Originally a working forge, Anvil Cottage has been sympathetically restored to create a beautiful holiday home sleeping up to 4 guests in 5 star gold rated luxury.

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Anvil Cottage Entrance to Lounge and Kitchen Dining Area

Creature comforts

Entering through a grand oak door, the main living area is a magnificent open space created from the original forge, featuring a carved stone fireplace containing a warming log burner.

With cosy sofas and under floor heating, it is the perfect place to relax, read a book, listen to your favourite music on the Bose sound system, or watch TV.

Anvil Cottage Kitchen and Dining Table Area

Dine in style

The open plan kitchen provides everything you need for relaxed evenings dining at home, from champagne flutes to Sophie Conran crockery. The French oak table, with leather dining chairs, seats 6 in comfort. A range with gas hob & electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer will satisfy the most demanding cooks!

Anvil Cottage Kitchen Area
Anvil Cottage Dining Table

Sleep in peace


Master bedroom with ensuite

With a pretty white painted king size iron bed, and painted ash bedside tables, chest of drawers & wardrobe, this bedroom also benefits from an en suite walk in shower, hand basin and WC, with under floor heating & heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom looking through to ensuite bathroom
Master Bedroom Ensuite Shower
Close up image of running tap with soap bottles on a shelf
Master Bedroom Ensuite Bathroom Sink and Toilet

Family bedroom

With a king size divan bed, which can be split into 2 single beds, this bedroom is perfect for families with children, or for couples sharing a holiday together. Also with painted ash bedside tables, chest of drawers & wardrobe.

Anvil Cottage Family Bedroom
Close up photograph of Family Bedroom Pillows and Table Site Vase

Family Bathroom

With a bath and integrated shower, hand basin and WC,  together with under floor heating & heated towel rail, this is the perfect place for a soak after rambling in the nearby countryside.

Family Bathroom Bath and Shower
Close up view of hand creams and bottles of soaps on a glass shelf

Everything for an easy life

The well equipped utility room, with washing machine, tumble drier, vacuum cleaner, clothes drier, ironing board & iron, ensures that all life’s little problems are catered for when away from home. A travel cot and high chair are also available upon request.

An oak door to the rear of the cottage gives access to a delightful graveled area with teak garden furniture and a BBQ, so guests can relax and enjoy views of the garden while enjoying a morning coffee, or sipping that first cocktail of the evening. Up to 2 parking spots are available on the gravel drive.

BBQ and outdoor dining seating and table
Fish pond with fish water fountain
Garden Orchard

In Brief

Anvil Cottage A 5 star gold rated luxury cottage in the beautiful Cotswold village of Biddestone
Sleeps 4

2 Bedrooms:

  • Master bedroom with ensuite - King size bed, walk in shower
  • Family bedroom - King-size divan which can be split into two singles.
  • Family bathroom - Bath with integrated shower
Other Facilities
  • Living area with log burner
  • Open plan kitchen
  • Dining table for up to 6 guests
  • Utility room
  • Courtyard seating area
  • Car parking
  • WiFi & Freeview TV
  • Welcome pack and basket of logs on arrival
House Rules
  • No smoking
  • No pets
  • No candles
The Village
  • Beautiful Cotswold village with duck pond
  • Traditional pub on village green serving craft beer & food
  • Country walks across surrounding farmland
  • Village fete on last Saturday in June
  • Location for Agatha Raisin – the popular TV detective series
Local Attractions
  • 3 miles from Chippenham rail station
  • 8 miles from Bath
  • Lacock Abbey & Castle Combe nearby
  • Historic Cotswold towns: Corsham, Malmesbury & Tetbury

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