Stables Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage.

It was very peaceful ,up a long farm drive and amongst old farm buildings. There was a duck pond opposite the cottage with ducks, lots of dog walks around the cottage and wildlife including deer and rabbits. The cottage was comfortable and well equipped for a homely stay and the host provided many welcome treats for our arrival. The cleaning could have been a bit better as we found items from previous guests. As mentioned in previous reviews there were many little things that needed mending. Also it was a shame that the hosts nextdoor didn't speak whilst we were staying .

We stayed at Stables Cottage for a week, 3 generations of the same family.

We all loved the secluded setting and saw deers and hares as well as more common wildlife in the fields in front of the cottage. The pond was a lovely feature with the mallard ducks making their daily appearance. The clear skies with little light pollution made seeking the Lyrid meteor shower easy to spot. There was so much to explore in the area: Kennet and Avon canal with its Caen Hill Locks, we also did a short trip on the canal boat Kenavon Venture, well worth a bite-sized experience of canal boating. Avebury was a great day out for visiting a really historic site. We also visited Bath which is amazing for shopping and tourism and Bowood House for its beautiful woodland walk. The pubs in the area are great. We chose a different one every day including the Well (Bulkington), The Barge (walking distance), The Red Lion (Avebury) and Lansdowne Arms (Bowood) all worth a mention. John who owned the cottage was on hand to give information as required but left us to our holiday which was great. The cottage itself is comfortable, quiet and well stocked. The owners left lots of essentials including a nice bonus of wine, flowers and fruit. This was probably one of the most generous owners in the many years of staying with Sykes Cottages, so thank you. There were only 2 negatives: Some of the fittings were loose (in plasterboard walls) and in the twin bedroom the 2nd bed was almost unusable as there wasn’t enough room to walk past the 1st bed. This would be better served as bunk beds or another single room. The positives far outweighed these negatives though and we will miss our stay over the coming weeks. We would definitely return and recommend to others.

The property is in a good location just off a main road.

However due to the long driveway approach to the cottage there is very little noise from passing traffic. The downstairs rooms and the main bedroom are spacious and the kitchen is well equipped. Some of the furnishings were a little tired and some of the fixtures need repairs or replacing, for example; a picture frame in the living room needs fixing, the under-stairs door handle is coming away, the stable-door allows the wind to blow noisily through and the vertical blind in the kitchen is missing many of the vertical slats. If these kind of small things were fixed I would have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to those who want a countryside stay at a reasonable price within a short drive of many very nice country pubs and local attractions.

Very comfortable cottage in quiet surroundings.

Loved the location.

Good for walking; into Melksham along bridleways & down to canal. Looking a bit neglected though. Twin room - no room at end of beds to get through between bed & wall, so one member of our party slept in single room as unable to get out to toilet at night without climbing over other bed! Picture frame broken in lounge, leaves & weeds all over patio, old grubby sponge & cloth for kitchen sink, no cleaning materials, handle to understairs cupboard fell off; only one key for four of us and no key ring, and front door very difficult to shut. Lots of little things that made the property less attractive. Farm is now solar farm, all the buildings completely neglected, made the cottage feel even more uncared for. Having said all that it was mostly comfortable, very peaceful and we loved being out in the country.

Fabulous property.

Generous welcome pack with wine, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits and fresh flowers. Lovely location and great views of the stars at night.

We really enjoyed our stay in this well located property.

The cottage was clean , comfortable and well equipped. Most important for us it was lovely and quiet, with no traffic noise. The cottage deserves its 5 star rating. We would agree with a previous comment that the single bed layout might be better reorientated to allow older people easier access.

We had a fabulous week at The Stables, enjoying the beautiful countryside and even the wildlife outside the cottage.

Thank you for the generous welcome pack, which we enjoyed and for your comfortable and brilliantly located cottage.

We had a lovely stay at your very well equipped cottage.

The bed in the main bedroom is extremely comfortable. The whole cottage has lots of character and is warm and cosy. The only suggestions I would like to make would be to provide more detailed instructions for the oven (we had to search the internet for some extra guidance). Also to repair some of the fixtures attached to the walls, such as the hand rails to the lounge and the metal bars across the windows upstairs. May I also suggest that, if possible, you rotate one of the beds in the twin bedroom 90 degrees to more easily access the bed under the window.

