Kemble Cottage
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About the home
AN EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY COTTAGE................... once the home of the former Archbishop of Canterbury.
PLEASE NOTE: we get many enquiries for 2 night breaks. Some short breaks are available, in low season, but these are for a MINIMUM 3 nights charge. There are plenty of great hotels and B&Bs that offer 2 night breaks.
Imagine staying in one of Bradford on Avon's historic houses....... close to Bath & Longleat. Ideal for couples or small family with one child, plus baby. Cot and highchair available... kick off your shoes, relax and unwind.
An utterly charming and romantic 2 bedroom self-catering holiday cottage in the very beautiful village of Bradford on Avon, near Bath (7 miles) , for 1 - 3 combining high standards and character in a wonderful location for enjoying Bath, Stonehenge, Longleat, Wells, The Cotswolds, Cheddar and numerous National Trust properties as well as canal and river walks nearby. Free internet access (bring your laptop). Perfect for a self catering holiday any time of year, Christmas, New Year. Popular honeymoon retreat. With excellent train services to London (90 minutes Bath).
Books, magazines and also games, plus DVD library provided. Ideal for sightseeing.
Vacation rental near Bath - Charakter ferienhaus in der nahe Bath - karakter vakantiehuis in de buurt van Bath
| Size: | Sleeps up to 3, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Weston super Mare, 40km |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 250m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Be prepared to fall in love with Kemble Cottage........! A truly lovely beamed character self catering holiday cottage near Bath equipped for your every need.
With beamed ceilings in every room it is furnished and equipped to an exceptionally high standard. Your comfort is very important to us and cleanliness is one of the areas we pay particular attention to - from the moment you arrive you will feel relaxed and at home at Kemble Cottage.
The accommodation is in 2 bedrooms and the cottage is suitable for up to 3 people - please note that whilst we welcome children, there is no stair gate but we provide cot and highchair.
DOWNSTAIRS: - gorgeous beamed sitting room and dining area carpeted throughout with large fireplace
- fully fitted kitchen with feature fireplace
- hall and stairs to first floor
UPSTAIRS: - Main bedroom - spacious with king four poster bed (cot available)
- Second bedroom - single wrought iron Laura Ashley bed
- Bathroom - full bath with shower over, toilet and handbasin
The sitting room has beams and inglenook feature fireplace, sofa, armchair, coffee table and dining table. There is a flat screen digital freeview TV and DVD library. Throughout the cottage, there are books and magazines and lots of thoughtful touches to make Kemble Cottage your home from home, so much so you will want to return.
There is unlimited on street parking and you can usually park right outside the cottage, but because it is a public street sometimes you will have to park a few cars away. All in all, very well located for walking to the shops and retaurants and for geting into Bath (12 minutes by train, 25 minutes by bus).
Bring your own laptop and you have use of our Wi Fi - no extra charge.
Further details outdoors:
On street parking - no charge. You can often park outside the cottage, or within a very few metres, but always on the same street. Very convenient within walking distance of shops and a vast array of eateries.
Please note there is no garden at Kemble Cottage. However, a short stroll into the town gives you the perfect excuse to have a cappucino at one of the cafes and enjoy the fresh air. With canal and river walks and plenty of shops, you will be glad to get back to Kemble Cottage to relax!
Further details
Kemble Cottage sleeps a maximum 3 guests (for your own comfort, we do not offer put up beds or bed-settees, we prefer you to have an excellent night's sleep in a proper bed as this is your holiday).
One child (plus baby welcome) but we do ask you exercise caution as to the suitabliity as we do not provide stairgates. Cot and highchair provided free of charge.
Conditions
WE REGRET NO PETS. NO LONG TERM RENTALS.
Please note: there is no stairgate, we therefore ask you to check that the cottage is suitable if considering it for very small toddlers and crawling babies.
Bookings taken year round and short breaks are available at certain times of the year - please enquire. Bookings usually Saturday to Saturday but we can be flexible, ( to fit in with flights) if availability permits.
If you are booking for less than a week (subject to availability) you will pay more per night than the weekly pro-rata cost per night.
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The West Country / Somerset region
Being so close to Bath, this is going to be your main point of interest but this area has so much to see! Longleat, The Cotswolds, Avebury, Stonehenge and the maritime history of Bristol are all within easy driving distance and public transport links are excellent. London is 90 minutes from Bath, by train.
Children's playground within walking distance and the pubs and restaurants are all child friendly, providing a warm welcome.
Somerset is a county rich in farmland and produce - Cheddar cheese is one famous natural product and Wells Cathedral is famous for brass rubbings and the swans who feed at the ringing of a bell. Wookey Hole Caves nearby and Cheddar Gorge are both naturally formed places of interest and the Outlet Village at Street is perfect for a shopping trip for bargain hunters.
Glastonbury and Salisbury offer an interesting dy out and the Stonehenge is about 40 minutes away.
Wiltshire has many charming towns, Corsham, Castle Combe, Lacock (a National Trust Village) and Biddestone which all boast the local Cotswold architecture. The Kennet and Avon Canal, which passes through Bradford on Avon, gives the opportunity of many interesting walks and the River Avon provides boat trips.
