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Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

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Point of interest
Outdoor dining
Lake
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Our beautiful four-bedroom cottage stands beside the entrance to Stourhead Gardens, owned by the National Trust.

Built in the 18th century, the cottage is the largest in a terrace of three, which look across the green to the lovely historic church of St Peter.

It is available for holiday rental for the first time and offers spacious self-catering accommodation for eight.

There are four double bedrooms, one of which has twin beds. Two rooms have ensuite bathrooms, complemented by a third family bathroom.

Downstairs the accommodation consists of a fine sitting room and a separate dining room, both with views across the green, a well-equipped kitchen, cloakroom and utility room.
There is a dishwasher, a washing machine and a dryer. To the rear is a small garden with a pretty courtyard.

The cottage’s unique situation offers guests the opportunity to explore Stourhead’s stunning lakeside gardens in the early morning and evening when the crowds have gone.

Stourton village is surrounded by many miles of open, downland countryside and woodland, cris-crossed by footpaths and bridleways, making it the perfect centre for exploring one of Britain’s loveliest areas.

The extraordinary garden project, The Newt in Somerset, is just a 20 minute drive away.
Stonehenge is less than half an hour by car, and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast around an hour away.

Property manager

Sally Monkhouse

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,378 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Stourton, England

What's nearby

  • Stourhead - 1 min walk
  • Stourhead Garden - 3 min walk
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 17 min drive
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 24 min drive
  • Longleat - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 12 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gillingham Tandoori - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Walnut Tree Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bell & Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hooga Coffee - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Stourhead and Stourhead Garden. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Lovely property full of character, but what sets it apart is the beautiful location on the edge of the National Trust estate. Such a lovely setting. Communication with the owner was excellent, and it was very reasonably priced compared to other options we looked at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating 75th birthday weekend with family
Everything in the house that you could need just like home. Very cosy house & beautiful grounds to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anup M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Retreat with friends.
The Natural Historical gardens were charming, relaxing, and beautiful. The accomodation was nice and clean with all the amenities. Our party of 7 had an excellent time and definitely will re-visit. The Natural History staff were excellent as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stourhead Week
Beautiful, cozy but spacious cottage in an idyllic location right next to the entrance to Stourhead Gardens. Well equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Hoping to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful historic home stay
We found the property to be quite charming with its aged historic features and gorgeous scenic setting. We were comfortable and found the home well equipped and furnished for our needs. I think it is important for visitors to know the property is at the entrance to the National Trust gardens at Stourhead and hence receives a large number of visitors walking past the front door all day, everyday. Busy by day and peaceful by night. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting
Loved this place. Sally was very helpful and understanding. The garden was delightful. The house tour was great. Volunteers enthusiastic and well informed. Village and shopping close. Met our neighbor Dennis and visited the church several times.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in a beautiful location
It was a joy from start to finish. The property was even better than the pictures shown. Beds comfortable with 2 en suite. A fully equipped kitchen, large dining room and comfy living room meant our multi generational group had plenty of space. Sally could not have been more helpful, even when a family drama necessitated our having 3 dogs (instead of the 2 allowed) to stay for a night. She even gifted us free range hen and duck eggs. Apart from the aforementioned family emergency, our vacation was a joy. 25 minutes drive to Longleat and the house itself is situated at the entrance to the magnificent NT Stourhead Gardens. I've had variable experiences on VRBO, but this was by far and away the very best. Can't speak highly enough about it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather Bridger

Liked: Cleanliness
magical place
We all found the gardens wonderful, even the teen age boys. would like tom revisit in the Spring or Autumn'
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
A beautiful cottage in a lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Drummoyne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house, excellent location
Beautiful, comfortable and well equipped house right beside the entrance to Stourhead gardens. Fabulous for our family holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, close to beautiful gardens
Lovely location, property was ideally situated, close to National Trust gardens at Stourhead. Beautiful house which contained everything one would need for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Everything was exactly as described and contact communication with Sally was very easy and quick responses to questions asked. The location is stunning and the garden walks are fabulous and very interesting for all ages. Great pub just across the road who have a fantastic and very helpful staff. Great base for not only the gardens, but for the other local attractions such as Stonehenge and Longleat. Lots of lovely local villages and places to eat made it it a great experience for my family. Thanks Sally!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a stunning location
We had a fabulous stay at the house, Sally has added beautiful design touches and it is hard to get pictures to do justice to the rooms and spaciousness. Very comfy beds and views to the front for three bedrooms and one looked out into the back garden (the garden a plus with our pup). Like stepping back in time but with all mod cons and homely. Great laundry/utility room and hampers to use if wanted. Access to Stourhead gardens outside of normal opening hours as well as within was an added bonus and plenty of walks outside for us with our dog. The pub opposite had shorter opening hours due to staff shortages faced by many at this time but food there was good. The farm shop you can pre order bread and vegetables a day before you need if they don't have what you want. We had a couple of issues - dishwasher error and a shower leak which were sorted very quickly and didn't stop us using anything. The church opposite is open every day and well worth visiting, again lovely to stroll around once the daily visitors have left. In the sunshine we sat out on the front lawn having a picnic and watching people go by. Really didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shahena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with family
Really enjoyed our stay at this property. We booked last minute so we didn’t know the property was right next to Stourhead House and Gardens. It was a bonus that we can access it after 4:30 for free. The pictures don’t do justice to the property or surroundings so I highly recommend the owner takes some new pics! Would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Hopkins Family
Beautiful house in speactacular setting. Extremely well equipped to cater for our party of 8 people
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A Truly Magical Place To Stay
We stayed to celebrate two family birthdays with the property easily accommodating our extended family, the setting of this cottage is truly Stunning, right at the entrance to the landscaped gardens of the Stourhead Estate. The property is very comfortable, clean and has lots of charm and character. The owner communicates excellently throughout the booking process and nothing was too much trouble during our stay. The Spread Eagle Inn (literally across the road) served wonderful food. Really can’t recommend this property/location highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020