An idyllic cottage in the village of Freshford only 10 min from the City of Bath

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Sunny sitting room with wood burning stove

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Fireplace
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Bath, ENG

University of Bath
‪5 min drive‬
Roman Baths
‪12 min drive‬
Thermae Bath Spa
‪12 min drive‬
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A relaxing, idyllic cottage located in the Somerset village of Freshford only 15 minutes drive from the Roman city of Bath, the Daily Telegraph's 'best West Country villages to live in'. A beautiful, rural village minutes away from a world heritage city, Freshford comprises of 5 pretty hamlets: Park Corner, Friary, Sharpstone, Woodside and Staples Hill. The cottage is 100 metres from the well stocked village shop, 600m from the pretty church, 700m from The Inn and 900m from the train station.

Property manager

Fenella Bradshaw

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bath

Located in Limpley Stoke, a neighbourhood in Bath, this cottage is in a rural area. Thermae Bath Spa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park, or check out an event or a game at Bath Rugby Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Bath, ENG

What's nearby

University of Bath - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Bath Abbey - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
Roman Baths - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Thermae Bath Spa - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
Royal Crescent - 15 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

Freshford Station - 15 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sports Café - ‬7 min drive
‪The Forester and Flower - ‬8 min drive
‪The Barge Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Rose and Crown - ‬3 min drive
‪Canal Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An idyllic cottage in the village of Freshford only 10 min from the City of Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An idyllic cottage in the village of Freshford only 10 min from the City of Bath?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An idyllic cottage in the village of Freshford only 10 min from the City of Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An idyllic cottage in the village of Freshford only 10 min from the City of Bath located?

This family-friendly Bath cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal and Iford Manor and the Peto Garden. Barton Farm Country Park and Farleigh Hungerford Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km). Freshford Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

26 Dec 2018

Just perfect

This wonderful cottage was by far the highlight accommodation during our trip to the UK. Everything has been thought of, nothing is missing and the attention to detail is superb. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

1 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

White Hart Cottage is gorgeous, exactly as seen on the site. It has every amenity you can think of and the welcome hamper, including the Prosecco and cupcakes, was greatly appreciated. So many lovely touches from the owner made this a lovely weekend break. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jules & Martin B.

16 Nov 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Location

Quiet location, convenient for visiting Bath.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

15 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short break

A very cosy and well equipped cottage in a lovely rural village close to Bath.

10/10 Excellent

Leo S.

18 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage, very welcoming atmosphere.

Easy booking process, cottage as advertised & the welcome pack was amazing, I can honestly say that we have never had a welcoming pack as good as this. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

23 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best of all places!

After we left, we compared every place to Fenella's. She was wonderful, the cottage was wonderful, the town was wonderful. We arrived late and were delighted to find enough food and drink that we could wait until lunch to go shopping. We even had homemade jam!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie d.

6 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Everything was perfect! We will come back!! Thank you for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eine schöne Woche auf dem Land

Wir haben als Familie eine wunderbare Woche in dem liebevoll eingerichteten und wunderbar ausgestatteten Cottage verbracht. Die vielen Informationen von Fenella waren sehr hilfreich, so dass wir viel schöne Aktivitäten und Ausflüge in der Umgebung gemacht haben (z.B. Bath, Iford Manor, Freshford Inn). Herzlichen Dank, gerne kommen wir wieder!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

21 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Lovely place in a beautiful village. Fenella was incredibly responsive and took great care of us. Can’t wait to find a reason to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

19 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars!

What a cute cottage in a beautiful village ( with a great local pub!) in a lovely part of the world. The train service to and from Bath is a bonus, and the owner goes above and beyond to ensure that your experience is amazing - the welcome hamper on arrival is a real treat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

19 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

The cottage was great, very quiet area, owner kept in touch and was good to work with..

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd J., Minneapolis

15 Apr 2019

Immaculate cottage

White Hart Cottage was fantastic - the location is very convenient to Bath while still being quiet. The cottage itself is beautiful, warm and comfortable. It was perfect for us and our two pre-teen daughters. We were all very comfortable here - the welcome treats, especially the jam, were wonderful. I recommend this property wholeheartedly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

18 Mar 2019

Wonderful!

Idyllic is the perfect word to describe the cottage and the village of Freshford. It was everything we hoped and more. The welcome basket was indeed most welcome, but also thoughtful, and delicious. No detail was overlooked and there was even wood for the the fireplace! The cottage was spotless and well appointed. I hope very much to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

James T.

31 Dec 2018

Wonderful country cottage

We had a lovely experience in this gorgeous cottage. It was a perfect escape for our little family and the owner had provided everything we needed to make us feel welcome - Christmas cakes, bubbly, logs for the fire, high chair and crib for the baby. The local cafe and shop down the road were excellent and we had a lovely meal at the Freshford Inn. Overall a great experience and we would love to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martina L.

