Oxen Cottage @ Nables Farm | Holiday Rental in Swindon, Wiltshire

Holiday home
This detached, single-storey barn conversion is located on the owner's organic farm, on the edge of Upper Seagry. Set in the lush countryside of North Wiltshire and only six miles from the ancient town of Malmesbury, this property boasts character features such as high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and staddle stones set into the wall. The cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout to provide spacious, comfortable living accommodation including a king-size master bedroom with en suite facilities and a Jacuzzi bath. Oxen Cottage makes an excellent base at any time of year. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Accomodation Details
All-ground-floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric woodburner-effect fire.

Area
Situated in beautiful countryside only five miles north of Chippenham and six miles from Malmesbury, the village of Upper Seagry is set in the south of the Cotswolds. This rural location provides a great base from which to explore this fascinating area and visitors can enjoy ample footpaths and bridleways, or alternatively, take a trip to Malmesbury boasting a 12th Century Benedictine Abbey. The Cotswold Water Park offers a great day out, whilst Westobirt Arboretum - with its extensive collection of trees and shrubs - is not to be missed. The picturesque village of Castle Combe is within easy driving distance and is well known for its car racing track whilst the quaint National Trust village of Lacock is also close by and was used as the setting for the BBC TV serial, 'Cranford'. The impressive Roman city of Bath, Bowood House, and the ancient stone circle at Avebury are all within an hour's drive and are well worth visiting.

Region
Wiltshire is a county offering cultural richness, historical sites, friendly people and attractions for all the family. A holiday in Wiltshire really does have something to suit everyone at any time of year.

Amenities
Oil central heating with electric fire. Electric oven with halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer (in adjacent outhouse), dishwasher. WiFi. TV with Freeview. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Raised patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.9 miles. Note: The property is on a working beef cattle farm and cattle are nearby. Note: The owner has one dog. Note: There is an access ramp available at this cottage. Note: There are two steps down to the front door.

Joan D

September 2023

Martin ? Who’s Martin ? Lovely converted barn but badly lacking in several areas. No welcome. No instructions for anything. The basin water in the shower room takes forever to run away. The twin room is like a prison. One very small skylight. Both bedrooms need a dressing table and/or at least a chair (somewhere to put bits and pieces). Cleanliness could be improved.

Mr Kinson

September 2020

The property was not very clean, washing up sponge on the floor below the table .. dirt under the beds. ensuite shower tray filled with water due to slow drainage. no information where facilitys were. outside bins overflowing. No ramp to front door.

Mr Kinson, September 2020

August 2020

Absolutely stunning barn conversion could not recommend it any higher ! !!

Mr Fleming, August 2020

We were very lucky to get be able to book this cottage at such short notice due to a late cancellation and so were happy just to have a place that appeared to meet our basic requirements.. We were absolutely delighted to see the place in real life and realise that it exceeded our expectations. The decoration throughout is super, the beds are really comfy and the kitchen is well equipped. As a family who tend to visit a holiday cottage or two a year, we were delighted with the size of the fridge and freezer (much bigger than often found) - big enough for us to store all our food for the week easily (the plug in cool box wasn't needed!) The stock of cleaning supplies was really reassuring in these current times too. Although COVID-19 has led to reduced contact with others in person, we did see Martin a couple of times and he responded really promptly to texts. He was really helpful with out questions and recommendations for places to visit. He was also willing to attend to any minor issues immediately if we had needed this. The surroundings were lovely and all in all we had a fantastic holiday stay. We'd definitely recommend this place.

Mrs Nichol, August 2020

November 2019

The owners were very friendly and helpful.. The cottage was better than we expected (and bigger) The position near the motorway (but no noise) is great for access to Bath and Bristol. Although on a farm, it is very quite and relaxing.

Elleyouseewhybee

July 2019

We booked a week in this wonderful place and we flipping loved it. The house is beautifully designed and decorated, with everything you could need. Comfortable beds, big, spacious rooms, and very light and airy. Situated on a working farm, our son and dogs loved the freedom of being able to step out of the front door and roam about the farm. My son fell in love with a cow (who was in quarantine with a dodgy udder) and her calf, and visited them constantly until I’m pretty sure they’d invented their own language. The owner, Martin, was just lovely. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Situated just a few minutes from the M4, the whole farm is incredibly quiet and peaceful, you’d never know you were anywhere near a road. There’s lots of places to explore close by, and I can’t think of a more perfect base to set off from. We are going back and I can’t wait.

Mrs Field

April 2019

Oxen cottage is beautifully furnished and spacious, you couldn't ask for môre for a perfect few days.. Martin is there if needed but not intrusive, and supplied some wonderful eggs from the farm! We would defiantly return if we wanted time in the Cotswolds as a great base for sightseeing

Mrs Crowshaw

March 2019

Fabulous cottage, had everything we needed.. Great design and layout. Quality furnishings and decor. Good location just a couple of miles from M4, but in such a quiet location. Just perfect!

