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Stables, Batheaston - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61324 sq ft

Popular amenities

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Batheaston, Bath and North East Somerset
  • Popular LocationRoman Baths10 min drive
  • Popular LocationThermae Bath Spa11 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Bath12 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stables, Batheaston - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

The Stables is approached down a wooded driveway that leads to a large, dedicated parking area and steps down to the rear of the property. The Stables has fantastic views over the property's rooftop towards mature trees and the Avon Valley below. It is a secluded, country retreat yet is only 5 miles from Bath and less than a mile from the centre of the village of Batheaston.

Descend the steps from the parking area to a lovely, private garden and patio that wraps around the side of the cottage to the front. To the side is the small Summer House, with a lawn, overhanging mature trees and garden seating. (A gate in the side garden leads to a path and the owner's private residence.) At the front of the cottage is a second lawn with a patio running the length of the cottage and down the middle of the lawn where there is a charcoal barbecue. The garden can also be accessed via French doors from the Living Room. To the side of the parking area is a private all-weather tennis court. Guests must seek permission on arrival from the owners to use the court.

Ground Floor


The whole ground floor area has polished limestone tiles and rugs and is heated via underfloor heating.
Utility Room:
Guests enter the Stables through the back door into the handy Utility Room where there is a freezer, washing machine, dryer, sink, ironing and cleaning facilities and plenty of space to keep shoes, walking boots and other outdoor gear.

Cloakroom:
Sitting between the Utility Room and Dining-Living Room is a separate downstairs toilet with a mirror and washbasin.

Living/Dining Room:
The cosy yet spacious open-plan living-dining and kitchen area features a fabulously tall, arched window set in a stunning Cotswold stone wall. The living area is furnished with a large woodburner stove, two sofas, an armchair, and a smart TV and coffee table. Local area information leaflets, maps and walking guides are provided for guests to use during their stay. French windows open out from the living area to the garden and patio, making outdoor entertaining easy and appealing. Overlooking the living area is the twin bedroom's unusual Juliet balcony, with a handmade, wrought iron railing - a unique spot to have a drink or morning cuppa!

The dining area, with its pretty port-hole window, is furnished with a long, rectangular table, comfortably seating up to six guests, and an antique dresser filled with crockery, glasses and table accessories.

Kitchen Area:
The farmhouse-style kitchen is fully equipped and features a large preparation area, a double sink overlooking the lovely garden, a wonderful red Aga oven, an electric oven (not shown in photos), a dishwasher, coffee machine, and all the pans, bakeware and preparation equipment needed to cook every meal during a stay.

Front Hall:
The original entrance hallway - between the open-plan living-dining area and Bedroom 1 - is brightly lit with a desk and lamp making it an ideal place to sit and work or plan a day's outing.

Bedroom One - Master Bedroom:
The downstairs en-suite master bedroom looks out over the garden and features exposed oak beams and timbers, a king-size double bed with bedside tables and reading lamps, a walk-in wardrobe, an antique tallboy dresser with drawers and an antique dressing table with a triple mirror. The beautiful, polished limestone floor with underfloor heating has two lovely cosy rugs on either side of the bed.

En-suite:
The light and bright master bedroom's en-suite bathroom features a wet room-style walk-in shower, a full-size bath, toilet and washbasin.

First Floor


A carpeted staircase with a banister leads up to Bedroom Two and Three and the family shower room.
At the top of the stairs is a large landing with an armchair positioned in just the right spot for enjoying the sunshine streaming through the Velux window, plus a door out to steps leading up to the parking area.

Bedroom Two:
The cottage's second bedroom has a beautiful exposed stone wall and features a king-size bed with bedside tables and reading lamps, an armchair, chest of drawers, hanging rail and plenty of hooks to hang extra coats or bath robes. A Velux window with a blind looks out to the rear of the property.

Bedroom Three:
This delightful twin bedroom features double doors opening onto a unique Juliet balcony, overlooking the living area below. The bedroom is furnished with two single beds, bedside tables and lamps, an antique chest of drawers, a hanging rail and has a Velux window with a blind with a view over the parking area and onto the adjoining woodland. (Please note: The height of the Juliet balcony is safety-standard. The doors to the balcony can be locked to prevent young children from using it.)

