Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby

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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3111.5 sq m

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Parking available
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Chippenham, ENG

Lacock Abbey
‪8 min drive‬
Bowood Golf & Country Club
‪9 min drive‬
Castle Combe Circuit
‪10 min drive‬
Bristol Filton Airport (FZO)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Tucked behind a row of period houses on a quiet cul-de-sac, with the front door totally hidden, this Grade II* listed cottage has been carefully renovated using local artisans and is beautifully furnished throughout. With exposed Cotswold stone walls and beams and handmade pottery.

The cottage has a characterful, well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs is a bathroom filled with Bramley products, and a sitting room with tasteful art, an open fire, TV, books and magazines. Your restful bedroom is above, under a traditional mansard roof.

Walk into town, around the local park, along the river Avon or to the National Trust village of Lacock. Cycle to the ancient stone circle of Avebury, mainly off-road. Local pubs and plenty of restaurants are a stroll. Stonehenge is a 45-minute drive, and the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe at Silbury Hill, is just 20 minutes.

The cottage is old and characterful. It isn't a standard building. It is set over 3 floors and is therefore not recommended for people with mobility issues and young children.

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Artisan Cottage

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Babies and children 6+yrs. Not suitable- toddlers

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chippenham

Located in Chippenham, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Bowood Garden and Corsham Court are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Artisan Quarter and Bath Christmas Market. Lacock Bakery and M4 Karting are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.

Chippenham, ENG

What's nearby

Lacock Abbey - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Bowood Golf & Country Club - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Bowood Garden - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Castle Combe Circuit - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
M4 Karting - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Chippenham Station - 11 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bridge House - ‬5 min walk
‪The Cellar by Wine Monkey - ‬5 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
‪Rivo Lounge - ‬6 min walk
‪The Brunel - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic cottage in town centre with a park and open countryside nearby located?

Located in the heart of Chippenham, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hardenhuish Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bowood Golf & Country Club and Lacock Bakery. Bowood Garden and Bowood Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km). Chippenham Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

2 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a wonderful relaxing time at the cottage, loved the attention to detail and how peaceful it was.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

8 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage!

This was an amazing cottage, walking distance to everything local. The cottage was so well appointed and comfortable, and had everything a guest would need!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

10 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in this adorable cottage. Lisa was so helpful and had great recommendations for things to do and see in the surrounding area. Lacock and Castle Combe were so neat.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

7 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visiting the area

Good launching point for trips to Bath or the Cotswold. Chippenham is a charming location and many amenities are close. Cottage configuration is a bit wonky, but very comfortable. A guest must be comfortable with tight steps. Lisa was very accommodating as a host.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B., Boise, ID

13 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Village Life

We rented this property because we were looking to experience British village life. The property was very comfortable, spotlessly clean, and stylish. I love the local art on the walls. Easy walk to restaurants and local pubs. Easy drive to a great many sites in the West Country and Cotswalds. We’d love to come back some day and hope we can! I would recommend this property to my family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P., Meopham

20 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in a good location

Artisan Cottage is a beautifully formed cottage to the side of the owner's ( Lisa) gorgeous Georgian Home. Parking is on the driveway and the cottage is tastefully decorated with luxury touches including Neptune soft furnishings, Bramley toiletries and some wonderful hand made pottery. Lisa is friendly, welcoming and a font of knowledge about things to do locally. We visited Castle Combe village, Lacock, Stow on the Wold and the nearby farm shop. On the way home we popped into Marlborough ( well worth a visit) via Avebury and next time we'll take advantage of the fact that the cottage is close to Chippenham station from where Bath can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes. Highly recommended and we'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

29 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yay Artisans cottage

Lovely host, fab property and great location for walks, shops and touring around. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C., Los Angeles, USA

31 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage for a Couple

Very clean and comfortable artisan cottage. The location is perfect - just a few steps away from the main street, but easy walking to everything in town. The cottage is quiet, private, well-equipped and a great place to relax. Lisa and Mark (owners) were friendly, helpful and available if needed. They included a lot of information on the local area and great recommendations on places to visit, eat, etc. We were there for two weeks and will definitely try to stay there again when in the area.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect long weekend

My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend and couldn’t have had a better time. The house is beautiful and very spacious, with everything you need for your stay. Split over three floors the place is even nicer than the pictures and there are lots of nice little touches throughout. Lisa was very helpful with information before and during our visit and the whole experience was great. We’ll be coming back and sending friends! Very easy for day trips to the cotswolds / Bath too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

6 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artisan Cottage

Just back from a lovely break which included 3 nights at artisan cottage. Was in great location for visiting quaint villages of the Cotswolds! The place itself was clean, stylish and finished to a very high standard! We wanted for nothing as all the amenities you could ask for were on hand, the layout took a little getting used to and watch your head on the low door frames but it all added to the character! We will definitely visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

30 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't miss this place

What a gorgeous place to stay! It's a Georgian extension to a medieval building, spread over three floors. Kitchen and small toilet on the ground floor, living room and bathroom on the middle floor and master bedroom in a loft conversion. Everything is very clean, and very comfortable. At time of writing it looks as though it was refurbished yesterday. They've done a lovely job of it. Comfy sofas, with lots of reading material and a box of board games provided (I got beaten at chess). The kitchen is really cleverly designed to make a small room feel much larger. Washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave are crammed into a set of units - you won't believe that they could fit it all in. We cooked there twice and had an easy time of it. They provide locally produced provisions - we had some porridge, delish jam, milk, eggs etc. The bathroom has a rain type shower and a handheld head, and a nice sized bath. A full set of shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath etc were provided. Just be careful of the low lintel on the bathroom door. It's an old place - they were shorter back then! The bedroom is up in the roof with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The lighting in there (and throughout) is really well designed and makes the best of the space. The bed is big and comfortable. We slept very well. Really good communication on the HomeAway app from Lisa prior to arrival, and the offer of some garden produce for us while we were there. It's about 10-15 mins walk from the rail station, about 90 mins walk from the beautiful village of Lacock, with other walks in the local area along the canal and the river Avon. We didn't have a car, so took a taxi to Castle Coombe but didn't travel any further. We had a wonderful time, and I can thoroughly recommend that you choose Artisan Cottage. It was our second choice, after another place was booked this weekend. We're glad now that the other place was full.

About the host

Hosted by Artisan Cottage

Lisa and Mark live in the Georgian house next door with their daughter. They moved here from London and took on the task of renovating the grade II* listed house and cottage. Lisa has a successful craft website, Miratis, - enjoy the beautiful crockery and handmade furnishings found in the cottage.

Why they chose this property

Tucked behind a row of period houses on a quiet cul-de-sac, with the front door totally hidden, this Grade II* listed cottage has been carefully renovated using local artisans, and beautifully furnished throughout. Surrounded by exposed Cotswold stone walls and beams, a real fire, handmade pottery and throws, and vases of wildflowers on every floor.

What makes this property unique

Find eggs, milk, bread and more – local, delicious and mostly organic – in the characterful, well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs is a bathroom filled with Bramley products, and a sitting room with tasteful art, TV, books and magazines. Your restful bedroom is above, under a traditional mansard roof.

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Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Main Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

About this property