A great place for a colleagues working trip to the Melksham area, thank you.

Lovely spacious cottage in tranquil surroundings.

Fully equipped kitchen. Very comfortable stay. Quiet and dark at night, perfect to gaze at the stars. Deer in the overlooking fields, ducks in the pond. Perfect for exploring the outdoors. Bath, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells, Cheddar gorge all within a short drive. Dont forget the check out the locks at Devizes :)

Lovely stay thank you.

Great rural location. Very quiet. Spacious and clean cottage with all you need for a stay. Near to some great tourist spots and little towns.

Wonderful place to stay - very comfortable

We were very happy with our stay at stables cottage.

The welcome gifts were a lovely touch. It was a lovely peaceful setting. Loved watching the ducks each day in the pond. We were also lucky with the weather.

Lovely property, the owner provided a good welcome, and there was fruit, milk, wine and flowers left for us which was appreciated.

The only negative was there were no scissors for cutting open packets, there were no oven bags provided, also noticed that someone had mentioned this previously even though the picture on sykes site showed them hanging from a peg in the kitchen, also previously reported some years ago were the blinds in the kitchen which could do with replacing as there are a lot of slats missing, would help with privacy, as there is public access past the house. The disabled rails leading from the kitchen down to the lounge are also loose. Just a few adjustments would really help. Other than that we enjoyed our stay there was plenty to do in the surrounding areas

We booked Stables Cottage for a party of four friends to explore the local area, Devizes and the nearby Neolithic sites.

The property was in a stunning location removed from the main road being very peaceful, secluded and relaxing. Plenty of wildlife around. We arrived late on Friday and the owner came to check on us the following morning. We had a visit from a very friendly dog who was not disruptive in the least. The basics were provided on arrival (thanks!) and there was no lack of kitchen utensils and c ookware. The property is a good walk from Bowerhill & Melksham and I would not recommend that due to the busy roads. There is a bus stop outside the property entrance and on the other side of the road. If you need a taxi service I must recommend AAP Taxis who happily ferried us around. The property is near a bridleway so plenty of excuses to stretch your legs and there are also plenty of public footpaths nearby. In short a lovely property to get away too, if you want some peace and quite with the chance to explore thrown in too. We would come back again.

Lovely and quiet.

Nice and warm with the cold nights. Impressively well stocked with tea/coffee, dishwasher tablets, fruit bowl and packet of biscuits. Also plenty of glasses and crockery. Only lacking a pair of oven gloves and tea towel

We love staying at The Stables, it's spacious and bright.

Beds are gorgeous and plenty of towels and toilet rolls, something which can be lacking at other places. Owners are very generous and we received a lovely welcome pack, including fresh coffee, flowers, wine, fruit , milk and biscuits. Kitchen could do with a few more bits such as wooden chopping boards, serving dishes and better quality dishclothes as they disintegrated easily. We adore the setting as it's quiet and yet you can easily access Devizes, Trowbridge, Melksham and the canals are very nearby so walking the dogs is so simple as there are large fields to roam in on the farm. We love seeing the ducks just outside the door on the pond and overall we love The Stables and will book again. Thank you for an excellent break.

Property was lovely.

Location was perfect. Crockery needs renewing chipped cups and plates. Fridge Freezer awkward as balanced on top of each other. Vertical blinds on kitchen French doors slats was missing so not private and owners dog constantly jumping at door causing our dog to bark constantly. Step down from kitchen dangerous. As a dog friendly property it needed a fence round patio area so that our dog could be let out and not constantly on a lead which was stipulated on the house rules and yet the owners 2 dogs was roaming freely which were friendly but disruptive.

Our stay at The stables was fantastic and only 5 minutes drive from my daughter.

The wildlife and nature around us was beautiful. I would recommend this accommodation to everyone. The owner was so friendly.

Not only was the cottage comfortable and well equipped ,our host had left us milk, fruit and wine.

We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was very clean and well equipped, and situated in a very peaceful setting, ideally located for all we had planned to do over our weeks stay.

