Church Cottage Colerne, Bath - Wiltshire, sleeps 5 and has 3 bedrooms

Church Cottage is a quiet, cosy self-contained, self-catering holiday home. The accommodation includes 2 double bedrooms and one single bedroom over three storeys.

Church Cottage original historical features include an original stone fireplace with wood burning stove, oak beams and feature Georgian fireplace. Modern luxury conveniences include full central heating, Freeview digital TV, CD, DVD and wi-fi internet access. Private off-street parking 50 metres away. Space in the lane for dropping off and unloading.

The accommodation has the luxury of a beautiful south facing garden which has been designed by an horticulturist. An abundance of new blooms appear from the early spring tulips and bluebells through to the giant Michaelmas Daisies in August and the passion flower in the Autumn. There is a large stone paved patio with wooden table, bench and chairs. The garden is surrounded by Cotswold stone walls with breathtaking views across the valley. There are two mature wisterias that bloom in May/June.

We have been awarded 4 stars by Enjoy England, VisitBritain and VisitBath. This is the mark of England’s official, nationwide quality assessment scheme and is an independent, reliable, impartial assessment of accommodation available for a short break or a longer stay and inspected annually.

Colerne is a picturesque historical country village on the edge of the Cotswolds and Bath with architecture dating from the 16th century. The house is perched beside the Bybrook Valley an area of conservation due to its outstanding natural beauty. It has two pubs, a local shop, post office and a newsagent all in a short walking distance. Just outside Colerne are the Three Shire Stones famously marking the point where Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire meet.

A rural retreat but situated very close to the Georgian City of Bath, which is 7 miles east. Bath is designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site, and the only complete city in the UK afforded World Heritage Status. Bath is also famous for the Roman Baths and the spa. Stonehenge, Lacock (where BBC's Cranford series was filmed), Corsham, Castle Combe and many historical villages in the Wiltshire countryside are accessible by car. National Trust properties Dyrham Park and house, Prior Park overlooking Bath and Lacock Abbey are a short drive and beautiful Stourhead and Tyntesfield are an hours drive.

This property has been advertised on My Favourite Holiday Cottages since 06-01-2012