Old Turnpike Cottage (sleeping up to 6), appeared as their "Thatched Property of the Week" in the Sunday Times - a charming traditional stone, thatched cottage in the pretty Wiltshire village of Teffont which is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It has a large inglenook fireplace and its own private south facing lawned garden with great views and a summerhouse. There are good transport links (Tisbury railway station is 4.4 miles away) and the village is 2.5 miles from the A303. Nearby there are great walks, country pubs, a National Trust property (Dinton Park & Philipps House) beautiful views of the English countryside. It is ideally situated for exploring all the local attractions of Stonehenge, Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral, Wilton House and the Nadder Valley which is well known for its fishing. Bath is a little further away and Bournemouth and its beaches about one hour's drive.
Beautiful Thatched Grade II Listed Cottage near Stonehenge & Salisbury
- Cottage828 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3 - 4 nights
3 bedroom cottage with large Inglenook Fireplace, & Garden with pretty Summerhouse
Bedrooms
Owner
Andy Graham
- Speaks:
- english, french, spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Dec 2, 2018
About Andy Graham
We bought this beautiful cottage in March 2014. We hope you will enjoy staying in it as much as we do.
Andy Graham purchased this Cottage in 2014
Why Andy Graham chose Teffont
We love the area and it is close to family.
What makes this Cottage unique
There is a pop up bakery on a Saturday in the village hall and a country house hotel (Howards' House), a short walk away. Teffont is a beautiful village and has its own website with information on walks, history etc:
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroomtoilet, tub, shower
- Downstairs lootoilet, Loo and basin
- Upstairs1 family bathroom with separate bath and shower Downstairs: 1 wc
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Parking
- TelephoneAll local calls are free, as are any calls to UK landlines - other calls (e.g. to mobiles) will be charged.
- Linens ProvidedSee costings (£12.50pp for linen and towels)
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Fireplace
- Heating
- InternetWiFi code available in the Cottage
- Towels ProvidedSee costings (£12.50pp for linen and towels)
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomCosy living room with beams and a large inglenook fire. Plenty of comfortable seating (3 seater sofa, 3 armchairs), a desk area and a cushioned window seat with views to the village. Books, games & puzzles.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & UtensilsMagimix.
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningAdjoining the kitchen, it has a glazed dresser, round weathered oak dining table and chairs (See photos).
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableSky TV
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Music LibraryBose SoundDock with old iPod connector so you need to bring a converter to a lightning if you wish to use.
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / GardenAs well as a pretty front garden, there is a very good sized garden at the rear of the cottage with views across fields. At the far end is a painted Summerhouse with a table and six chairs. 2 sheds
- Deck / PatioArea outside kitchen, table and benches that can seat 6 comfortably
- GolfWest Wilts Golf Club, Elm Hill, Warminster BA12 0AU One of the oldest traditional courses in the South West of England, it has been characterised as an inland links course with stunning views across three counties from its hilltop position above Warminster. Rushmore Golf Club, Tollard Royal, Salisbury SP5 5QB Set in the heart of the historic Rushmore Park, is an 18-hole golf course set high on the chalk of the Cranborne Chase, with the unusual distinction of having 9 holes in Dorset & 9 in Wiltshire. High Post Golf Club, Great Durnford, Salisbury SP4 6AT Described by 'Golf Monthly' as a "hidden gem". This easy walking course (6,305 yards par-70, 18-hole course, 72 bunkers) is characterised by its undulating well-bunkered fairways and all year round playability.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Children: The cottage is compact with quite steep stairs and a large fireplace, so it may not be suitable for very small children, but happy to discuss! Dogs: Please contact us if you wish to bring a well behaved dog. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: The house is cleaned thoroughly prior to your arrival. Bed linen and towels can be included by prior arrangement at an extra cost of £12.50 per person per visit/week. Logs: There will be a full log basket by the fire for your visit. Additional logs can be used from the small log store outside the back door. Outside: As well as a pretty front garden, there is a very good sized garden at the rear with views across fields. At the far end is a Summerhouse with a table and chairs and beyond that 2 sheds and our personal log store. There is a kitchen terrace with an outside table and benches that can comfortably seat 6-8 people. Other: Off street parking for one car. Other cars can be parked opposite
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
32 Reviews
Cozy cottage with thatched roof and Chilmark stone
Cottage was we'll appointed and comfortable.
country escape
The Old Turnpike Cottage is a wonderful period thatched cottage in a beautiful village and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Yet it is centrally located to visit many good places within an hours drive.
