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Roan Cottage

(Ref. 918730)

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • comfortable (21)
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55 Customer Reviews

  • "The cottage is nearby a beautiful Lydiard Park."

    The cottage is very clean and with a fenced garden at front wich is nice for dogs.

    Thank you so much Geert, we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our property and visiting the local area. We also appreciate your kind comments on the cleanliness. We hope that you may return one day! Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geert5.0Aug 2024

  • "Roan cottage was very comfortable and pleasant."

    There was everything we needed, the owners were very friendly. There was plenty to do in the area. This was one of the best cottages we have stayed in and would certainly have no hesitation in recommending it.

    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback on our property and the surrounding area Gordon. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you may return one day. Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gordon5.0Jun 2024

  • "A lovely cottage with a warm welcome."

    The cottage was clean & had all needed for a comfortable enjoyable stay. A quiet ideal position to travel around the area. The owner did not bother us in person but sent an email on our arrival to check all was well & to wish us an enjoyable stay which gave a personal touch to our stay.

    Thank you so much Barbara, we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our property and visiting the local area. We also appreciate your kind comments on the cleanliness. We hope that you may return one day! kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0May 2024

  • "Excellent holiday property, set in Wiltshire country side, lots of dog walks, nice and quiet, accommodation had every thing you could need for a stay, very clean and well equipped, a selection of games for rainy days."

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Patricia. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and the local area. We hope that you may return one day. Kind regards, Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Apr 2024

  • "Had a nice and comfortable stay."

    Owner was very accommodating. As the weather was bad, we made good use of the kitchen and board games.

    Thank you very much Sukanya for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will return. kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sukanya5.0Dec 2023

  • "This is definitely an amazing place to spend few days in cozy and quiet place."

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and really hope that you will return one day! Kind regards Simon and Alison Property Owner

    Reviewed by Corneliu5.0Nov 2023

  • "Great cottage."

    Everything there we needed. Response when the toilet broke was faultless.

    Thank you very much Helen for leaving such glowing feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will return. kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Aug 2023

  • "We had a fantastic week at Roan Cottage."

    Very friendly owners and a lovely area surrounding the cottage - perfect!

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Lucas. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and the local area. We hope that you may return one day. Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lucas5.0Jun 2023

  • "We have had the most brilliant stay thank you so much to Alison and Simon see you next year"

    Many thanks Tracey for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back next year! Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0Jun 2023

  • "Was a fantastic place to stay everything was spot on with the bungalow and even the little touches left for us and the dog."

    Great place for a base and plenty of places to see and visit in the area or not too far away. Would highly recommend and would deffinetly book this place again. Thank you very much x

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Valerie. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to welcoming you back! Kinds Regards, Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Valerie5.0Apr 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay."

    The cottage was homely and clean, well equipped with everything we needed. The owners were great, going extra length of posting our forgotten house keys. The area is nice with plenty of walking opportunities, exploring and family outings. We would higly reccomend.

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Viktoria. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay. Kind regards, Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Viktoria5.0Dec 2022

  • "Very spacious and well furnished property in a good location."

    Convenient for walking in Lydiard Park. It was comfortable and warm (once the initial chill was off after the first day). M4 motorway wasn’t a problem at all, however the lane immediately outside the cottage was often very busy! A most pleasant stay - we would return.

    Thank you David for your feedback as it is very important to us. We are sorry to hear that you found our cottage a little chilly on the first day. What a shame you didn’t mention this when we messaged on your first day to check everything was ok for you. We would have guided you through the operating instructions which are also inside our information folder left on the table. We were also sorry to hear that the single track road outside the cottage had been very busy. Unfortunately there had been temporary traffic lights on the main road from Swindon to Royal Wootton Bassett that week and traffic then tends to use the smaller roads to avoid the queues. We are glad you had a pleasant stay overall though and hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gillian4.7Dec 2022

  • "Fantastic cottage very homely and perfect location We will be rebooting."

    Thank you Andrew, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you another time! Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Nov 2022

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Roan Cottage."

    It is situated on a farm with lovely outlook, but very close to both Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett. Hosts were lovely, very helpful and checked everything was OK when we arrived. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.

    Thanks very much Andrew for choosing our property and taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return one day. Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Nov 2022

  • "Clean and comfortable cottage and the milk eggs and chocolate on arrival was welcome as were the dog treats for Sid."

    Great idea to leave us dog towels too as we forgot to bring any which is unlike us. Thank you.

    Many thanks for your comments; we are pleased that you were happy with everything. We are also glad to hear that our small ‘welcome pack’ was useful and hope that you may return one day. Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alistair4.4Nov 2022

  • "On the whole a good cosy cottage with very comfortable beds and ideally placed to visit various attractions in Wiltshire, however, the cottage would benefit from some new towels and bed linen as these were rather tired."

