Stable Cottage, Freshford just 10mins by train and 15mins by car from Bath

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Freshford, England

University of Bath6 min drive
Roman Baths13 min drive
Thermae Bath Spa13 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Stable cottage is a stone built house created from a stable block dating from the 1840’s. A three bedroom, two bathroom property (one en suite) with an open plan kitchen and living room which is perfect for socialising with family and friends. The house has its own front door that opens on to the courtyard area. The Stables can accommodate 6 people. It is located in the beautiful Georgian village of Freshford which lies at the junction of the Frome and Avon valleys in the southern Cotswolds. Just 5 miles from Bath and 2 miles from the historic town of Bradford on Avon. Freshford has a very good pub (The Inn at Freshford) serving great food and local beer and ciders a few minutes walk from the cottage. .There is also a well stocked village community shop and café.
There are some wonderful walks along the Avon and Frome rivers and the Kennet and Avon canal leading to riverside Inns and areas of local interest (Iford Manor).
All just 15 minutes from Bath by car but the secret of this location is the 9 minute train journey to Bath from the village station, just a short stroll from the cottage. Services run every 30 mins at peak times and hourly thereafter.

Property manager

Robin and Wendy Guild

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Bath

Located 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Freshford, England

What's nearby

University of Bath - 6 min drive
Bath Abbey - 12 min drive
Bath Christmas Market - 13 min drive
Roman Baths - 13 min drive
Thermae Bath Spa - 13 min drive

Getting around

Freshford Station - 2 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Stumble Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪The Seven Stars - ‬5 min drive
‪Canal Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Three Horseshoes - ‬9 min drive
‪Cross Guns - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Cottage, Freshford just 10mins by train and 15mins by car from Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stable Cottage, Freshford just 10mins by train and 15mins by car from Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stable Cottage, Freshford just 10mins by train and 15mins by car from Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stable Cottage, Freshford just 10mins by train and 15mins by car from Bath located?

This family-friendly Bath cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Iford Manor and the Peto Garden and Barton Farm Country Park. Kennet & Avon Canal and Westwood Manor are also within 3 miles (5 km). Freshford Station is only a 2-minute walk and Avoncliff Station is 23 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jane R.

13 Dec 2023

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

Perfect country stay so close to bath

Location 5 stars. Gorgeous village. Delicious dinner at local pub. So nice being in country but only short walk to station and short, scenic train trip to Bath. Comfortable stay with essentials provided including breakfast. House very cold on arrival as heating was off but warmed up by bedtime. (Recommend asking to have heating turned on prior to arrival).

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venetia V.

31 July 2023

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

Fabulous country cottage.

Situated in the pretty village of Freshford only a short distance from Bath, Stable Cottage was a wonderful base to explore the region. Clean, comfortable, and well-appointed with a lovely breakfast hamper on arrival. The kitchen is well equipped and the Freshford Inn is only a short walk away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jae H.

26 Apr 2024

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

Second trip to Freshford

It was my second visit to this property and area. If I could, I would stay a month. Spectacular location. Property is pristine, and the welcome breakfast was a nice bonus. The train station is literally a three minute walk—so convenient and easy. The walks in the area are beautiful and we couldn’t do all of them, but maybe next time! Definitely returning. Highly recommend this property. Thanks for a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

9 Sept 2023

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

Lovely stay in quiet Village

We loved the area! Wanted to be close to Bath but in a quiet area. We enjoyed the local shop/ cafe as well as the pubs within walking distance. We didn’t have a car so being close to the train was a big plus! We walked to Bradford on Avon as well as The Cross Guns in Avoncliff. We were sad to leave 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

20 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful

Fab cottage, gorgeous village. Very comfortable stay, well equipped and has great hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jae H.

13 Aug 2023

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

Freshford trip

The property was amazing. It was very clean, very convenient, and very comfortable. The bedrooms were spacious, the plumbing worked very well. A three-minute walk to the train station and absolutely beautiful surroundings. Laundry was a real plus! Hosts were on top of things 100%. Communication was quick, questions answered completely. We will be coming back in April because we just didn't have time to enjoy everything completely. The local pub had excellent food and was a five-minute walk. The local market carries everything you need for meals, should you want to cook. I can't recommend this place highly enough--it was fantastic. The parking was a little tight, but you don't really need a car with the train station so close (coming from the U.S., we relied on trains, although most people in the neighboring cottages did have cars--they had no issues, but they are accustomed to the narrow roads, etc., and we weren't). A truly wonderful experience, and one I will repeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin L.

6 June 2023

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Mr

Lovely property in a lovely location

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

26 May 2023

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

Charming village

We loved our stay in Freshford. It’s a lovely village and the home we stayed in was perfect for us. The hosts kindly left us breakfast provisions for our first morning there - such a warm welcome. Special touches like that make all the difference! Would highly recommend this charming location!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Herne Bay

17 Sept 2022

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

Freshford Break

Lovely property in quiet location Bathroom and En suite nee refreshing and updating

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roddy M.

