Guests say
Guests consistently praise '8 The Light' for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location in Malmesbury. The property is well-furnished, with a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. Pauline, the host, is commended for her excellent communication and thoughtful touches, including welcome packs and fresh flowers, contributing to a memorable stay. The property's multi-storey layout and proximity to town make it a convenient base for exploring the Cotswolds, although it may not suit those with mobility issues.
Reviewers frequently mention the immaculate condition of the property, highlighting its cleanliness and well-kept appearance. The property's spotlessness contributes significantly to the guests' overall positive experience.
The property's location is highly praised for being within walking distance to Malmesbury town centre, offering easy access to shops, pubs, and restaurants. Its proximity to various attractions in the Cotswolds also adds to its appeal.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy furnishings, quality linen, and well-equipped living spaces. The presence of multiple bathrooms and bedrooms across floors provides ample space for relaxation.
The property is lauded for its extensive facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furniture, and convenient parking. The high standard of the furnishings and the availability of all necessary amenities are appreciated by guests.
The host's thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of welcome packs, fresh flowers, and excellent pre-arrival communication. While these gestures are highly valued by guests, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, may vary with each stay.
About this property
Resting in the heart of Malmesbury is this excellent terraced house, 8 The Light. Set over four floors and boasting fabulous access to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and elevated views of the town below this is the perfect dwelling for a family of six. After parking in the sought-after sheltered parking spaces for two cars, ascend the stone steps to a deceptively large, lower-ground-floor living/dining room. The living/dining room is adorned with neutral tones and showcases two spacious 3-seater sofas for you and your loved ones to unwind in front of the TV. Make your way upstairs to find the large stunning kitchen/diner with an island kitchen overlooking the valley.
It is an impressive space and is home to a wealth of appliances, including a large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and steamer. After rustling up a tasty dinner, enjoy it with your family at the close-by glass dining table, or make your way back downstairs to enjoy a feast with extra company at the stylish dining table for eight. After dinner, venture further upstairs to find a family bathroom where you can soak in a fabulous bath with a hand-held shower. The first floor is home to two lovely bedrooms, one being a spacious king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and the other being a twin room that is perfect for the kids to rest their heads in.
Those looking for a little privacy will be delighted to find a large king-size bedroom on the second floor with skylight windows that flood the space with natural light and a good size en suite shower room. Take advantage of the soft seating area that includes two comfortable chairs with a small coffee table to enjoy a drink whilst unwinding in the evening. After savouring a well-earned rest, enjoy a morning coffee on the elevated decking as you take in those brilliant views of Malmesbury, and in the evenings some alfresco dining with the charcoal barbecue? 8 The Light’s location is truly marvellous, being within a few minutes walk to the high street where there are a mixed array of shops pubs and restaurants..
Shops include, ladies and mens fashions, Newsagents, Butchers, Co Op and chemists, as well as several takeaways including Chinese, Indian and traditional Fish & Chips. Pubs include The Smoking Dog, The Rose & Crown, The Whole Hog and The Old Bell (the oldest hotel in England). A fantastic location for walkers, directly behind the property Dark Lane leads to Daniels Well which offers a number of attractive walks alongside the river to the Salt Mills and beyond. You can also venture through the close-by Conygre Mead with a furry friend, hike along the winding Tetbury and River of Avon, before visiting the elegant Abbey House with its manicured gardens that are ideal for picnicking in.
Travel south to discover the market town of Chippenham, a great outing for the family, with its intriguing Chippenham Museum and beautiful John Coles Park, venture a little out of town to Castle Combe where you can discover the exhilarating Castle Combe Circuit which is guaranteed to be a hit with the family! The town of Cirencester not only boasts fabulous cycling and walking trails around its green spaces, but is home to interesting historic landmarks, including the Cirencester Amphitheatre and the Corinium Museum – perfect for those history fans. Take your holiday further and enjoy city outings in Bath and Bristol where a wealth of activities await, spend the day in Swindon and Stroud; or make the most of the wider region and explore the outdoors delights at-hand in the Cotswolds AONB.
The market town of Malmesbury is arguably the oldest borough in England, dating back to the Iron Age. Visitors can enjoy learning of the town's rich past by touring the beautiful Malmesbury Abbey, The Abbey House & Gardens and the Athelstan Museum. Malmesbury is also a gateway to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as it rests on its border, making the town a great spot for outdoors-lovers and walking enthusiasts.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Large ground-floor cloakroom.
Ground-floor kitchen/diner.
Lower-ground-floor living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, large american style fridge/freezer, toaster, steamer, microwave washing machine and dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed, multi-level rear garden with astro-turf, decking, patio, barbecue and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome (additional dogs upon request).
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: There are steep stairs within the property that may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: There are steep steps leading to the rear garden area from the parking bay's and steps throughout the garden, please consider when booking.
Please Note: Bookings for work purposes can be made upon request.
Nearby points of interest
- Castle Combe Village
- Corinium Museum
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway
- Butterfly World & Farm Park
- STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Reviews (38)
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Fiona
We would have stayed again next year had the owner not let out on a long term tenancy.
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Jog
There was a spacious living room with 2 large sofaâs leading to the outside space above the car part. The floor above (leading to the front door) had a good sized kitchen and a WC. The floor above had 2 bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a separate bathroom. The top floor had another bedroom with an en-suite. All in all a great modern property nicely furnished and decorated that we loved spending time in for 6 adults, a 7 month baby and our four year old Cavapoo. The house is within walking distance to the town centre which has a number of pubs and shops. Pauline did a great job of providing a little hamper of essentials (milk, orange juice, coffee, tea, sugar, bread, butter and jam) We had a lovely evening meal at the Amalfi Italian restaurant in Nailsworth (about 20min drive) and visited Bourton-on-the-Water, both of which we can recommend. We also walked to the animal sanctuary about 5 minutes walk from the house. Overall we absolutely loved the townhouse and how spacious and comfortable it was as well as the charming town of Malmesbury. Final point my son whilst looking after his 7 month old son at the house managed to leave behind an expensive Tag watch and didnât notice that he hadnât picked it up before we checked out on the last day. Pauline was so helpful and messaged informing me that a Tag watch had been left behind - we managed to collect the watch from Pauline today. Thank you Pauline for everything.
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Catherine
The decoration was very tasteful and had everything we needed for a fantastic stay. Also the host is dog friendly which was great. The location was also great being 5 min walk to the edge of town and lovely pubs and cafes. The town has a lot of history and the people were very friendly.