Guests say
The Cart Barn in Wiltshire is highly praised for its tranquility, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, beautiful views, and the warm welcome from hosts Claire and William. The property's charm, well-equipped facilities, and thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and a welcome cake contribute to a delightful stay. It's an ideal retreat for those seeking a quiet, rural escape with easy access to local attractions.
Reviews consistently mention the property being very clean and tidy upon arrival, with several guests highlighting the cleanliness of the rooms and en-suites. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is frequently described as peaceful and quiet, with beautiful countryside views and nearby walks. Its proximity to local towns and attractions like Salisbury and Longleat is appreciated, although one review mentioned difficulty in finding the property due to shared postcodes.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious, with luxury bedding often mentioned. The garden and the overall peacefulness of the property contribute to a relaxing experience. However, a couple of reviews noted that the sofas and seating could be more comfortable.
The Cart Barn is praised for being well-equipped, with a kitchen that includes a microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine. The presence of en-suite bathrooms and off-road parking are also noted. Some guests suggested improvements in seating comfort and summer-weight duvets.
Many reviews express gratitude for the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, such as fresh flowers, a welcome cake, and fresh eggs. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it is important to note that such gifts are offered at the hosts' discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Cart Barn is a stylish and imaginative conversion from a former cart shed that sleeps four within two bedrooms, set in the peaceful surrounds of beautiful, rolling countryside, this is a breath-taking place where you truly unwind and relax. The Barn is nestled in an attractively landscaped garden beyond a line of pleached pear trees.
With plenty of contemporary style the interior offers an uncluttered and practical living space. The glass fronted entrance, created from the original bays of the cart shed, is a particularly special feature of the building and floods the ground floor living area with light.
In recent years, The Cart Barn has been featured in The Times ’50 Best Cottages’ in recognition of the exceptional holiday experience it offers! The two bedrooms consist of two super king size beds, both with ensuites. Downstairs, the open plan layout is very airy, and showcases very modern kitchen and living rooms.
Outside there is a large garden with a patio and outdoor table and chairs which is to be made the most of in the summer months. Situated in the small village of Ridge and close to the village of Chilmark. The nearby character village of Chilmark sits on the Wiltshire side of the border with Dorset, two miles from the bustling small town of Tisbury, while Chilmark boasts numerous stone and thatched cottages, many made from local Chilmark stone.
The Cart Barn is the perfect base from which to go and experience historical British landmarks such as Stonehenge and Longleat, with it providing a relaxing in which to enjoy a holiday break.
Chilmark is one of many villages scattered across the Wiltshire countryside, with others such as Tisbury, hosting local shops about a mile away from The Cart Barn, while the Beckford Arms in Fonthill Gifford is half an hour walk or five minutes’ drive. This area of South Wiltshire offers walking, riding and cycling in the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king size bed (6ft) with en suite Bathroom with cast-iron roll top, basin and WC, 1 x super king size bed (6ft) with ensuite shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility.
Central heating.
Electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge, washing machine.
TV with Freeview, DVD player, wifi.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Garden and patio.
Ample off road parking.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Longleat Safari Park
- Salisbury Museum
- Stonehenge
Reviews (42)
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Richard
Fresh flowers were provided throughout the house together with a welcome cake and some milk and eggs. The location was great allowing us to explore not only Wiltshire but the surrounding counties of Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. What really lets the cottage down are the deeply uncomfortable sofas.
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Phil
The host is very welcoming and friendly. The quality of decoration, furniture, bed linen at the property was exceptional. We loved watching the frequent visits of birds and other wildlife in the garden. Would highly recommend to anyone who wanted a peaceful, rural retreat.
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Simon
We highly recommend the property and the location.