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

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Check out 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 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Fireplace

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the neighborhood

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. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and hiking in the area.

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 lbs 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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km).

9.6

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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

Mary

Sep 17, 2023

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

Great little spot

Cute small 15th century village - great location to visit other villages and Bath. Some low ceilings so my 6’5” son had trouble. Rooms are small but cozy. Lacks the convenience of modern lodging but makes up for in charm.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola B.

Aug 8, 2023

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

Castle Combe Delight

Our stay at the Porch House in Castle Combe was a delight. The cottage is charming and comfortable, with all the comforts of home. The village was charming and a welcome retreat following day travels to Bath, Avebury, Stonehenge and Oxford. It was like a dream! Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Jun 10, 2023

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

Expectations exceeded!!

We live in the USA and were looking for an experience with that English countryside charm... and were delighted with our stay at Porch Cottage!!! Shirley made everything so easy... responding quickly to questions, providing lots of info about Castle Combe with suggestions on activities/outings in the area. Porch Cottage is beautiful.... so much attention to detail, lovely amenities, cozy and comfy.... with a beautiful, private garden. We enjoyed Castle Combe itself... taking lovely walks, meeting the locals and enjoying our meals at the pubs. This was one of our favorite stops on our visit to England :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Jun 2, 2023

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

Magical Stay

My daughter and I absolutely loved the Porch Cottage. Our stay was magical. It was so quiet and picturesque in the evenings when we had the village to ourselves. The cottage provided everything we needed and more. We sat by the fire in the evenings dreaming of a time hundreds of years ago. We would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

May 21, 2023

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

Simply Lovely

The cottage is absolutely charming, as is the village. Super clean with well-stocked kitchen and beautiful garden.

Stayed 3 nights in May 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..