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Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath

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The Stables
View from the front door
View up the drive
The flowery Bank behind The Stables
The Stables end on in the Spring

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tisbury, Wiltshire
  • Wardour Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gold Hill Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath

This charming holiday home is set in the Courtyard of Wick Farm down a small lane off a minor road. It is delightfully quiet and secluded and yet within a few minutes of the small town of Tisbury which has shops and a railway station which has regular services to London, Waterloo. All the main rooms have views across the unspoilt Nadder valley. Tisbury is a great centre for walking and for exploring Dorset. The historic cities of Salisbury and Bath as well as Wilton are easily reached for days out and it is just over an hour by car to the stunning Dorset coast.
The original stone arched door and windows are complemented by hardwood windows and maple floors throughout. The cottage is light and airy with an open plan downstairs and open tread stairs to the first floor. The newly fitted kitchen, double glazing and electric heating make this a great location for year round holidays for families or two couples.

The stables look onto the Vale of Wardour which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are lawns in front of the building and a wooded bank to the rear and 10 acres of field surrounding the courtyard. Parking is right outside the door and you can walk directly onto the public footpath.

Many years ago Wick Farm was an active dairy farm of some 400 acres. The present owners purchased the property in 1986 and have lovingly restored the farmhouse and surrounding buildings over many years. The oldest part of the farmhouse dates from about 1680 and The Stables are thought to have been built around 1800. Most of the buildings are constructed from the local Chilmark stone and though formerly thatched now have tiled roofs. There is still the old farm well (padlocked grill) and remains of the old bull pen. The stone troughs are now filled with flowers not water! During the summer months there may be sheep grazing the field but they are kept well away from the property by fences and a cattle grid. It is a thoroughly delightful spot,

Property manager

Mrs Anne Evans

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairgate at top of stairs but they are open below
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Events

No events allowed
Inviting a few friends over for a meal is fine
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Pets

No pets allowed
Occasionally but need aproval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only allowed OUTSIDE property

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Inviting a few friends over for a meal is fine
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salisbury

Located in Salisbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Larmer Tree Gardens and Wessex Raceway / Virtual Warfare. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Tisbury, Wiltshire

What's nearby

  • Wardour Castle - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 32 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Tisbury Station - 9 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grosvenor Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪San Tonino Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Amy's Fish & Chips - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Boot Inn - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath located?

This family-friendly Salisbury cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Messums Wiltshire and Wardour Castle. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Dinton Park & Philipps House are also within 6 miles (10 km). Tisbury Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful
great restpoint in a beautiful landscape everything is as advertised and good communication with the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a lovely stay at this cottage. Well equipped kitchen and beautiful cottage.Our daughter enjoyed playjng with the games provide and enjoyed looking at the sheep around the farm. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Stables
We had a very nice stay at the Stables. The area is very beautiful and there is plenty to do. The house is quiet and secluded, but you have easy access to attractions like Salisbury or Wilton House. Also it was clean and well equipped. As the weather was very nice we really missed some comfortable garden furniture. Also the shower is in need of updating. For older people it is quite an experience to take a shower. Unfortunately we didn't meet the owners, but we received all the necessary information by mail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull location
We've had a wonderfull stay, in this spacious and well kept vacation-home. The house offers plenty of space for children to play, both inside and outside. Tisbury is a pleasant village with all necessary facilities. We really had a nice family holiday here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mabel V.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Mooie locatie
Redelijk. De locatie en het huis zijn prachtig maar het comfort van de bedden en de banken mag echt beter. Wij vinden het ook jammer dat er dieren aanwezig zouden zijn maar wij deze allemaal niet gezien hebben.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Volker R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliches Cottage
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Cottage war Ausgangspunkt für unsere Ausflüge von Bristol bis Bournemouth. Klar Empfehlung
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ringger D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Aehr schön
Alles super, Anne ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a lovely property
Perfect size house for our party of 4. On the edge of Tisbury but easy walking distance into town and a short drive to lots of interesting attractions. The kitchen is well stocked and the WiFi is good. Only comment is that it would be nice to have a couple of blankets around for hanging out on the sofa or for extra warmth at night. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Myself & my husband stayed for 4 nights at the Stables. It was delightful. Open plan living , all very clean , well cared for , comfortable & we had everything we needed. Check in was easy, Anne was very happy to answer any questions we had beforehand & was very accommodating & friendly. Lots of useful info to explore the surrounding area. Lovely walks right from the door or a short drive away. Quiet , rural setting but only a short walk on the footpath to Tisbury Would recommend & would love to stay again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
We had a lovely stay at Wick farm, blown away by the property and location. We didn't want for anything, the stables had everything we could need and was very clean and comfortable with a detailed booklet, as well as tips on where to go in the area. Would highly recommend to other visitors to the area. Couldn't fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Madhavi U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for a countryside break
The location was amazing and the cottage was perfect for us. Thanks. -M
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good over all
The property was clean and tidy. Spacious area on ground floor for dining, cooking and chilling. Very comfortable property for a family of four or group of 3-4 friends. Quit well equipped kitchen; it might be worth adding a couple of more oven trays! My friends and I enjoyed our stay and visiting Salisbury as a day trip and Tisbury itself. The host was very good in communicating with us and giving us all the necessary instructions for checking in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

claus v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely location
beautifully located, surrounded by lovely english contryside, plenty of good walks and pubs, warm welcome from anne, cosy cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tisbury
Schöne ruhige Umgebung. Wohnung alles vorhanden. Entspannter Urlaub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We stayed for 4 nights, very peaceful, but also close to the village... The view is amazing, great part of the UK
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful place to stay
We had a lovely time in peaceful surrounds. Tisbury is very conveniently located for many days out. We had a great dinner at the boot inn. The cottage was beautiful with lots of lovely touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
We found this to be a very comfortable house for our party of three. The town is lovely and there are loads of attractions in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ivo v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wonderful stay and beautiful clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

evert-Jan t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine stay
Was very good. Suggestions: better chairs for outside, a table for outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed it a lovely place to stay
Clean, lovely size for a family of 4. Only half an hour to Longleat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swantje K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
We enjoyed our stay at the stables, the house was perfect and the location great for trips to the surroundings. Also, you get everything you need in Tisbury, which is a small but lovely village. It's quiet and cozy and we found the beds comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo S., Asturias, España

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Todo perfecto.
La casita nos encantó. Tiene todo lo necesario además de un futbolín, con el que los niños se lo pasaron muy bien.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin & Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful and peaceful countryside
The Stables at Wick Farm is both delightfully bucolic and functional for a short or longer term stay. The inside is modern and spacious with full appliances. The setting is on the edge of Tisbury village with its surprisingly interesting main street plus church and river. The village is also central for accessing area attractions and the Farm provides direct access to classically English country footpaths. Auto access is fine but you do need to be comfortable in the surrounding area with tight Englush country lanes. Overall, an utterly peaceful location with caring hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
We had a lovely relaxing break at this property which is surrounded by beautiful countryside. All the basic equipment was provided and the beds were very comfortable. My only criticisms are ones that have been mentioned in other reviews - the bathroom door hits the sink, the shower is awkward to use, but mostly it’s the poor quality bedding and towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JO D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm welcome
very tastefully decorated guest house😊 in a very hospitable village. Thnkx
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Anne Evans

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Wick Farm is the home of Anne and Nick Evans who live in the farmhouse most of the time. We have spent many years doing up and restoring the property and it is where we raised our 3 sons who now live in London. Every year we do a little more to both the house and garden to improve the place and have a regular redecorating programme to keep both the house and the stables in excellent condition

Languages:

English, French