2 Bed Wiltshire Holiday Cottage
Swallows’ Nest, is a 2 bedroom newly converted, single story, holiday let on the site of an old farm stable block. It is situated in the heart of a working farm in the beautiful village of Wilton near Marlborough.
Swallows’ Nest is sat in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the end of the Pewsey Vale, where the land rises up to meet the North Wessex Downs. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs through the centre of the farm which is surrounded by history that helps shape its landscape. It is crisscrossed with footpaths, bridleways and open grass pastures so hiking, running, riding and picnicking are easy to come by.
Weekly, fortnightly or even monthly stays are available, as well as short breaks, all year round (minimum 2-night stay). The own-ers are flexible which days provided booking allows.
Attractions
Inside Swallows Nest Holiday Cottage
Inside the front door which is a replica of the original stable door opens up to a large open plan living area. The kitchen, dining area and living room are open-plan with double doors leading to the patio area. A double bedroom with an en suite is located past the kitchen. At the other end of the property is a twin room with beds that can be combined to created a Super King Bed.
Next to the twin bedroom is a family bathroom. The property benefits from Free View TV and Wi-Fi. There is underfloor heating which is controlled on a thermostat in every room.
All bed linen and towels are provided and included in the stay. The Cottage is kept immaculate by our cleaning staff and we ask guests to leave it in a respectable manner.
Attractions
Outside
There is a small paved area and garden which catches the afternoon sun as well as "off-farmyard parking", with a places to store bikes and wash wellies, wheelchairs, prams or dogs.
We have friendly animals including; pigs, chickens, sheep, alpacas and ponies which guests, by request, can visit but we are a big commercial arable farm, with huge tractor and combines in and around the farm. Children must be supervised at all times on the farm and the farmyard should only be entered with express permission from the owners.
Blossom The Pig
Whilst you stay with us, you ought to meet some of the more colourful characters. The most famous is our pet, house-trained pig called Blossom (we promise she won't come into the cottage). Click the link to see more of Blossom!
The Emus
We have friendly animals including; pigs, chickens, sheep, alpacas and ponies which guests, by request, can visit but we are a big commercial arable farm, with huge tractor and combines in and around the farm. Children must be supervised at all times on the farm and the farmyard should only be entered with express permission from the owners.
Attractions
The Thatched Barn
The "Thatched Barn" at Wilton can be hired out for special occasions. It is a fifteenth century oak framed and brick barn with a thatched roof. It has a unique character all of its own having been a forge, a workshop and a grain store before the twentieth century. It became a grain thrashing shed as that became mechanised in the 1950s and a potato store in the 1960s.
It has been given a new lease of life, re-thatched last year and has light and heating so be used all year round. It is a great venue and has been used for several weddings, Christenings and parties, as well as local social gatherings.
It is available to hire at very competitive rates. The owners are flexible with lighting, power, parking and can assist with event planning if you require it. For more details contact us on 01672 870266 or holiday@farmcottage-marlborough.com.
Sustainable Credentials
The materials used to insulate the building mean that very little heat is required. However, the heat and hot water that is supplied will come from our renewable energy Biomass Boiler situated in the centre of our farm yard.
The supply of water comes from the farm bore-hole which runs in the aquifers deep below the farm. The water is filtered through several thousands of tonnes of chalk so it is pure and free of any chlorine or other pollutants found in piped water. We have 2 x 50 KVA systems of photo voltaic cells on the barn adjacent to the Holiday Let so we produce our own electricity and what we do not use on the farm and in the holiday let goes into the national grid.
Waste Disposal
The property has a recycling box and a wheelie bin from the council. They should be put out with the owners bins and recycling at the bottom of our drive every Thursday. We ask that vegetable peelings are put separately as we have pet pigs on the farm whom we like to give peelings to.