The Old Swan

ID: S106074

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

About this property

Set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Sherston, close to the pretty towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury, is this charm-filled, Grade II* listed former coaching inn, resting peacefully on the highly sought after main street. Boasting much character and period details, this spacious property is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to explore the delightful Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Spread over three floors, the interior is thoughtfully decorated to contrast with the style of the property, from the mullion windows, high vaulted ceilings and exposed country beams, to the quirky household accessories and bright and cheerful colour schemes. The shades of white cast over the rooms upstairs add a sleek, quality finish to the property. The blue sitting room showcases a luxurious sofa and elegant seating arrangement, focusing on the charming woodburner in the inglenook of the room. The quiet cottage comfortably sleeps 8 people spread throughout 4 bedrooms. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, both of which have en-suite bathrooms. The spacious master bedroom has a luxurious super king bed and the second bedroom has the option of 2 single beds or a super king size bed. The top floor has a further 2 bedrooms, sharing 1 large bathroom. Again, one of the top floor bedrooms has a super king size bed and the other has the option of 2 singles or 1 super king size bed.

Concluding the interior in a fashionable manner is the large farmhouse kitchen and breakfast table; combined with contemporary fixtures, white units and modern artwork; the room entices you with a homely feel.

Step out into the west-facing courtyard garden, enclosed by a stone wall, it is beautifully presented with a flourish of wild plants.

The Cotswolds offers a glorious landscape of unspoilt villages, well-tended woodlands and houses that look as though they're made of creamy fudge. The area is particularly popular with walkers and cyclists and equestrians.

Yet again last year the village of Sherston came in the top 10 most desirable places to live in Britain. The village boasts a fantastically well stocked village shop, 2 pubs, 2 wine shops and a number of other small businesses including the Angel Hotel and Café (which serves delicious breakfasts and coffee).

Discover the local area and nearby towns of Tetbury and Malmesbury, as well as the larger cities of Bath and Bristol, which are less than a 30 minute drive from the village. There are several important country houses close by including Badminton, Highgrove and Cirencester Park. The Westonbirt Arboretum is also a particular highlight.

The Old Swan is a delightful cottage to base your relaxing break in the south-west of England.

The market town of Malmesbury is located on a hilltop in the southern Cotswolds. Steeped in history and offering visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century Market Cross, a 7th century Benedictine abbey, an annual carnival and many independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs, there is much to explore. Abbey House Gardens can also be found in Malmesbury, and the annual Womad Music Festival is close by at Charlton Park. The area offers many country houses, including Rodmarton Manor and Gardens, and Chavenage House.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x double (en-suite bathroom), 1 x double/twin (en-suite bathroom), 1 x double and 1 x double/twin (shared bathroom).

3 bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen/breakfast room.

Dining room.

Sitting room.

Utility room.
Recently upgraded central heating and woodburning stove.

Range cooker, large fridge with frezer compartment, separate ice maker, 6 bottle wine cooler, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, Wifi, Smart TV with Freeview.

Ample free parking on high street in front of the property.

An enclosed courtyard garden.

2 well-behaved pets welcome at £25 per pet per stay (ground floor only and not allowed on furniture).

Sorry, no smoking.

Shops, pubs and cafe 2 mins walk.

Note: Check in time is from 4pm.

Please be advised: This property is only suitable for a maximum of 8 guests including infants, due to the size and seating arrangements of the downstairs areas.

Note: The property restricts from charging usage of any EV vehicles

Nearby points of interest

  • Castle Combe Village
  • Roman Baths
  • Thermae Bath Spa

Reviews (16)

  • Elaine

    No complaints whatsoever, just one suggestion for a second lamp in the sitting room. Sherston is a great village and the people were lovely

  • Paul

    We had a fantastic time & didn't want to leave.

  • Susan Patricia

    The house itself was perfect; comfortable, clean and very tastefully decorated, superbly equipped even down to headed notepaper. The village itself is charming, and it's residents extremely friendly. There are many delightful walks from the doorstep, and we particularly enjoyed visiting Luckington. Despite being a village, Sherston has a Co-op and various places to eat, all of which we can recommend. I have been to many Sykes properties over the years, but this was certainly one of my favourites, and I would recommend it very highly.

Become a Last Minute Cottages member for free and enjoy exclusive pricing, deals and last-minute discounts on thousands of properties.

Login to see

  • Discounts exclusive to members
  • Save & share your favourite properties
  • See your previously viewed properties

Sign up to see

Login to see

  • Discounts exclusive to members
  • Save & share your favourite properties
  • See your previously viewed properties

Did you mean {{ suggestedEmail }}?

or

Already a member login here

Not a member?

By entering my email address, I agree to Last Minute Cottage's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and to receive email updates, news, & offers from Last Minute Cottages.

Thank you for joining, member discounts are now available.

Your browser is out of date and we can't guarantee a consistent experience when using our site. Please consider updating or switching. More info on browser support