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The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car

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A stone building with a sign reading "The Inn Freshford."
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television.
A living room with a yellow checkered sofa, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A four-poster bed with rolled towels, a wooden headboard, a large mirror, and a wooden wardrobe.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the garden through the window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a theme park, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 6 guests. It features 1 bathroom and offers activities like motorboating, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include the Kennet & Avon Canal, Iford Manor, and the Peto Garden.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • 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

    Close to Kennet & Avon Canal
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car

The Old Stables is a stone built cottage created from a stable block dating from the 1840’s . A three bedroom cottage (two king and one twin-bed)with a fully equipped kitchen opening onto a dining room. There is a separate living room with TV/DVD and two large leather couches .The living room opens onto the courtyard with large glass bi-fold doors. The Old Stables can accommodate 6 people. It is located in the beautiful Georgian village of Freshford which lies at the junction of the Frome and Avon valleys in the southern Cotswolds. Just 5 miles from Bath and 2 miles from the historic town of Bradford on Avon. Freshford has a very good pub (The Inn at Freshford)serving great food and local beer and ciders a few minutes walk from the cottage. .There is also a well stocked village community shop and café.
There are some wonderful walks along the Avon and Frome rivers and the Kennet and Avon canal leading to riverside Inns and areas of local interest (Iford Manor).
All just 15 minutes from Bath by car but the secret of this location is the 9 minute train journey to Bath from the village station, just a short stroll from the cottage. Services run every 30 mins at peak times and hourly thereafter..

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

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Property # 8318861
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bath

Located in Bath, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Bath Sports and Leisure Centre and Chapel Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Freshford, England

What's nearby

  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avoncliff Aqueduct - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Roman Baths - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 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) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hub Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelwright's Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hadley Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Forester and Flower - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Stables. Sleeps 6, just 10mins from bath by train 15mins by car located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Iford Manor and the Peto Garden, Westwood Manor 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 24 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful and well appointed place to stay. Very cute village including a well stocked store. We joined in an exercise class one morning which was great. Very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in Bath

The property was lovely, clean, well stocked, and perfectly positioned for the 10 minute train-ride into Bath.Robin and Wendy were very communicative, gave lots of information about the area and good directions.Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a lovely size for a family , the place is well equipped. The bifold doors in the lounge were great to have open and although no where to sit outside it was just as good for us after full days walking etc . The train station is so close and accessible to so many places we didn’t need to use our car . The local pub is good food and friendly . The community shop and cafe excellent and all walkable. Lovely welcome pack from our hosts on arrival and no huge list dos and dont. Beds and furniture comfortable .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage In Beautiful Village

The Stables was the perfect place for family to visit Bath. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The kitchen spotless with everything we needed for breakfast, drinks, snacks and meals. The hosts have made this a charming bolthole within walking distance the a great pub, and a train ride to Bath that takes only a few minutes. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New Year at the Old Stables

Our stay at the property over New Year was made enjoyable by the ease of the booking and ease of communication with the owners who provided a much appreciated welcome basket. The property is very well furnished and utensils are abundant, making our stay feel like a home away from home. Thank you. Jenny and Kevin
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend stay

The property was spotless. The welcome card and breakfast food was a special touch. We were a party of 4 adults and 2 children. There is no garden but for us this was not an issue. We may never get back to the UK but I would not hesitate to book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property in a beautiful location

6 friends, plenty of room for all of us grown ups. The whole property is delightful. We walked from the village along the canal to Bathampton and then took the waterbus into Bath. Good pubs in the area for evening meals. Narrow streets but that just adds to the charm. We received good advice and tips for our weekend from the owners and the welcome breakfast items, were indeed very welcome! The Wifi is a bit hit and miss but it didn't stop us having a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend the property and the village.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Paula Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted you and your friends had a great time. The water taxi from Bathampton to Bath is a great idea! Sorry about the WiFi Router is now reset and much less reluctant!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good long weekend in Bath

We had a good time in Freshford. Great location and great size for our family of 4, with 3 space-ish bedrooms, clean and comfortable. The welcome breakfast goodies were a generous touch. We hadn't properly appreciated that were was no outdoor space and that reference to courtyard for parking is literally for cars, no outdoor furniture etc. The Inn at Freshford is only a few mins away with an amazing beer garden but in this current heatwave, we would have really welcomed somewhere outside to sit at the house. But our fault for not reading the property details more carefully. We also felt quite nervous about the repeated reminders about not blocking access for the neighbours. We didn't have any problems but it made us a little less relaxed than normal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Perfect spot for a couple of essential workers and our kids to unwind. Lots of day hikes and train trips to Bath and Bristol to explore. Plenty of space in the cottage for us all to relax in the evenings. No car for us so planned our meals and food shopping easily with the trains and pubs along our day hikes. Bradford on Avon is a pretty 2 mile walk away along the canal with lots to offer. Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect property for a weekend