Really appreciated the welcome pack and bottle of wine, would highly recommend to friends and family.

Perfect holiday cottage.

Looked exactly as shown on the photos, clean, properly comfortable beds, plenty of cups, plates, etc. Beautiful quiet location with excellent pub near by. I would highly recommend, probably the nicest cottage we have stayed in.

Beautiful house.

Spacious, better equipped than home! Welcoming owner next door but not intrusive, just there if needed. Can't recommend it enough. Wonderful week.

We all found our stay very welcoming, with flowers and fruit left on the kitchen table.

Absolutely perfect accommodation for our stay, couldn’t fault it. Hoping to book again next year for Badminton!

We had an exceptionally comfortable and homely stay.

There was a generous amount of ‘welcome’ items and lovely touches, right down to the flowers - all very much appreciated. The property is spacious and in a tranquil, picturesque setting. The property was warm, had lots of hot water, very comfortable beds and a very well equipped kitchen. We could not have asked for more and the proprietor was very friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend this property.

crushed my fingers when I first opened the fridge as the door is wrong way round and conflicts with outer door.

There were no instructions for any of the equipment, although a folder full of where to get take aways. Nor was there a folder of helpful suggestions of where to go locally to see things, do things or eat, which in all our previous cottages there have been The twin beds were very much cramped into the second bedroom , not really suited to adults having to use the room together. There was no thermostat that we could find and again no instructions for operating the heating, which we needed because the weather was cold The equipment in the kitchen was basic and more bowls/ dishes would have been useful, but perhaps Sykes thinks everybody eats out or does take aways.

We had a week at this beautiful house and got the peace and quiet we needed in lovely surroundings.

The house is full of character with large but warm and cosy rooms with a beautiful and well equipped kitchen. The bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in with beautiful duel aspect views over rolling hills and exposed beams. This eas my favourite spot! The owner was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The whole place was spotless and we found it very hard to leave. There is a lovely pub nearby called the Barge and the local town of Melksham had good supermarkets etc. We visited Lacock, Bath and Bristol and noticed Devizes would have been worth a visit too. We’ll definitely be back.

Lovely cottage, made even better by flowers, fruit, biscuits and milk on arrival.

Comfy double bed, singles ok. Generally very clean, found dirty tights in bedroom drawer though. All in all good value for the price, would definitely return.

Excellent cottage, great location, owner very friendly and rapidly fixed an issue we had.

We used the cottage as a base for a cycling holiday.

Using the local Kennet and Avon Canal we were able to get to Bath and Devizes on the towpath. Other days we used the local smaller roads. A good week was enjoyed by all

Great holiday, lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Comfortable house, plenty of space and plenty to do in the surrounding areas - close to Lacock, Devizes, locks, Bath and many more. Plenty of walks without driving anywhere and a very friendly dog Ruby! We loved her, she is so friendly and sweet. The owner is friendly and welcoming, so thank you.

Turn off to cottage unable to see farm name sign due to hedgerow growth marring sign, which is on the ground.

Perhaps a hanging farm name sign would be better. Owner did not make himself known until latter in week, not friendly, normally most will during 48hrs of arriving. Pleasant setting except for derelict farm buildings! Towels were harsh, and bath mats too. Owner's dog is loose around property, not everyone are dog lovers, also it would walk in if door was open! Were not informed of this in details of property. Property has undergone a refurbishment so photos on Web are not accurate. We shall not be returning, felt the cottage was not value for money!

We had an amazing stay here, great peaceful setting.

Great welcome supplies from the owner, the place was super clean, well laid out and had great board games to enjoy with family & friends. Lots of space for kids to run around in the fields in front of the cottage, great trails, pub and canal nearby. Simply amazing! Will come again. Mel (Vancouver, Canada)

The cottage is in a lovely quiet position on a mostly disused farm but does not really have suitable outdoor space for entertaining or for children to play.

