Hobbes Cottage

A great cottage with history and character.

As mentioned in the listing the stairs would be a problem for someone very tall or with difficulties. Also a warning that although car parking is free, apparently it for 23 hours only, no return for an hour - we just moved to another spot! there is a car park attendant around so be aware. A lovely stay though, so near to the town and Abbey Thank you.

The location was perfect for visiting other places.

We were very disappointed on arrival as the sitting room was very dark and felt gloomy. The furniture was heavy . There were two heavy chairs at the dinning table and bench seating. We could not sit together comfortably on one side of the table, so moved one chair to the table end. The bedrooms upstairs were much brighter. In the top bedroom there was no space to walk around the sides of the bed especially on the window side. This didn't make it easy for getting up in the night for using the toilet. In the bathroom the light switch was defective. Occasionally it worked on first pull however on one occasion it took 21 attempts, and most times took at least 6 attempts. It was very difficult to control the shower temperature . We were aware that the hot and cold taps were reversed, we had no issue with this, but it was the temperature itself that was so difficult to control. It was scalding hot and took careful balancing to get a reasonable temperature. It was such a waste of water messing around seeking a comfortable temperature. Also in the midst showering the temperature would need adjusting. The kitchen was well appointed with equipment , however this left no space for a work surface. There were 7 drinking mugs and dozens of glasses. A pity for us that it was not the other way round. This is being pedantic, but the peeler does not work, please try yourself to peel a carrot and you will understand this comment. There were loads of decorations all over the property, wholly unnecessary. Which ever way we turned there were throws on racks or the back of furniture, why so many? There were just two of us, we would have been hard pushed for space if we were four. We were lucky a couple of times to park outside the property, but you had warned us so it was no surprise. To find tea, coffee and biscuits waiting for us on arrival was welcoming, thank you.

We have had a wonderful time in Malmesbury and really enjoyed our stay in the very charming Hobbes Cottage.

The cottage is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The garden is also very nice so we could relax in the afternoon sun with a glass of wine. We were quite happy with the choice of Hobbes Cottage!

A very beautiful nice little cottage in a very nice town.

Great Pizeria and nice pubs. We were very positively suprised and it erved as perfect as a base camp for 5 days of Cotswolds exploring

It would have been 5* but for the dodgy light pull switch in the bathroom.

I told Mel at the end of our stay and she's sorting it. Lovely welcoming cottage and very well appointed. Parking was tricky but we managed by using the car park. Great location otherwise.

Lovely cottage and location for exploring the Cotswolds, lots of nice touches like blankets and toiletries.

Within walking distance of many pubs and restaurants. As described, only slight inconvenience is the parking situation which just means you have to park away from the house, there is a small car park around the corner.

There was a bit of a mix up at the start of the holiday , however the problem was dealt with professionally and quickly and we were very happy with the outcome .

We loved this cosy cottage . It was quirky and in a great location . Had everything needed and the beds very comfortable . Cleaner and owner were both friendly and helpful . We would stay again . Thank you !

Cozy little house, a large suitcase is not recommended due to steep stairs, kitchen contains almost everything you may need, well located in the centre.

You feel at home in It.

Thank you so much, having mini bars of soap, tea and coffee, tissues, blankets, all helped us feel more at home.

Lovely cottage, clean and very comfortable beds with great pillows. The only thing missing was a vegetable peeler, but not such a big deal! Thanks so much :) we loved learning about aethelstan and the battle of brunanburgh and malmesbury is a lovely town

The cottage is girheous, well equipped and comfortable.

Only issue was the shower but we managed. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cozy stay in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Our hosts messaged to say if we needed anything to get in touch which was lovely. Would absolutely want to stay there again

Lovely boutique Cotswold 3 story mini- town house in central village location - perfect for exploring Cotswolds.

Historial features with immaculate, adorable interiors, brand new kitchen and owners kitted out the kitchen with quality appliances and everything you would need for a holiday break. Very helpful owner at dealing with questions and housekeeper on hand by phone as well. Lovely place.

Lovely quirky property, in a great location.

Fantastic old 'Southend's Crooked House' of a cottage, what fun!

Very clean throughout, situated on a lovely old square. Cottage very tastefully decorated and with all you would ever need to live there. New and Quality items everywhere, superb. In the parking in the Square lottery we were lucky everyday! – we loved staying at Hobbes* Cottage this Summer. *named after Thomas Hobbes, the philosopher. The only drawback was the on/off hot water to the bath, particularly affecting the shower. I'd reduce the boiler hot water temperature control. Hope it can be sorted. Great holiday though!

We really loved the cottage.