4 Nov 2018

Super nice cottage, super nice village

Party of 4 adults were absolutely fine, tough the cottage is naturally more suited to parents and 2 children. The village is delightful and includes llamas (!) with a lovely/traditional village shop and cafe, school, beautiful walks and is very close to Bath itself. The cottage, by definition, is a cottage so limited in space but has everything, everyone was very impressed with the utilities and equipment provided. Generally, once the party got there, no-one actually wanted to leave, but instead stay in the cottage for relaxation, and in the village for walks, instead of doing the Bath tourist trail. If again in the Bath area for longer than a night, we'd always would want to book the cottage again, for sure. Not a drawback, of course, but a fact, the village is hilly, and mostly single lane. The village pub offers nice food, good menu, good service, and opened up the upper floor for us when we had not booked, ad-hoc, highly recommended. Go4it, you cannot go wrong!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Felicity S.

29 Oct 2018

Well appointed and picturesque.

The cottage is very well equipped and extremely well appointed. It is a very short walk to the station and less than 10 minutes into central Bath by train. The local pub is well worth visiting as is the wood fired pizza van on a Friday night. Welcome hamper was excellent and the cottage has everything you could possibly need. Freshford is a delightful village and a great location for walks and exploring.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

29 Sept 2018

A very cute & comfortabe Cottage in a wonderful Cotswolds village. The owner is a sweetheart.

To continue. It is fun to walk the village and don’t miss the local pub, The Freshford Inn. Good food and good cameraderie. Be sure to make a reservation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David & Nina S., Howell, Michigan USA

23 Sept 2018

Cozy and Comfortable

We loved our week at The White Hart Cottage. Finella has a lovely property that is clean and comfortable. She is a wonderful hostess who provided a generous welcome basket to get us started. As she lives nearby we met her several times and she was always concerned with our comfort and well being. Cottage was clean, modern and well stocked. Parking was very close. Nice linens, shower, and comfortable bed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenni B.

15 Aug 2018

Lovely!

We stayed in this lovely cottage with our two teenage children. It was so clean, well appointed and charming. Freshford is very quiet but the Inn is wonderful and we really appreciated fenellas provided some essential groceries and her delicious jam! Highly recommend renting bikes and biking along the canal. Thank you for providing a wonderful place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

9 Aug 2018

Great place to be

A very nice and cosy cottage, clean, complete and everything is covered for guests. The location, a few miles outside of Bath, is perfect. You can go to Bath bij car, but you can also take the bus, busstop is across the road. Or you can explore the English countryside, with a nice walk in de neighboorhood, and take a beer in the Freshford Inn.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

9 Aug 2018

Simply Terrific

Beautiful. Comfortable. Hosts are terrific. Freshford is charming and you’re ideally situated to. Bath and Bradford. Fabulous spot and terrific stay. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Franz B.

30 July 2018

Ein komfortables, hübsch eingerichtetes, "britisches" Cottage

Die Lage des Hauses in Freshford ist top! Von hier aus kann man ganz leicht Wanderwege in verschiedene Richtungen in der schönen Umgebung erreichen - abwärts zum Avon, zum Freshford Inn, der Bahnstation etc. Der gut sortierte Shop im Ort liegt fussläufig und Bath ist leicht erreichbar.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paula J., Fremont, CA

26 June 2018

A very sweet cottage in a lovely village

We had a lovely time in Freshford and adored Fenella's cottage. It's well designed, beautiful, and there's a sense of comfort in the place - both in the design, and in the details. I loved the back garden, and my son loved playing in it both mornings. We had our breakfast on the deck and truly felt a million miles from everything, while still having the comforts and convenience of home. The beds and linens are very comfortable and the shower and bathroom are nice. We appreciated having a washer/dyer in the middle of our vacation. Fenella left a lovely hamper of things to welcome us as well, full of tasty treats and lovingly chosen items. I loved the area and village around White Hart Cottage. Walking to the Inn at Freshford was enchanting, and the food was delicious. We loved the Galleries cafe down the street, too. Thank you for the lovely time :) I hope we can come back someday. Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

7 June 2018

Beautiful cottage and the owners detail is second to none.

High quality, exceptionally clean, beautiful village location . Best welcome pack we have ever received. Fenella was a great host and communication was excellent. Walking distance to railway station, 10 minutes to Bath. Welcoming village pub in walking distance. Would highly recommend and will hopefully return.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Branwen C.

24 Apr 2018

Beautiful

Beautifully presented. Very high standard. Nice little extras to help make our stay even better. Very helpful if we had any questions. Stunning location with community shop, train station with easy access to Bath and a lovely pub.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Fenella Bradshaw

I am a busy working Mother of 3 wonderful sons, wife to my fabulous husband surrounded by 3 gorgeous dogs. I was born in Bath and have been lucky enough to be able to raise my own family here.

Why they chose this property

We bought White Hart Cottage for one of our sons who is autistic hoping, that one day, he will be able to live there independently. Meanwhile we are thoroughly enjoying welcoming guests from all over the world to explore and enjoy the wonderful area we live in.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage enables guests to enjoy the delights of country living with a perfect village pub, incredible country walks & views and an embracing community shop and cafe whilst being only 10/15 minute drive from the famous heritage City of Bath. We are also surrounded by country houses steeped in history and many busy villages to explore with great warmth and hospitality.

Languages:

English, French

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