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Stables Cottage

Bowerhill near Melksham, Wiltshire (Ref. 18369)

Customer rating

4.7★

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Manor Cottages rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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99 Customer Review(s)

  • Karen

    “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 ...

    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.

    - Karen, April 2026
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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room.
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Private front patio with furniture
  • Shared lawned area with unfenced pond and access to surrounding fields
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1 mile, pub 10 mins walk
  • Note: The owner has a dog, pets must be kept on a lead when in shared grounds
  • Note: There is an unfenced pond close to the cottage, children and pets to be supervised.

The property

Bowerhill 1 mile.

A charming, detached barn conversion set in a peaceful location in the grounds of the owner's working arable farm, close to the small hamlet of Bowerhill in rural West Wiltshire.

Comfortably furnished and well-presented, this Wiltshire cottage provides a superb holiday base for both families and groups of friends wishing to explore this lovely rural area.

There is plenty of room in this Wiltshire holiday cottage, which benefits from a spacious kitchen with dining area, and a light and airy sitting room, whilst the master bedroom boasts original beams and a small sitting area, as well as en-suite facilities.

Two sets of doors open out to the sunny, private patio at the rear of this Wiltshire holiday cottage, and once you've finished an alfresco meal, why not wander across to the attractive pond area, home to interesting waterfowl and dragonflies?

Take a stroll across the nearby paddocks to join one of the numerous footpaths, which cross the 100 acres of farmland.

Within half a mile of your Wiltshire holiday cottage, the delightful Kennet and Avon Canal provides scenic, gentle walks and cycle trails along its towpath, where you can stop for refreshment at one of the attractive waterside inns.

Venture to the nearby market town of Devizes, tour the Wadworth Brewery or enjoy one of the regular narrow boat cruises, which lazily meander through the Pewsey Vale, well-known for its seasonal crop circles and the white horses etched into the chalky downland.

If you're in need of a comfortable, countryside base within easy reach of numerous attractions, then look no further than this delightful Wiltshire holiday cottage.

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About the location

BOWERHILL

Melksham 2 miles; Devizes 5 miles.

Bowerhill is a charming, scattered rural hamlet, on the edge of the small market town of Melksham, which lies on the banks of the River Avon in West Wiltshire. Surrounded by magnificent countryside, this serene location is a special place, which is enjoyed by people who love the charms of the countryside. Many walking and cycling opportunities can be found close by, with scenic pathways winding through the rural landscape, and there are numerous exceptional historic sites within easy reach, including Stonehenge and Avebury, as well as magnificent stately homes and gardens at Bowood, Longleat or Chalfield Manor. For a relaxed afternoon closer to home, a peaceful stroll along the towpath of the nearby Kennet and Avon Canal can be easily sought. This lovely area comes with a traditional relaxed, gentle pace of life, with many places of interest to be found within a short drive, including the regal city of Bath, the bustling market town of Devizes, the villages of the nearby Pewsey Vale, with the celebrated white horses present on the chalk downland, the market town of Marlborough and the National Trust owned Lacock Abbey. A peaceful rural location, offering a delightful holiday base at any time of the year.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute

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