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Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village

Family-friendly cottage in Chippenham

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nettleton, Wiltshire
  • Place, Highgrove Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle Combe Circuit
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Players Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village

Dovenby cottage was featured on BBC1's escape to the country on May 17th, 2021. Sympathetically converted from an old stable block, Dovenby Cottage has been transformed into a romantic, cosy, rural retreat of the highest standard. With owners next door you have access to a wealth of local information should you need it, but will have privacy to hunker down in this charming period property, complete with open fire. Short & longer breaks are available, all starting and ending on either a Friday or Monday.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chippenham

Located in Chippenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Thermae Bath Spa and Manor House Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit M4 Karting and Westonbirt Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider Lacock Bakery, or check out an event or a game at Castle Combe Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Nettleton, Wiltshire

What's nearby

  • Highgrove Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Castle Combe Circuit - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • The Players Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Manor House Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Dyrham Park - 11 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Chippenham Station - 16 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burton Farm Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rattlebone Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully converted cottage in lovely South Cotswold village located?

This family-friendly Chippenham cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Manor House Golf Club and Castle Combe Circuit. M4 Karting and Cepen Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a nice clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray F., Yoxall, uk

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

Short Stay

Nice property. Great location Very quiet Easy to get to many locations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Wonderful cottage

Wonderful cottage, great presentation, very quiet country location. Hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Good location

Location is good for Bath, Bristol, Chippenham and getting back to LHR! Excellent accommodation and Justin is very flexible and worked with us for parking when we had our local family come visit. Will be coming back later in the year and stay for a few days. The cottage remodel is so well done and top grade! Loved It!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Cotswolds Stay

It was well appointed and all we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

2nd wedding anniversary

We stayed for our wedding anniversary and had an amazing break, the cottage is perfectly placed for getting to bath and there are lots of other lovely places to visit nearby too. The cottage is amazing and really quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely time although the cottage is a it remote it was fine for us. We loved it and you won’t be disappointed. Plenty of places to visit and some really nice places to eat. Thank you Phillipa
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn T., Hampshire

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

Winter warmer

Pristine cottage, beautifully modernised, with luxury bath in large wet room. Log burner with plentiful firewood and underfloor heating made for a cosy weekend break in a lovely rural area, yet only 5 minutes from the M4. Very helpful but discreet host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

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

Wonderful cottage

Had a relaxing week at this lovely restored luxury cottage. Well equipped and clean and just perfect for a couple. Justin was very professional throughout the booking process and gave us plenty of info regarding our stay and places to visit. And thank you for the wine and cake enjoyed! Ideal base to visit the nearby lovely villages and so peaceful. Even though the owners live next door, they totally respect your privacy. Enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Highly Recommend

The cottage was cute, quaint and suited our needs perfectly. The English countryside is absolutely beautiful, and I was grateful for the peace and quiet. It was our first time traveling abroad and the hosts were very accommodating. They provided recommendations and assistance with where to shop. I highly recommend, and cannot wait for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Wiltshire stay

Initial impressions excellent. We stayed for 7 days in September 2024 Probably the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in. Fully equipped kitchen and large bathroom The location is great for cycling, National Trust properties nearby Chippenham 15 mins by car Towns visited Tetbury, Malmesbury, Devizes, Bradford on Avon, Salisbury, Didcott Steam Centre, Lacock Abbey ( NT) Overall rating 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Everything was of the highest quality!

Justin and Phillipa were excellent hosts and communicators. My partner and I were both incredibly busy right up until the day of our visit, so it was wonderful to receive a very detailed email of the location check-in process and local sights from them the evening before our visit. The cottage was just delightful and decorated and provisioned to the highest of standards and tastes. We completely relaxed as soon as we placed our bags down. The cottage was extremely peaceful and relaxing but with lots to see and do at a short drive away. Highly recommended for a short or long break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

A beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean with thoughtful extra touches

I can’t recommend this property highly enough! It has been beautifully furnished and equipped and has amazing views from the outside space and feels nice and private, though we did meet the friendly hosts too which was great. We stayed with our 3 month old and the layout worked really well. The bathroom is particularly luxurious! The hosts had included some great welcoming touches like wine in the fridge and a homemade lemon drizzle cake which was delicious. The information booklet was very useful and comprehensive. We would highly recommend and would love to stay again - a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Makhbool J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