A big problem was the comfort of especially the single beds - the spring base gives poor support and my daughter had to have treatment for her back after sleeping on the bed. She resorted to putting the mattress directly on the floor. The main bedroom's bed was adequate but not great. Some of the bedroom furniture was old and shabby. The blinds in the kitchen were falling down and the vertical blinds in the bedrooms were not adequate for blocking out the light when sleeping. We would have appreciated some more information regarding walks and other attractions in the area. We used the airfield for our morning run and evening walks, not knowing if this was allowed - perhaps some more precise information would be welcome about this being OK to use at the guests own risk - the grass on fields between the cottage and the road was too long for walking and running.

A lovely cottage ideally placed to explore Wiltshire.

Loads of local walking with the dog. Recommend without hesitation.

We loved it here, we’ve been before around 4 years ago and it was just as lovely this time round.

Owner friendly and welcoming, loved Ruby the dog. It’s really conveniently located as it’s near to so many beautiful places. Devizes with its canals, Bradford upon Avon, Melksham, Corsham , Trowbridge and many more. The cottage is really warm and cosy, and the outlook across the fields is stunning with the pond complete with ducks. We did struggle to open and shut the double doors into the garden, but that didn’t spoil our gorgeous holiday and we will return again soon. We had the most beautiful weather and had breakfast outside every day as it was so warm and sunny, also with such gorgeous surroundings we made the most of being outside. Totally would recommend.

Had a wonderful time, very spacious and clean.

The only thing for us personally would have been if the local pubs were a little closer, however, at about a mile or mile and a half away they would probably make a nice walk on a good weather day. For anyone concerned about a dog running loose, Ruby the farms dog was a delight (and we're not dog owners). Nothing to complain about at all, and we'd like to thank the owners for letting us bring our budgies.

Really nice property, and the owner was great in just leaving us alone :) Friendly dog, we want to know it’s name please.

We had a fantastic time, even though the weather was rubbish and I've never been so grateful for wellies!

Mr Cottle was friendly and informative. The cottage itself was ideal for us and our dog: warm and cosy, large enough for 8 of us to eat and socialise (we had family come over for a takeaway) and incredibly clean. It was great to be able to get up, open the door and go over the fields to walk the dog, instead of having to drive somewhere - and the hose was invaluable! The kitchen was well equipped with tea, coffee, sugar, milk, fruit and a bottle of wine! The bedding was clean and fresh as were the towels and there was plenty of toilet roll. I can't recommend it enough and I will be back.

Cottage was really lovely, clean and well equipped.

One really minor inconvenience was not being able to let our dog off the lead - he would’ve loved a run about in the fields. A closed in outside space would be a great addition.

We loved our stay.

We are from Wiltshire but moved away, so used the cottage as a base to have a holiday to visit family and friends. It’s a beautiful place. The house is really spacious, comfy and good value- it is a lot bigger than it looks in the pictures. We enjoyed meeting Ruby the farm dog and our little girl loved feeding the ducks everyday! As well as walking up to the fields to see the sheep. It’s in a great location as you are close to Melksham (Starbucks :) ) but it still feels like you are on holiday. We hope to return once or twice a year, however when our twin babies get older it would be tricky with the pond. I think even a picket fence or something around the front area with the picnic bench would work really well? Thanks for a great stay- we will be back!

Lovely cottage and a great base to explore the countryside.

5th time we have stayed here and still finding lots of new walks and places to visit.

The cottage is an excellent size, well equipped and very well positioned for local amenities.

The cottage would however benefit from a private garden area, perhaps with a swing set. But, it is set in a rural location well away from the main road so you do have a nice sense of privacy, but it would be nicer still to have the garden option to relax in. From the cottage it's a short drive to both Melksham and Devizes to do your usual food shopping and retail shopping, but Longleat safari as well as Chippenham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and Bath are all nearby and worth a visit. Bradford on Avon is a quaint little place with Fair Trade independent shops and the other places are far bigger with the usual big Town/City facilities. Bath is a lovely city and there's lots there to enjoy. We spent time at Longleat Safari which was brilliant with our 5 year old son! There's lots to see and do there, and felt overall it was good value for money. Once the car safari had finished, there was still plenty to do and see and it was a full fun day out. We also visited Lacock, which is a lovely National Trust village and hall/museum where Harry Potter was filmed. There's a pretty village, with independent shops, National Trust shops and a good sized cafe to visit. Another lovely place, which is about 20 minutes drive from the cottage is Avebury, which has prehistoric stone monuments,as well as a hall, museum, church, shops & cafe. Both Lacock & Avebury are great places to visit with children or alone/couples and have good facilities. For families with younger children, there's a nice play park at Lacock for the children. Our son enjoyed the park and we went back a couple of times. We have had a lovely stay and enjoyed exploring the local area. There's plenty to see and do here and the cottage is a good base to use.

