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Under new ownership since June 2020 and newly renovated.
This wonderful historic galleried holiday property lies in the peaceful conservation village of Colerne in Wiltshire. As part of the Cotswolds, we are surrounded by stunning rolling countryside, a walkers paradise, yet only 6 miles from Bath. Within easy distance of amazing places such as Castle Combe, Lacock and Biddestone, some of England's most beautiful villages, Dyrham Park, Bradford on Avon and Badminton for the Horse Trials.
Beautifully restored, the grade II* listed stable conversion is part of one of the oldest longhouses in Wiltshire dating back to the 13th century, it is also the oldest house in the village and of great historical interest.
Colerne itself is a real hidden gem, perched on a hill overlooking the Box Vall...Under new ownership since June 2020 and newly renovated.
This wonderful historic galleried holiday property lies in the peaceful conservation village of Colerne in Wiltshire. As part of the Cotswolds, we are surrounded by stunning rolling countryside, a walkers paradise, yet only 6 miles from Bath. Within easy distance of amazing places such as Castle Combe, Lacock and Biddestone, some of England's most beautiful villages, Dyrham Park, Bradford on Avon and Badminton for the Horse Trials.
Beautifully restored, the grade II* listed stable conversion is part of one of the oldest longhouses in Wiltshire dating back to the 13th century, it is also the oldest house in the village and of great historical interest.
Colerne itself is a real hidden gem, perched on a hill overlooking the Box Valley towards Bath. The active village has two pubs, a village shop, cafe, hairdresser and florist. There are also bus connections to Bath and the market town of Chippenham, both providing fast train links to London.
For days out, Bristol, Westonbirt Arboretum, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Cheddar Gorge, Tetbury and many more, are all within an easy hours drive.
The Stables, with superfast WIFI, Smart TV and Smart Speaker, is a lovely relaxing place to return to after exploring the many attractions in the area.
We can set up an additional small double bed in the main bedroom which would be suitable for an extra adult or two children.
A well-behaved dog is welcome. An additional cost of £20 is to be paid on arrival.
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Very comfortable bed the duvet was so fluffy and soft, perfect. The cottage was.very comfortable lovely layout. Felt very spoilt with fresh bread, local butter, milk and homemade Jan as a welcome.
Visited October 2023
Written 3 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What a lovely review. Thank you so much!
Louise & Jim
Written 6 November 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Peter K
1 contribution
A lovely cottage in a friendly village.
The Stables at Daubeneys was perfect for our break. Louise had left us fresh bread, milk, butter, jam as well as tea and ground coffee for the cafetiere. Everything about the cottage was first class and spotlessly clean.
The whole complex of Daubeneys is secure, so we could let our two little dogs loose in the orchard.
Colerne is a lovely village with a well stocked shop and a post office that also sells local produce.
The Fox and Hounds pub is directly across the road from Daubeneys and is a really friendly place where the locals make you very welcome. They serve a good menu of typical pub food at very reasonable prices and both the quality and quantity are exceptional.
We were only there for 3 nights but will be back I am sure.
Visited September 2023
Written 9 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much for such a great review Peter. We love it when guests enjoy their stay with us but also love our village and make use of the shops and pubs and meet our friendly villagers.
It would be great to host you all again sometime.
Many thanks Louise & Jim
Written 10 September 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Megan G
2 contributions
Amazing stay!!
Our stay was amazing, Louise couldn’t do enough to help us and made us feel so welcome. The house was spotlessly clean with the most beautiful decor, we loved it. Fabulous location, great parking and had everything we needed. Will definitely be back! Thank you xx
Visited May 2023
Written 11 May 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much Megan for such a great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. The biggest complement is that you have already booked for next year, so we look forward to seeing you then!
Many thanks Louise & Jim
Written 16 May 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
DaveKnights1234
2 contributions
Just Excellent
A Perfect place to stay with dogs. The whole village was warm and welcoming, made us feel like part of the community. The Cottage is spacious with a bedroom upstairs the kitchen and lounge was more than adequate. Louise even left some provisions for our arrival, which was thoughtful. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Visited March 2023
Written 17 March 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much Dave for taking the time to write a review, we really appreciate it.
It is really lovely to hear that you felt part of our lovely village when you were here.
Many thanks Louise & Jim
Written 17 March 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
David P
Chelmsford, United Kingdom13 contributions
Lovely relaxing break
We had a lovely 3 nights stay at the Stables.
It was clean and tidy and nicely decorated and had all you need at the accommodation.
Louise and Jim said hello when we got there then left us alone, the perfect hosts!
We cooked pizza and chips on our first night , and found the oven and facilities easy to work , we used it as a base to see the area and found some nice places to visit.
The bed was firm and comfortable but pillows a bit soft for our personal taste, fortunately we had brought our own v pillows with us which helped and I'm sure if we had asked they would have sorted some pillows for us.
Large tv in lounge was nice for a change as most places only have a small one.
The large shower was very nice with instant hot water.
