Chequers Barn

About this property

Corsham 2 miles. Positioned in a prime spot for accessing the stunning Cotswolds AONB and the city of Bath, Chequers Barn is a beautifully presented milk parlour conversion resting on the outskirts of Corsham. This Wiltshire holiday home, and Grade 2 listed building, is suited to two couples, attached to the owner's home, and enjoying access to luscious, shared gardens, it's a fantastic base for outdoor adventures. Park up in the ample off-road space and hook your car up to the EV charging point if you need to, before heading inside to hang coats and leave boots in the hall. Continue through to the open-plan living space, featuring a fitted kitchen on the right, complete with a handy dishwasher, and a dining table to the left. Discover a plush corner suite at the other end of the room, positioned before the large Smart TV, with a sofa bed too for accommodating ground-floor living. A disabled-friendly wet room also lies on the ground floor including a shower chair and handrails, whilst up on the first floor is a contemporary bathroom with a P-shape bath and overhead shower. Mind your head on the rustic and traditional ceiling beams as you make your way to the first bedroom, boasting a double bed with elegant lighting and a window overlooking the garden. The second bedroom is home to twin beds which can be a super-king-size setup on request, along with ample storage and more exquisite beams above. Enjoy time in the luscious green gardens with a barbecue on hand for warm summer evenings tucking into delicious food at the outdoor furniture, with early morning wanders through the garden and over the stream into the owner's fields to look forward to. Chequers Barn is ideally placed on the A4 road connecting you to a host of fantastic locations, with the centre of Corsham just down the road, home to scatterings of limestone buildings, many of which are Grade II listed, with shops, restaurants, and pubs amidst them. The grand Corsham Court rests within the town, privately owned but open to the public for viewing the staterooms and gardens, showcasing an excellent art collection and well worth a visit. The Corsham Almshouse and Schoolroom is another historic building to see, with Grade I listed status, it offers a fascinating insight into education 350 years ago. Head over to the city of Bath to walk the grand streets and visit the renowned attractions and buildings here, most notably the Royal Crescent, an iconic row of Georgian houses used numerous times for films and TV, now home to The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa and No 1 Royal Crescent, a heritage museum. Another great day out can be had at the National Trust's Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village, the former home to the creator of the photographic negative, along with Whitehall Garden Centre which has ice skating at Christmas. Visit the delightful village of Castle Combe in the Cotswolds AONB, with lots of walking and cycling opportunities amidst the quaint and quintessential English villages. Enjoy exploring this beautiful area of Wiltshire from Chequers Barn. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1136377, together sleeping up to 6 guests.

The attractive small market town of Corsham can be found in North West Wiltshire, only 7 miles from the regal city of Bath. The town offers a vibrant weekly market, and is renowned for its numerous Grade ll listed limestone buildings, many of which have been used as locations for TV series and films including Poldark and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. Locally, Corsham Court is well worth a visit where the impressive art collection can be admired or visitors can enjoy the scenic parkland, designed by Capability Brown. Easily accessible is the stunning city of Bath, where there is so much on offer, catering for all tastes, from the magnificent architecture of the Georgian terraces to the celebrated Roman Baths and wonderful abbey. With ample opportunities to eat out, or indulge in a bit of retail therapy, you really are spoilt for choice. Alternatively, take the short drive to the 13th century village of Lacock, or to Castle Combe, once named England’s prettiest village. Corsham provides visitors with a charming, historic base from which to explore this diverse area at any time of the year.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, WC, shower chair and handrails.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed

Biomass heating with ground-floor underfloor heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

EV charging point.

Shared access to garden with large lawns, outdoor furniture, picnic benches, charcoal barbecue, and access to owner’s field across the stream.

Two well behaved pets welcome with a supplement of £25 per pet.

Sorry no smoking.

Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1.1 miles.

Note: The first floor has some low beams, please be mindful of head height, especially those 6' or taller.

Note: The property sits on a busy A4 road; Due to the proximity of the road, road noise can be heard, however it means the property is easily accessible and quiet locations can be reached easily.

Note: Please contact our reservations team on 01244 345700 to discuss children of under 10 years old however infants up to 18 months old are permitted.

Note: Each bedroom has its own separate access door, however there is also an interconnecting fire door between the rooms which can be locked if preferred.

Please note: this property offers an electric charge point for vehicles, £5 for standard vehicles and £10 for Tesla’s per day.

Please note: Also available is a sofa bed on request, consult the owner