Rusty Lane Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

31 Customer Review(s)

“A gorgeous cottage - spotlessly clean, extremely well appointed, and with an exceptional welcome pack.”

The location is away from it all, but the pub is within easy walking distance down the tranquil canal towpath. The local area has plenty to see and do, a lovely part of the country. Highly recommended!

The location is away from it all, but the pub is within easy walking distance down the tranquil canal towpath. The local area has plenty to see and do, a lovely part of the country. Highly recommended!

- Dr Mitchell, October 2019
“The Cottage was absolutely beautiful!”

The welcome hamper was such a nice touch and above and beyond what you would expect. The kitchen was well equipped again above and beyond what we have experienced during stays in other cottages. It was very clean and well looked after. Sarah was such a lovely lady who made us feel very welcome. The location was great for us as a family with young children to access attractions such as Paultons park and Longleat Safari park. We would most definitely stay again and recommend to others. Best place we've ever stayed ☺️

- Mr Owen, August 2019
“Rusty Lane cottage was a comfortable, well presented and extremely clean cottage.”

The kitchen especially was very well equipped. I would like to say that our stay in the cottage was extra special due to the lady, Sarah who owned it. She was very kind and nothing was too much trouble.She made us feel very welcome and although she lived next door, she respected our privacy.A very enjoyable week !!

- Mr Bladon, August 2019
“Excellent cottage, spotlessly clean and stocked with everything we needed.”

The owner was really friendly and helpful. A great week in a lovely cottage which was a great base for day trips and has easy access to the canal towpath for cycling/walking.

- Mr Herring, August 2019
“The barn was lovely everything that you could need was included and the fridge.”

Was well stocked large comfortable beds ensure you get a good nights sleep. Our host Sarah a lovely person nothing was to much trouble.

- Mr Colyer, July 2019
“Rusty lane Cottage is a well designed and well presented property.”

The owner has thought of everything and is very welcoming. There is also a generous welcome pack of goodies.

- Mrs Edwards, June 2019
“Sarah has made this cottage into a little oasis .”

She has created a screen at the edge of the courtyard that makes it private and quiet . A lovely place to sit and watch the bats on a summers evening.The cottage was spotless ,thoughtfully decorated with all modern facilities . Bedroom were light and airy .The bathroom has underfloor heating , which along with the central heating meant that we were warm and cosy despite the British weather. The beds were comfy and mattresses felt brand new .The welcome package that Sarah leaves for guests was most appreciated . The turning into the cottage needs a long signal but Sarah has even cut down the grass verge to make entry and exit as safe as possible . The road is very fast so allow plenty of time for turning but it's not particularly busy so we never had a problem.Overall a delightful cottage and host.

- Mrs Smith, June 2019
“A fantastic cottage and host.”

We were well looked after and a lovely area.

- Mr French, May 2019
“An excellent well equipped cottage in a secluded location off the main road and ideal centrally for enjoying the Wiltshire and surrounding countryside--walking by the canal or visiting many National Trust properties and to explore the city of Bath.”

Sarah is a very welcoming host--not forgetting the lovely welcome pack on arrival. We hope to return

- Mr Jolliffe, May 2019
“Beautifully clean and comfortable cottage.”

Good area for getting about to see the local attractions. The owner Sarah is a lovely lady and very helpful. Can't wait to return!

- Mr Tizard, May 2019
“Absolutely wonderful.”

Spotless. Home from home. Sarah a lovely host and lovely welcome pack on arrival. Hope to go again.

- Mrs Gregg, April 2019
“This is the cleanest holiday cottage I have ever stayed in absolutely beautiful.”

Very central for days out (longleat safari park,wookey caves, bath) lovely welcome pack left for us by Sarah will be back for another visit.

- Mrs Finnerty, April 2019
“Lovely place to stay, very clean.”

Sarah was the perfect host, such a lovely lady. Excellent walks along the towpath, we couldn't have asked for more.

- Mrs Clark, March 2019
“The cottage was extremely well appointed with everything in very good condition and clean and tidy.”

