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The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a brown leather sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A row of stone buildings with a mix of stone and wooden facades, a paved street, and potted plants.
A dining table with a vase of flowers, white chairs, a framed artwork, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a gas stove, a microwave, and a kettle.
A bedroom with a white bed, pink towels, and a radiator.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kennet & Avon Canal
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Freshford, England
  • Place, Kennet & Avon Canal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Avoncliff Aqueduct
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep

Our location is peaceful and quiet but with the amenities of Bath and beautiful South Cotswold countryside on your doorstep! Go shopping in Bath, go wild swimming in the Avon or Frome, walk the local hills.You can even walk directly from the cottage into Bath (7miles) following the canal and catch a train back to the Rafters (we provide walking suggestions/routes).Once home you have a modern kitchen ,bathrooms and a spacious double height living area(the old hayloft) . The cottage has Fast WiFi (37gb),Smart TV with Freeview and all the usual streaming services.
Catch the local train to Bath (9 min),Bristol 22 mins or Bradford on Avon 6mins! The village station is a few minutes from the cottage.
Stay local and dine at The Inn at Freshford, the Village Cafe or get some take out pizza you from the twice weekly village Pizzeria!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10864176
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bath

Located in Bath, this holiday home is in a rural area. Thermae Bath Spa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Recreation Ground or Twerton Park.
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Map
Freshford, England

What's nearby

  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avoncliff Aqueduct - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Roman Baths - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Royal Crescent - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Freshford Station - 2 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lime Tree - ‬8 min drive
  • The Hub Cafe
  • ‪The Wheelwright's Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬5 min drive
  • The Cross Keys

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Iford Manor and the Peto Garden, Barton Farm Country Park and Kennet & Avon Canal. Farleigh Hungerford Castle and Tithe Barn are also within 3 miles (5 km). Freshford Station is only a 2-minute walk and Avoncliff Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TINA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this property, the location was excellent and we had an amazing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious, clean, comfortable. The Rafters was the perfect countryside retreat for a friend and I to stay in while visiting the west country. Lovely old cottage that has been meticulously updated and is full of character. The village is picturesque, and we found the location ideal for a car-free holiday. The Rafters is just a 5 minute walk uphill from the Freshford train station. We also loved the village Cafe and shop, which has delicious cakes and is only a 10 minute walk away. Gorgeous country walks nearby also. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Excellent location

Everything was excellent and the host even provided bacon, eggs, bread and butter! The railway station is a real bonus, just one stop from Bath
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great stay

Property was perfect for visitors to Wiltshire and day trip to Bath Spotless well equipped and thoughtful welcome pack Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were lovely and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our only challenge was the small parking spot. We had rented a larger car. Centrally situated in a beautiful village. The food and milk set out for us was an added gesture. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Family getaway

Fabulous cottage in a beautiful little village and the hosts are fantastic! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Great vacation stop

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay Rafters. It was close to everything, very clean and quiet. We all loved our 3 day visit! There was even complimentary eggs, bacon, tea, coffee and a beautiful loaf of bread for our first meal while there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

malcolm T.

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

Easy access by train to bath

3 excellent nights watching 4 of family in Bath Half Marathon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

Ideal stay.

From our 1st communication w the owners to check in and stay, this was an excellent experience. Easy access to Bath for sightseeing on the local train which was just down the lane. Several east and scenic walks in the area, good eateries an easy drive or short walk
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous accommodations!

The host was very kind in leaving a few basics for our first breakfast there. The place was very spacious and worked well for two couples. it was a very pleasant stay indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine S.

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

Gracious Hosts

Liked the area and its accessibility to a number of areas of interest. Very responsive hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anton D.

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

AD

The apartment was even nicer than the photos. Robin and Wendy were both wonderful hosts and helped with recommendations and questions. Terrific hosts. Finding the train station was just a five minute walk was a very nice bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nanette H.

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

Lovely cottage in the country

We loved our stay at the Rafters. We were welcomed with fresh eggs and ham for our first breakfast and enjoyed walking around the town. Robin and Wendy were very responsive attentive hosts. The home was clean and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Lovely property

Owners very helpful. House really well decorated and equipped. Provisions for breakfast much appreciated. Great position for visiting the area. Inn at Freshford and local shop very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

phil o.

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

A lovely property in a lovely village

My wife and parents had an excellent stay at The Rafters. The property is well equipped and situated in a quiet yet convenient location. Only ten minutes travel time to Bath using the train. Two big bedrooms and two en-suites. We made good use of the train station, shop and pub (Hop Pole Inn). Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

richard t.

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

Short family break

A wonderful place to stay, beautifully clean and well presented and really convenient for Bath by car or train. Freshford itself is really lovely too and we enjoyed the walk to the pub and the village café. Super helpful hosts and we really appreciated the bacon, eggs and bread left for a delicious breakfast. Loved it, thanks so much 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Aaminah M.

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

Beautiful cottage

Very clean and well kept. The check-in process was simple and easy. Robin and Wendy very kindly provided some complimentary treats and lots of guidance on things to do and visit nearby. Would definitely recommend - Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Perfect

Lovely stay. 10 mins from bath on the train. Beautiful neighbourhood, I would highly recommend the food at the inn - it is huge and delicious. House was super clean and spacious. Owners gave great recommendations for walks/ things to do and were super responsive. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen L.

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

Freshford break

Lovely cottage in beautiful peaceful village. Excellent facilities.....2 dpacious ensuite befrooms. Comfortable Lounge eith netflix etc. and well equipped kitchenwith brilliant welco.e pack includes eggs bacon bread butter milk tea and coffee. Thank you Wendy and Robin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious property in a beautiful location with easy access to Bath and other local sights by road or rail. The cottage is a short walk to the train station with hourly trains to bath during off peak times. Not having to drive into Bath was a real bonus. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and a really lovely place to relax. Having two en suite bathrooms was a real bonus. The local shop and tea room is only a short walk, maybe 15 mins, though it is hilly so plan to use a car if this could be an issue. There is also no accessible access to the return side of the station platform but GWR are worth a call if step free access is needed. I would highly recommend The Rafters and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

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

Wonderful Cotswold experience

We loved our stay in Freshford. The home was spacious, clean and updated. The bathrooms were well kept and seemed to be recently renovated. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Our hosts were great with recommendations for the area and even left us breakfast provisions. Loved having a washer and dryer available in the home to use. Kitchen is small but more than enough for a vacation stay. Convenient to Bath and a great restaurant just a walk down the hill. I would highly recommend this home and Robin and Wendy as hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janel H.

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

Perfect for our group of 4 adults!

My stay at The Rafters (with my spouse and my parents) was exactly as I expected. The photos and online description matched what we found when we arrived, and the hosts gave plenty of information about how to find it, get into the place, etc. so getting there was totally stress free. There were lots of added "extras" that made the stay even better-- the guidebook with restaurant recommendations, some provisions in the fridge-- and the location of the home in Freshford was ideal (close to the train station to get easily get to Bath or other cities). I would 100% recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Quaint and charming cottage in English countryside

If you want to stay in a quiet place away from the tourist crunch in Bath this is the place for you. The owners communicated promptly and informatively. Very personable, as upon arrival they left us a handwritten note welcoming us and advising they had left bread, butter, milk and eggs in the frig for our first morning meal. Enter the postal code and the GPS will take you there. Some congested one lane roads but beautiful countryside. Front door parking and covered entry. Fully equipped kitchen and large dining table. Freezer is in living area and they could use a couple of ice trays ready to go, as us Americans like ice in just about all our drinks. Comfy sofa and arm chair. Two nice size bedrooms with two full baths, but no hand towels or face towels. Big tub/shower combo in roomy bathroom attached to master bedroom with big comfy bed. If you want a top sheet but not the warmth of the comforter, it has snaps at the bottom so you can take the comforter out of the duvet. No air conditioning or even a fan, so you have to crack windows. Watch the step ups—I stubbed my toe several times. The washer and dryer are in the cabinets going downstairs. When we used the washer the water ran down the front of the cabinet and wetted the carpet on the stairs. Upon further investigation we discovered the PVC pipe wasn’t even connected. I emailed the owner and they said no worries they would take care of it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Roman W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war toll.Robin und Wendy haben alles getan, um uns einen perfekten Aufenthalt zu schenken. Danke auch für das erste Frühstück.Das Haus ist sehr sauber und super gepflegt. Es war nicht wie eine Ferienwohnung, es war wie zuhause.Tolle Betten, keine durchgelegene Matratze.Aber mein Highlight war die Küche! In einer Ferienwohung eine Pfanne nahezu ohne Kratzer zu bekommen, habe ich noch nie gehabt. Dieses ist auch das perfekte Beispiel für die Ausstattung und die Sauberkeit der Wohnung.Den Kindern hat es auch große Freude bereitet dort wohnen zu dürfen.Danke euch beiden!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larissa F.

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

Es war wunderbar!

Wir waren sehr begeistert von dieser Unterkunft! Es wurde an alles gedacht und uns hat nichts gefehlt! Die Unterkunft ist sehr geschmackvoll und qualitativ hochwertig eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Die Lage ist auch toll. Man kann tolle Spaziergänge durch den idyllischen Ort machen. Durch die Bahnstation in der Näheist es aber auch möglich weiter entfernte Orte anzusehen. Wir konnten das Auto oft stehen lassen und z.B. Bath oder Cardiff mit der Bahn erreichen.. Also insgesamt ein sehr gelungener Urlaub. Thank you very much Wendy & Robin!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Robin and Wendy Guild

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