Rusty Lane Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

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

17 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“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.

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

- Mr Rainford, November 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
“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
“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
“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
“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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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

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.

Accommodation

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.

Amenities

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.

Region Information

Cotswolds Cottage Holidays

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas