The property
Culver View rests in the historic market town of Malmesbury, enjoying an impressive outlook over charming Cotswolds houses and buildings.
One of the earliest buildings in the town, it played host to the Civil War Military Governor, and was the base for the 18th century election fixing by a local squire, when Malmesbury was a 'rotten borough'.
With a character feel throughout and a wide range of activities nearby, families and friends will jump at an opportunity to stay in this beautiful retreat.
The kitchen/diner welcomes you inside, with modern fixtures and fittings to help you during your stay.
French doors open out onto the patio, ideal for those long summer evenings.
The sitting room boasts a pleasant feel with comfy seating and a woodburner taking the chill away from those cold winter nights.
The first floor plays host to a double and twin room (this room can also be set up as a king size double if preferred), followed by a delightful family bathroom.
Up on the second floor is the master suite with its very own adjoining shower room.
To the exterior, make the most of the enclosed garden, decorated with mature plants and trees, welcoming a plethora of wildlife.
The property welcomes your four legged friends!
There is space below the kitchen work surface for a doggie bed, and there are hooks by the kitchen doors for leads and towels.There is even a pet shower with a hot and cold mixer hose, to give your dogs a wash before stepping back inside from a muddy walk (there are walks just minutes from the house - despite only being a stone's throw from the High Street.
The town offers an array of pubs, shops and restaurants, the majority of which are on the High Street, less than 5 minutes walk from the house.
For the obligatory holiday 'big shop', there is a Waitrose supermarket just a 10 minute walk, or 2 minute drive away.
Explore the area each day, with Tetbury, Cirencester and Bath beckoning with further attractions and a long history.
Within easy drive is also The Cotswold Water Park for the perfect family day out.
There are also several important country houses close by including Badminton, Highgrove and Cirencester Park, while the Westonbirt Arboretum is also a particular highlight.
This is the ideal escape from everyday life, in a beautiful part of the country.
The cottage is also within walking distance of Charlton Park, site of the annual WOMAD Festival.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
About the location
MALMESBURY
Chippenham 11 miles; Cirencester 13 miles; Bath 23 miles; Tetbury 5 miles.
Dating back to the Iron Age and reputedly the oldest borough in England, the pretty market town of Malmesbury is located on a hilltop in the southern Cotswolds. Malmesbury is steeped in history and offers visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century Market Cross, a ruined 7th century Benedictine abbey, an annual carnival and many independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs. Abbey House Gardens, home to 'The Naked Gardeners' can also be found in Malmesbury (Note: The gardeners are clothed during normal opening hours) and the annual Womad Music Festival is close by at Charlton Park. The area offers many country houses, including Rodmarton Manor and Gardens, and Chavenage House, a fine example of a Cotswold manor unchanged for 400 years. Just a short drive away is The Cotswold Water Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 40 square miles and offering a wide range of activities, including boating, waterskiing, fishing, cycling, golf and horse riding, plus Bath, Cirencester and Tetbury are all within easy reach and well worth a visit.
Note: There is a steep staircase at this property, therefore unsuitable for those with limited mobility
