Guests say
Chasewoods Farm Cottage is highly praised for its idyllic setting, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests enjoy the beautiful rural surroundings, historical sites nearby, and the well-equipped kitchen. The spacious garden is perfect for families and pets, and the cottage's cosy warmth is appreciated during colder months. The thoughtful touches, such as a welcome basket, add to the delightful experience.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with only a minor note about cobwebs and spiders. The overall impression is of a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity, proximity to Marlborough, and easy access to historical sites and nature walks. The picturesque rural setting is a standout feature.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. The spaciousness and warmth of the cottage contribute to the overall comfort.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and beautifully furnished. However, there are comments about the lack of a microwave and a downstairs toilet, and a mention of a noisy boiler, which slightly affect the score.
The presence of a welcome basket and the helpfulness of the caretaker are noted as thoughtful gestures. While these gifts enhance the experience, it is politely noted that such offerings are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Ogbourne St George 1.5 miles. This detached, former farm cottage is in a truly rural location, high up on the Ridgeway in Wiltshire, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 1.5 miles from Ogbourne St George and 4 miles from Aldbourne. Thoughtfully renovated, this attractive cottage offers a peaceful country base from which to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Inside, youll discover a warm and comfortable social space with a superb kitchen and dining area, together with comfy seating where you can relax and snuggle up in front of the woodburning stove. Theres a further separate sitting room for those who wish to disappear to watch the TV in peace! Theres a shower room as well as a bathroom on the ground floor, so you wont all have to queue up in the morning. Upstairs, theres room for your entire group, including the youngsters, and there are amazing views across the nearby farmland from the front windows. Outside, theres half an acre of lawned garden to enjoy, whilst the well-marked Ridgeway Trail goes straight past the front fence, offering fantastic walking opportunities. The two adjacent villages of Aldbourne and Ogbourne St George have friendly pubs serving good food and real ales, and theres a lively golf club close by, whilst the attractive market town of Marlborough has a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants. A little further afield, but easily accessible, are the ancient stone circles of both Avebury and Stonehenge, and the Kennet and Avon canal which winds its way through the picturesque Pewsey Vale towards the regal city of Bath. Should you seek a peaceful holiday base far from the madding crowd then this lovely Wiltshire cottage is the place to stay!
Nestling in the valley of the quaintly named River Og beneath the picturesque Wiltshire Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, only 3 miles from the attractive market town of Marlborough is the pretty little village of Ogbourne St George. The village boasts a fine pub serving good food and ales as well as a renowned golf club which welcomes visitors. About a mile above the village can be found the world famous Ridgeway, thought to be Britain's oldest road, 85 miles of track which mostly follows the chalk downland of Southern England which has been in constant use for 4000 years.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms.
1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x adult bunks.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Electric central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and ceramic hob, Microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Additional wood available in log store on honesty box basis.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, cot and pram also available.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden adjacent to woodland surrounding the cottage with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome on ground floor only.
No cats, sorry.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Note: The adjacent forest is not commercially used but dedicated to wildlife and game conservation.
As the garden is not fenced off, dogs must be kept on a lead.
There are only one or two days of sustainable shooting per year.
Note: There is a small charge to use the washing machine of £4 per load for washing, on an honesty box basis.
Nearby points of interest
- STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
- Butterfly World & Farm Park
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway
Reviews (28)
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Mr Marcus A
There seemed tobe a local hare that would sit in the garden along with squirrels which was great to watch. Some great walks long and short thou you can't go in the woods behind its nice tobe surrounded by the trees. Nice little pub 1.7miles away with a 90ft well in the bar floor and only short drive to marlborough which is lovely town. Totally enjoyed our holiday would definitely recommend.
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Marc
Modern facilities and comfortable beds. Suited all of our needs.
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Sunita
We cannot wait to come back! The house itself is beautiful. It is well equipped and so very cosy and warm when it is cold outside. Thank you Annie for decorating it for Christmas and for the best and most generous welcome hamper we have ever seen from a Sykes Cottage until now. It was also lovely to have met you during our stay. We had the most wonderful time and so did our dog. She loved all the smells and the massive garden to run around in. She was quite intrigued by the pheasants that seemed to visit every day and would sit and watch them as opposed to wanting to chase them. The setting of the house is beautiful. Being in an AONB it is surrounded by nature, woods right behind and fields.to the front with great walks right from the door. With no artificial light in the vicinity the sky is lit up with stars at night. It is in a great location, just an hour from Salisbury and Stonehenge and down the road from Avebury. There is just one thing that could be added to make the property perfect in our eyes. There is no fencing in the front garden by the road. I believe there used to be a little picket fence (like what runs around the side where you park your car) but that has been taken out and replaced with very young hedging plants which will take years before they provide any kind of a deterrent for a dog to make a run for it. It is a shame as we felt we had to watch our dog every minute she was out in the front because of the road which isn't a busy one but still is what it is. Having said that, I would still come back.