The property was ideally located for the wedding we were attending locally. It was clean and comfortable and well equipped. Really appreciated the milk and breakfast items a lovely thought. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Snug

The property is in a good village location close to many local amenities. It is very cosy but some of the areas are beginning to look a bit tired and in need of refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Old Stables

Extremely clean and well equipped property. Beautiful setting, close to everything. Ideal for a relaxing break
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FABULOUS !!

The house is even better than it looks in the pictures, it is spotless and there is noting the owners have not thought of. The beds are sooooooo comfortable with new beautifully clean bed linen. There was even bacon, eggs , bread, butter milk, tea, coffee, sugar left for us. It is in a beautiful location with great links.. The local pub does fabulous food. We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Great accommodation in a very picturesque village. Cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We have just had a lovely stay at The Old Stables. Everything we needed was provided - the accommodation was spotless and very comfortable. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay - I have no hesitation in recommending this property and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

Great place to come with family or friends Train with in 2 min walk so leave the car and head into bath excellent pub just 3 min walk Very enjoyable Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immersi nel verde della campagna Inglese

Dopo una settimana passata sulla costa a Sud del paese, trascorrere qualche giorno in campagna era d’obbligo per poter conoscere il significato di “verde Inghilterra”. Il cottage si è rivelato un’ottima scelta in quanto Freshford è si nascosto tra prati e alberi ma allo stesso tempo è ben collegato ai principali centri turistici di Bath e Salisbury grazie ad un treno con frequenza oraria. Il cottage è situato in una zona molto tranquilla, vicino alla stazione. Poco lontano vi e’ un piccolo negozio di alimentari e non mancano i pub dove potersi concedere una buona birra. È un luogo dove poter trascorrere qualche giorno in tranquillità con la possibilità di scegliere tra passeggiate nel verde o una capatina in città
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Fedra Wendy and I are delighted you had a lovely time in Freshford. We would also like to thank you all for leaving the cottage in such good order. Robin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had such a lovely time staying at The Old Stables in Freshford. The rental was spotless and perfect for our family. Striking distance from Bath and Stonehenge, it was an ideal location for us. Proximity to the rail station was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, gorgeous location.

Really clean, well equipped cottage. Owners left food for breakfast, tea and coffee which was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this cottage. Owners communicated well with me and also left a lovely card welcoming us to their home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delightful autumnal weekend

Excellent location, well laid-out accommodation and very good pub and village shop. Perfect for a weekend family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful property!

Wendy and Robin were wonderful hosts and the Old Stables Cottage was perfect for our family of six. Freshford is a beautiful village and only one train stop away from Bath. We enjoyed walking around Freshford and eating at the Inn - we only wish our time there was longer. Thanks to Robin and Wendy for the breakfast provisions upon our arrival. It was a thoughtful touch. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Mary. It was lovely to meet you and the family. We are delighted you had a good time and wish you all a safe journey back to AZ!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, beautiful village

Very comfortable stay with 6 adults and baby for family weekend. Well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Enjoyed pizza from local pizza oven on Friday night as recommended by hosts. Great food for lunch at local freshford inn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the review Clare. It was great you tried Freshford ‘s mobile Pizza oven. A favourite of the locals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our stay in fresford

Lovely cottage, very homely and spotlessly clean, and only minutes away from local train station. Would definitely recommend staying here. Equipped with everything u need, 2 minutes from the village pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location, excellent apartment, perfect for 6, great hosts

Really good location, great inn 200m away (Freshford Inn). The apartment was perfect for our family of 6, the kitchen was very well appointed and there was an unexpected welcome pack. Communication with Robin and Wendy was easy and nothing was too much trouble for them.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Alison. It was lovely to meet you and your family. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and wish you a wonderful New Year Robin and Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, comfortable cottage. Perfect for 4 friends wanting to get away from it all!

The village of Freshford was perfect - a lovely local pub with excellent food and atmosphere. A quick easy train ride into the centre of Bath made it the perfect place to stay for a couple of days of rest and fun!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Very much for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We often hear how nice it is to come back from the hustle and bustle of Bath back to our beautiful village and it’s pub. It’s great that you have put it in writing! All the best Robin and Wendy

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