Mead Cottage
Wiltshire, United Kingdom [view map]
- Style
- Soft tone stone
- Setting
- Classic Cotswolds
Set in the heart of the timeless, tranquil village of Castle Combe, the exterior of Mead Cottage projects an image of the quintessential Cotswolds. Step inside, however, and you’ll find that the warm, honey-coloured stonework and ancient timbers have been skilfully blended with the chicest of contemporary interiors. With only two double bedrooms, the house is ideal for an intimate escape in splendid, rural surroundings. If you don’t want to lift a finger, Mead Cottage’s location within the immaculate grounds of the Manor House Hotel means you can even order breakfast in bed.
'I just wanted to let you know how thrilled the entire family is with this destination. It is truly spectacular'
'It’s hard to imagine anywhere else that’s 90 minutes from London that has the Mead Cottage/Manor House/ Castle Combe ambience'
'It’s a great house and it works really well for us having the hotel and the pubs so close so we can have a couple of grown-up evenings away from the kids. You’ll be hearing from us again soon'
House style
Country cottage
Grounds
There’s a small suntrap garden at the back of the cottage, which is located in the beautiful private grounds of the Manor House Hotel
Sleeps
Four in two bedrooms, one of which can be converted into a twin room
Ideal for
Intimate weekend getaways
Rates
Four nights mid-week: £467–£647; three nights (Friday to Monday): £503–£697; one week: £718–£1,100; Badminton Week: £1,250
Minimum hire
Three nights (Friday to Monday). Check-in 4pm; check-out 10am.
Also
The cottage is decorated with fantastic contemporary Aboriginal art; contact the owners if you are interested in buying some. No smoking in the cottage, and pets are not permitted.
Eating & drinking
The vaulted dining area was once an ice store but has been carefully restored and transformed with atmospheric lighting. The dining table comfortably seats eight. Mead Cottage is self-catering, although the neighbouring Manor House Hotel can provide everything from breakfast in bed to a full dinner party. The Castle Inn can arrange catering, too.
Weddings
The absolutely perfect St Andrew’s Church is directly opposite and a very popular wedding venue. The cottage is often booked by honeymooning couples.
Children
Welcome. Cots and highchairs can be provided on request.
Music
There is a CD player and CD library in the main living area and a radio in the kitchen. There’s even a waterproof radio in the bathroom.
Provided
Bed linen, duvets and towels. The wood-burning stove and open fire are prepared before guests arrive and there’s a wood store in the garden.
Packing tips
If you’re a keen golfer then you’ll definitely want to bring your clubs; the par three 17th hole at the Manor House course is world-class.
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