Of course it is warm and cozy, but more than that it is set up with everything you need and so is easy to live in. Now I can happily say I have learned how to use an aga cooker. It was a great experience in a picture book thatched cottage.
Beautifully equipped cottage
The cottage has beautiful furniture in a modern country style. It is well equipped and has a wonderful garden.
The sleeping rooms are very cosy with comfortable beds and the entire cottage is a place were we enjoyed staying during the sometimes cold weather.
As it is at a remote location it is very quiet, that we appreciated very much.
We went to visit Bath, Swanage and other locations that are about 1 hour drive from the cottage.
Excellent
Excellent
A beautiful fully equipped cottage
A home from home in a beautiful location.
Cosy cottage
Our stay was in mid winter but with fire roaring away the cottage was cosy. Lovely village where you could forget what century you were in. One criticism was that the mattress was too hard for us.
Hi Jeff, I'm so sorry that you found the mattress was too hard - the mattresses are all special Hypnos ones, and we've only had very positive comments about the comfort of the beds up until now, but I can appreciate how having a back condition can sometimes make sleeping in a different bed uncomfortable, so apologies again.
Map
Coast/Beach:
According to the AA route finder Bournemouth and its beaches are approx 1 hour's drive away
Travel:
TRAIN: The nearest station is Tisbury (10 minutes by car/taxi)
CAR: If you want the freedom to explore the area we would recommend having a car. There is space for one car on the property as well as on street parking.
BUS: Teffont has five buses per day to and from Salisbury (Wilts&Dorset Route 25); timetables are displayed in each of the bus shelters. There are also Lever’s coaches into Salisbury on Tuesdays and Saturdays (market days there) and to both Tisbury and Warminster on Thursdays.
Distances:
Tisbury: 4.4 miles
Wilton: 7.4 miles
Salisbury: 11 miles
Shaftesbury: 12.8 miles
Stonehenge: 12.8 miles
Warminster: 14.5 miles
Further Details:
Sainsburys, Ocado and Tesco all deliver to the property. There are great farm shops nearby (The Ginger Piggery at Boynton, Pythouse Kitchen Garden Shop & Cafe,West Hatch, Ludwell Stores and T Buttling Butchers Shop, Ludwell). There is a country market at Tisbury on the first and third Saturday of the month, 10.00 am - 11.00 am. On Saturdays (9am to midday) there is a pop up bakery in the Teffont Village Hall (and film nights are also held there - for further details see the film club info: http://www.teffont.com). At the furthest end of the village (Teffont Evias) is The Howard House Hotel which has a very good reputation for its food: http://howardshousehotel.co.uk.
Great Pubs/Eating Out
The Compasses Inn, Lower Chicksgrove
The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe
The King John Inn, Tollard Royal
The Beckford Arms, Fonthill Gifford
The Lamb, Hindon
The Angel, Hindon
There are several nearby festivals:
Salisbury International Arts Festival (23 May to 7 June)
The Deverills Festival (2- 5 May)
Chalk Valley History Festival, Broad Chalke (23-29 June)
Larmer Tree Festival (between Salisbury & Blandford) (16 to 20 July)
Wilton Classic Supercars Event (10 August)
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Booking Notes: The Cottage is available to rent only on a weekly basis, but we are happy to let it for weekends or part weeks with a minimum stay of 3 nights (see rates above). Please send 50% deposit to secure booking. Balance payable a month before your visit. Changeover Day: Changeover day is generally FRIDAY but depending on other bookings, we can be flexible. The Cottage is available from 3pm on the day of arrival. Check out is by 10.30am on the day you leave.