The Bath / Bradford on Avon area
The Fashion Museum, 1 Royal Crescent, The American Museum, The Roman Baths, The Pump Room are all popular attractions as well as the wealth of Georgian architecture including the famous crescents and The Circus.
Bradford on Avon boasts 17 pubs and restaurants and the town is often referred to as a miniature Bath as it is set on hills and is built of honey coloured stone. From great pub food to a locally favoured Thai restaurant, most tastes are catered for. It is a delightful town which still has market day every week. The Bridge Tearooms have a reputation for transporting guests to a bygone era and serve wonderful old fashioned cakes, teabreads and crumpets with pots of real leaf tea and tea strainer! It is one of the last bastions of the independent shop keeper with a wide selection of shops, boutiques and antiques shops.
There is an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre within Bradford on Avon.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bristol: 27 km |
| Railway: | Bradford on Avon: 0.5 km |
| Ferry: | Southampton/Portsmouth: 75 km |
By air, Bristol International Airport (21 miles). Easy Jet has cheap flights from Europe. By train to Bradford on Avon. Walking distance from station. 90 minutes by train from London. Regular Bus services from Bath every 30 minutes. Direct train London Waterloo to Bradford on Avon. Paddington to Bath and connection to BOA.
Activities near Bath
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 25 Jan 2012 |
Great cottage, location and the owners couldn't have been more helpful. We had a problem connecting the wifi and they stayed until it was all working. Apart from that small thing, everything... more |
04 Nov 2011 |
We loved the Kemble Cottage and the town of Bradford-on-Avon and look forward to returning one day. The cottage was lovely - very warm, charming and comfortable. I loved the Master Bedroom and the bed and bedding was splendid. We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend. Response: I am delighted that Kemble Cottage provided such a good holiday for you. Your review will help other potential guests and thank you so much for taking the time to leave your valuable comments which are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back! Best wishes, Jan |
13 Sep 2011 |
Kemble Cottage is a quaint, period cottage in the centre of a pictureque cotswold town. It is beautifully presented and contains everything that you could wish for. It's ideally located for visiting many attractions and the train station is a 5 minute stroll from the cottage. We spent our honeymoon in the cottage with our 12 month old daughter and had a memorable week. Don't be put off by the lack of parking as we never had a problem (in peak summer!) but do beware that the cottage is situation on a steep hill and not suitable for the infirm. The host, Jan Bird, could not have been more accommodating! Response: It is always a pleasure to know that guests have enjoyed their stay and I am so pleased that your honeymoon at Kemble Cottage was everything you hoped. Your review will help other travellers considering Kemble Cottage for their stay in the area, so thank you very much for taking the time to leave such constructive comments. I hope you will decide to spend your first anniversary there! Congratulations again and all the happiness in the world for your future together. Best wishes, Jan |
Guestbook for Kemble Cottage
Kemble Cottage proved to be the best possible base for us. As soon as we arrived, we were delighted with our choice and we were able to park more or less outside most days, which was a bonus. We walked to the lovely little town every day and enjoyed the pubs and coffee shops plus the new mini supermarket which is newly opened was so useful for groceries. See you soon, thank you so much!
Great, absolutely great holiday cottage! Very clean and well maintained, even a bottle of wine for the very first evening, great after a long travel. K - Germany
We have stayed at the cottage twice and both times we were impressed by the standard of accommodation. S & JP - UK
Our third visit. Thank you for all the thoughtful extras, we have had a wonderful time in this beautiful cottage and, as usual, we found getting to Bath on the train saved the parking issues. We will be back again soon - Kemble Cottage has a special place in our hearts. NL
We love Bradford on Avon very much but we love it more now that we have stayed at Kemble Cottage! DC
It was lovely to stay again.... a high standard hence why we came back again and hope to do so next year P - Surrey
We have rented properties in Paris and Italy and Kemble is the best.... it exceeded our expectation.... Mrs & Mrs G - USA.
The cottage is even better than pictured and was ideal for us, we could not have asked for a better vacation. Mr & Mrs B - USA
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| February 2012 | 8 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| March 2012 | 3 Mar 12 | 7 Apr 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter 2012 | 7 Apr 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April 2012 | 14 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May 2012 | 5 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2012 | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 28 Jul 12 | £ 545 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August 2012 | 28 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 545 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2012 | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Half term Oct 2012 | 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November 2012 | 3 Nov 12 | 1 Dec 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| December 2012 | 1 Dec 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas 2012 | 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 545 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2012/13 | 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 545 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekly lets Saturday - Saturday.
The rental is for the entire cottage and includes electricity, gas, water and loan of bedlinens and towels. There are no hidden extras to pay for. We maintain Kemble Cottage to the highest standards.
Guests staying more than one week will be offered service clean and bedlinen and towels after one week, included in the rental cost. Rental includes welcome pack, loan of bedlinen and towels.
Booking form and £100 deposit required to secure your dates (please double check your dates are still available - we book to the first person to send this and not the first to enquire. Balance due at least 28 days prior to your arrival, when directions will be sent. Cheque in GBP accepted. Bank transfer - please ask for details.
Availability
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Availability notes:
Kemble Cottage is available to rent all year round, Christmas and New Year. Centrally heated in winter and cool in summer due to the thick stone walls.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Managed By Hd Rentals Ltd - Jan Bird
Payment accepted
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
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