Lovely holiday cottage in a great location.

The house was bright , clean and comfortable.

Doggy heaven!

Our puppy had her 1st birthday here and she loved it. Resident dog very friendly and they got on well. Us people loved the quiet and the feeling of having your own huge garden to roam. Deer come right up to the pond. Owner very helpful and welcoming. What more to ask?

Lovely clean, modern, spacious cottage belonging to lovely people.

Most enjoyed sitting outside looking at the views and being visited by Ruby the dog.

This lovely cottage is in an idyllic setting and very peaceful.

We loved sitting outside looking at the fabulous view and were lucky enough to see a barn owl fly past at regular intervals. We also saw deer in the fields. The cottage was charming and welcoming, with fresh flowers on the table, and wine, milk and a bowl of fruit provided. It was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable and well equipped. The photos don't really do it justice as the furniture in the living room has been updated. The area has many places of interest to visit, including beautiful Lacock, Great Chalfield Manor, Avebury, Stourhead, Westwood Manor and Courts Garden. The lovely countryside is ideal for walking and was filled with wildflowers when we visited. I would highly recommend staying at Stables Cottage for a really enjoyable holiday.

What a lovely week we had, great cottage with everything we needed, the owners gave us a warm welcome on arrival, including a nice bottle of wine.

The cottage is ideal for a quiet holiday, lots of lovely countryside and villages to explore, don't know if we were lucky but we had a visit from a couple of deer one night and regularly saw a barn owl in the evening, not forgetting the ducks on the little pond.

The cottage was as listed.

We arrived to a warm cottage with an unexpected welcome hamper of quality tea, coffee, milk, fruit and wine along with many extra touches like dishwasher tablets, tea towels, toilet roll etc. The setting was perfect, the kids enjoyed the ducks on the pond and great dog walks right outside the door.

The cottage was very spacious for five adults and was set in a secluded location on a farm.

It was the perfect base for exploring the South West of England. The town of Melksham was close by for food shopping and take-aways. A short walk across two fields was a canal and great pub for food and drink. The living room was very spacious and the separate kitchen was well equipped and large enough for five adults to sit round the table for meals. The bedrooms were good with the master bedroom having a table and two chairs in one corner. The ensuite bathroom was small but was good to have. It had a shower, toilet and washbasin. The main bathroom was larger with a bath that had a shower and toilet. We had a dog with us and there were several footpaths around the farm for morning & evening walks.

Third time we have been to this lovely cottage which has everything.

Great base to explore the Wiltshire countryside and beyond. Many thanks to the owners as they always make you feel at ease and our dog enjoys coming here too.

This is the second time we have stayed at Stables Cottage and we loved it.

It’s so quiet and comfortable, and everything is right there for you. The items left for you on arrival are just lovely and myself and my husband have found a new love for Scrabble during our time there with the use of the games available. The kids are just free to Have fun and there is no worry when they step outside as they are so far from the road, they loved walking around the field and splashing in the puddles. We had to stay somewhere else during October half term as Stables wasn’t available and it just wasn’t as homely, to us Stables ticks all the boxes and we are hopefully going to book for next year as well.

The property is in a good location, readily accessible to Bath and other attractions like Lacock Abbey.

However the property itself is quite basic. There are no proper wardrobes / chest of drawers in the bedrooms, just cloth temporary wardrobes which were full of dust. If clothes slip off the slatted shelves then unfortunately they get covered in dust. The kitchen is not fully tiled and as such grease splatters are present throughout the kitchen, not pleasant. The fridge freezer is in a make shift cupboard and limited cooking utensils if you are planning on cooking. However the worst feature of this property was the damp on the wall between the kitchen and the living room. The wall was physically damp and bubbling. I would not recommend this property.

We had an enjoyable, peaceful and comfortable stay.

