Dog-friendly Wiltshire

Caroline Cottage is a duplex annexe set within the owners’ grounds, surrounded by glorious countryside. Caroline Cottage offers a luxury get away and is the ideal base for exploring the area. Surrounded by quiet country lanes and glorious open countryside it is perfect for walking, cycling, bird watching or even just relaxing.
Attention to detail is evident from the moment you walk through the door of the Cottage from its well-equipped kitchen/diner, a four-poster bed and the large living room with projector screen and Sky TV. From the living area there are patio doors which open giving you access to the garden, seating, and BBQ. If you can tear yourself away from Caroline Cottage, the surrounding area is just as spectacular. Just 200 yards away is Shearwater Lake, a lovely walk to enjoy with your furry friend, the lake is open all year round, there are miles of woodland surrounding the lake if you wish to extend your walk.
Stop and have a drink at the local café while looking over the beautiful lake, the café is also pet friendly. This fabulous area has many local attractions with Longleat just 5 miles away, take a visit to Heaven’s Gate where you can see the views of the Longleat Estate. Conveniently located to explore Bath, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Stourhead and many other local attractions.

The Dairy and The Parlour (refs UK33601 and UK33602) are stunning Cotswold stone barns, situated at the end of a tree-lined private driveway in an idyllic setting with beautiful countryside and lake views. Both are perfect, family holiday cottages which offer a traditional cottagey feel, with modern furnishings creating an excellent fusion of old and new. Benefiting from underfloor heating powered by a low-carbon, silent heat-pump ensuring you have a cosy and relaxing stay. The garden has a paved patio and beautiful views of the lake and the rural landscape of Wiltshire.
The barns are nestled in the Wiltshire countryside, yet only 5 minutes’ drive from the charming Saxon town of Cricklade and just 90 minutes from London. The picturesque High Street nurtures a wide selection of amenities, including a supermarket, award-winning butcher, traditional grocer, a micro-brewery, several quality pubs, and a variety of restaurants. Tourist highlights are the National Nature Reserve at North Meadow, home to the rare ’Snakeshead Fritillary’ flowers in the Spring and singing skylarks and the splendid 12th-century church, plus the Swindon & Cricklade Steam Railway.
For those wishing to be more active, there are plenty of opportunities locally including golf, horse riding, a gym and indoor swimming pool. The surrounding countryside makes this an ideal location for walking, running, or cycling. The idyllic setting of Hornbeam Grange provides a haven for wildlife; local roe deer groups make frequent visits to the adjacent fields, and birds of prey are regular visitors to the skies of the immediate area.
The nearby Cotswold Water Park has outstanding sporting facilities for all ages including water skiing, cable wakeboarding, sailing, clay pigeon shooting, wildlife walks and angling. Cricklade also has a leisure centre with a gym and swimming pool. Cirencester, the ’capital of the Cotswolds’, is within a 15-minute drive and offers a comprehensive range of shops and services including a supermarket, a wealth of varied independent shops, well regarded restaurants and unique cafés. There is much Roman history to explore, including an amphitheatre.
Polo at Cirencester Park and eventing at both Gatcombe and Badminton are excellent chances to sample the infamous British Summer Social Season. Swindon is 9 miles away which has a comprehensive range of shops and services, including the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet shopping village, in addition to a full range of entertainment venues including cinemas, ice-skating, bowling, soft play and karting, plus many more. 2 pubs within 1½ miles.
The Dairy (ref UK33601) and The Parlour (ref UK33602) can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Set in 17 acres of private fields and woodland, The Horse Cart has been beautifully restored by the owner to provide a staycation for guests with stunning views over the vale towards the Cotswolds and Wiltshire. It lies in the perfect location for a well-deserved break, especially for those who are looking to have a digital detox. The Horse Cart is ideally situated to discover the delights that this idyllic region has to offer, with fabulous walks, cycling and tourist attractions nearby. Guests are welcome to walk in the fields and on the hill. The views are second to none and the sunsets are spectacular. The Horse Cart is in a private corner of the field looking over the Wiltshire countryside. Rustic, natural, simple...it offers the best of camping, with a little luxury added to make your camping experience even better. The Horse Cart has a double bed, a bathroom, a composting toilet and a small kitchen area for all your cooking needs. Situated in the grounds of the owner’s own home (a former medieval farmhouse) it has parking for one car; gests park at the gates and will be provided with a wheel barrow to the wagon. It is just a short walk up the hill to your hidden escape.