Over all it was a great short break , very pleased with it all.
Visited September 2022
Written 15 September 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much David for taking the time to leave such a great review, we are really glad you had a great break. You are right, we do have other pillows as people do have different preferences and we always want our guests to be as comfortable as possible.
Many thanks again Louise & Jim
Written 20 September 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Khilan S
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
5 Star Holiday Cottage
We had a fabulous stay. The accomodation was amazing and so spacious. Louise and Jim have done a fantastic job updating the property whilst keeping the character. The attention to detail was impeccable. We will definitely be back soon :)
Visited October 2021
Written 29 December 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you Khilan for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It was great having you and your lovely sons to stay! You are welcome back at any time!
Louise & Jim
Written 3 January 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rebecca H
Bromley, United Kingdom1 contribution
Picture perfect, cosy countryside stay.
I can't rave about this stay enough. It was just what my husband, my son (1 Y/O), and I needed. The most beautiful, cosy accommodation, which remained true to the original beauty of the place, and had ALL the mod cons a family requires. It was pristinely clean and incredibly comfortable; the bed was divine, and the sofa was truly loungeable. Throw in the gorgeous surroundings and the most wonderful hosts, and well, we didn't want to come back to reality!
We were fortunate with some gorgeous October sunshine and loved eating dinner at the bench out the front of The Stable with our little one. Would highly recommend!
Great amenities for families - highchair and travel cot provided. Excellent.
We can't wait to come back.
Visited October 2021
Written 29 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much Rebecca for leaving such as lovely review, it means so much to us! We are really glad you had everything you needed and were able to enjoy your holiday as a family and the beautiful weather was a bonus! We would love to see you all again!
Louise & Jim
Written 4 November 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MuttleyCrue
Twickenham, United Kingdom2 contributions
What a great cottage!
We had a lovely stay at this fabulous cottage. So cosy but spacious at the same time! Lovely local walks and amenities. Thanks for a great stag, we'll be back soon! 😀
Visited July 2021
Written 5 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your stay with us, we really appreciate it! We are really glad you enjoyed your stay, not stag :-) !
Written 1 September 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Guide734085
Spalding, United Kingdom12 contributions
Snug , fully modernised historical property
The property is very well equipped, warm and comfortable. The accommodation is spacious with a large living area downstairs and a large bedroom upstairs. It is in the middle of Colerne which is a charming village. The nearby National Trust properties of Dyram Park and Lacock Abbey are well worth a visit and Bath with its amazing Roman Baths is not for away. Jim and Louise and very friendly and helpful hosts and we would highly recommend a stay in this lovely property.
Visited May 2021
Written 20 May 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a great review for us and future guests. You made the most of our great location!
We are so glad you like the updates we had time to do over lockdown! Louise & Jim
Written 22 May 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
DianaGibbs1958
Perth, Australia40 contributions
Attentive hosts, delightful accommodation.
A delightful retreat located Colerne, a the quiet and friendly village surrounded by the picturesque Wiltshire countryside. The stables are well appointed with the living areas and renovated bathroom on the ground floor and an expansive bedroom on the mezzanine level. A comfortable king size bed complete with an electric blanket to snuggle in on those cold winter nights. The kitchen is well appointed so if you have exhausted all of the delightful takeaway and home delivery options in the surrounding area and a home cooked meal is what you hunger for, there will be everything you need to cook up an exquisite meal, or maybe just some pasta and sauce.
Louise and Jim are excellent hosts. I found them to be very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. They went out of their way to ensure that I had a comfortable stay. A fresh artisan loaf, butter, jam, tea and coffee awaited my arrival which was much appreciated after a flight from Australia and the drive from Heathrow Airport.
Offering pet friendly accommodation, Louise and Jim were also very patient and caring towards my little dog Lizzy who had also endured the long journey from Australia so was somewhat anxious around strangers. Although, Louise and Jim soon became her friends and it was not too long before she would disappear towards the back of the long house in search for them.
I stayed for 11 nights at the Stables and enjoyed it greatly. Thank you Louise and Jim for your time and attention following my arduous relocation from Australia.
Visited February 2021
Written 13 March 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you so much Diana for taking the time to write such a detailed and lovely review. We were so happy to help you, in a small way, with your big move from Australia and so glad the Stables offered you and Lizzy a good place to self isolate before starting your new job with the NHS.
We hope you are both settling into your new lives in the UK!
Louise and Jim
Written 24 March 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Our attractive holiday cottage is set in the peaceful village of Colerne, surrounded by amazing views. Colerne offers a good selection of shops and pubs and with a regular bus service to and from Bath and Chippenham. Chippenham and Bath railway station is only 15 minutes away. The village shop and cafe is located 200 yards away together with a family pub and restaurant close to the property.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
The Stables are just 6 miles outside Bath and is easily reached from London by car via the M4 - junction 17 M4 (west) or 18 M4 (east). Fast trains from London/Paddington stop at both Bath and Chippenham.
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
Notes from owner
Dogs charged at £20 per stay
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