The Old Swan, Malmesbury
The Old Swan is a Grade II listed stone cottage situated in the village of Sherston, near the lovely market town of Malmesbury. It comprises four bedrooms, two doubles with en-suites and two twin rooms along with a family bathroom. There is also a kitchen with a breakfast table, a utility, a siting room with a woodburner. Outside is ample roadside parking and an enclosed courtyard to the rear. The Old Swan is a beautiful home to stay with the family in the stunning Cotswolds.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
Accommodation Details
Four bedrooms: 1 x double (en-suite bathroom), 1 x double/twin (en-suite bathroom), 1 x double and 1 x double/twin (shared bathroom). 3 bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Cloakroom. Kitchen/breakfast room. Dining room. Sitting room. Utility room.
Set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Sherston, close to the pretty towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury, is this charm-filled, Grade II* listed former coaching inn, resting peacefully on the highly sought after main street. Boasting much character and period details, this spacious property is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to explore the delightful Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Spread over three floors, the interior is thoughtfully decorated to contrast with the style of the property, from the mullion windows, high vaulted ceilings and exposed country beams, to the quirky household accessories and bright and cheerful colour schemes. The shades of white cast over the rooms upstairs add a sleek, quality finish to the property. The blue sitting room showcases a luxurious sofa and elegant seating arrangement, focusing on the charming woodburner in the inglenook of the room. The quiet cottage comfortably sleeps 8 people spread throughout 4 bedrooms. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, both of which have en-suite bathrooms. The spacious master bedroom has a luxurious super king bed and the second bedroom has the option of 2 single beds or a super king size bed. The top floor has a further 2 bedrooms, sharing 1 large bathroom. Again, one of the top floor bedrooms has a super king size bed and the other has the option of 2 singles or 1 super king size bed. Concluding the interior in a fashionable manner is the large farmhouse kitchen and breakfast table; combined with contemporary fixtures, white units and modern artwork; the room entices you with a homely feel. Step out into the west-facing courtyard garden, enclosed by a stone wall, it is beautifully presented with a flourish of wild plants. The Cotswolds offers a glorious landscape of unspoilt villages, well-tended woodlands and houses that look as though they're made of creamy fudge. The area is particularly popular with walkers and cyclists and equestrians. Yet again last year the village of Sherston came in the top 10 most desirable places to live in Britain. The village boasts a fantastically well stocked village shop, 2 pubs, 2 wine shops and a number of other small businesses including the Angel Hotel and Café (which serves delicious breakfasts and coffee). Discover the local area and nearby towns of Tetbury and Malmesbury, as well as the larger cities of Bath and Bristol, which are less than a 30 minute drive from the village. There are several important country houses close by including Badminton, Highgrove and Cirencester Park. The Westonbirt Arboretum is also a particular highlight. The Old Swan is a delightful cottage to base your relaxing break in the south-west of England.
The market town of Malmesbury is located on a hilltop in the southern Cotswolds. Steeped in history and offering visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century Market Cross, a 7th century Benedictine abbey, an annual carnival and many independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs, there is much to explore. Abbey House Gardens can also be found in Malmesbury, and the annual Womad Music Festival is close by at Charlton Park. The area offers many country houses, including Rodmarton Manor and Gardens, and Chavenage House.
Location Details
The market town of Malmesbury is located on a hilltop in the southern Cotswolds. Steeped in history and offering visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century Market Cross, a 7th century Benedictine abbey, an annual carnival and many independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs, there is much to explore. Abbey House Gardens can also be found in Malmesbury, and the annual Womad Music Festival is close by at Charlton Park. The area offers many country houses, including Rodmarton Manor and Gardens, and Chavenage House.
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.
Reviews
Rupert was the perfect host. He responded to emails and messages promptly and helpfully so thanks very much. There was plenty of space for three families to spread out but meet up when wanted. The laminated walks were really useful and allowed us to walk from the house to see the area in more detail. The Rattlebone pub two minutes walk down the road serves excellent food. The shop across the road has everything you need - there really isn't a need for a huge shop like we did! There's an amazing playpark within 5 minutes walk of the property - enough to entertain people from 8 months to 60+ - it even has a zip wire! Locally there are numerous things to do - Lacock and Dyrham Park are National Trust places. The Westonbirt Arboretum is a must. Matara is a tranquil spot and Malmesbury is definitely worth a visit with the Abbey Gardens. Castle Combe is pretty and walks from there are worth doing! The house has everything you could need - no need to bring a blender, a mixer, wine stopper, an icemaker ... the list is endless! The kitchen even has herbs, spices and cake making ingredients. The freezer compartment in the fridge is not large but the local shop across the road has everything most people could want - including Calpol for babies! The washing machine and dryer work well so no need to pack loads of clothes. The cottage is actually a large house with quirky characteristics which show why it's a listed building! There's space outside to use the quality charcoal BBQ The beds are firm. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived and we found places to store our food. Decoration - yes a farm vet has clearly left his make and had fun with cows and chickens featuring on mats, serviettes, egg cups etc! The helpful red folder was used many times so thank you.
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