514Julie

September 2018

Beautiful converted barn,high standard interior with clean throughout. Excellent base for visiting Cotswolds and Wiltshire. Dog friendly ,which was great for us and we took our dog to many places ,birdland ,Cotswolds wildlife park and canal boats. Oxen cottage is perfect.

Mrs Hignett

An extremely comfortable and well appointed holiday home.. Set in a beautiful, quiet area. Nothing was too much trouble for Martin the owner of Oxen cottage. We had a lovely welcome package including a basket of a dozen fresh organic eggs and a box of delicious Florentines. We would highly recommend a holiday in this cottage and will most definitely return

Mrs Boddy

Oxen Cottage is a lovely place to have a quiet break.. There are local walks suitable for the dogs.The cottage is comfortable and warm but more important the owners are close by and are very helpful and welcoming with local info. Thankyou.

Mrs Monk

Very peaceful, ideal for all! Very welcoming and homely! Modern facilities Excellent local information provided Martin the owner was most helpful.

Mrs Brockhurst

August 2018

This cottages interior it exceptional high class fittings and fixtures, beautiful decor and very clean.. Lovely owners very accommodating. Excellent holiday home.

Gooch

July 2018

A fantastic cottage , excellent amenities the hosts were brilliant just wish I could have had the cottage for longer we will be back! !!

Mr Sparkes

There was no clock s as we did not wear watches this was a minor thing n

Mrs Fincher

June 2018

The cottage was lovely - décor was very well co-ordinated - it's those little extra touches that make all the difference.. All the equipment we needed was provided. The bathrooms are excellent with everything placed appropriately to make it simple to use with all at hand. Fresh eggs, milk and biscuits were there to greet us as was Martin who showed us round and explained anything we needed to know. The property is right in the Wiltshire countryside, which is beautiful with lots of picturesque villages in the area. National Trust and English Heritage properties are in close proximity as is Westonbirt Arboretum, Lacock and Castle Combe. Longleat is about 20 miles away and well worth a visit. There are so many things to see in the area, we may have to return. In addition, the weather couldn't have been better. A most enjoyable stay. Thank you.

Mr Byrne

December 2017

We had an excellent 5 day stay and really enjoyed the property and the areas around it.. It offered good local dog walking opportunities. The only thing we missed in the cottage was tea towels.

Miss Fitzpatrick

October 2017

Cottage was lovely, had a perfect week away it was peaceful and relaxing.. The basket of eggs and Florentines on arrival were a nice touch. Could not fault this cottage

TF_WONJU

August 2017

We hebben onze 3 weekse vakantie afgesloten in dit huisje (elke week een ander huisje). Dit is wel het mooiste huisje waar we in zaten. Alles is aanwezig en goed onderhouden. Het is een sfeervol huisje waar ik graag nog vele uren in had willen doorbrengen.

Mr Martindale

The property has been upgraded to a high standard and the hosts are always .... The property has been upgraded to a high standard and the hosts are always polite and very welcoming plus the milk and eggs were a lovely bonus to kick off our holiday

Mr Edmonds

This is an excellent home from home quiet cottage in an excellent location for visiting interesting places nearby.. Although no wifi it was nice to have a weeks break from modern technology .

Mrs Matthieu

July 2017

Oxen cottage is fantastic, amazing! We loved staying there! It's beautiful decorated and very quit. It is situated very well. Only thing we've missed was WIFI. We prepared our day trips on the internet, so wifi is a better option!

Ms White

The eggs that were left and Wee starter of coffee and tea ect were a lovely touch.. Thank you. It was an extremely clean and comfortable cottage. Very much home from home. The only thing that could be improved would be to put a Wee fence around the front to keep the dogs in and so we could leave the patio doors open on a hot day. The dogs loved the freedom of the field. The owner was very helpful and pleasant. The other thing missing was a washing machine and worst of all for teenagers no wifi. We were there to visit family so not such big problem for us Also a www manual for the house explaining all the basics ( how to use the cooker, dishwasher where the dog friendly field was and maybe where the nearest super market is ect). Overall a very lovely cottage.

Mrs Tindal

Very comfortable and stylish cottage situated within easy access of the M4 (but no traffic noise).. Warm welcome from Martin and much appreciated welcome pack of a dozen fresh eggs, milk, biscuits, etc. Cottage is light and airy and the beds are really comfortable. Lovely part of Wiltshire with plenty of charming villages to visit. The New Inn is a short drive and provides delicious food.

Mrs anderson

April 2017

A really comfortable cottage which has been recently upgraded.. Martin was very welcoming and we had a lovely stay. Our dogs loved it too!

Mr Spanner

April 2016

The cottage was a good base and had all the necessity requirements. It was very peaceful and the surrounding views were excellent. We received a warm welcome prior to and on arrival. Recommendations were provided on places to visit and eat. Would recommend to family and friends and the kids have already asked to return.

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Oxen Cottage @ Nables Farm in Swindon, Wiltshire