10/10 Excellent
Matthew R.
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely short stay!
Matthew R.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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Cosy romantic stay in historic Cotswold cottage
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 22.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Colerne, England
- Roman Baths16 min drive
- Thermae Bath Spa17 min drive
- University of Bath17 min drive
- Bristol Filton Airport (FZO)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Cosy romantic stay in historic Cotswold cottage
Relax in a cosy newly renovated Cotswold cottage on the edge of Bath. The Old Fire Station is a self-contained holiday cottage in the historic and picturesque village of Colerne.
Situated in the old village, Cotswold walks and hiking paths are on the doorstep leading to Castle Combe, Bath and beyond; two local pubs and a cafe and metres away.
The award-winning Lucknam Park spa and its new Walled Garden Restaurant are within walking distance if you fancy a treat. The village has a Post Office, Newsagent, General Food Store and two local pubs.
The unique coach house style cottage, built around 1740, was once the village fire station, and provides garage parking or on street parking outside the property, which is a rare find for the village.
Situated in the old village, Cotswold walks and hiking paths are on the doorstep leading to Castle Combe, Bath and beyond; two local pubs and a cafe and metres away.
The award-winning Lucknam Park spa and its new Walled Garden Restaurant are within walking distance if you fancy a treat. The village has a Post Office, Newsagent, General Food Store and two local pubs.
The unique coach house style cottage, built around 1740, was once the village fire station, and provides garage parking or on street parking outside the property, which is a rare find for the village.
Property manager
Ian Dean
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We don't have a cot. No staircase safety gate.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Colerne
Chippenham is home to this cottage. Roman Baths and Museum of Bath at Work are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Artisan Quarter and Milsom Quarter. Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park and Bath Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
Colerne, England
What's nearby
- Bath Abbey - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
- Roman Baths - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
- Royal Crescent - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
- Thermae Bath Spa - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
- University of Bath - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Robbie's Plaice - 8 min drive
- The Crown - 9 min drive
- The Six Bells Inn - 3 min walk
- The Lord Nelson Inn - 7 min drive
- Restaurant Hywel Jones - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
john D.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
john D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
marianne h.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice complete apartment
marianne h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa O.
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Gem
Lisa O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ian Dean
We've lived in Colerne for 13 years, and have been planning the renovation of the Old Fire Station ever since we moved here from Bath. I work on an art and design website, and previously worked in magazine journalism.
Julie creates designer quilts and memory quilts for clients globally. We love village life, the walks and runs around the Colerne area, as well as travelling to find new and unique places.
Julie creates designer quilts and memory quilts for clients globally. We love village life, the walks and runs around the Colerne area, as well as travelling to find new and unique places.
Why they chose this property
We moved from London to be closer to family, and lived in Bath for a while before deciding to move to the quieter village life. We love how friendly Colerne is, the pubs are fantastic and the food at Lucknam Park is wonderful (as a treat).
The areas's walks are fantastic and we often ramble to Castle Combe, Ford for lunch and into Bath for a longer hike.
The areas's walks are fantastic and we often ramble to Castle Combe, Ford for lunch and into Bath for a longer hike.
What makes this property unique
This coach house style cottage would originally store the village's horse-drawn fire cart and would be taken to the well at the bottom of Watergates to fill up. At some point in the last 200-plus years the Old Fire Station at Colerne, ironically, caught fire and for years was left unused. When we bought it the building was in poor condition, it didn't even have a floor or stairs.
We worked with local builders expert in restoring old Bath and Cotswold buildings. We began by rebuilding the internal walls, staircase, and top floor. The curves of the unique roof remain intact, as do some of the quirks that come with an old cottage, including large but low windows and uneven walls.
It took almost a year to rebuild the cottage and we love it, and we think our guests will too!
We worked with local builders expert in restoring old Bath and Cotswold buildings. We began by rebuilding the internal walls, staircase, and top floor. The curves of the unique roof remain intact, as do some of the quirks that come with an old cottage, including large but low windows and uneven walls.
It took almost a year to rebuild the cottage and we love it, and we think our guests will too!
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