2 Bed Cottage in Winterbourne Dauntsey

About this property

This idyllic single-storey cottage on the River Bourne invites you to relax, unwind and watch the huge range of wildlife and birds in the garden, including woodpeckers, warblers, song thrush, owls, muntjac and hedgehogs on a summer's evening. A small brood of friendly free range hens will be found rummaging in the borders. If you can tear yourself away, step straight onto the Monarch's Way where it crosses the Bourne at Winterbourne Dauntsey (0.5 miles) or take a short drive to Figsbury Ring (4 miles) for a breezy hillfort loop and sunset views. Gaze upon the Neolithic wonder of the world, Stonehenge (8 miles), before heading over to Langford Lakes for a hot chocolate and birdwatching session. The city of Salisbury is just 5.5 miles away from the property, where visitors can admire its captivating cathedral and discover the one of the four original Magna Carta manuscripts. There's also plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs to choose from, including a twice-weekly market offering local crafts.

Upon entering, drop boots and coats in the porch, then move into the hallway to the bedrooms. Continue to the lounge/diner, where you can curl up on the sofa, watch a film on the Smart TV or play board games around the four-person dining table while admiring the beautiful garden views. The kitchen is next door and is fitted with all you could possibly need to enjoy fuss-free self-catering, including a washing machine and a breakfast table. Once it's time to retire for the evening, move through to the bedrooms, where you can enjoy a great night's sleep. The king-size room has a Smart TV and an en-suite shower room with shower seat and handrail. There is a further king-size room with zip-and-link beds, Smart TV and access to the garden. Finishing off the home is the lavish bathroom with a corner bath and a WC.

The true star of this cottage is its riverside garden and the everyday wildlife show that comes with it. Pack your binoculars and settle in as birds, mammals and amphibians drift in and out of the River Bourne, which runs right behind the house. With a little patience, you may spot otters, deer, kingfishers and owls, and there's even a resident swan who often makes an appearance. Enjoy the sounds of the water from the raised riverside platform with seating, or relax and unwind in the tended garden, where you can fire up the BBQ and stay outside into the evening. There is private parking for two cars, storage for bikes, and the owner also runs on-site art classes on a pre-booking basis.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 king-size zip-and-link (can be a twin on request)

- 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC

- Electric oven/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

- Welcome pack

- Highchair available

- 3 Smart TVs – 1 in the lounge with Sky and 1 in each bedroom

- Riverside platform with furniture, plus garden with terrace, garden furniture and BBQ

- Private parking for 2 cars, 1 outside the cottage the other just opposite in gated area

- Pub just over 300 metres, shop 2 miles

- Storage for bikes

- On-site pastel art tuition