The welcome pack was much appreciated as were the flowers which were a nice touch. The location was excellent with many places of historical interest in easy reach.

- Mrs Wright, March 2019
“Rusty Lane is by far the best house we have ever rented.”

And Sarah is a very lovely host! She lives next door and is there when you need her, but gives you all the privacy you want if not. We visited a few NT houses in the area and made some beautiful walks along the canal (of which Sarah told us about) with lots of boats sailing in and out of the locks. We couldn’t have been more lucky to spend the holidays over Christmas and New Years in Rusty Lane and we promised Sarah we will definitely come back again.

- Mrs van Doorn, December 2018
“A fabulous location central to exploring what Wiltshire has to offer.”

A really good eating pub nearby, & shops are just a short drive away. The cottage is very well laid out, and has everything that you could want, and Sarah - the host - is a delight. She couldn't have done more for us.

- Mrs Wallis, November 2018
“We are local to the area and the cottage was perfect for me and my two teenage daughters to stay in whilst our new house was being built.”

It was like being at home. Sarah is a fantastic host and nothing is too much trouble. The facilities at the cottage are great and she has thought of pretty much everything. I would recommend this cottage without hesitation. Thank you Sarah.

- Mrs Raybould, November 2018
“Superb cottage in every respect and totally immaculate throughout, the lady owner is a pleasure to deal with.”

- Mr Rainford, November 2018
“Rusty Lane is a lovely and well equipped cottage.”

Ideal for sightseeing, walking and good local pubs within walking distance (2 miles approx). A generous hamper on arrival was unexpected. Sarah the owner was on hand for tips on places to go and was very friendly. When we booked this cottage Sykes web site stated 2 bathrooms, as we were going with another couple for the first few days this was perfect. But on arrival there was only one. Disappointed I contacted Sykes who very kindly and quickly compensated me for their error. Such good customer service should be noted. We have now had six cottage breaks with Sykes and shall continue to do so.

- Mrs Warner, November 2018
“This cottage far exceeded our expectations.”

It was very stylish and clean and the best equipped cottage we have been to. The owners had thought of everything and left a generous hamper for us which was most welcome after a difficult journey. The area was beautiful also so we will definitely be returning. We arrived in the dark so struggled to see the entrance from the road. So for future visitors once you see the sign to the Barge Inn, you continue straight on and there is a red brick house on the left and then you immediately indicate to turn right into Rusty Farm just after.

- Mrs Saxon, October 2018
“A lovely cottage in an ideal location for visiting our family in Devizes.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning at a future date. We like to have written directions to use in conjunction with satnav, but please could the directions be re-written. At present they start from King Street, but do not explain that King Street is in Melksham. The farm entrance, which is directly off the A365, is hard to find. The name sign on the telegraph post is not easy to spot.

- Mr Wrench, October 2018
“Cottage was fantastic, had everything you could want, extremely clean.”

In a very good location.

- Miss Gilbert, October 2018
“Rusty Lane Cottage is superb, one of the very best cottages we have stayed in.”

It is beautifully furnished with lots of thought and finishing touches and a generous welcome pack. It's in a great location with a good pub not far away. We look forward to returning. Absolutely top marks for the cottage and also ease of booking with Sykes, the first time we have used a national company in 25 years having always used local agencies before. However the directions where extremely poor and not accurate at all and the worst we have ever received to the point where we had to change our plans that first evening after arriving much later than planned. Sykes Cottages need to address this.

- Mrs Yates, October 2018
“Excellent cottage, fantastic owner who went above the call of duty to ensure we had every we needed for our stay and even brought us some cake when we arrived!”

Short walk through the farm to the Kennet and Avon canal then fantastic walks in both directions with great pubs to eat and drink in.

- Mr Lavin, September 2018
“Directions to the cottage were poor.”

We found it difficult to find. Biggest problem was that I was not given the name of the owner or a telephone number to contact her. This would have enabled us to contact her and to erase our anxieties at not being able to find the cottage. I see this as a reason not to book with Sykes but to look at other agents.

