Holiday Cottage in the Cotswolds, England UK
Location
Lantern House, 3 High St, Sherston, Wiltshire, SN16 0LH
Enquiries: tel +44 (0)1666 505807 mob +44 (0)7928 809624 email lanternhouse@cotswolds.plus.com
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Heart of villageThe cottage is situated right in the heart of the historic village of Sherston 896 AD. The village Post Office/ grocery shop (stocks local produce) is only a short stroll down the high street and was awarded Post Office Retailer of 2015! A large childrens' playground (including obstacle course) and recreation field is within 100 yards and in view from upstairs of the cottage. Also within easy walking distance are, an excellent pub serving great meals (The Rattlebone), 2 lovely tea shop/ cafes (The Courtyard Cafe & The Angel), and an Indian restaurant/ takeaway (The Bridge) offering superb curries. You can also enjoy some lovely walks around the village and surrounding beautiful countryside, see Sherston Walks, where you can view and print off routes. |
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Within easy reachSurprisingly Sherston is within easy reach of rail, motorway, and airports. London Paddington is within 1.5 hours from Kemble Station, which is about 12 miles from Sherston. The M4 motorway Junctions 17 and 18 are both less than a 20 minutes drive away. London Heathrow is less than an hour and a half drive and Bristol airport about an hour's drive. |
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Great baseSherston's location in the South Cotswolds means it is ideally situated for Lacock (beautiful National Trust village where Cranford, Pride & Prejudice, and Harry Potter have all been filmed), Castle Coombe (another beautiful village where War Horse and Dr Dolittle have all been filmed), and Westonbirt National Arboretum (one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world - even more so with the onset of Autumnal colours and enchanted Christmas illuminated woodland trail) is only ~3miles down the country lanes.Not much further South about 30 minutes by car you'll discover England's finest Georgian town Bath, where you can explore the famous Roman Baths, and even treat yourself to Britain's only natural thermal water spa. The Historic harbour city of Bristol is also only 30 minutes away, where you can board Brunel's SS Great Britain the world's first great ocean liner. A bit closer just 10 minutes away are the traditional market towns of Tetbury (England's premier destination for antique hunters and home to King Charles's much visited Highgrove Shop) and Malmesbury (England's oldest borough dating back over 1,000 years with it's imposing Norman Abbey). Northwards you can further exlore the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, towns (e.g. Cirencester, Gloucester and Cheltenham) and other beautiful villages (e.g. Bibury with its 14th Century Arlington Row of Cottages, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the Wold, Chipping Campden, Burford, and Broadway). One of the many much visited family attractions is Countryfile presenter Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, where you have the opportunity to experience the stunning diversity of animals and plants by completing a 2 mile wildlife walk and take in wonderful views across a rolling Cotswold landscape. There are also some lovely Cotswold Way circular walks, which you can view online and print off in advance. You can also easily explore the mysterious and beautiful county of Wiltshire. The delightful market town of Bradford on Avon is only a 40 minute drive away, where you can browse craft shops and stroll along the canal towpath or even enjoy a cruise. Just a little further Southwards over Salisbury Plain you'll discover the UK's iconic Stonehenge and ancient settlements like Amesbury. There's also the famous Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, about an hour's drive from the Cottage. |
 "Royal" destinationIt's not surprising that celebrities and Royalty have chosen to live in this wonderful part of the world with Gatcombe Park (famous for its annual August horse trials) the home of Princess Anne. Also nearby is Highgrove the estate of King Charles and weekday tours of the renown Gardens at Highgrove may be booked on-line, together with a series of seasonal demonstrations, hands-on workshops and Christmas black-tie dinner!King Charles is also the Patron of The Beaufort Polo Club which is only a few miles away. Spoilt for choiceYou really are "spoilt for choice" for ideas and inspiration on places to visit and things to do for every member of the family. To help you plan in advance including details of What's On throughout the year take a look at the official guides to the Cotswolds and Wiltshire. |
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Morning view from the 2nd floor bedrooms overlooking the iconic parish Church of the Holy Cross tower over 900 years old. |
Sherston itself is famous for its annual July Boules Competition |
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