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The Old Swan

malmesbury, wiltshire
  • 8 guests
  • 4 beds
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Sherston, close to the pretty towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury, is this charm-filled, Grade II* listed former coaching inn, resting peacefully on the highly sought after main street. Boasting much character and period details, this spacious property is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to explore the delightful Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Spread over three floors, the interior is thoughtfully decorated to contrast with the style of the property, from the mullion windows, high vaulted ceilings and exposed country beams, to the quirky household accessories and bright and cheerful colour schemes. The shades of white cast over the rooms upstairs add a sleek, quality finish to the property. The blue sitting room showcases a luxurious sofa and elegant seating arrangement, focusing on the charming woodburner in the inglenook of the room. The quiet cottage comfortably sleeps 8 people spread throughout 4 bedrooms. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, both of which have en-suite bathrooms. The spacious master bedroom has a luxurious super king bed and the second bedroom has the option of 2 single beds or a super king size bed. The top floor has a further 2 bedrooms, sharing 1 large bathroom. Again, one of the top floor bedrooms has a super king size bed and the other has the option of 2 singles or 1 super king size bed. Concluding the interior in a fashionable manner is the large farmhouse kitchen and breakfast table; combined with contemporary fixtures, white units and modern artwork; the room entices you with a homely feel. Step out into the west-facing courtyard garden, enclosed by a stone wall, it is beautifully presented with a flourish of wild plants. The Cotswolds offers a glorious landscape of unspoilt villages, well-tended woodlands and houses that look as though they're made of creamy fudge. The area is particularly popular with walkers and cyclists and equestrians.

Yet again last year the village of Sherston came in the top 10 most desirable places to live in Britain. The village boasts a fantastically well stocked village shop, 2 pubs, 2 wine shops and a number of other small businesses including the Angel Hotel and Café (which serves delicious breakfasts and coffee). Discover the local area and nearby towns of Tetbury and Malmesbury, as well as the larger cities of Bath and Bristol, which are less than a 30 minute drive from the village. There are several important country houses close by including Badminton, Highgrove and Cirencester Park. The Westonbirt Arboretum is also a particular highlight. The Old Swan is a delightful cottage to base your relaxing break in the south-west of England.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Open Fire
  • Pet Friendly

What guests are saying

4.9
Based on 26 reviews
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Very comfortable house with lots of character.

Kitchen very well equipped. Good to have so many bathrooms. Plenty of room for our group of six adults. Maps and local info helpful

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RonOct 2026

Lovely old house situated in equally old village Facilities in the house excellent everything catered for (as far as we were concerned) no complaints.

The stairs could be a little steep for some people but its the nature of the house. The village itself has a good pub and small supermarket well stocked and a couple of good tea shops A most enjoyable holiday,would be happy to return.

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FrankJun 2026

Fantastic house in a fantastic area.

So much to see and do and located on a lovely Cotswolds high street. The owner was incredibly responsive owner to our requests for information/recommendations prior to our stay and the house worked perfectly for our group of 9 (inc 1 toddler and a baby).

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HarrietJan 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please be advised: This property is only suitable for a maximum of 8 guests including infants, due to the size and seating arrangements of the downstairs areas.

    Note: The property restricts from charging usage of any EV vehicles.

    Please note: This property does not accommodate contractor bookings.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    975792

  • Parking

    Road Side

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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