Dog-friendly Wiltshire

Originally two working cottages, Ashdene is now one large property which has been extended to provide modern accommodation with a private indoor heated swimming pool in a separate building, a hot tub for four, a large private, enclosed garden with lots of facilities for entertaining guests of all ages from the children’s’ play area to a very well-equipped, purpose built games room. The main living area is on the first floor and the majority of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor.
This detached cottage, located on the doorstep of the Cotswolds, provides an excellent base from which to explore many attractions within a short drive such as Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, the Roman city of Bath and the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.
There is so much on offer in and around the surrounding area of Ashdene including Roves Farm, a great place for children and adults alike, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, Longleat House and Safari Park, Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Oasis Leisure Centre. If it’s shopping you’re after, you’re very close to the Swindon designer shopping outlet. Also worth a visit are Swindon ice-rink, the White Horse at Uffington, Lechdale-on-Thames, Bowood House and Gardens, and the Windrush Gallery. Shop ½ mile, pub ¼ mile, restaurant 2 miles.

This house is located in the centre of Cricklade. Mainly used as a private residence, the owner will occasionally rent the house.
It is a large house with spacious accommodation and an extensive garden backing on to St Sampson’s Church. A door in the garden wall opens directly to the churchyard. It is very suitable for family get togethers over Christmas and the New Year, or in the summer for weddings or bank holiday breaks. The owner has links with a local catering company who can arrange meals for large numbers.
On the ground floor you will find two living areas, a dining area, a well-equipped kitchen with pantry and additional dining table, a boot and coat room with downstairs toilet as well as basement utility with washing machine and ironing facilities. The property has wealth of character with an amazing grand staircase which leads to the first floor. On the first floor you will find the master bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room, second bedroom with two singles and en-suite shower room, and a third double bedroom with basin and family bathroom. On the second floor are four double bedrooms with basins, and a second family bathroom. All the bedrooms are a generous size. Outside there is parking for four cars within the gated yard, as well as outbuildings and the large garden with views of St Sampson’s Church.
Situated in the north of Wiltshire, Cricklade is a Saxon town and is the southern gateway to the Cotswolds. There are many walks close by, The Thames Path National Trail runs through the town, as well as many other nature reserves close by forming part of the Cotswold Water Park. Cricklade is a perfect base for many, with plenty to do close by.