There was a hiccup as the cleaner hadn't been in to do the changeover, but the owner responded immediately, and the housekeeper came over straight away. Parking anywhere near the cottage is a lottery. Mostly, we had to park in the main car park, which isn't nearby. The small WC was manageable, but we aren't big people. The double bedroom is too small for a couple, unless you dont mind only being able to get to one side of the bed. OK for us as our daughter had that room, and we had the larger room with twin beds together. Great breakfast at Michael's bistro just down the road.

Where to start… We were due to check in from 3pm on 31/05 for 3 nights.

At 2.30pm whilst we were on our way (3 hour drive) we were told we couldn’t enter the property until 6pm because it had not been cleaned. Quite frankly giving 30 minutes notice is a complete joke. We had our 5 month old daughter with us who needed to go to sleep ant 6pm and we also had to try and fill time because of this. Which meant more money spent. We eventually got into the property at around 7pm. Our first morning at the property was dreadful. No hot water running from the shower. We had luke warm water for 30 seconds then ice cold. I ran the shower for 40 minutes on full hot and it was ice cold. We informed the cleaner who said she would come round and check when we were out. So we were unable to shower and had to head out. The cleaner then informed me that she had been round and everything was fine… Obviously it was not fine and when we returned I went to turn the shower on again and low and behold the same problem. I informed the cleaner at 3.30pm. I heard nothing until 6.30pm, by which this time we had had enough and I called Sykes to complain and ask for a full refund as we would be leaving as soon as we could the following morning. Within minutes the cleaner is calling me! What a coincidence! I spoke again with the cleaner who said she would have to come round to check again or she would have to inform the owner I had refused to let her come in…I could see what was happening here already. Our daughter was asleep and we were reluctant to let the cleaner back in because of this. However she said she would bring a ‘plumber’. Somehow within 15 minutes the cleaner was at our door with the ‘plumber’ (definitely was not a plumber). Checked the shower and boiler and guess what…it wasn’t working! We were advised not to use the shower and that they would be calling British Gas to have the boiler checked as it was dangerous. Still no contact from the owners! I informed Sykes again that we wanted a full refund as this was not acceptable and we were unable to shower or bath our 5 month old daughter. The following morning, still no word from anyone so I again had to call Sykes who said they would contact the owner again about the refund. The owner offered 50%…50% refund after the absolute shambles that we had been through… I think it’s clear we will not be staying here again. We love Malmesbury and visit almost every year. Luckily we have stayed in other cottages in the village, with more competent and personable owners so have no need to come back here. Thankfully

Lovely little cottage.

Very very clean and the beds are very comfortable. We really struggled with parking though.

My son and I had a very comfortable stay at Hobbes Cottage while building work was being done on our house, also in Malmesbury.

It became a real home from home away from all the stress. I recommend the cottage as a base for vacations also, as Malmesbury has so much to offer to people wanting to explore the Cotswolds and its lovely towns and villages.

Very clean and full of character Personal preference we found the bed in the main bedroom too soft not a problem we slept in the other bedroom

Fantastic cottage.

Really well appointed and very comfortable. Malmesbury is a lovely village with great independent shops, restaurants and some good pubs. Can be difficult to park but we used the car park just up the road which wasn’t expensive and could be paid for via an app so we could manage our parking from the comfort of the cottage. Great place to explore the local are and some great walks nearby.

Beautiful little cottage, perfect for my wife and I, if we are in the vicinity again you will have first refusal.

Very accurate description and being 6’2” didn’t prove too much of a problem.

We loved this little cottage!

It was an amazingly efficient use of space, and having access to a clothes dryer was a huge plus at the end of our 2 weeks in the UK. Parking was a cause of stress every time we left and returned, and there was no tea pot that we could find. Overall a great stay!

Beautiful cottage; we had the most fabulous stay.

Lama couldn’t have been more welcoming and accommodating. We were so desperate not to leave that we extended our stay and will most definitely be returning when we can! Thank you for a wonderful week x

What a charming cottage!

Clean and comfortable. The owners gave access to Netflix. Beautiful backdrop of a little church adjacent to the house. Parking on the pavement was easy and available. The cottage was so tastefully decorated like you would do for your own home and not for a b&b. All instructions were clear. They even left little snacks for us which were so useful after the long drive. A very happy customer and THANK YOU!

A lovely historic cottage close to the centre of Malmesbury.

The abbey, market cross, museum, restaurants and pubs all within easy walking distance; plus Malmesbury is a good base for touring the area. The accommodation was well equipped and adequate for the two of us. Four people might find it rather small. Car parking isn't always possible in the immediate vicinity, although there are alternatives close by.

It's adorable!

A truly unique experience to stay in a small, really comfortable, quirky, grade 2 listed property. The cottage has all the period details you would expect with thoughtfully upgraded amenities, with comfortable beds and quality linen that ensures a good night sleep. I really appreciated the attention to detail which made the cottage feel really cosy.