Fully renovated in 2023, Granary sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. This detached property is modern throughout and offers the perfect base for exploring the area. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, the other with twin beds, and also a family bathroom. On the ground floor you will find the open plan living area with wood burner and kitchen, which is well equipped with brand new appliances. There is also a spacious double bedroom and shower room off the main hall. Enjoy a cosy evening in front of the wood burner, sit back, put on the Sky TV and relax after a busy day of exploring.
Outside to the front of the property is a small garden with a seating area and barbecue, perfect for enjoying the evening sunshine. Dogs are welcome and are to be kept on a lead outdoors. The garden is not enclosed, however there is a large green to the front of drive and peaceful walks on the doorstep.
The property has been converted in 2023 for guests to enjoy a fabulous time away from home. The centre of the historic market town of Devizes is just 3 miles away with its array of shops, eateries, amenities and the famous flight of 29 canal locks. The village pub which serves good home cooked food, is a five-minute walk away, with an excellent array of other options within half an hour’s drive. The village also has an excellent farm shop.
The Granary makes the perfect base for families or couples wanting to discover what Wiltshire has to offer. There are lots to do locally including plenty of walks and many places of interest to visit. Bath, with its world-famous Roman baths and relaxing spa (19 miles), Salisbury (25 miles), Stonehenge, with its visitors’ centre (16 miles), Marlborough (17 miles), and Silbury Hill and Avebury (both 12 miles), are all within easy reach. The picturesque villages of Castle Combe and Lacock, both frequently used as film and TV locations including Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, are within 20 miles. Nearby attractions include Longleat House and Safari Park (22 miles), Bowood House and Gardens with its fabulous adventure playground and spa (8 miles) and other National Trust and English Heritage properties. There are several good golf courses nearby including Bowood and North Wilts.

In the secluded valley of Woodbridge Brook, lies The Mill Lodge. This detached cottage is perfect for families, or those looking to enjoy a break away in the South Cotswolds on the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire border. The Mill Lodge is beautifully situated between the picturesque villages of Garsdon and Charlton and a short distance to the charming market town of Malmesbury. This stunning cottage is located off a tree-lined drive on the estate of a former water mill, where the owners reside. Surrounded by stunning views and beautiful countryside, this really is an idyllic base for exploring all that Wiltshire and the Cotswolds has to offer.
The recently renovated (2023) Mill Lodge has been lovingly furnished and equipped to a high standard throughout and includes fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing and enjoying the wonderful surroundings. The living room features a Smart TV and comfortable sofas, as well as a wood burner for cosy evenings indoors. On the ground floor, you will also find a bedroom with a kingsize bed and en-suite shower room, whilst upstairs are two lovely bedrooms, with the first featuring 2 x single beds (6’6"long), the second bedroom being a kingsize, alongside a family bathroom.
The property has both front and back gardens with the front mostly laid to lawn. The back garden enjoys a south-facing patio and lawned area overlooking willow trees, parkland and the former Mill, which is ideal for outdoor dining or barbecuing. The detached conservatory offers a further seating/eating space. There is a private tennis court open all year round and bookable for a three-hour slot each day. There is a heated, outdoor swimming pool (open between the beginning of May until mid-October) which is also available for guests’ exclusive use for a bookable two hour slot each day. A footpath/bridleway runs past The Mill Lodge, which you can use to enjoy walks in the countryside and observe the abundant wildlife including numerous deer, pheasant and on most occasions, the owner’s flock of rare-breed Cotswold sheep.
The Mill Lodge is situated three miles from the charming and historic market town of Malmesbury. Here you will find a plethora of independent gift shops, restaurants and a stunning 12th-century abbey, as well as supermarkets and a town hall that shows recent cinema releases. Nearby, there are quintessentially English villages and lively market towns with breath-taking landscapes and scenic trails, gardens and bridleways waiting to be explored. It makes an ideal base for exploring a myriad of fascinating attractions including the elegant city of Bath, the Roman town of Cirencester, Westonbirt Arboretum and the antique shops of Tetbury. For those looking for watersports or lake walks, Cotswold Water Park is within easy reach, whilst Lacock Abbey, Bowood House and Dyrham Park are also well worth a visit. Closer to home, the local villages of Charlton (1 mile) and Lea (1.5 miles) both have fantastic play areas for children and boast country pubs for further dining opportunities. The location, scenery, facilities and luxury extras such as the heated, outdoor swimming pool and tennis court, make the Mill Lodge a truly fantastic holiday retreat.