many places to visit you really are spoilt for choice, making this charming cottage a perfect romantic escape for couples who wish to explore this lovely area.

The large village of Lyneham is situated at the southern end of the Cotswold Hills, near Royal Wootton Bassett. Lyneham offers restaurants, pubs and shops, whilst Royal Wootton Bassett is just 4 miles away and has a weekly market and a good selection of local shops and inns.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric storage heater and wall convector heater with electric stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing board. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable undercover bike storage. Cobbled garden area with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: There is one step up to the bathroom and kitchen. Note: There is a low doorway into the bedroom.

Location Details

The large village of Lyneham is situated at the southern end of the Cotswold Hills, near Royal Wootton Bassett. Lyneham offers restaurants, pubs and shops, whilst Royal Wootton Bassett is just 4 miles away and has a weekly market and a good selection of local shops and inns.

Wiltshire is a county offering cultural richness, historical sites, friendly people and attractions for all the family. A holiday in Wiltshire really does have something to suit everyone at any time of year.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Lyneham is detailed below.

Wed 27th Light rain 6°C 2°C 17mph 3.2mm 1,014mb
Thu 28th Overcast clouds 7°C 1°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 10°C 7°C 17mph 0.0mm 1,023mb
Sat 30th Light rain 13°C 10°C 17mph 0.1mm 1,020mb
Sun 1st Moderate rain 13°C 7°C 17mph 9.6mm 1,010mb
Mon 2nd Light rain 8°C 4°C 11mph 0.4mm 1,013mb
Tue 3rd Moderate rain 7°C 3°C 18mph 8.4mm 1,007mb

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