Guests say
The Granary in Chippenham is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its beautiful countryside setting, comfortable and warm accommodation, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the property's suitability for families, including those with toddlers and disabled members. The open-plan layout, cosy beds, and friendly hosts contribute to a relaxing stay. While some guests mention issues with flies and farm smells, these are minor compared to the overall positive experience.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently described as peaceful and beautiful countryside, ideal for a tranquil retreat. However, one review mentions a smell from the farm, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests find the beds cosy and the accommodation comfortable and relaxing, with a special mention of suitability for disabled guests. The heat issue mentioned in one review slightly lowers the score.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, with a special note on the suitability for disabled guests. However, the mention of flies and the lack of a fan during hot weather suggests some room for improvement in maintenance.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category. However, the provision of local information and the suitability for disabled visitors indicate a level of thoughtfulness in the property's setup.
About this property
Located on a working farm, this spacious barn has been restored using many of the original features and characteristics of its original life as a granary !. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Microwave, Low Worktops
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet, Shower Seat, Grab Rail
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor on ground floor) included. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden. Patio with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking. Wheelchair access.. All properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Barbecue (shared). No smoking. . These delightful properties, converted into comfortable holiday cottages, stand in the grounds of the owners’ working farm (care needed with children). The Granary (ref W43949) is a spacious barn and has been restored, taking care to use many of the original features and characteristics of its original life as a granary – the beams, the grain bag pulley system and other unknown objects have been put to good use.
Both The Coach House (ref 15661) and Hog Pits (ref 18961) are all on one level and have a cosy woodburner. They all have an enclosed garden with lovely views over the countryside. The chickens and pigs are a delight to watch in their free range enclosures. This is the perfect holiday base from which to explore the many attractions Wiltshire has to offer – just 5 miles from the M4 yet in a completely rural setting. There are many footpaths and cycle routes in the surrounding area, with the Wiltshire and Berkshire canal towpaths also nearby.
Within a short drive are the picturesque villages of Lacock and Castle Combe, both favourite locations for TV and film directors. Lacock features in Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Pride and Prejudice, and Castle Combe was the backdrop for War Horse. Chippenham is an old market town with good shopping facilities and Devizes is on the Kennet and Avon canal with the famous Caen locks. Bradford on Avon is often referred to as a ‘mini Bath’ with splendid Georgian architecture and a bustling community. The Roman spa city of Bath itself is a short drive and a must visit for a day out, with many famous sights to explore such as the museums, the abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the Roman baths to name but a few.
Bowood House has magnificent gardens and adventure playground, and the famous ancient sites and stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury are well worth a visit. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Properties 15661, 18961 and W43949 can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
The owner lives on-site/nearby.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
If cats are included in the booking, then they must be caged when left in the property on their own.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Castle Combe Village
- Butterfly World & Farm Park
- STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway
- Victoria Art Gallery
- Roman Baths
- Jane Austen Centre
- Thermae Bath Spa
Reviews (8)
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Andrew Wilson
Beautiful building set in a quiet location.It was perfect for 4 adults and a toddler, as the upstairs bedrooms meant we didn’t have to whisper all night when the child went to bed .We loved the open space down stairs and the kitchen was very well equipped with with crockery and cutlery.The place was lovely and warm and the beds were very cosy.We received a warm and friendly welcome when we arrived and our grand son loved the play room and the pet sheep and goat.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location if you enjoy the peaceful countryside.Excellent barn conversion with nice open plan layout on the ground floor, ground floor bedroom with wet room including disabled facilities & a further 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs, very good layout for a family group.
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Confirmed Guest
Very nice outside inside but problems with a lot of flies 😕 not good soon as you open windows flies came in farmer kept us awake early morning rise before 6am not good gets Very hot in the property looked for a fan none couldn't leave my dog as it was so hot in the holiday home only problems we had plus the smell of muck coming from.the farm