    An extra lamp in the living room would also have been useful.

    Many thanks for your feedback Gillian, we are pleased that you were comfortable in our property and liked the location. We use seersucker bed linen that is non iron; it can give the impression that it is older than it is but it is relatively new. We are sorry that there was no table lamp. Unfortunately it was recently damaged and we haven’t got round to replacing it yet but will be asap. Thanks once again for your feedback we have taken your comments on board and will address them. Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gillian4.4Oct 2022

  • "What a lovely place."

    It’s super quiet with lots of lovely walks around, and also decent pubs too. The cottage was spacious enough for 2 adults, 2 children and a dog. The garden is perfect for the dog too. The owners were very accommodating, would definitely recommend

    Thank you very much Claire and family for your lovely comments about our property and the surrounding area. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. kind regards, Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Oct 2022

  • "Perfect location, clean and well set up."

    No fuss and easy to find. Much appreciated!

    Thank you very much Anne for taking the time to write a review on our property, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind words. Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Oct 2022

  • "We had an amazing stay and the owners are fantastic - excellent cottage and location"

    We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay Tony and Debbie and thank you very much for giving us your much appreciated feedback! Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tony5.0Jul 2022

  • "Lovely property, well appointed, ideally located with both a beautiful park and a pub just down the road."

    Easy access from the M4, easy access to Swindon. Brilliant location for cycling, walking or water sports. We had a lovely stay at the cottage which is spacious and beautifully decorated. Plenty of parking and easy to find. The directions on the website were spot on. Would highly recommend. The owners were also really lovely and the property was spotless. Such a great place to stay. Hope to come back soon

    Thank you very much Marie for your lovely comments about our property and the surrounding area. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and really hope that you will return one day. Kind regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Marie5.0May 2022

  • "It was amazingly clean, well kept property!"

    We had everything we could want in the kitchen too cook for a family. I think the only thing I would add would be a coffee cafetière, but we highly recommend this property. Simon & Matthew were lovely. Thanks for a great stay. Paula LB

    Thank you very much Paula for taking the time to write a review on our property, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and found our cottage met your requirements. I checked this morning and found the cafetière which was behind the tea and coffee in the cupboard above the sink. We hope it didn’t spoil your stay. Regards Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paula5.0Jan 2022

  • "Second visit and will visit again."

    Roan cottage is exactly as described in the listing. Well equipped cottage that makes for a very comfortable stay.

    Thank you Lynda, we are so pleased your second stay was again good. We look forward to you returning to us! Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynda5.0Dec 2021

  • "This was our second stay in a warm and comfortable cottage."

    Ideally situated for exploring the area.

    Thank you very much Anne for choosing our property again. And for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased that you had another enjoyable stay. Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Oct 2021

  • "Had a great time at Roan Cottage."

    A real feel of home from home. Very cosy and was short of nothing. Really enjoyed our stay and will definately be returning. Thank you.

    Thank you very much Valerie for choosing our property and for taking the time to write such a positive review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you may return one day. Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Valerie5.0Oct 2021

  • "Lovely property, ideally located, very comfortable had a really lovely stay and would not hesitate to book again."

    Thank you very much Richard for choosing to stay at our property and for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will return one day. Simon and Alison Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Oct 2021

  • "Place was fabulous exactly like description on Sykes website very clean comfortable."

    Local to amenities and good base to travel sites around the citswolds and area. Was nice to entertain family who live local and would highly recommend this place and will definitely return. Excellent week away

    Thank you very much Sharon for choosing to stay in our property and for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and really appreciate your kind words. We hope that you will return one day. Alison and Simon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Sep 2021

  • "Roan Cottage provided a very convenient base for exploring the south Cotswolds and beyond into Somerset."

    The accommodation was fairly basic in comparison to our usual bookings but it was very good value being significantly cheaper than our usual options. It was clean, with a useful lawned garden for our dog and comfortable but we found the shower cubicle very small and the cooking facilities fairly basic. Overall, a well-located, comfortable cottage representing very good value.

    We value your feedback and are pleased that you found our property well located, good value and comfortable etc. As your comment regarding the shower may put other guests off from visiting our property we would however like to confirm that the shower is a standard size which suits most people. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darren4.1Sep 2021

  • "A lovely, clean comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of the world."

    We would love to come back sometime.

    Reviewed by Catherine4.7Aug 2021

  • "Roan Cottage was a very relaxing place for us to us as a base for the week and explore the wonderful activities and places of interest that Wiltshire and the Cotswold’s have to offer."

    Reviewed by Phil5.0Jul 2021

  • "A hidden gem."

