Guests say
The Telephone Exchange is a unique and spacious cottage in a peaceful village, ideally located for exploring Wiltshire and nearby attractions such as Longleat and Stonehenge. Guests appreciate its quirky design, well-equipped kitchen, and family-friendly features like board games and a cosy den. The property offers good value and off-street parking. While some guests noted areas needing maintenance and improvements in cleanliness and comfort, most found it a charming and enjoyable place to stay, with responsive hosts and a welcoming atmosphere.
Reviews are mixed, with several guests finding the property clean and tidy, while others reported issues such as dust, dog hair, unwashed crockery, and areas needing a deeper clean. Some mentioned specific concerns like dirty rugs, tired linens, and cobwebs, but most found the main living areas and bedding acceptable.
The location is highly praised for its quiet village setting, proximity to local attractions, and easy access to walks and amenities. Guests found it convenient for visiting Longleat, Stonehenge, Bath, and Salisbury, with local shops and pubs nearby.
Guests enjoyed the spacious layout, cosy wood burner, and warm atmosphere. However, several reviews mention uncomfortable, hard mattresses and some issues with bedding. The spiral staircase is noted as steep and may not suit all guests, but overall comfort is considered reasonable for the price.
The property is generally well-equipped, with a good kitchen, games, and amenities like a log burner and parking. Some guests noted maintenance issues such as broken fridge shelves, overgrown garden, and minor repairs needed. Facilities are appreciated but would benefit from some TLC.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
An interesting converted telephone exchange set in a pretty Wiltshire village, boasting open plan living..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Electric Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Other Room1.
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. A lot of time and passion has gone into this captivating conversion of The Telephone Exchange. A real ’grand design’ that makes the very best use of every bit of the space. The well planned kitchen/living space is socially laid out with a feature wood burner and some statement furniture, interior design led colours and bi fold doors leading to a private enclosed garden. The main bedroom can be found on the ground floor next to the large bathroom. The second floor is accessed via a space saving spiral staircase leading to a ’quiet zone’, perfect for reading or checking emails and in turn leads to the second bedroom.
The location of The Telephone Exchange is perfect for exploring this wonderful county, with the pretty market town of Warminster just 8 miles away and the iconic Stonehenge just 10 miles away. If you prefer your activity to be more adrenaline fuelled, then the renowned Thruxton motor circuit is a little over 20 miles to the east. So if its a full on week of exploration or a simple long lazy weekend, The Telephone Exchange is the perfect holiday home choice for you. Shop ½ mile, pub 1½ miles, restaurant 1¼ miles.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Stonehenge
- Longleat Safari Park
- Salisbury Museum
Reviews (32)
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Confirmed Guest
I can imagine that this place was lovely once it had been refurbished, however, it’s now very tired! It was fairly clean but there was dust around the windows, it smelt like mould too. Plaster missing off the ceiling broken metal front door may (not ideal with a toddler) fence panels and the garden in a sorry state too. The double bed is hard as rock! There was missing handles in the bath tub & the toilet kept leaking! Luckily we were out most of the time so it was fine for a few nights. It’s such a shame as it could be so lovely & im sure it once was!
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Confirmed Guest
A great place to stay for the weekend. It had everything we needed.
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Steven
It was perfect for what we needed in a great location to visit different areas of the south