Classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cottage in Chippenham, Sleeps 6

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Chippenham, ENG

Manor House Golf Club5 min walk
Castle Combe Circuit12 min walk
Thermae Bath Spa24 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished

AVAILABLE FOR LONGER STAYS

Porch House is a. self catering cottage.
The cottage overlooks the By Brook, the river which runs through Castle Combe and is ideally positioned for exploring the village of Castle Combe . The village has a convenient car park at the top of the hill, and some on street parking over the bridge at the bottom of the village. There are two pubs and a gift shop Court Cottage Gifts, in the middle of the village. The Manor House Hotel with its Michelin starred restaurant is just a few minutes walk from the cottage.
A single garage is available for guests to use during their stay at the cottage It will accommodate a small car .
The living room has a log burning stove - logs are provided.

During the peak season of August and Christmas and New Year, the minimum stay is 4 nights .
Shorter stays available on request

Property manager

Shirley Ungemuth

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Washer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please ask owner before bringing pets

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Castle Combe

Located in Chippenham, this cottage is in a rural area. M4 Karting and Lacock Bakery are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Artisan Quarter and Milsom Quarter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Castle Combe Circuit or Hardenhuish Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and hiking in the area.

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Chippenham, ENG

What's nearby

Manor House Golf Club - 5 min walk
Castle Combe Circuit - 12 min walk
Roman Baths - 23 min drive
Thermae Bath Spa - 24 min drive
Westonbirt Arboretum - 28 min drive

Getting around

Melksham Station - 18 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Costa Coffee - 20 min drive
The White Hart - 2 min walk
Burger King - 7 min drive
Burger King - 20 min drive
The Fox & Hounds Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A picturesque 15th century three storey stone cottage fully equipped & furnished located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Manor House Golf Club and Castle Combe Circuit. Corsham Court and Hardenhuish Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle Coombe

Great cottage in a wonderful location

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren L.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, as always

This is the second time we stayed at Porch House in a few years' time. We especially like the location and nearby things to do. We enjoyed dinner in the town and several walks through the countryside from right outside the door. It was interesting this time around with the experience of the river flooding, which it hasn't done for over 10 years apparently. Our group is pretty easygoing so a little extra water didn't hinder the trip too much and the owner came by to evaluate things. Hope it's all ship shape again in no time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan F.

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming but disappointing

On several occasions the temperature dipped to 0 degrees and we had NO heat. There were bugs and spiders on the window sills, towels were sour, televisions didn't work, and the dryer didn't work. No local property management to address issues

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon M.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Porch. Good but....

The Cottage was fine, the location was fine, being with friends was excellent. However, the whole weekend was spoilt by there being NO hot water for the whole weekend - very disappointing..

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Postcard Cottage

Charming ancient cottage at the heart of one of England’s prettiest villages. The constant huddle of tourists outside taking pictures tells you the you’re in an iconic spot. Lovely sunny hidden garden a surprise. Would recommend, never stayed anywhere as pretty.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Ungemuth

The owner has enjoyed this beautiful cottage and exploring the surrounding area for many years. Castle-Combe has long been considered one of the prettiest villages in England and our friends who have used the house have loved the history and beauty of Castle-Combe.

Why they chose this property

Acquired in 2002 Porch House, Castle Combe is a very special place .A roof beam in the house has been dated to have been felled in 1468 so the property in parts is over 550 years old. The Street it stands on has recently been selected as one of the Top 50 streets in the British Isles and features in Melanie Backe-Hansen's book " Historic Streets and Squares" where she claims it is the most photographed street in England.
Originally a weavers cottage (see the bobbin hooks in the ceiling in the hall) the house is a great blend of old and new which will transport you back to a earlier time while offering today's modern conveniences.
As owners we love it but feel with a 600th anniversary approaching we are simply custodians of this piece of history & look forward to you sharing the same feeling..