    Fantastically well placed in a small hamlet outside Swindon.Easy access to Lydiard park to walk your Dog. The facilities are outstanding. Full Credit to Alison & Simon. Thank you so much

    Reviewed by Paul4.7Jun 2021

  • "Lovely cottage everything you needed for a comfortable relaxing break"

    Reviewed by Maureen5.0Jun 2021

  • "The floor was very slippery could do with a rug, but other than that, it's well equipped and very clean."

    The owner was very helpful

    Reviewed by Sylvia4.1Oct 2020

  • "Beautiful cosy cottage in a fantastic area, well equipped, love the open plan living area and two large bedrooms and a massive bathroom."

    Plenty of lovely walks on the doorstep

    Reviewed by Karen4.4Sep 2020

  • "Lovely stay"

    Reviewed by Alexa5.0Jul 2020

  • "Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage on the outside of a farm with a few houses nearby - ..."

    Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage on the outside of a farm with a few houses nearby - very quiet and peaceful - it also has Brindle Cottage attached to it - loads of space for 4 adults and a dog so not over crowded - shops about 3 miles away

    Reviewed by Sue5.0Mar 2020

  • "The cottage was excellent, every thing clean, comfortable and well designed."

    The only thing that was missed was the microwave and fridge needed a clean.

    Reviewed by Graham5.0Feb 2020

  • "Had a lovely time perfect for a break away with our dogs."

    Reviewed by Karen4.1Dec 2019

  • "Sykes has once again lived up to it's high standards."

    We have never been let down by yourselves and were delighted to find Roan Cottage just as we had hoped. We would have stayed longer if we could. Alison and Simon (the owners) were friendly and helpful. We would not hesitate to book another holiday with yourselves - Roan Cottage is high on the list!!!

    Reviewed by Sally5.0Nov 2019

  • "What a great place to stay!"

    Quiet location next to a farm. Perfect for us. Comfortable, clean, spacious and well equipped. It was a home from home. We would definitely like to find a reason to stay again. Great host, available to answer queries.

    Reviewed by Janice5.0Oct 2019

  • "We enjoyed the are, it was so beautiful and so much history."

    We had wonderful sunny weather and loved sitting outside in the evening watching the world go by. The owners were really friendly but not intrusive. We would definitely go back as it felt like home from home. So comfortable

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0Sep 2019

  • "We had a wonderful time at Roan Cottage!"

    Our son lives nearby and was getting married,we usually stay with him and his girlfriend but needed more space this time! Plenty of space in Roan Cottage for two adults,two teenagers and our dog. Superbly clean and super facilities- I iced and decorating the four tier wedding cake there. After the wedding we had time to visit nearby Avebury and Bristol, plus plenty of dog walking in Lydiard Park ,which is next to the cottage. Super touches such as text messages on arrival and departure to check all was okay, and biscuits,milk and eggs on arrival. Recommended highly!

    Reviewed by Maggie5.0Aug 2019

  • "Really nice cottage clean and comfortable and the owners didn’t bother us but made sure we were happy which was appreciated."

    Lovely area plenty of places to visit.

    Reviewed by Fiona4.7Jul 2019

  • "The cottage was clean comforyable and well equiped."

    The location was great for exploring North Wiltshire and beyond, close to Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett Marlborough, Corsham and M4 for Bristol and Bath. Quiet location on a narrow road. Supermarkets close by and Wootton Bassett has a selection of smaller shops to wonder around.

    Reviewed by Melvyn5.0May 2019

  • "From arrival to the end of our stay we were in complete relaxation."

    Great location and hospitality and left to our own devices! Will definitely be coming back, very convenient for The Cotswolds and surrounding areas! Cottage is very clean and specious. Large garden with plenty space for your pets to roam! Thank you so much to Alison and Simon for having us. X

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0Apr 2019

  • "The only thing I can say about it was the cottage was excellent, one thing was odd, that everytime the lamp by the TV was switched on when the TV was on it turn the TV over to the DVD."

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    Reviewed by Sylvia5.0Mar 2019

  • "One of the best equipped cottages we have been to."

    Owner made contact to ensure everything was ok. Park only a two minute walk away which is great with a dog yet you are only minutes away from the centre of town.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Dec 2018

  • "Lovely quiet place to stay, very handy for the M4"

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Nov 2018

  • "Roan Cottage was extemely clean and comfortable and when we arrived we found Alison and Simon had left us eggs, milk and apples from their garden."

    They'd also left some doggie treats and a towel for my dog, Snoop, which has never happened in all the years we've used holiday cottages. I'd also sent a text asking about dog friendly pubs in the area and Alison had left us a hand written list which was very helpful. We'd definately recommend this cottage for it's home comforts, location and the thoughtfulness of it's owners.

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Nov 2018

  • "Good location for day trips to Oxford, Bath or the Cotswalds."

