Wisteria Cottage, Urchfont, near Devizes
ID: S591578
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Wisteria Cottage in Urchfont is a charming period property offering a blend of old-world allure and modern amenities. Guests have praised its immaculate presentation, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. The idyllic location in a quintessential English village provides a peaceful retreat with local walks and a community shop. A welcome hamper adds a special touch, though its presence may vary.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The cottage is situated in the quintessential English village of Urchfont, praised for its duck pond, winding lanes, and thatched houses. It is described as an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions and offers peaceful surroundings with country paths for walking.
Guests have found the cottage to be cosy and welcoming, with comfortable furnishings and modern bathrooms. However, one review mentioned a lack of wardrobe in one bedroom and issues with underfloor heating, slightly impacting the comfort score.
The property boasts modern kitchen and bathroom fittings, and a well-equipped kitchen, though a suggestion was made for a microwave. Some issues were noted, such as non-working underfloor heating and lack of accessible outside lighting and a clothes airer.
The welcome hamper was highlighted as a particularly impressive touch, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts like these are not guaranteed for every stay, this score reflects the positive mention while acknowledging variability.
About this property
Wisteria Cottage is a late 18th century thatched cottage set in a small hamlet on the edge of a picturesque Wiltshire village. Nestled between Salisbury Plain and the Vale of Pewsey, this is a perfect location from which to explore the tranquil surroundings of the North Wessex Downs.
The beautifully renovated cottage is set in an enchanting garden teeming with wisteria and roses. Inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and polished wooden floors are the backdrop to a charming home that is spacious, welcoming and beautifully furnished. Antiques mix with the contemporary furniture to create a setting that is relaxed, comfortable and stylish. This dual aspect cottage, with views over the open fields to the woods beyond, is bright and laid out with a spacious sitting room with a wood burning stove, a large dining room with an inglenook fireplace and several quiet areas, perfect for relaxing with a good book. The fully equipped kitchen comes with a Rangemaster stove, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and drinks fridge.
Upstairs are two large comparable bedrooms; one with a spacious en-suite shower room, the other with a creatively designed en-suite bathroom with a free-standing roll top bath and separate walk-in shower. The beds are hand-made in England and the linens are the finest cottons with natural feather duvets and pillows.
Outside, the south and east facing terrace is perfect for an early morning breakfast in the sunshine; whilst the terrace at the front of the house is an ideal tranquil setting to enjoy the evening sunsets across the fields opposite. Within walking distance of Wisteria Cottage is The Lamb, offering good food and local ales, whilst the farm shop is just a short stroll across the fields on public footpaths, just behind the cottage. A multitude of glorious walks along footpaths and through woods are steps away, and a little further afield are the iconic Wiltshire white horses carved into the nearby hillsides. The nearest ones are the Devizes white horse, created in 1999 for the Millennium, and the Marlborough white horse created in 1804. Bath, Salisbury and many nearby market towns are all within easy reach.
Additional Information:
One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Children and infants welcome. Please provide your own infant equipment.
Sorry, no barbecues as the property is thatched.
Please be aware there are low ceilings throughout the property.
The inglenook fireplace in the dining room is ornamental only.
The bedding is feather. Non feather duvets are available on request.
A hairdryer is provided in bedroom one.
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Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was beautiful and would recommend it to friends but it is missing the 5 star as there were one or two niggles. The shower in the bedroom without the bath definitely needs to be a power shower. There were no soaps etc supplied and the host say that most people prefer their own but they still should be provided. The kitchen is perfect apart from there is no microwave, kitchen roll, tin opener or scissors (very useful for cutting the rind off bacon when making a full English breakfast for my friends). Also the food that was left complementary for our arrival was not to the usual standard. It should always be artisan bread not just o loaf from a supermarket. Other than that perfect.
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Confirmed Guest
Gorgeous cottage, spacious, beautifully decorated with well equipped kitchen, lovely garden and seating area. The welcome pack was a very nice touch. Ideally located in a quiet village, perfect for us with our family and dog. Lovely walks right from the front door, walking distance to a decent pub. Would highly recommend staying here to anyone, it’s wonderful.
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Confirmed Guest
The whole cottage inside and out displayed the high standard expected of a Rural Retreat accommodation. Modern fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms complemented the tasteful furnishings through out the cottage. Good welcome guide, although we did have a hunt for the on switch for the heated towel rail in bedroom 1 . Kitchen was very well equipped but maybe room for a microwave? The village of Urchfont was a delight being well served by a community shop, post office and the lamb pub not forgetting the duckpond. In all we consider the whole experience of our stay at the cottage to match a five star rating