Winterbourne Cottage

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

Lia
July 2024

“Very nice cottage, beautiful garden, clean.”

Bit chill in the evenings and the plumbing is medieval. Put in a nice shower, away with this old-fashioned baths. Nice collections of books and good information about where to go, to eat etc. Very helpful caretaker as well.

Bit chill in the evenings and the plumbing is medieval. Put in a nice shower, away with this old-fashioned baths. Nice collections of books and good information about where to go, to eat etc. Very helpful caretaker as well.

- Lia, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we always appreciate guest's views. Sadly, the summer was not as we had hoped this year and heating was required. Baths and showers are always a guest preference and we have passed this on to the property manager along with your kind comments about the caretaker. Best Wishes Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Lynn May 2024

“It was not the cleanest place we’ve stayed in.”

It smelt damp and foisty. It looked ok initially but it became apparent that proper cleaning wasn’t great, there were areas that hadn’t been touched for months. There were cobwebs between legs of chair in living room, all around the fire place, dense ones in corners. There also seemed to be an infestation of woodlice and I don’t mean just one or two, they were crawling up the curtains each morning, across living room floor and in cupboard under sink. Although the bathroom in general was clean the bath taps were caked with limescale and gunge. The windows were filthy.Apart from that it is in a very pretty area but very remote, no facilities at all and the advertised village pub has been closed for some time.

- Lynn, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We're sorry to hear that the cleanliness at the cottage was not up to our usual high standards. Woodlice are unfortunately a continual problem in the countryside during damp and rainy conditions. We have passed all your comments to the owner for review and hope this didn't impact your stay. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Martin October 2023

“Perfect base for exploring Wiltshire.”

The house was well equipped and comfortable - if a little dated. Plenty of space and a good sized private garden. The underfloor heating was not controllable by the guests - and we found it a bit cold. But there is a coal-effect gas fire in the sitting room, which we did eventually get to work! Loads to visit and explore nearby, including Stonehenge. Great local history books in the house too.

- Martin, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you had a comfortable stay. The owner has advised, for the heating, there is a thermostat in each room, which can be adjusted. There is an information folder in the kitchen, providing instructions on how to use the gas fire, and all other appliances. We are glad that you made the most of exploring the local area. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Michael June 2023

“This cottage is spacious and well furnished.”

It is located on a very quiet lane close to the village centre and provides peace and quiet without isolated. For those who enjoy the natural world unadultered by traffic noise and artificial lighting, this is an ideal place to stay.

- Michael, June 2023

Thank you for providing us with such lovely feedback on your stay at Winterbourne Cottage. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time away and took full advantage of the beautiful village of Chilmark. We look forward to welcoming you again one day in the future! Best wishes, HideAways. Property Owner
Adrian June 2023

“All excellent and a most enjoyable stay!”

- Adrian, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner
Julie February 2023

“It is a lovely cottage in a quiet village, with comfy bed.”

The house was musty & cold when we arrived at 4pm, and no info on how to get heating on. Next morning we found the heating controls in a cupboard in utility room Also we couldn’t open windows or patio doors on ground floor. Apart from that very comfortable.

- Julie, February 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’ve received a very detailed response from the owner who carried out repairs in the property over the winter and although they were assured no musty smell remained, it had been recently repainted. The patio doors can sometimes swell in winter wet weather, so there is outside access via the back door. We're so pleased that overall you had a comfortable stay in this beautiful area. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner
Hugo November 2021

“Thank you for another relaxing week spent at Winterbourne.”

The cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay in this lovely bit of Wiltshire. Phil the caretaker was so helpful - thank you!

- Hugo, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
John October 2021

“Winterbourne Cottage Wiltshire This is a very pretty cosy cottage (once it had warmed up!”

Was cold to begin). Quite spacious with large lounge, kitchen, bathroom and pretty garden. Given how nice the cottage is we felt it could have been rather better-appointed, and it does need a real deep clean although we appreciate it has been very booked-up. The village is charming with lots of lovely walks, although pitch-black at night as no lighting. Lots of lovely pubs in surrounding areas. Enjoyed going to Shaftesbury (Hovis advert), Longleat (with lions and tigers!), Salisbury, Stour Head with beautiful gardens and lake, Wardour Castle. Everyone very friendly: good Sunday lunch in welcoming Black Dog 10 minute walk, super-welcoming staff, particularly James the manager who opened up early especially for us! Great meal in Beckford Arms Fonthill Gifford. Warm welcome and massive portions at The Wyndham Ditton.

- John, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope that the issues you encountered did not leave a lasting impact. Please know that the property has recieved a deep clean since the busy period. We hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Hugo August 2021

“Very impressed with the standard of the accommodation.”

The cottage was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay in Chilmark. Phil, the caretaker, does a great job.

- Hugo, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Sally October 2020

“We had a lovely time, the cottage was perfect.”

Very quiet just what we needed.

- Sally, October 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Winterbourne Cottage. We always love to get feedback from our guests and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Michael September 2020

“Winterbourne cottage is a very pleasant two bedroom cottage in the quiet, pretty village of Chalmark.”

It is 10 minutes walk from the Black Dog pub which serves good food. The cottage is well furnished in a traditional style and is well equipped. The cottage does seem to be quite cold. When we arrived the temperature outside was 28 but the temperature inside was 15. There is underfloor electric central heating which is quite slow to warm up.

- Michael, September 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Winterbourne Cottage. We always value feedback from our guest and i will forward your comments onto the owner regarding the heating. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Carolyn September 2019

“Beautiful Cottage in a Beautiful.”

quiet village. Only minor negative comment would be that a few more basics would be appreciated like washing up liquid, kitchen roll, cooking oil, as we wouldn't normally take those on holiday with us. Still 10/10 tho & we'd stay here again on our next break in Wiltshire.

