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The Old Swan
Sherston,
Wiltshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)7926 810446
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£230
£1500
6 beds
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Wonky floors and handmade beds in a restored coaching inn for 4, 6 or 8 - sociable evenings round the farmhouse table, walks from the door
£230
£1500
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 28 Aug 26 - 31 Aug 26
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£1500 per week
The Experience
The house has all the quirks of a Grade II* listed building – ancient beams and mullioned windows – and it’s smack in the middle of a charming Cotswolds village. Sunny mornings are for coffee in the courtyard and wandering round Sherston’s quaint streets. Plan a countryside walk with the inn’s maps, stroll through the Arboretum, or visit pretty Tetbury – its boutiques and antiques are a 15-minute drive.
Owner Rupert is based in London so local Chris will leave breakfast things in the fridge, as well as logs, kindling and flowers. The kitchen is well-equipped with Le Creuset pans and all you need for cooking for a group, the larder has a good stash of essentials and the village shop is just across the road.
Stop by for an afternoon ale at the fantastic Rattlebone pub and pick up a bottle for dinner from Sherston Wine or Balcony House Cellars on your way home – or drive 30 minutes to Bath or Bristol for the evening.
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We think you'll love
- Planning a day walking in the map room
- Rolling home after dinner and drinks at The Rattlebone
- Sleeping like a baby on the rather special handmade beds and mattresses
You should know
- The outside space is cute and bijou rather than rambling
- It’s not set up for those with limited mobility
- The top two bedrooms share a bathroom
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
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- £230
- Weekly price
- £1500
- Damage deposit
- £100
- 1 House for 8
- £2306 beds4 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Reviews
Becky
Sawday's Inspector
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First time in the Cotswolds and we loved it, Sherston was lovely and quiet with a great village pub and good local shop with everything we needed. Great cycling routes and also lots of walks with the dogs. Won't be our last visit.
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We had the most wonderful stay in Sherston. The house is a quintessential Cotswold cottage, and exactly what we were hoping for. Rupert is an excellent host, and communication was quick and easy. The bedrooms are all surprisingly large, and the kitchen was very well equipped. I am from the Cotswolds and knew exactly what to expect. For others unfamiliar with homes of this age, the stairs may be a surprise, as they are quite steep and winding, and require care navigating. Overall we had a fantastic stay and highly recommend this home. Thank you Rupert.
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A perfect home for Christmas and New Year’s! We stayed at Rupert’s house over Christmas and New Year with six people and a dog, and we had a wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, we felt integrated into the village life – everyone we met was incredibly friendly. The village itself has a lot to offer: the cosy pub was a lovely spot to gather, and the café right next door to the house is highly recommended. The small shop in the village was surprisingly well-stocked, and we found everything we needed. We would highly recommend the old swan and would love to return some day!
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Location
The neighbourhood
The old coaching inn has a rich past including housing Italian POWs in WW2 and then being a Lloyds bank - Rupert lovingly took it on and updated the inside a year ago. Castle Combe, Bath and Bristol are all within striking distance, Malmesbury with its historic Abbey is just five miles away and Highgrove Royal Gardens are a 10 minute drive. The Cotswolds is teeming with golf clubs, and there’s polo at Cirencester.
Local points of interest from Rupert Lang
- Westonbirt Arboretum is less than a 10 minute drive or decent walk from the cottage. It is one of the finest tree collections in the world spread over approximately 600 acres, the arboretum is a fantastic day out for the entire family.
- The historic market town of Tetbury is a perfect place to spend an afternoon. Famous for its extensive range of antique shops, now boasting a wealth of stylish boutiques, charming cafes and the ever popular Highgrove shop.
- Malmesbury is a pretty hilltop market town steeped in history and offers visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century Market Cross, a ruined 7th century Benedictine abbey and many independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs.
- As Highgrove is just over 10 minutes from the property, we are the perfect place to stay if you wish to enjoy the Royal gardens. Having taken over 35 years in the making they are now considered some of the most creative and inspiring in the UK.
- Situated within 30 minutes of Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and a whole host of beautiful Cotswold towns and villages. The Old Swan has great links to the M4 and M5, making getting to and exploring from effortless.
- The cottage is in an ideal location to visit the estate and gardens which are home to The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort. It is also a perfect property to stay whilst attending the annual Badminton Horse Trials.
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Introducing
Rupert Lang
Animal-lover Rupert is based in West London but works as a locum vet and travels all around Britain helping ailing cattle! He wanted a place in the West Country and bought this place a year ago after falling in love with Sherston. He is really passionate about the house and area and loves sharing it with guests.
We love staying in this gorgeous house in Sherston. The house has so much character. It is comfortable and spacious. It sleeps 8 very comfortably with 3 bathrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped. Sherston is a beautiful village in beautiful surroundings. Easy parking. Lovely walks all around. The best bit is stepping next door to The Angel coffee shop for breakfast or walking across the road to The Rattlebone pub for supper or a game of boules! The hosts are very helpful and get back to any questions very quickly. 5 stars all round!