Guests say
Corner Cottage in Malmesbury is a charming and well-maintained property with a cosy atmosphere, often compared to the film 'The Holiday'. Guests appreciate its cleanliness, tasteful decoration, and proximity to local amenities. While parking can be challenging, a nearby reserved space is provided. The cottage's characterful features, such as the open fire and exposed brickwork, add to its appeal, although the steep stairs may not suit everyone.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-kept, with guests noting high standards of cleanliness. One isolated complaint about stained sheets and a sour-smelling shower curtain suggests a minor lapse but does not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Malmesbury's town centre and attractions. The proximity to cafes, restaurants, and shops is a plus. However, parking difficulties and noise from the main road are noted, slightly affecting the score.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. However, the steep stairs and limited headroom in places, as well as the layout of the bedrooms, are mentioned as potential comfort issues for some guests.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with a special mention of the cosy living room and fire. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-working kitchen heater, coffee machine, and bathroom fan, which suggest room for improvement in this area.
Guests express gratitude for the thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack with tea, coffee, and biscuits. While these gifts are appreciated, it is important to note that such extras are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Corner Cottage is a superb 17th century, end-terrace cottage resting in Malmesbury. The four-storey cottage can sleep four guests, making it a perfect dwelling for a retreat to this peaceful market town, within easy reach of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You are welcomed into the property with a homely sitting room with wooden floor and a woodburning stove to keep you warm as you enjoy an evening in front of the wall-mounted television. Head down the stone steps to kitchen which has everything you need to enjoy a self-catering holiday, including a handy dishwasher, and the doors lead out to a communal courtyard with furniture for guests to enjoy their morning coffee in the fresh air.
After a long day of walking, retire to the first-floor where there is a king-size bedroom with great storage space for guests to unpack, and a bathroom so guests can freshen up after a long day. Whilst on the second-floor, there is a further double bedroom which has sloped ceilings so be careful if you're super tall! Outside of the property, there is a roadside parking available on the street, or head to the public car park just a short walk away. Malmesbury is a pretty town with so much history; tour round the Athelstan History Museum, discover the ruins of the 7th century Benedictine Abbey and the 15th century market cross whilst you walk alongside the 400 listed buildings of the town, enjoying the shops, pubs and eateries.
An interesting part of the town of the 16th century Abbey House Gardens which not only has a stunning country house with flower, tree and shrub displays, but is home to 'The Naked Gardeners' and has clothes-optional days. Nearby is the Cotswolds Water Park which has a beach among fresh water lakes and boasts a fantastic opportunity for watersports such as boating and waterskiing, and you can also enjoy horse riding, fishing, cycling or a round of golf. For walkers and cyclists, the nearby Cotswolds AONB offers scenic hills, timeless villages and castles to explore. Also nearby you can visit the market town of Cirencester with its open air swimming pool, the art galleries of Tetbury or the city of Bath with its roman baths and striking Abbey.
For a stunning trip to Wiltshire, choose the traditional Corner Cottage as your base.
The pretty market town of Malmesbury is steeped in history and boasts a 15th century Market Cross, a ruined 7th century Benedictine Abbey, independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs, as well as Abbey House Gardens, home to 'The Naked Gardeners'. Nearby, there is the Rodmarton Manor and Gardens, the Cotswolds aonb, and The Cotswold Water Park which offers boating, waterskiing, fishing, cycling, golf and horse riding.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Lower-ground-floor kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Reserved car parking space at car park 3 minute walk from the property, also roadside parking on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Communal courtyard with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile.
Note: Steps are narrow and steep, property not suitable for children under 7 years old or those with limited mobility.
Note: The double bed can only be accessed from one side
Nearby points of interest
- Castle Combe Village
Reviews (28)
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Ses
The coffee machine didn't work either.
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Katherine
We spent Christmas here and it was decorated perfectly had everything we needed all the lovely extras we will definitely be coming back again.
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Lynn
Its a lovely place to stay and there was even a lovely welcome pack of tea,coffee,milk, etc - very helpful. The only constructive critisium would be that it would not be suitable for anyone with bad legs, due to the stairs. Also parking can be a pain, although there is an allocated space a short walk away. I would add that we were aware of this before we booked this cottage.