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5 Packhorse

(Ref. 1120031)

Purton, Wiltshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.2

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

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

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  • cottage (16)
  • garden (12)
  • lovely (9)
  • dog (9)
  • comfy (8)
  • bed (8)

19 Customer Reviews

  • "Always a brilliant place to stay and suits our needs perfectly."

    A lovely space, comfy and welcoming. Would definitely recommend!

    Reviewed by Sharlene5.0★Nov 2025

  • "We had a brilliant extended stay at Packhorse."

    It is a.comfy, cosy and inviting cottage. Everything you need is at hand and I would highly recommend it.

    Reviewed by Sharlene5.0★Nov 2025

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Warm and comfy. A bit hard to find in the dark. More traffic noise than I’d anticipated.

    Reviewed by Bridget4.0★Oct 2025

  • "We had a lovely stay at 5 Packhorse."

    The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfy. Garden was spacious and secure. We didn't realise that the lady next door was a dog-sitter, so there were loads of other dogs. However, they were all very well behaved and didn't pose a problem.

    Reviewed by Carl4.0★Sep 2025

  • "Great mini break, very comfortable cottage with everything you need."

    We had a great time with mixing a couple of trips out in the Cotswolds and chilling with a book and a beer in the garden that provided both Sun and shade. The cottage is in a quiet location which suited us down to the ground. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting some time away.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2025

  • "A cosy, low doorway, cottage that has been tastefully updated and modernised."

    Good modern kitchen with large fridge freezer and good oven and other white goods. Kitchen tap needs securing. Good modern bathroom with shower in bath. Bath drain needs cleared. Nice lounge with comfy seating and good sized TV and decent internet. Couch needs Febreze from previous dog owning visitors. Comfy bed with plenty of storage space in room. On street parking in quiet cul-de-sac road.

    4.0★Jul 2025

  • "Garden is definitely not dog safe."

    Boundary is hedged with gapes the path leads around to front gate which you cannot close as post is missing, we used wheelie bins to stop our dog from getting out onto the main road. Carpet on top step of stairs is loose which you cannot close as catch your foot on. A few hundred pounds to ensure a safe holiday for dogs and children have not been spent on this property

    Reviewed by Melanie2.0★Jun 2025

  • "When we arrived the front gate was hanging off, not suitable as it's dog friendly and near a busy road."

    The cottage had clearly not been hoovered upstairs as clumps of dog hair on carpet. The stairs are totally unsuitable for elderly and it should be advised in description. I understand the cottage is very old however it should say in your description. The garden was overgrown and there were 3 places my small yorkie could have got out. The garden was mowed on Wednesday. Should all be done before arrival and all the hedges overgrown. I would say the garden is not dog proof as far as we could see.

    We are really sorry our cottage didn't match your expectations and would like to respond to some of the points you have raised. We had already booked a carpenter to fit a new gate post as the old one had become very wobbly. We were unaware it had actually broken so apologies. The new gate post was fitted on July 4th. We have addressed the dog hairs found with our housekeeping company and have also arranged for the upstairs landing and stairs to be recarpeted this July. The stairs are narrow and steep as is common in traditional 400 year old stone thatched cottages and will look to add this to our description. Regarding the garden we have been very fortunate that we have only been empty for a few days each month this year, and so our gardener is attending the garden every 2 weeks attending to the hedges and lawn and it is sadly impossible to organise the grass to be cut on changeover days as they are so irregular as we accept bookings from 2 nights onwards. The garden is surrounded by hedges but is not fully dog proof as small dogs can find gaps. We will make this more clear to guests and have also just added another wooden gate into the garden itself to help keep the larger dogs inside. Thank you again for your feedback which is always useful to help us go that extra mile for our guests and we will do all we can to ensure future guests have a very enjoyable stay at Packhorse. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pamela3.0★Jun 2025

  • "Beautiful character cottage, very well equipped and a nice comfy bed."

    Everything was clean and the huge grassy, dog-friendly garden was thoroughly enjoyed by our large bouncy German Shepherd. The shared walkway with the neighbour was a bit busy as they had builders in, but nice people with friendly dogs (behind a gate). We had glorious hot sunshine for our week so the only tiny criticism would be that some garden loungers would be an asset, however there’s a nice table & chairs so you can sit and eat outside. Local pub isn’t walkable to if you’re over 60 and local Co-op’s prices were exorbitant so take some provisions! Coffee & wine provided by owner which was a nice touch. We had a nice relaxing week, thank you!

    Reviewed by Jan4.0★Jun 2025

  • "Lovely, quaint little thatched cottage with a great sized garden."

    The cottage felt nice and cosy which was perfect for our mini honeymoon. The bed was super comfy and the cottage had everything we needed. We enjoyed being away from the towns and cities but still close enough that we could pop to shops and have days out. Our dog loved the garden, the only downside for us was that there is a shared access path in between the cottage and garden. It isn’t used much but there is a metal gate to the neighbouring house which you can see through, our dog can be a bit reactive sometimes to other dogs (we are working on this) the neighbours do have dogs which were out quite a bit due to the lovely weather. We just had to adjust when letting our dog out. The only other thing that we found was that there are a few walks around the cottage but they seem to all have stiles which we have a big dog and he won’t go over them. We did find two nice parks though that were only about an 8 minute drive from the cottage. Overall, the cottage is beautiful, cosy and was just what we wanted for a nice break away. We would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Anne4.0★Mar 2025

  • "Lovely cottage."