    Cottage very comfortable, had all amenities you need.

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Sep 2018

  • "A thoughtfully, well-equipped, clean and very comfortable cottage; greeted with welcoming little extras."

    The owners were unintrusive yet readily available if required. Beautiful location and a great touring base. A variety of supermarkets and restaurants a short drive away. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone.

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Aug 2018

  • "This place was fantastic, a real home from home."

    Lovely touch by the owners leaving some chocolate and some dog treats & they were very caring and attentive with calls and text messages. We loved it that much that we have already booked to go again next year. I would highly recommend this place as a base if you want to just relax and watch the world go by. You could also get to Bristol in 45 minutes which we did. Swindon is a few minutes away too. You can do as much or as little as you like.

    Reviewed by Dan5.0Aug 2018

  • "Roan is a comfortably well equipped cottage,near to amenities, situated in a lovely part of England."

    close to transport links.

    Reviewed by Erica5.0Jun 2018

  • "A lovely holiday home just 2 homes together on a working farm - beautiful countryside - can get 2 a lot of places from here - it was home from home with everything that I'd need including washing machine and dish washer ."

    Reviewed by Sue5.0May 2018

  • "This was a great cottage especially for someone with restricted mobility."

    It was in a great location, quiet clean and comfortable. The owners communication was great and the little extras were appreciated and a surprise. We enjoyed so much we have just booked it for next year

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0Sep 2017

  • "It was very pleasant and we met the owners who were very pleasant too."

    We know the area well and it was therefore well situated for us.

    Reviewed by Beverley4.0Aug 2016

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Summary

  • All ground floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
  • Wall-mounted electric heaters with heated towel rail in shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing board
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Secure bike storage available
  • Shared, enclosed lawned garden to front with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 30 mins walk, pub 8 mins walk
  • Note: The M4 motorway is located two miles away across three fields, but can be seen in the distance from the front of the cottage
  • Note: Due to being on a working farm, dogs must be on a lead when outside
  • Note: Due to ramped access and wide doors, this property may be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Please contact the owner for more information.

The property

Royal Wootton Bassett 2 miles.

A charming, ground floor semi-detached barn conversion, one of two holiday cottages on site, found on a working farm in a semi-rural, North Wiltshire location.

This lovely cottage is located close to the southern end of the Cotswolds, only a short distance from the historic market town of Royal Wootton Bassett.

Comfortably-furnished and well equipped, offering both couples and small family groups alike a super holiday home, this Royal Wootton Bassett cottage is a great base for exploring this fascinating area.

The ground floor accommodation of this Cotswolds cottage offers a bright and airy open plan social space, with plenty of room for your whole group, together with two good-size bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside this Royal Wootton Bassett cottage, enjoy the large shared lawned area, a wonderful place to relax and plan your day trips out and about.

Make a visit into nearby Royal Wootton Bassett, where the weekly market offers an array of colourful stalls selling everything from locally-produced fruit, vegetables and meat products, to household goods.

Close by, a visit to the beautiful Lydiard Country Park is a must, with its 260 acres of stunning grounds only a mile away from this Royal Wootton Bassett holiday cottage.

Further afield, but still within easy reach, shopaholics and steam railway enthusiasts will enjoy Swindon's McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and steam museum, both housed in the old Great Western Railway works.

Easy transport links from this Royal Wootton Bassett cottage take you to the historic town of Malmesbury, picturesque Castle Combe, regal Bath, the Avebury Stone Circle, the Cotswold Water Park, and Lacock Abbey.

Alternatively, just a little further afield, take a trip to Salisbury or Oxford which are also both easily accessible.

For a convenient and comfortable holiday base, set in the most interesting area of North Wiltshire, look no further than this delightful Royal Wootton Bassett holiday cottage.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 30894, together they sleep 8.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT

Swindon 6.7 miles; Malmesbury 10.7 miles; Bath 31 miles.

Situated at the southern end of the Cotswold Hills, in rural northern Wiltshire and close to the border with Gloucestershire, the friendly market town of Royal Wootton Bassett can be found. The town was granted Royal patronage in 2011, due to the part it played in the repatriation of military personnel who sadly lost their lives serving their country overseas. It boasts a weekly market and offers a good selection of local shops and inns, providing an ideal touring base from which to explore the attractions of Wiltshire and beyond. The town is close to the historic Lydiard Park, Bowood and Longleat, with the ancient sites of Avebury and Stonehenge nearby. The coastal resorts of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea are just over an hour's drive for anyone wanting to dip their toes in the sea. Visit the charming town of Malmesbury and the Cotswold Water Park and with the historic cities of Bath, Oxford and Salisbury all easily accessible, this area really makes an interesting touring centre at any time of the year.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas