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Overtown Manor

Swindon, Wiltshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1793 814737
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From
£1000 - £1250
per night

From
£5500 - £6000
per week

A gorgeous big old house on a farm in a very quiet part of Wiltshire - the undiscovered North Wessex Downs, filled with wildlife and an AONB

10 beds

6 bedrooms

Sleeps 12

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

You’ll feel instantly at home, even in the rather grand drawing room with its open fire and views over the garden – it’s a very friendly sort of house. There’s a more informal sitting room opposite with hunting pictures on the walls, lots of books and an ancient stone fireplace, and a vast dining room with doors into the garden which can double up as a yoga room.

The garden has a smooth lawn, herbaceous borders, a herb garden and neatly-clipped beech hedges – there’s also a vegetable garden and you’re free to wander everywhere. You have your own swimming pool, barbecue and big table just outside the dining room. The proper catering kitchen has the original flagstones and will be a joy for any cook – you’ll find homemade cake or biscuits plus organic butter and yogurt from the Berkeley Dairy in Wroughton.

There are grand walks and cycles from the door and four log fires to warm your return.

We think you'll love

Having a big family reunion in such a quiet and rural spot - and that you can book it as a self-catering, if you prefer!
Everybody joining in with the cooking in the fabulous kitchen
Having a barbecue in the garden on balmy summer evenings

You should know

Dogs must sleep in the kitchen, not in the bedrooms
Mobile signal can be a bit dodgy in the kitchen
The owners live in a separate part of the house with their own entrance

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £1000
Weekly price: from £5500
Damage deposit: £500

1 House for 12: From £100010 beds6 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 4pm
Check out: By 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 3 nights. The house is available in July, August, at weekends (Friday to Monday) and Christmas (open as B&B for all other periods).
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property: This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property

Reviews

We had a landmark family birthday to celebrate, so we gathered at Overtown Manor (7 adults and three children under 5). It couldn't have been better: a lovely welcoming house, with lots of space. Each bedroom was ensuite; the two sitting rooms (one of them a snug) comfy; the kitchen spacious with a large dining table too (though there is also a separate dining room). There were log fires (with lots of logs!), so the house was really warm. Toys and games for all ages, and a large garden. Nancy Lawson was charming & friendly, and left us a generous welcome hamper (inc. home-made cake!) *****

John, Liss Feb 2023

We had a wonderful weekend at Overtown Manor celebrating a family anniversary. The house was a home from home. Incredibly comfortable with lovely spaces to relax in! The kitchen was also very well equipped. Nancy and her family were wonderful hosts who were very accommodating and helpful. They provided lots of toys for our children to play with and let us play with the dogs, cats, horses and pigs on the farm. We loved our stay and will have very happy memories of the weekend! Thank you!

Augusta, London Oct 2022

Perfect location for a family gathering.Easy access to London from Swindon station. The pool was amazing and the children had lots of fun, playing both in the pool and in the garden. They loved watching the beautiful horses in the surrounding fields. And the house suited us perfectly.

Sue, Jersey Jul 2022

We had the most wonderful stay here! We had a very warm welcome from the owners and they were really helpful making recommendations. The house is perfect and the surrounding area is beautiful. It’s a great place to choose to escape London with the family and have some downtime. Would highly recommend.

Alice, London Aug 2021

We had a wonderful week at Overtown with friends. The perfect start to the summer holidays. The children had a wonderful time in the beautiful garden and pool and us adults enjoyed the space and peace and quiet! The bedrooms are all very comfortable and there is plenty of space and great showers! We can’t wait to go back.

Zara, London Jul 2021

Highly recommend! We had such a great time and the house was perfect for us (a group friends, a baby, some people of us working remotely). The kitchen was well equipped and Nancy left us some delicious baked treats and also brought us champagne one day as the dishwasher was playing up (resolved promptly). We also loved the outdoor area and the bedroom/bathroom ratio was great. Everything was super clean. We also appreciated the change mat / children’s plates etc. We’re searching for an occasion to come back already!

Carly, London Jul 2021

What a lovely old house in a remarkably peaceful, much-unknown spot and an AONB. You'll feel instantly at home - particularly with such an amazing kitchen - and children can safely tear about with no roads. They'll like saying hello to horses, sometimes pigs and lambs, chickens and the odd cat padding about.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector Apr 2021

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Location

The neighbourhood

Nancy gives you maps for the footpaths and bridleways which crisscross the area - from the house you can walk, cycle or ride for eight miles and not see another house, car or road. It's a one and a half hour walk up to Barbury Castle for an iron age hill fort. Marlborough is 15 minutes in the car, with a market on Wednesday and Saturday, good shops, Polly's tea room and a Rick Stein restaurant.

Local points of interest from Nancy Lawson

THE NORTH WESSEX DOWNSWe are also located in the middle of the North Wessex Downs, a tranquil yet stunning landscape of rolling chalk downlands, forests, woods and dales that is designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.
AveburyA 10 minute driveYou can cycle or walk the 8 miles to Avebury from Overtown Manor through the farm and along the Ridgeway or along other footpaths taking in views of Barbury Castle and the White Horse at Hackpen.
We are well located for day trips to the Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford and London (Swindon train station is 4 miles away, trains leave every 15 minutes to London Paddington and takes 1 hour).
Basset Down Golf Course and Driving Range – 5 minutes driveA privately owned, public golf course and 20 bay driving range. FootGolf – a brilliant way to spend the afternoon outside with all ages.
Clay Pigeon Shooting (Barbury Shooting School) – 2 minute driveBarbury Shooting School is open 7 days a week for Practice, Tuition, Parties and Corporate events.
Cotswold Water Park – 20 minute driveThe Cotswold Water Park is an area of 140 lakes, set in 40 square miles of countryside. From country parks, angling lakes, sailing clubs, water sports, picturesque villages much more there is plenty for everyone.

Introducing

Nancy Lawson

Nancy, a trained cook who worked for Sheepdrove Organic Farm, is the fourth generation of her family to live here. Her father and brother still run the farm - 1200 acres with grass fed ruby Red beef - you can buy it in Marlborough. The house overlooks stables with horses and they keep chickens, sheep and pigs. You'll see the odd cat loitering about too.

Overtown Manor

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

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The neighbourhood

Nancy Lawson

Overtown Manor

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

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