Cottage very easy to find and we appreciated the provisions and lovely flowers provided. The photographs of the cottage on Sykes website could be updated as the lounge carpet and furniture have received a pleasant update. This is a cottage that we could easily return to.

A lovely cottage with a nice location.

A very nice welcome package from the owner, biscuits, fruit, coffee etc. We were made to feel very welcome and the cottage was a great base for touring the area. Excellent pub, the Barge, close by on the Kennet and Avocado canal.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Stables.

There was plenty of room by way of accommodation and it was lovely and clean. There was a nice vase of flowers, some milk, biscuits and wine waiting for us! The gentleman running the accommodation was extremely pleasant and helpful. It was close to the farmhouse with a great deal of open fields, a pond and patio to enjoy which means that it was lovely and quiet. There was every facility that one could wish for and we felt most welcome. We certainly hope to visit again one day soon and we highly recommend this accommodation to anyone interested.

What a gem in the country side!

We arrived at this cottage and were greeted by fresh flowers, bowl of fruit, bottle of wine, milk, tea and coffee. What a delight to arrive to. This cottage is perfectly situated for visiting the West Country. There is lots to do and see with lots of pubs that serve food. We were travelling with our dog anf I can highly recommend The fox and the hound and Water Meadow very welcoming of our dog indeed. The owner is delightful and so is his dog Ruby. I would highly recommend this holiday home, it is just perfect.

We were welcomed by the owners at arrival, as their lovely farmhouse is adjacent to the beautifully renovated Stables Cottage.

The farm itself lies at the end of a long flat drive surrounded by fields full of wildflowers, and is wonderfully peaceful. Despite there being a main road at the other end of the drive (with a useful bus stop nearby), the only noises you hear at the house itself are the occasional light plane taking off from the nearby airstrip, ducks on the stream and the clip-clopping of horses now and then. The house has an extremely well equipped kitchen diner and a roomy and comfortable lounge with a range of books and games to play. On our one really rainy day we made use of these. TV and internet available (the latter fast enough to keep our two adult children happy). On our days out, I would agree with other visitors that the local footpaths are difficult to find. We used the canal towpath for most of our excursions – the spectacular Caen Hill Locks are a must. If we could suggest any improvements, a rotary washing line might have been helpful (though I can understand not wanting to spoil the vista) and we have found a ringbinder full of instruction books for appliances, places to eat etc. helpful in other properties. We really enjoyed our stay, despite the pre-heatwave weather, and if we are in the area again would certainly return to Stables Cottage.

Cottage is situated just off the main road and so is easy to find (directions were perfect).

Entrance is opposite the roadway to the local pub on the canal, which was very handy and an enjoyable spot. Could not find the local shop, nor did we think it is within walking distance, so we shopped whilst out and about. It is ideally situated to get to many archaeological sites and National Trust/ English Heritage places.

This is not a working arable farm as described but the surrounding meadows are a tranquil wildlife haven.

We saw deer, a barn owl, buzzards, a hare and a wide range of birds all close by. The property is spacious, very clean, comfortable and adequately furnished and equipped. There is no property information or visitor book in the cottage which is unusual so we struggled to understand the recycling arrangements, what cleaning was required or the best local shops and facilities. There is a lovely canal side pub 15 mins walk away across fields but there is no map or route description in the property and we took two attempts to find the way on poorly marked footpaths. The retired farmer is lovely and helpful and we did enjoy our stay. There are lots of interesting attractions nearby. A bit more equipment and local knowledge information would make this a really great place.

Owners were very friendly & approachable .

Reassuring should anything need attention. Beautiful setting with lovely wild flower meadows. We saw deer, a woodpecker & lots of green finches. Easy parking & very easy to reach nearby towns and the canal. We would thoroughly recommend it as a holiday venue

Great holiday, lots of things to do in the area.

House great, host lovely.

Thoroughly enjoyed our long week end in Stables cottage.

Spacious comfortable light and airy, this accommodation was perfect for us and our dog particularly because we had such a warm welcome from the elderly gentleman farmer. The location is perfect for exploring this picturesque part of Wiltshire including a walk along the Kennet and Avon canal to Caen Hill Locks. I’m fairly sure we’ll be visiting again.