    All the facilities you could need for a short stay.

    Reviewed by Carl5.0★Mar 2025

  • "We had a great extended stay, which was perfect for us."

    The cottage is just lovely and brilliant that it was dog friendly (loved the tiled floors!) The neighbors offered us the use of their field, which was.really kind. It was all just great, would definitely book again and have already recommended to others.

    Reviewed by Sharlene5.0★Jan 2025

  • "Enjoyable stay at the cottage."

    It is well situated to explore the local area. The garden is a bonus. There is quite a lot of noise from the road. We ate at the cottage each day and found the kitchen lacking in a few things e.g casserole dish , cheese grater and it would have been helpful to have a washing up scourer and cloth in the bathroom for the shower . The cottage just lacked a few of the things that would make our stay home from home , bins and mirrors in the bedrooms.

    Reviewed by Margaret3.0★Aug 2024

  • "Lovely quirky cottage, very comfortable."

    Lovely enclosed garden for the dog to use (thankfully there's a torch under the sink !) Would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Gillian4.0★Oct 2023

  • "This is a delightful cottage."

    It had every facility needed and wi-fi was excellent. The beds were extremely comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom are very modern and very well equipped. For us it was very relaxing and our dog enjoyed the large enclosed garden. The cottage is situated close to Swindon and every facility was close by. We will certainly stay here again.

    Reviewed by Brendan4.0★Aug 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage and very well equipped."

    Quaint and full of character with a lovely garden that our dog especially enjoyed. Peaceful surroundings and just what we wanted for our well needed short break. Super comfy bed and bedding, slept better here in four nights than at home, so have taken note of the mattress for future reference

    Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Cottage lovely, although living room smaller than it looked on website."

    Weeds could have been cleared away from small courtyard off kitchen. Beautiful bedrooms and very comfortable beds. Mirror in main bedroom would be useful. Neighbours dog continually barking when let out. Lovely garden. . Needs attention. Lots of weeds and dead leaves in old butler sinks. Quiet . Only noise from rd at busy times.

    Reviewed by Kim4.0★Aug 2023

  • "5 Packhorse is a delightful and captivating old cottage, full of charm and character, and yet it also has a large, fully equipped, modern kitchen, and a well fitted modern bathroom."

    In short, it offers the best of both worlds. Although very close to Swindon, it is in a quiet rural location, with the Cotswolds only a short drive away.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Wonderful tranquil cottage with the most beautiful enclosed garden."

    Exactly what we hoped for- an absolutely idyllic weekend away from London. Thank you so much!

    Reviewed by Tessa5.0★May 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • External utility
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Highchair available
  • Fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all inc. rent
  • Roadside parking
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Enclosed front and rear garden with patio
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile

The property

Purton 1.8 miles.

Perched on the outskirts of Purton, a quaint Wiltshire village resting just a short distance from the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies this fabulous, Grade II listed, holiday home, 5 Packhorse.

A 400-year old thatched cottage, this charming dwelling boasts characterful exposed walls and interior decor, with an array of well-presented living spaces, as well as good positioning to nearby amenities, making it a perfect choice for a family of four seeking a relaxing, semi-rural escape to the south of England.

After parking up and unpacking, make yourself comfortable in your wonderful new home-from-home, by setting up shop in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, where the chosen chef will find everything they'll need to rustle up a tasty, home-cooked meal to be savoured around the dining table.

After you've loaded the dishwasher, retreat to the sitting room to enjoy a film on the Smart TV as you plan the rest of your getaway.

When sleep finally calls, be sure to refresh with a restorative shower before you eventually retire for a well-needed sleep ahead of a brand-new, fun-filled day.

If you can tear yourself away from your lovely new lodgings, head out to explore what the local area has to offer.

Sat on the edge of the Cotswolds, you’ll find other attractions close by such as Cotswold Wildlife Park, with Burford and Bibury also nearby.

A short drive south will bring you into Purton, a village home to two convenience stores where you can stock up on essentials, and the Royal George pub, which serves traditional pub fare perfect for when you fancy a break from cooking one evening.

If you want a day out, a brief car journey east will take you to the town of Swindon, where visitors can roam the scenic greens of Mouldon Hill Country Park, enjoy a picnic at Seven Fields nature reserve, or even spend a day observing wildlife at the Butterfly World & Farm Park.

Make memories in Wiltshire by booking a stay at 5 Packhorse.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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PURTON

Cricklade 4.2 miles; Swindon 5.8 miles; Cirencester 11.8 miles.

Purton is a charming village in Wiltshire, resting between the city of Swindon to the east, and the town of Malmesbury to the west. Situated just a short drive north of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the settlement is best known for being the home of the 13th-century parish church, St Mary;'s, which has a unique design that features two towers instead of the usual one. A short drive from the village will bring you to a variety of exciting locations and landmarks, such as Mouldon Hill Country Park and Lydiard Park, the Jubilee Lake nature reserve, and the historic site of Ringsbury. Dining options in Purton include Purton Pizza & Grill takeaway, the Pips Community Cafe, and the Royal George, which serves traditional pub fare, while you can stock up on supplies at either the One Stop or the Co-Op. Within easy reach of the town, the city of Swindon can be located a brief car drive east, which is home to several noteworthy attractions, including the STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, The Museum of Computing, the stunning grounds of Queens Park, the Butterfly World & Farm Park, and the Broome Manor Golf Complex.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

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