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Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features.

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Cosy living room with wood burner | Avebury Cottage, Avebury
Cosy living room with wood burner | Avebury Cottage, Avebury
Dining room with beams and low ceiling | Avebury Cottage, Avebury
Dining room with beams and low ceiling | Avebury Cottage, Avebury
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Map
Avebury
  • Popular LocationAvebury Manor1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAvebury Stone Circle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAvebury Circle4 min walk
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features.

Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features. An ideal base for touring Wiltshire and Somerset.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds. LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial kindling for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Parking permits included for Avebury Residents National Trust car park. No smoking or BBQs (thatched roof). Please note: There are low beamed ceilings throughout (6ft) and no window restrictors. 2 steps to the courtyard. Unsuitable for young children.. This Grade II listed detached thatched cottage is situated in the churchyard overlooking St James Church and Avebury Manor, and is within a few minutes’ walk from the Neolithic Avebury Stone Circle. The cottage dates from at least 1724 and was built with a timber frame and wattle and daub construction. It has a thatched roof, original low beamed ceilings and is painted with lime wash throughout. The living room hosts a wood burner. The original property was extended at both ends and became two cottages, and in the 1970s the current owner reverted it back to one larger cottage. It is set away from the High Street in a very quiet position, with a private garden where you can relax and enjoy the ambience of this mystical village (please note the garden may not be completely dog proof).
The UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Trust village of Avebury has a manor house and gardens to explore along an archeology museum detailing the history of the stone circle and surrounding area. There are several walks from Avebury including well-marked footpaths to Silbury Hill, Windmill Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow and the Ridgeway. The White Horse Trail also passes through the village, as does the National Cycle Network route 403.
The historic market town of Devizes is a 15 minute drive away with the Kennet and Avon Canal and Caen Hill flight of locks to visit and you can also take in a tour of the Wadsworth Brewery. Beautiful Marlborough is also a 15 minute drive away, with interesting shops to visit on the wide High Street. Savernake Forest is a further 5 minutes drive from Marlborough, dating back to pre-Tudor times there are 4,500 acres of woods to explore.
Further afield there is the city of Bath to visit along with the Roman Baths and the American Museum. For more ancient monuments, Stonehenge and museum is not to be missed. Other National Trust sites nearby are the gardens at Stourhead, the house and deer park of Dyrham and the historic Abbey and village of Lacock, home of the birthplace of photography and the setting for many films, including Harry Potter. The pub and community shop are a 5 minute walk away and the nearest supermarkets are in Marlborough and Devizes.
Free WiFi

The bed in bedroom 2 is a 4' double and will take either 1 adult or 2 small children.
No barbecues allowed due to the thatched roof.
Unsuitable for young children, no window locks, steep stairs.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Marlborough

This cottage is located in Marlborough. Alexander Keiller Museum and The Merchant's House Marlborough are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wadworth Brewery and Laserquest Swindon. Wessington Park and Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Avebury

What's nearby

  • Avebury Manor - 1 min walk
  • Avebury Stone Circle - 4 min walk
  • Avebury Circle - 4 min walk
  • Silbury Hill - 3 min drive
  • West Kennet Long Barrow - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Pewsey Station - 24 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circles Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffi Lab - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Who'd a Thought It Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Step back in time in this traditional rustic thatched cottage with its original features. located?

Situated in Marlborough, this cottage is steps away from Alexander Keiller Museum and Avebury Manor. Avebury Stone Circle and Avebury Circle are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Churchyard Cottage Avebury.
Excellent location for walking and all sites on the door step ,lovely sunny garden, welcome bottle of wine, I had difficulty opening the key box, not for someone looking for luxury.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David

What a wonderful location! The cottage is in one corner of the churchyard, a few steps from Avebury
What a wonderful location! The cottage is in one corner of the churchyard, a few steps from Avebury Manor and 30 seconds from the stone circle and henge. The cottage is 17th century in part, with low beams (hit my head a few times) and uneven floors, but that's part of the charm. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the wifi is amazing. I would happily stay here again.

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