31 Aug 2022

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

Lovely week at Freshford

We had a great time staying at Freshford. It is a very quiet relaxing village, as is the cottage. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. A train station within a few minutes' walk with good connections, meant we could easily visit Bristol, Bath and other places. (We travelled from Scotland by train to Freshford with only one change needed). There were pleasant walks along the river and canal to further villages and towns. The Inn at Freshford was good for a meal and a seat outside, as was the Cross Guns along the river at Avoncliff. We were very sad to leave and hope to go back some day.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

22 May 2022

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

Super short stay at Freshford

Everything we needed for a short stay, perfect location for trips to Longleat and Bath, excellent meal at The New Inn.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

22 Aug 2021

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

Lovely rural setting

We enjoyed a very relaxing break at The Stables in Freshford. The cottage, with three large double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite), suited our family well. Downstairs is small comprising a kitchen and lounge with dining table, upstairs extends over the next cottage. A well stocked community store selling essentials and fresh produce, much locally sourced, is a 10 minute walk. The veranda serves as a vibrant community hub where locals gather for coffee each morning. Freshford offers fabulous walks in every direction - we walked to Bradford-on-Avon (1hr along the river and canal) for lunch one day and took in Ilford Manor Gardens another. You can step out of the door and be in the centre of Bath within 15 minutes by train - the service was a little unreliable (infrequent with some cancellations and delays) but by tracking the timetable it was easy. Our hosts were on hand should we have had any problems but our stay was trouble free. We wholeheartedly recommend this cottage as a perfect base to explore Bath, the surrounding countryside and the Mendips.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

27 June 2021

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

Clean and tidy

Clean and tidy, as the advert showed with good COVID measures

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip J., High Wycombe

6 May 2021

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

Short but lovely stay

Great property with all the necessary facilities. Lovely large bedrooms and very comfortable bed. Being in a little village it was quiet and relaxing. Internet was excellent, which was very useful as the mobile signal was non-existent. Looking forward to staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Penny A.

19 Apr 2021

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

Nice cottage but no garden.

No outside seating was a big drawback.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

2 Jan 2020

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New Year stay

Lovely property so clean and plenty of space bedrooms and two bathrooms perfect for our group of 5. Train perfect 2 mins away, great for getting into Bath.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Hemel Hempstead

8 Dec 2019

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

Excellent stay at The Stables

Fantastic property, so comfortable and everything you could need. Lovely hosts, breakfast supplies on arrival was a lovely touch and all the information we needed for a fabulous weekend. Thank you, we will definitely be recommending to everyone and hopefully will get to come back

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

7 Dec 2019

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

Perfect cottage in a beautiful little village

We had a lovely weekend - the cottage was spotless and fully equipped. The website pictures were very accurate . Lovely decor. Good sized double bedrooms. Location for bath was fantastic - really short walk to the station -10 mins from Bath. Loved the pub - so cozy with two big fire places and lovely food-just a short walk away too. Highly recommend. Will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

2 Aug 2019

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Lovely quiet cottage

Really enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage. It was perfect for my family of 5. The bedrooms were all a good size and having two bathrooms was very helpful. The station was nearby and there was a well-equipped community store. The owners provided useful tips on things to do and where to find them. Thoroughly recommend this place and would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

27 July 2019

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

Airbnb in Freshford

Beautiful property, well kept and maintained. We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely area, the pub has great food!!

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

13 May 2019

Loved this property

We enjoyed this place near Bath so much. It was convenient to visit so many things. Beautiful area, nice apartment, and the very nice owners even left some breakfast foods for us after a drive from London and visiting Bath. Would love to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

17 Aug 2018

Beautiful cottage in a lovely village. Highly recommended. Amazing hosts.

A lovely warm welcome from Robin and Wendy, with all the essentials provided for breakfast on our first morning. Really nice touch and so thoughtful. The cottage is tucked away in a beautiful village not far from Bath and Bradford on Avon, with the train station at the end of the lane. There are some lovely walks in the area along the river, canal to Bradford on Avon, which is a charming little Saxon town with lots of things to see. Bath is a short drive or even better, a short train journey from the local station, which is a two minute walk down a lovely country lane. The village has a quaint pub which serves good food with lovely gardens and a great place to start or finish a walk. The whole area is very scenic with stunning views. The cottage has absolutely everything you need, three lovely spacious double bedrooms, The decor, facilities and cleanliness are of a very high standard and we couldn't fault anything at all. We felt very at home in the cottage. It was so comfortable and cosy. We loved listening to the chimes of the church bells from the village church and found this very relaxing and peaceful, particularly early evening as the sun was setting. Robin and Wendy really have thought of everything to make the cottage a homely comfortable place to stay, from beautiful bedding to top top quality toiletries in the bathroom and en suite. We would highly recommend this cottage and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thank you Robin and Wendy for making our stay so enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Tanya W.

11 June 2018

home base near Bath

Very comfortable stay and we enjoyed the food and atmosphere at the Inn at Freshford.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Apr 2018

Very nice, but tough to find

We were very pleased and would definitely go back the next time we're in Bath area. Bedrooms were great and the hosts were very accommodating with some tasty rations for our first breakfast. The place was clean and had everything we needed for a two day stay for a family of five. Loved the fact that the train to Bath was just a short walk from the end of the driveway. Only downside was trying to find the place in the dark. We didn't have navigation system so trying to find Freshford and then the rental in the dark was a challenge. Recommend you make your first attempt during daylight. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

17 Mar 2018

Awesome hospitality, wonderful location, nice!

The cottage was a lovely place to call home for our 8 days. With the unprecedented snow and ice which occurred, we we delayed in arrival, which the hosts gratefully let us extend for the difference we missed due to the snow. The hosts also gave us updated information regarding the local weather and road access.. * they also organised some breakfast essentials and found two high chairs for our twin boys to use! The cottage was perfect for our stay, enough room for three adults and three children (three large bedrooms, two bathrooms). Perfect position near the railway station (Bath/Bristol rail line) and also a short stroll to the Freshford Inn (country Pub) Lots of nearby walks and lots of wonderful character. Thank you Robin and Wendy, it was great!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018