Snaptrip says
Valley House receives high praise for its warm, comfortable ambiance and well-maintained grounds, offering a private retreat with ample space for family activities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a generous welcome hamper and the provision of robes for the hot tub. The property's location and facilities contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with the hot tub being a popular feature.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently note the property as clean and tidy, with only one mention of dog mess in the garden, which seems to be an isolated incident. The overall high standard of cleanliness contributes to the positive experiences reported.
The property is praised for its beautiful and tranquil setting, with easy access to local attractions and walks. The extensive grounds and wildlife sightings add to the charm of the location.
The majority of guests find the house warm and comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy furnishings. However, a few guests mention that additional comfortable seating in the lounge would be beneficial, and one review notes a slightly uncomfortable trundle bed mattress.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the hot tub and well-equipped kitchen. Some guests suggest improvements, such as renovating the treehouse and addressing a broken lounge window. The presence of a few chipped plates and the need for more lounge seating slightly affect the score.
The property owners are commended for their thoughtfulness, with mentions of a welcome hamper, dog towels, and robes for the hot tub. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such offerings may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Nestled within the luscious Wiltshire countryside, boasting characterful features and set within 5.5 acres of grounds is this beautiful former mill, Valley House. Offering ten guests a dreamlike location to spend quality time together, Valley House has been thoughtfully decorated to echo the history of the property, with further evidence of its milling past in the river running through the grounds with pretty bridges and ponds to explore. Head through the front door and step into the large entrance hall, immediately admiring the rustic beams before travelling across the parquet flooring in the sitting room to find a woodburning stove in the heart of the fireplace, surrounded by sofas and armchairs with a large bay window overlooking the fabulous gardens. Relax in here before being called to take a seat in the grand dining room where a long vintage table and chairs await you, enjoy dinner parties in this traditional setting and toast to your wonderful Wiltshire holiday. A pretty conservatory rests at the end of the dining room, perfect for enjoying the scenery while getting stuck in a book, while the study on the ground floor is ideal for those who need to bring the office with them on holiday. Come together in the mornings in the large kitchen/diner, home to a breakfast bar and breakfast table, you can cook up something for with the excellent appliances including an impressive Rangemaster range set within a slate tiled alcove. The utility room houses the laundry facilities, while a cloakroom also rests on this floor. Travel up to the first floor to find the elegant bedrooms, beginning with the master suite, home to a roomy king-size bed, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, and a beautiful four-poster super-king-size room enjoying dual-aspect windows overlooking the grounds. Discover a super-king-size with an en-suite shower and basin through a pretty archway, with a cloakroom next door, a bathroom and a bunk room completing the floor. A steep set of stairs brings you to the second floor where a lovely single room rests within the timber eaves, with a trundle bed allowing the room to be made into a twin or a double on request, with a gaming room opposite to entertain the children. Relax within the beautiful garden, whether sitting out at the outdoor furniture with a refreshing drink, taking a dip in the bubbling hot tub on a warm evening, watching the children and dog play on the lawns, or making use of the lovely summerhouse, there's a tranquil spot for everyone with the soft sounds of the stream running beneath the pretty bridge to add the perfect soundtrack. The town centre of Devizes is just a mile down the road with over 500 listed buildings scattered across the streets, you can visit the weekly market run by the local residents for local produce, or browse the independent shops for a holiday souvenir, as well as stopping in at one of the cafés or pubs for delicious food and drink. Take a scenic walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal which passes through the town, heading west towards the amazing Caen Hill Locks or the Devizes Flight as it's also known, enjoying some wildlife spotting along the way. There's plenty to do in the area with several fisheries nearby for peaceful afternoons with just you and your rod, as well as excellent golf courses and gardens and parks to explore. Venture into the beautiful North Wessex Downs AONB and visit as many historic landmarks as you can on your walks with ancient stone circles, hill forts and ruins to be found, with a unique sight to behold at Silbury Hill, the largest artificial mound in Europe, comparing in height and volume to the Egyptian pyramids and probably completed in around 2400 BC! Enjoy a day down at Longleat Safari Park being less than an hour's drive away, you can expect to see lions, tigers, monkeys and giraffes among many more, with a tour of the large Longleat manor revealing the history of this grand building, perfect for all the family. The historic city of Bath with its thermal spas, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey, makes a wonderful day out, as well as Salisbury where the impressive Salisbury Cathedral dominates the skyline, while the ancient and mysterious Stonehenge is within easy reach too. Make incredible memories with your loved ones in the Wiltshire countryside at Valley House.
Resting in the county of Wiltshire with the North Wessex Downs aonb to the east is the quaint market town of Devizes. Regular local markets are held every week by the residents amidst over 500 listed buildings scattered across the town, with shops and traditional pubs to visit, it makes a charming spot for a self-catered stay in Wiltshire. Beautiful scenery awaits you in the North Wessex Downs with plenty of walking paths, whilst Bath and Salisbury are an easy drive away, both home to rich heritage and popular attractions.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, double basin and WC, 1 x four-poster super-king-size, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite shower and basin, 1 x bunk room, 1 x second-floor single with trundle bed (can be twin/double on request).
Bathroom with roll-top freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Study.
Conservatory.
Second-floor gaming room
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Rangemaster range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi, selection of games, books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Highchair and cot available, stair gate in place.
Off-road parking for four cars on gravelled driveway.
Large garden with raised patio area with hot tub, seating, lawn, pond, children's Wendy house, summerhouse, and river running through garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Please be advised: this owner would prefer weekly and short break bookings to start on a Friday.
Nearby points of interest
- Stonehenge
- Castle Combe Village
Reviews (33)
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Carolyn
The house and grounds are lovely and despite it being the end of October we were very lucky with the weather which helped us enjoy the garden, hot tub and surrounding area. Plenty of local walks including the Caen Hill locks and Roundway Hill Covert and a lovey Sunday roast at the Raven Inn. The house is very well equipped, including robes for the hot tub. A few more comfy chairs in the lounge would have been ideal as there were 9 adults so it was a bit of a squeeze. Request to have the attic room made into a double room was dealt with efficiently. Would recommend and hope to return.
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Keith
Nothing was wanted for and the hot tub was fabulous in the good weather. Plenty of wildlife on the grounds including Deer, Badgers and Foxes. A wonderful peaceful location to relax.
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Karen
House sleeps 10 but only enough suitable seats in lounge for 3/4, I would never expect to have to sit on beanbags in the main lounge but thatâs what you get. There is another sofa in the study which could easily be moved into lounge. Kitchen well equipped but the majority of the plates were chipped and should be thrown away as unhygienic. The bedroom with on suite was nice but there is a full length glass panel between the bedroom and bathroom so no privacy when using the toilet, glass could easily be frosted. The grounds are very large with a stream which the children loved, itâs a pity that the current owners just cut the lawns as there is evidence of what must have been flower beds but are overgrown with weeds and nettles, there are also numerous fruit trees but donât seem to be cared for. The childâs place house in the garden should be removed or replaced as dangerous. We did enjoy the daily visits from the deer to the garden though.