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Stunning 2 bed/2 bath Country Retreat with huge gardens

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning 2 bed/2 bath Country Retreat with huge gardens

Beautiful barn conversion with 2 beds, 2 bathrooms and huge sitting room and open plan kitchen and a desk/office area on another landing. Huge space and a lot of land for wandering and dog walking. Next to a traditional thatched cottage with parking outside, it is secluded and very private and a perfect place to relax. The thatched cottage is about 400years old and the whole plot of land is listed as it is so old and historic. The 'cow shed' was developed in 2004 and has been done up to high spec with underfloor heating. All amenities you need: dishwasher, washing machine, nespresso coffee machine, fridge, freezer, hob, oven. TV in main sitting room and small smart TV in one of the bedrooms for watching Netflix. Unlimited WiFi throughout.

The property is about 5miles from exit 16 on the M4 (about 1.5-2hrs from London), with easy access to wonderful places like Bath, Malborough and the Cotswolds all nearby. Lovely country towns nearby to visit and also you have Swindon with all the amenities (bowling/cinema/ice skating/swimming pool) all about 15mins away to entertain the kids.

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About the area

Swindon

Located in Swindon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall and Museum of the Great Western Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park and Lime Kiln Leisure Centre. Laserquest Swindon and Jungle Parc are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling in the area.
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Royal Wootton Bassett, England

What's nearby

  • Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lydiard Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Highclere Castle - 54 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy stay at GCF

We had a very happy stay here with a wonderful host.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Country side little gem was just perfect for us after to slow down & just enjoy nature. The walk paths & gorgeous gardens were spectacular. The Farm house will take you back in time to a familiar setting maybe as a visit to Grandparent. The staging of this gem is perfect for an anyone wanting to slow down & read or just unwind. I'd recommend this place to everyone , Annabelle is a true professional host that you can tell does this naturally with detail & style. We will be back next shoulder season.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lili g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful stay in English countryside

absolutely perfect stay at the cowshed -charming hosts, stunning property and acres of unspoiled fields to hike
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

One of, if not the loveliest places we’ve stayed. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of normal life you feel secluded and it’s not just the Cowshed, but the surrounding countryside too. What I was not prepared for was the amount of land that was free for us to roam, dogs off lead which was wonderful. The countryside envelopes you and the cottage with the glass walls lets you watch nature from inside a beautiful homely base. Definitely want to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Incredible Getaway

The grounds are stunning and the house exudes charm. It is exactly as it appears in the listing. Annabelle is a great communicator and responded promptly to all our questions. It is very quiet, as we hoped. If it looks like it's for you, go for it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

This a beautiful barn on a beautiful farm property. Very comfortable and well equipped house and kitchen. Lots of space, in the middle of gardens and fields. We saw hares, deer and a barn owl. We rode our bikes, walked, visited Avebury, had a shooting lesson and played tennis. Thanks to Annabelle for looking after us so well and special mention to Eddy the dog :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Stay in The Cowshed!

We had about a month at The Cowshed on relocating back to the UK after many years abroad. The property was great, extremely clean and well presented and met our requirements completely. Annabelle, David and all the team were terrific, friendly and always responsive to any requests, whether for local information, with Annabelle even providing an additional 'tool' for extra tv access and programming. Very happy to recommend the property, Annabelle and the team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing saty !!!

We spent 20 days and we were more than happy to have chosen these hosts and this location. The services were more than one can expect. If you love a wonderful and peaceful place to enjoy and relax, don't look anywhere else. Moreover, although out of the city, it is still only few minutes away from both Wooten Basset and Swindon, and if you want to go further, the M4 is right there too! Thank you so much for everything Bruno and Elisabet Vieille
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country estate and home

If you intend to cook be sure to get an inservice on all appliances. Location is fabulous and home is very very nice. Washer/dryer combination does a good job on cleaning but drying is extremely slow. Handyman and neighbors are kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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