- Carolyn, September 2019
Steen Lee August 2019

“Wonderful cottage .”

This is the third time in Winterbourne cottage. So clean and well equipped. A lot to see in the area. But we missed a visit to “The Black dog” . The pub is closed

- Steen Lee, August 2019
Mr & Mrs Gallagher

“Lovely, comfortable house, out of this world!”

Spacious with a lovely garden. Food at bistro in Fonthill Bishop excellent, great views and walks from Win Green. Thank you for providing a great get-away-from-it-all place.

- Mr & Mrs Gallagher,
Mr & Mrs Legge

“Winterbourne Cottage is so quiet and peaceful and the garden lovely and secluded.”

The village and surrounding area are stunning.

- Mr & Mrs Legge,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“We booked via "Hideaways" and the service was trouble-free.”

The property was surprisingly spacious for a two bedroomed cottage; it was cosy and well-equipped. The garden was pretty and well kept. The only surprise was that gas and electricity were not included in the price, but were calculated at the end of our stay.\ Chilmark is a very quiet village - no street lighting - but it does have a lovely pub with good food. There are lots of nice walks nearby and cycling is probably an attractive proposition. It's 12 miles to Salisbury which is definitely worth one or two visits. The nearest small town for shopping is Tisbury, 3 miles away via a very minor road. Tisbury also has a rail station and is on the line from Waterloo.

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
Guest's review on TripAdvisor

“Booking was easy and was very professionally handled, although I was a bit puzzled why it was not possible, even in off-season, to book from Sunday to Sunday - we had to leave on Saturday although no new guests were arriving that day.”

The amenities of the cottage were exactly as described and pictured on the website - best I've ever had in a self-catered cottage. However, the instructions on how to get the central heating running (found in a folder in the cottage) could have been clearer. The location in the small village of Chilmark is lovely, and it's easy to get to the nearby cities and sightseeing spots such as Salisbury and Stonehenge by car. The village pub is highly recommended as well!

- Guest's review on TripAdvisor,
The Christensons

“Coming back to WInterbourne Cottage was like coming home.”

It was lovely to spend Christmas and New Year here. We will return soon.

- The Christensons,
Italian guests' review on TripAdvisor

“The cottage is simply fantastic: equipped with everything, clean and tidy, we could not have wished for better, the couple who run it are very friendly and helpful.”

We recommend it to everyone!!

- Italian guests' review on TripAdvisor,
Mr & Mrs Pavry

“We enjoyed the spacious feel of the cottage.”

..have been in much smaller two beds. Will look back fondly on our holiday here.

- Mr & Mrs Pavry,
The Vogt Schnabel Family from Germany

“What a lovely home!”

We spent a wonderful week in this charming, well equipped house which is perfectly located between the glorious sights of Stonehenge, Salisbury and Bath. After sightseeing, we could return to this quiet oasis on the countryside. Amazing!

- The Vogt Schnabel Family from Germany,

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x super king size double (zip/link can be made up as twin beds upon request at the time of booking), 1 x twin beds
Bathroom with WC, shower attachment to bath and basin
Kitchen
Living room
Dining room
Utilty room.
Central heating
Oven, dishwasher and microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer, TV, DVD, WIFI
Travel cot
High chair which attaches to a dining chair
Extra pull-out bed for a child only, for use in main bedroom or downstairs
Front and rear garden
Sorry no pets and no smoking
Shop 3 miles, Maximum of 4 adults
Note: Please note should you wish to use the gas fire in the sitting room, bottled gas is £7.50 per week
Please note owner only accepts minimum of 3 night stay.

The property

Appealing in looks, Winterbourne Cottage is a charming and deceptively spacious place in which to enjoy a short break or longer holiday.

Set on the edge of the picturesque Wiltshire village of Chilmark, guests will enjoy spending time being part of this small rural community or a walk around its quiet, leafy lanes.

Perfectly positioned for visiting Stonehenge which is 25 minutes away.

Salisbury, 30 minutes & the stunning National Trust property Stourhead Gardens.

Once inside, you'll find a bright and airy Living Room with French windows opening out onto a delightful rear garden, a lovely place to sit and listen to the hum of the bees as you enjoy a quiet drink or two.

A mix of traditional and modern furnishings gives a sense of times gone by while at the same time ensuring guests have all the comforts they need to be able to relax.

A good choice for families or couples alike. Please note owner only accepts minimum of 3 night bookings.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CHILMARK

Tisbury 2; Shaftesbury 10; Salisbury 12.

The character village of Chilmark sits on the Wiltshire side of the border with Dorset, 2 miles from the bustling small town of Tisbury. Chilmark village boasts numerous attractive stone and thatched cottages, many made from local Chilmark stone, which was used in the construction of Salisbury's 13th century cathedral. The surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and gently undulating chalk downland provides wonderful walking opportunities, while there are also many delightful places to visit, such as picturesque Stourhead, historic Shaftesbury, Longleat, ancient Stonehenge, or the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury. This great location has plenty to offer at any time of the year.

Note:Extra pull-out bed for a child only, for use in main bedroom or downstairs.
Note: Please note should you wish to use the gas fire in the sitting room, bottled gas is £7.50 per week.
Please note owner only accepts minimum of 3 night bookings.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Chilmark, Wiltshire (Ref. 988908)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very nice cottage, beautiful garden, clean.”

“It was not the cleanest place we’ve stayed in.”

“Perfect base for exploring Wiltshire.”

“This cottage is spacious and well furnished.”

“All excellent and a most enjoyable stay!”

“It is a lovely cottage in a quiet village, with comfy bed.”

“Thank you for another relaxing week spent at Winterbourne.”