This property was great for us.

Well decorated lovely property. The hard standing out side along with the driveway was perfect for our 3 yr old to cycle his bike on. The field in front of the house was great to walk/run our dog on. Set far back from the road so quiet. Comfortable lounge and the enclosed kitchen meant we could lock our dog in there and not worry about her sneaking onto furnishings. Lovely welcome pack of fruit wine and biscuits with essential tea coffee as well. Owners very helpful. Improvements could be a recycling bin; message about where to dispose of full rubbish bags; plus a travel cot and a high chair to be made available. Great location to explore lots of NT sites, canals, Bath and some old villages. We would book again if coming back to this area.

Had an absolutely lovely stay, lovely location and beautiful cottage.

Quiet with plenty of parking and completely safe for the children couldn’t recommend this place enough such a lovely stay have already booked for next year.

A very comfortable and well equipped cottage, plenty of walks if you have a dog and fields to play in with children.

Only a short drive to Devises or the Canel network. A very good base to explore the area and if you are lucky you can watch the odd plane take off as it has a private landing strip. We would definitely return

A lovely clean, well equipped cottage.

Very friendly. This cottage has all you need for an enjoyable visit to Wiltshire. It's clean, spacious and very comfortable. The area is very quiet, which was lovely and only a short distance from a local village and a supermarket. Plenty of places to eat & visit. Local pubs serve excellent food, The Black Prince in Devices was excellent value for money and a homely pub. We had a relaxing week here and would definitely recommend this cottage.

the living area rug was extremely grubby and badly stained there was abroken chair in the kitchen a broken bed side locker we asked three time for a hair dryer but did not get one also had we had known we were expected to strip the bed befor leaving we would not have taken the cottage as we are not able to do any hard work being in our middle eighties an befor travilling 200 miles

Lovely cottage and at the heart of Wiltshire to explore and within easy reach of great locations.

We had a fantastic holiday staying at Stables Cottage!

My two boys had a brilliant time playing in the fields at the front of the cottage, so much space to run around in. The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable, not to mention a lot bigger than I was expecting.. We will definitely be returning to this peaceful retreat in the future.

Had a lovely time,good location places to visit are within easy reach.

We had some trouble finding the entrance to the farm as it is set back in the hedges and hard to spot from the road.

Lovely cottage idyllic setting and peaceful retreat easy accessible owner very helpful

Yes no vacuum there and tap in en.

- suite dripping a lot lovely stay

Fantastic location to explore the ancient landscape associated with Stonehenge, which is what we came for.

The cottage is light and airy and beautifully furnished-not the usual random selection of reject furniture all to often found in holiday properties. We love the spacious kitchen with the large dining table. As a family we eat at the table rather than on the lap. The shower in the main bathroom is really good, the en-suite shower is what it is: an electric shower. There were fluffy towels, toilet roll (we restocked), biscuits (ditto), fresh flowers, fruit bowl and a bottle of wine, so thoughtful and welcoming. Even handwash was provided. Just one small thing, the dishwasher does not actually wash the dishes, you have to do it the old fashioned way- no real hardship though.

To rent this property a car is essential, as the cottage is in a rural location.

However, there are lots of nice walks around the area and lots to see in surrounding area.

This was a lovely holiday cottage set within convenient distance to lots of local attractions.

the house was really nice with everything you need plus a few nice extras left by the owners :) We would definately use the place again when in the area.

Nice cottage, friendly people and great views.

A nice welcoming pack. The only thing is that it doesn't have a vacuum cleaner, didn't feel comfort leaving it without going around at the end of the week with the hoover. Nice to meet Ruby.

The cottage was booked a bit last minute but I think we did exceptionally well and would love to return for a longer trip.

This was the first time of using Sykes Cottages and I would definitely use again. Booking was easy, seeing information that I was interested in was easy and booking confirmation was clear with all the details you would need. Contacting the owner of the property was straightforward and he was so lovely on the phone, they even left us a bowl of fruit, biscuits, fresh flowers and a bottle of wine for us - such a lovely surprise. Thank you for making our little trip away a pleasure.

Extremely spacious and comfortable to stay in.