Winterbourne Bassett Vacation cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach %s mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

From the owner

As you arrive at Curlew Cottage you will feel the pace of life is calmer and you are truly in the Wiltshire Countryside. This luxury self- catering cottage is set in open countryside at the foot of Hackpen Hill, with views of the Marlborough Downs with miles of walking/cycling/riding on its doorstep, away from busy roads and traffic yet close to road connections for Bath, Bristol and London. The cottage is a newly converted barn positioned with arable fields all around it. You really get a sense of the countryside at Curlew Cottage!Curlew Cottage is a luxury stunning light & spacious 3 bedroomed semi-detached barn conversion recently completed to a very high standard offering flexible accommodation over 2 floors. We aim to make you welcome as soon as you arrive. Finished to a very high standard with oak finishing's, natural stone floors with underfloor heating, and is wonderfully light and spacious. Parking outside the door so no need to trek miles with your bags!Accommodation comprises entrance hall, leading through double doors into large light open plan kitchen / dining / living area. Large fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge /freezer, double oven / hob and workspaces. The kitchen extends into a dining area with large table and chairs, and then into a seated area with comfy sofa / chairs and TV and DVD player. This living area has patio doors leading outside to an outside patio and table and chairs with views out across open fields and the Marlborough Downs. Off the kitchen the utility room is equipped with Washing Machine and Dryer and additional cupboard and workspace, and accesses the downstairs W.C. Curlew Cottage also has a back door into the utility room store those muddy wellies and coats! The living area leads into a large downstairs bespoke furnished bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bath /shower room / w.c. This bedroom has a fully glazed/oak wall with large doors leading onto steps out and views across to the village of Broad Hinton 2 miles away. We are perfectly positioned, below the Broad Hinton, Marlborough White Horse, in an ideal location to explore everything that the beautiful county of Wiltshire has to offer, including Avebury's World Heritage Site (which is rated higher than the Pyramids - according to The Times!) , Marlborough, Stonehenge and the other White Horses of Wiltshire. Barbury Horse Trials and Shooting School are less than 3 miles away, and we offer a good location for Newbury and Cheltenham Racecourses and Badminton Horse Trials. The popular cities of Salisbury and its Cathedral (1 hr) and Bath and its Roman heritage (45 mins), Winchester (1 hr) are also not far away. For the children, the Cotswold Wildlife Park (30 mins) or Roves Farm (20 mins) or Longleat Safari Park (55 mins) are all excellent days out. Please Note. It is not let as 8 adults. Maximum adult occupancy is 6.The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nightsA couples discount is available on application.Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.Prices are inclusive of all bills, bedding and bath towels. Internet / wifi is not provided at the property, however, 4G, 3G and most mobile phone suppliers have good reception at the property, but are obviously not guaranteed.A 50% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and a £200 housekeeping deposit will be taken 7 days prior to arrival along with the final balance. This deposit is refundable within 7 days of departure.Special offers are available throughout the year. We also offer a discount to Couples. Please see our website or contact us directly.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($248.96) £200.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Changeover day: Fri

About the owner

Madeleine W.
Calendar last updated:
26 Apr 2024

Years listed:
11

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Delightful Barn Conversion
Aug 2018

Curlew Cottage was delightful and perfect for our week away. The location was exactly what we were looking for, surrounded by open countryside, yet within walking distance of local pubs and shops. The… More 

3 Oct 2018

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FamilyRockStar
Thorndale, Pennsylvania

Amazing location!! Beautiful countryside views! Great place to unwind!
Jul 2018

We have just returned from a 2 week trip to England. My husband, I, and two teenage daughters stayed at this at this lovely cottage. It was a quick 10-15 min drive to the grocery. A quick 15-20 min dr… More 

23 Aug 2018

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Wonderful Cottage
Oct 2017

Wonderful cottage.Great location. Very close to the Ridgeway Path, Avebury Circle on the Wiltshire Downs. Cottage is well presented and ideal for families or couples.

11 Oct 2017

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Response from the owner
Glad you enjoyed your stay, look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Maddy

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Wonderful stay in a fantastic barn
Jul 2017

Wonderfully renovated barn, lots of space and room for 3 adults and 1 child. Great kitchen with everything you need. Lots of board games for the kids. Great location, close to pubs, shops and Avebury… More 

23 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner
Thank you for your review, glad you had a great stay. Maddy

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Best way to see 2017 in.
Dec 2016

3 x couple and 1 x dog looking for the perfect location to celebrate and see in 2017! Well we found it in Curlew Cottage. Fabulous property, great location which was ideal for our group and the facil… More 

5 Jan 2017

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Response from the owner
Thank you for your fabulous review! So pleased you had such a lovely time. Would love to host you again sometime! :)

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How do I edit my booking?

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