Title: Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB Family-friendly vacation home in Pewsey ## Photo gallery for Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB ![Exterior - Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB (Wiltshire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101750000/101749400/101749301/efb9f97e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB (Wiltshire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101750000/101749400/101749301/77bfc0b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB (Wiltshire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101750000/101749400/101749301/90587beb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB (Wiltshire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101750000/101749400/101749301/7562ad19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB (Wiltshire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101750000/101749400/101749301/14128018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming 18th-century cottage in an Area of Natural Beauty, perfect for nature lovers and get-togethers. With a spacious kitchen-diner, bi-fold doors opening onto a private garden, and quirky nooks with log burners and fruiting trees, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy the games room with football table and Playstation console or explore the library's varied selection of books. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB Set within an Area of Natural Beauty, this thatched 18th-century home is perfect for nature enthusiasts and friend or family get-togethers. Next to Salisbury Plain (walks and cycling) and great for exploring Stonehenge, Avebury, Marlborough, Salisbury or Kennet and Avon canal. Built in the 1700s, this character cottage has just been refurbished to offer a very comfortable, unique and welcoming home. 20 min field walk to a village shop and a good pub. 10 min drive Pewsey train station. Sleelps 8 2 x King bedrooms 2 x Twin bedrooms 3 x Showers, 1 x roll top bath 1 x Dog shower The central hub of the house is the spacious kitchen-diner, and bi-fold doors, opening onto a large terrace within a beautiful private garden. Bean to cup coffee machine, Large AGA, an induction hob and a double electric NEFF oven are ready for you to use, should you decide to indulge on homely meals. This beautiful home will enchant you with many quirky nooks and beams, flint walls, log burners and fruiting apple and mulberry trees in the garden. Two staircases connect both ends of the house in an infinite loop, with two bedrooms at each end of the house (one king and twin at each end, making a perfect sharing for two families). Bathrooms are newly installed with powerful showers and custom made vanity units. Two wood burning stoves for cosy winter nights - one in the living room and the other in the games\` room. The ground floor offers several seating areas and also a separate office, should you need to combine work with being away. Brand new large library is centre-stage of the entrance gallery and has a variety of books, including a large section of children\`s books. The games room contains a brand new football table and a Playstation console with the second TV. The utility room has external entrance, perfect after long walks, with the dog shower, boot storage, washing machine and tumble-dryer, as well as a large freezer. The garden is a well-established English Cottage garden, with a beautiful selection of plants to enjoy any time of year. This house truly is magical. All of the house will be for you to use. The workshop/garage will not be available, but a storage room for bike storage can be accessible, please arrange. I\`m available and responsive over message or phone. Gated parking for four cars. Please use extra awareness about the fire safety. No candles, no smoking, or open flames inside the house. When lit, the log burners should always stay closed and supervised. No additional guests, only approved number of guests as per booking. Dog owners - please make sure the garden is clear and do collect dog poop on your walks. Dogs to stay on the floor and not to use the furniture inside, or outside. Please do not leave the dogs on their own. Thank you for leaving the house tidy and clean. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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No candles, no smoking, or open flames inside the house. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 246919 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.30202%2C-1.82343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3fespauC4o_8YopUTZ8lHL9sq2c=) Wiltshire, England #### What's nearby - North Wessex Downs \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Stonehenge \- 19 min drive \- 21.0 km - Center Parcs Longleat Forest \- 45 min drive \- 51.1 km - Longleat Safari and Adventure Park \- 48 min drive \- 53.9 km - Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World \- 55 min drive \- 61.4 km #### Getting around - Pewsey Station - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Kitchen Garden - ‬7 min drive - ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬6 min drive - ‪Honeystreet Mill Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Red Lion Freehouse - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Shed Alehouse - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB? ### What time is check-out at Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB? ### Where is Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Exceptional Country Retreat in Wiltshire AONB Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna B. Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just wonderful! The house was just as listed and was as magical a spot as we wished for! Everything you could need and more, the fires, the aga, the quiet and the walks. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend! The snow in January made it too, we made some great memories! Thank you for the stay! ##### Anna B. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick A. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend The Court was a wonderful property with fantastic amenities. Kids loved the outdoor climbing frame, while adults enjoyed the beautiful grounds. A very comfortable stay and a beautiful home, and we had a great family wedding at Chalk to top it all off! ##### Nick A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jan-Willem S. Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jan-Willem S. 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