*

Needs better cleaning and most importantly a new mattress / bed
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N., California

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

Perfection

We have been traveling throughout the UK for four months, staying almost exclusively in Vrbo properties, and this was one of our favorite places. The radiant underfloor heating was brilliant. The kitchen and lounge were well fitted with higher-end appliances, couch, & wood burning fireplace. The bathroom was large and nicely appointed. The super-king bad was comfortable with nice linens. The location is tranquil, yet close to so much. You can walk to Castle Combe. Justin & Phillippa were very attentive hosts.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

50th birthday surprise

I booked this as a surprise for my girlfriend. I picked this cottage as it was out of the way and quiet, but not too far from places to visit. When we arrived it was exactly as i had hoped, the cottage was spotless and perfect for both of us. It would seem I made a good choice as my girlfriend wants to go back again next summer, as do I.While we didn't get to meet Justin, he was just on the end of a text if we did need anything, but Both Justin and Phillipa had thought of everything, from a pint of milk, eggs and a lovely cake. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get away from it all and relax for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen, bedroom, etc all great. Location was wondeeful - within an hour of many things. Would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a joy to stay at Dovenby Cottage! We were welcomed with a bottle of wine, a delicious home made cake and eggs and milk. The amenities in the cottage are superb, the huge bed gloriously comfortable and everything was provided for a relaxing and restful stay. The location is perfect for sightseeing in the South Cotswolds and we were blessed with warm, sunny weather which added to our enjoyment. Definitely a place to come back to, so thank you Justin and Philippa for your help in making our week’s stay such a pleasure
Dovenby Cottage
Castle Combe
Laycock
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jujupass

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely stay in the Costwolds ! The cottage is very comfy and chic, and we much enjoyed the garden having "apéro" while staring at the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Getting around

We had a lovely stay at cottage, getting around was a bit difficult due to so many single track roads. Castle Combe was remarkable, just a hike away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clemens P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in Southwest-England

Unser Aufenthalt gefiel uns sehr gut! Die Cottage steht im Weiler in der Bauernschaft. Gesunde Luft! Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Such a beautiful cottage and welcoming host family! Quiet, peaceful, very idyllic. Walks, pubs, historical visits, everything was perfect. Cottage is wonderfully updated and has everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

Excellent stay

Lovely rural location as well as being handy for travelling. Well appointed cottage, very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Another lovely stay

We have stayed here twice now. It’s the perfect place for a get away, especially in the cold months. House is spotless and kitchen well equipt. We couldn’t ask for more. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

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

Stunning Little Gem

This lovely cottage was immaculately clean and well presented. There were some little touches added to make it feel Christmassy as it was in between Christmas and new year. This made it feel even more homely. We visited some nearby picturesque villages and the local pub. The whole stay was top notch and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Justin Haines

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This a family owned property with the family living next to the property. We are a married couple with a teenage son. We are both professionals and work during the week, but remain available should you need any local advice.

Why they chose this property

Built in 1900 as a stable block and tack room Dovenby Cottage has been used to house horses, donkeys, sheep, chickens, carts and even soldiers on leave from WWII.

In spring 2013 we lovingly converted it to a cottage of the highest quality, whilst keeping many of its period features.

We love this area of the South Cotswolds because whilst being a beautiful part of rural Wiltshire it has great accessibility to a wide range of amenities. We are surrounded by National Trust sites and properties such as Dyrham park, Laycock Abbey and Avebury, plus are very close to Bath and Bristol. One of our favourite things to do at the weekends is to walk to Castle Combe for lunch.

What makes this property unique

Dovenby Cottage is a lovely place to snuggle up on a cold day. It has underfloor heating throughout, but if you prefer this can be switched off and you can light a log fire. The cottage' garden has far-reaching views across fields.

Ideally located to venture in to Bath, yet escape the crowds for rural tranquility at the end of the day.

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English, French

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