Little Orchard

About this property

Tisbury 2.3 miles. Little Orchard is a charming single-storey cottage nestled in Swallowcliffe, Salisbury, with private driveway parking, characterful gardens, and an open-plan living space warmed by a woodburning stove. Suited to families or friends seeking a countryside base, this quality cottage brings together timber textures, exposed beams, and distinctive rural styling for a stay with plenty of personality. Arrive along the private drive and step into a home where wood finishes and countryside details set the scene from the beginning. The open-plan living space forms the heart of the cottage, with a sitting area gathered around the woodburning stove, a dining area for shared meals, and a well-equipped kitchen ready for slow breakfasts, packed lunches, and suppers after days spent exploring. A range cooker, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster bring ease to self-catered stays, while the utility with a washing machine is on hand for longer visits. The king-size bedroom offers a pleasing main room, while the twin bedroom works well for children, friends, or additional guests. A shower room with a walk-in shower and towel rail completes the layout. Outside, the front lawn and patio add a pleasant arrival point with picnic bench for alfresco eating, while the rear patio with furniture gives you somewhere to sit with a drink as the day winds down. Little Orchard, in the centre of Swallowcliffe village, is next door to James May's gastro pub, with excellent food and a fabulous beer garden.

Swallowcliffe is an award winning delightful rural village, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Located midway between Shaftesbury – known for Gold Hill and the Cathedral city of Salisbury, which features the tallest church spire in the UK, and houses the best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta. Here you can spend a day visiting the Cathedral Close and Mompesson House. Both Salisbury and Shaftesbury have a range of local shops, restaurants and other amenities and activities.

Tisbury is the nearest town, with a Coop foodstore and a selection of independent shops. It also provides key amenities such as a Post Office, Pharmacy, Doctors and Dentists. Tisbury has a train station with a direct train to London Waterloo. The Cranborne Chase National Landscape is an area strewn with stunning walks and incredible historic sites, including Stonehenge, Old Wardour Castle, and Wilton House.

Stonehenge is half an hours drive from Swallowcliffe. This UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for its prehistoric stone circle, built 4500 years ago. There is plenty of wildlife to be explored locally and lots of options for walks along the Wiltshire Downs or across the beautiful English countryside.

Tisbury is a delightful rural village settled into the beautiful countryside of the fantastic Cranborne Chase National Landscape, Wiltshire, resting beside the River Nadder and benefiting from a train station. The village offers a local shop for your essentials, as well as a selection of pubs where you can enjoy a tipple or a hearty meal in the sunshine. Other towns to visit include Shaftesbury where you will find shops, pubs, a museum, Avon Valley Nature Reserve, and Mompesson House, and Stourhead with its incredible lakeside views where you will find beautiful historic sites such as the Temple of Apollo, The Pantheon, and The Grotto. The Cranborne Chase National Landscape is an area strewn with stunning walks and incredible historic sites, including the famous Stone Henge, Old Wardour Castle, and Wilton House. There is plenty of wildlife to be explored close by, with a variety of National Trust and rspb sites, including rspb Garston Wood and the National Trust's Dinton Park and Philipps House.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, towel rail, basin, and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility

Oil-fired central heating.

Underfloor heating.

Range cooker with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private driveway parking for 2 cars.

Front garden with lawn and patio and picnic bench.

Rear garden with patio and furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 2.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, Note: Good housekeeping bond of £450.

Note: Lockable bike storage available.

Note: Property next to pub.

Note: Steps up to property – please take care.

Note: Shepherd's hut not for guest use.

Note: Taxidermy is present within this property