- Mrs Munn, August 2018
“Very nice cottage 1st class with a very nice host”

- Mrs Rowlands, August 2018
“What a lovely cottage for a week away We got rather lost finding the cottage, but we managed to find the pub and between the pub staff and Sarah (who rang the pub to give us directions) we found our way to a lovely cottage which had everything we could think of and a full welcome pack.”

Sarah was great and nothing was too much trouble, but not invasive. We had a fun filled week with visits to Bath (Roman Baths worth a visit), Longleat (A brilliant full day be careful of the monkeys), Glastonbury and a drive to Durdle Door. We also visited The Barge Inn and the Three Magpies, we did prefer the food at Three Magpies not sure if it was the hearty portions or we just caught the Barge Inn on an off day the food was ok. We have recommended and hope to return.

- Miss Smith, July 2018
“Lovely owner, helpful and informative .”

Pristine cottage with everything we needed. Very comfortable and homely . Weather perfect , we found castle Coombe enchanting and bath beautiful Lots to do and pubs a short walk away up the canal. Very satisfied

- Mrs Walker, July 2018
“Had a wonderful time cottage was lovely.”

Sofa was a bit uncomfortable but everything else was great.nice central location for exploring the area would book again.

- Mrs Carter, June 2018
“Lovely clean, comfortable barn.”

Sarah the owner was very friendly & attentive, always busy on her property, but never invasive. She has great local knowledge, & is happy to make recommendations should you require. Every need has been considered in the barn. A lovely welcome hamper awaits you. Thank you again Sarah.

- Mr Lockwood, May 2018
“This is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in.”

The facilities are first class, all on one level, and the location is ideal for places to visit in North Wiltshire. The owner gave us a warm welcome and we found a well stocked pack of luxury items on arrival. Highly recommended.

- Mrs Norman, May 2018
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The property

This spacious, stone-built barn conversion rests in a wonderful Wiltshire location, just outside the village of Seend.

Rusty Lane Cottage nestles in a delightfully central spot, surrounded by the Cotswolds, the North Wessex Downs and the Cranborne Chase AONBs.

This peaceful getaway is perfect for exploring these popular locations.

Be welcomed into the cottage by its tastefully decorated open-plan living room; here you can prepare your meals in the stylish and well-equipped kitchen, enjoy them at the breakfast bar and kick back and relax in front of the TV on the comfortable seating.

The stunning exposed wooden beams add a lovely touch of charm to the place.

The sumptuous family shower room provides a large walk-in shower, suitable for those with limited mobility and also a disabled friendly shower chair is available on request.

Get your much-needed rest in one of the two well-presented bedrooms, both peaceful rooms ideal for recharging your batteries after a day of exploring one of the many AONBs surrounding you.

The hamlet of Bowerhill, a suburb of Melksham, offers a modest selection of amenities and its neighbouring town boasts a much wider range of shops and pubs to make a wonderful base for your holiday.

Take a day trip to nearby Devizes, showcasing wonderful architecture and a series of quirky shops and eateries to enjoy.

Come to Rusty Lane Cottage for a weekend of exploring the outdoors or even just sitting back and relaxing for a while.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x double
Wet room with a basin and WC, disabled friendly shower chair also available on request
Open-plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting area.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Ample off road parking
Patio with picnic bench
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile.

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About the location

SEEND

Melksham 3 miles; Devizes 4 miles; Bath 16 miles

This charming Wiltshire village rests in a superb location for lovers of the outdoors, resting in between the Costwolds and the North Wessex Downs. Seend itself is a scattered village where you can find a handy convenience store as well as three welcoming pubs, one of which sits on the banks of the canal. The town of Melksham is a few short miles away, situated on the River Avon, it offers an excellent range of amenities to make the most of. Alternatively, spend a day exploring the spectacular city of Bath with its abundant impressive architecture and much to see and do. Both the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs AONBs offer remarkable scenery for avid ramblers or cyclists. Chippenham and Devizes are also within reach and are certainly worth a day of exploring.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A gorgeous cottage - spotlessly clean, extremely well appointed, and with an exceptional welcome pack.”

“The Cottage was absolutely beautiful!”