4 Star holiday cottage on farm near Marlborough, Stonehenge and Avebury, East Grafton

Wiltshire. Sleeps up to 6

Close to Marlborough, Avebury, Stonehenge on the edge of a pretty village with large village green surrounded by thatched cottages and a play ground for children. The Stables have been converted to provide high quality and comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people in 3 double or twin rooms each with en-suite bath or shower and TV/DVD player. The rooms all have pocket sprung mattresses and high quality cotton bed linen to ensure a good nights rest. Large open plan sitting, dining, kitchen with original beams and oak floor, 32in flat screen TV and Wifi. The well equipped kitchen has a double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and clothes washing machine. Situated between farmhouse and farmyard on working family farm overlooking fields (with cows in summer), trees and barns. High quality comfortable furnishings. Linen, towels and toiletries provided. All on one level so this cottages is ideal for those with mobility issues - please ask for detailed information about accessibility.

The Stables are situated in a wonderful part of the Wiltshire countryside close to Marlborough, on the edge of the Pewsey Vale in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ideal for walking and cycling across downland, through local woods and Savernake Forest or along the Kennet and Avon Canal which is less than a mile from the property. The area is full of wildlife including hares, deer and many bird species from lapwing, kites, barn owls, and kestrels. We are within walking distance of Crofton Beam Engines on the Kennet and Avon Canal and Wilton Windmill.

We are close to the market towns of Marlborough, Hungerford and Devizes and less than an hour from the beautiful cities of Salisbury, Bath, Oxford and Winchester and the ancient sites of Stonehenge and Avebury are both less than half an hour from The Stables making it the perfect base from which to explore the area.

Other great days out within a short distance are Bowood House (with it's super play ground for children, Capability Brown grounds and beautiful house); Lacock Abbey; Highclere Castle (the home of Downton Abbey); Longleat Safari Park and the Caen Hill Locks (at Devizes).

Activities which can be arranged nearby include horse riding, bike hire (bikes can be delivered to The Stables) clay pigeon shooting and fly fishing.

There are some great places to eat out locally. The nearest pub is The Swan at Wilton (1 mile) which is family friendly and serves good food. Other good pubs which we recommend are The Three Tuns at Great Bedwyn, The George at Vernahm Dean. For a treat there's The Harrow at Little Bedwyn and The Woodspeen. Marlborough and Hungerford both have a good choice of cafes and restaurants including the famous Polly Tearooms.

There's a good range of shops nearby - local village shops in Burbage (1 mile) , Cobbs Farm Shop (7 miles) which also now has an indoor play barn for children and has Pick you Own in the summer. Most supermarkets deliver to The Stables so you can pre order a delivery before you get here.

We now have a second cottage available The Hen House sleeps 4 in two 2 en suite rooms please get in touch for more details and great offers!

Book The Stables and The Hen House together and we can accommodate 10 people in 5 bedrooms all with their own en suite bathroom. Discount applies when both properties booked together - please ask for details.


Located in Marlborough, this cottage is in a rural area. Crofton Beam Engines and The Merchant's House Marlborough are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Wessex Downs and Hawk Conservancy Trust. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails.

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