Family Shower Room:
The shower room features step-in, wet room style shower with a seat, a washbasin with a vanity unit and mirror, and a toilet. A Velux window with frosted glass opens out over the rooftops.

Outside


The Stables has a beautifully tranquil outdoor space with a wraparound lawn and patio with garden furniture to relax on, a large picnic table for al fresco dining, a bistro table and a garden bench. The garden is completely private, with a 10ft high wall to one side and a waist-high wall at the far end with views out across mature treetops and onto the Avon Valley. The Summer House in the side garden can be used for bicycle storage. Guests may use the all-weather tennis court, located beside the parking area, by arrangement on arrival with the owner. (Please bring own racquets and balls.) Head up to the parking area and along the driveway to the main road where you will find public footpaths that lead out across the stunning surrounding countryside.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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

This cottage is located in Batheaston, a neighbourhood in Bath, and is in a rural area. Bath Assembly Rooms and Pulteney Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thermae Bath Spa and Cotswold Way. Travelling with kids? Consider Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park and Bath Botanical Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Batheaston, Bath and North East Somerset

What's nearby

  • Jane Austen Centre - 9 min drive
  • Bath Abbey - 10 min drive
  • Roman Baths - 10 min drive
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 11 min drive
  • University of Bath - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Avoncliff Station - 14 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Plug and Tub - 12 min drive
  • George Inn - 5 min drive
  • Lime Tree - 11 min drive
  • Robbie's Plaice - 19 min walk
  • The Queens Head - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stables, Batheaston - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stables, Batheaston - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stables, Batheaston - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stables, Batheaston - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Bath cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal, Alice Park and University of Bath. Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park and Bath Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Excellent but needs more attention
Beautiful property , excellent location, very good customer care. It only needs some attention to maintenance (the upstairs bathroom was leaking and the hot water runs out a bit too quickly.
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

A charming stay for Christmas
We loved our time at the Stables. It was specious and well-appointed with an easy and quick drive into Bath. We loved trying the Aga and there was everything you could think of in the kitchen. We especially appreciated the Christmas touches. The only thing I can think of that would be helpful would be a better explanation of recycling. I wanted to do it correctly, but it's handled differently than in the U.S. Overall, our visit was perfect and iI'd recommend to anyone.
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8/10 Good

The Stables
We stayed in The Stables in June 2022 and were not disappointed with our return visit. The only quibble was lack of a dishcloth/cleaning cloth (worktops and oilcloth need wiping down) and heat from Aga because it was unseasonably warm. Left messages on both contact phones but no reply (from son of named contacts) until midday Tuesday. The very pleasant chap who mowed the lawn on Monday produced a J cloth. Upstairs bedrooms cooler once heaters turned off and the windows and doors left open. This isn't a complaint but just an observation.

10/10 Excellent

Dirk B., Saarbrücken

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice!
It was a beautiful cottage, Leigh and Matthew as hosts were very gentle and we could use the tenniscourt every day. Whenever we will visit Bath again we will look for this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Lovely stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at the Stables, it had everything we needed and couldn’t have asked for more. Matthew was a great host and made sure we were comfortable and was easy to contact if we needed anything. The location is great, peaceful and quiet, and only a short journey into Bath. We had a good couple of days exploring, going into Bath (we booked a taxi for the short journey which was really simple), we did the river boat tour, followed by Sunday lunch at the Bathwick Boatman, which was lovely and we managed to avoid the rain, it was a great day! We also visited Dyrham park the following day which was good too. The fish & chips takeaway from Robbie’s Plaice just down the road from the Stables was good and the breakfast in the Gather Cafe was also very nice. We definitely would recommend the Stables and wouldn’t hesitate to come back in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2016 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

What makes this property unique

This delightful, 3-bedroom (sleeps 6), 2.5-bathroom country holiday home sits up high above the River Avon, overlooking Bath and the Avon Valley. The Stables at Batheaston has a spacious open-plan kitchen-dining-living room with a feature Cotswold stone wall, arched window, an internal Juliet balcony, a large woodburning stove and French doors opening out to a large, private garden with a patio and barbecue. Guests also have use of an all-weather tennis court (subject to availability). The Stables is ideally located for visiting the historic city of Bath, just 5 miles away, and other nearby attractions including Corsham, Lacock, Bowood, Longleat, the Kennet and Avon Canal and Castle Combe, with beautiful country walks and cycling from the doorstep.

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