Guests say
Paddock Barn in Chippenham is a well-received cottage with guests praising its beautiful aesthetics, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The large garden and thoughtful touches like fresh eggs and festive treats were appreciated, enhancing the stay. Some concerns were raised about heating and maintenance, but overall experiences were positive, with many guests considering a return visit.
Reviews consistently mention the property's exemplary cleanliness, with no negative comments on this aspect, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local attractions like Castle Combe and accessibility to major roads. The adjacent pub is also a plus. However, there is a minor concern about shared driveway access.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, some guests reported issues with heating in the downstairs area during winter, suggesting room for improvement in comfort during colder months.
The property is well-stocked with kitchenware and general supplies. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as non-functional blinds, a single TV instead of two, and an old key box. The garden's upkeep was also a concern.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful touches like fresh eggs and festive treats. While these gifts are warmly mentioned, it's important to note that such personal touches, although delightful, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Castle Combe 1.6 miles. Paddock Barn is a formerly old barn dating back to the 1600s, situated just outside the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Boasting beautiful original features, ample off-road parking and a large garden, Paddock Barn is the perfect choice for a family looking to explore the Cotswolds. Upon arrival you are greeted by a large, private driveway where you can leave the cars for the week. Step into the kitchen/diner and become familiar with a range of appliances, including a range style cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, enhanced with high vaulted ceilings with pendant lights, a wooden floor and a spacious pantry for storage. Beautiful original doors open up into the lounge, where you can curl up after a long day. Find entertainment in the games room, furnished with a large corner sofa facing the Smart TV. Patio doors lead to the garden space, where you can enjoy lunch alfresco style before taking the dogs out to run about the paddock. Upstairs plays host to four lovely bedrooms, including a super king-size room with en-suite, two king-size rooms, one with en-suite bathroom and a twin with pull-out trundle beds, sleeping an additional two guests. Immediately next door you will find The Salutation Inn, boasting a fine selection of ales and great meals, perfect for when the head chef fancies a night out the kitchen. Head into the village of Castle Combe, where you can find further charming pubs, The Old Stables Coffee shop and The Castle Inn, along with the stunning 14th century manor house which houses a golf club and fine dining. Nestled in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s a great choice of walking and hiking in the area, including The Cotswolds Way, Rollright Stones Walk and The Blossom Trail. Head to Chadlington near Chipping Norton for a visit to the Diddly Squat Farm Shop, owned by Jeremy Clarkson, or head further afield to the Roman city of Bath, well-known for its Roman Baths, which are some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. Paddock Barn can be booked with Property ID: 1111927, sleeping a total of 12 guests. All this and more awaits at Paddock Barn.
The medieval village of Castle Combe is situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Beauty in Wiltshire. Castle Combe Woods offers a scenic trail for those looking to test their stamina whilst By Brook offers more of a peaceful walk. Enjoy a cream tea at The Old Stables or for a fine dining experience, savour seafood at Bybrook. Just outside the village is The Manor House Golf Club for an expansive golf course and Castle Combe Circuit for the chance to drive a race car. A short car journey will lead you to the market town of Chippenham home to John Coles Park, a beautiful green space perfect for a summer picnic, and Chippenham Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibitions documenting the town's long history. Jolly's Irish Cafe is the perfect place to relax and refuel after a day of exploring Chippenham's attractions. The city of Bath is a place of natural beauty and historical significance. The Roman Baths are a major tourist attraction, as is the Theatre Royal. The city is also home to the Thermae Bath Spa, one of the world's most famous spas.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin with 2 x trundle beds.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with display woodburning stove.
Games room
Oil central heating and underfloor heating downstairs.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer.
1 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Air conditioning units in the bedrooms, games room and living room.
Ample off-road parking shared with our other holiday cottage within the grounds.
Garden patio with furniture and paddock.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: £25 charge per pet.
Note: Wood burner stove is for display only.
Nearby points of interest
- Castle Combe Village
- Victoria Art Gallery
- Jane Austen Centre
- Roman Baths
- Thermae Bath Spa
Reviews (12)
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Christine
It was well looked after and response from the owner was always prompt. By far the best accommodation we've hired for our family holidays.
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Juliet
Cleanliness was exemplary. All our needs catered for , superb inside and out . Everything you need for a five star stay . We are a family of ten and the space we had was amazing . We had a superb meal in the Saluation Inn next door too . Lovely people . All this gave us a wonderful experience, but more importantly the owners were the most gracious kind hosts . We had some personal difficult news leading up to the booking and the owners were nothing less than kindness itself . We want to thank them so very much . Would recommend this beautiful cottage without a doubt .
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Hazel
Only a couple of small issues prevented us from giving this the 5 stars it should deserve: 1. There was an issue with the key box when we arrived so we couldn't get in as the box was jammed. We phoned the emergency contact and this was quickly sorted out but after a long journey this wasn't the best start. 2. The property description said it was a large private drive. It is, but it is shared with another property which I believe should be made clear. The people staying in the other property did not have a dog and would leave the front gates open which caused us a bit of stress as we wouldn't know when they were coming in and out and we had to be extra cautious before letting our dog out. Also, there was no fencing off between the properties so if someone else did have a dog you would need to be careful if you didn't want them to mix with yours. 3. There was a paddock at the back which we were hoping to run our dog around and also play some badminton in. Sadly the area is not maintained and the grass is extremely overgrown. We have a dachshund and they are prone to back issues (if you have a taller dog you'd be fine) and he had to jump to try and move forwards so we gave up before he hurt himself and obviously you couldn't use it for badminton either. 4. I don't know if it was just because of the weather or the fact it is an older property but there must have been at least 50 spiders who had made themselves at home. One of our party is an extreme arachnophobe so we shoo'd out as many as we could but it did feel like a losing battle as more kept appearing during the week. Overall, we loved the property (the facilities in the utility room were perfect for cleaning up the dog after a long wet walk) and its location and the Salutation Inn next door does amazing food