Visitors return to us each year because there is so much to do and see in this area

These are some of the things they like to do:
Visit the pretty local villages:
Such as Castle Combe (the prettiest in England) - famous for the filming of Dr Doolittle and War Horse; Lacock - famous from the filming of Cranford, Pride and Prejudice, Mayor of Casterbridge, and Harry Potter.


Visit gardens near and far:
For example the Abbey Gardens at Malmesbury: Westonbirt Arboretum, the Courts at Holt : the grounds of Stourhead, Prior Park, Peto Gardens Iford Manor and local gardens open under the Yellow Book Scheme

Visit buildings of Interest:
Dyrham Park, Tyntesfield, Great Chalfield Manor, Stourhead, Corsham Court, Bowood, Lacock Abbey, Malmesbury Abbey, Wells Cathedral and Farleigh Hungerfood Castle

Visit unique ancient sites:
The world heritage site of Avebury stone circle, Silbury Hill, the Long Barrow at West Kennet, Stonehenge and other lesser well known sites.

Explore local industrial archeology sites:
In Bristol, Brunel's SS Great Britain, Suspension Bridge, and the waterfront by boat. Locally the Kennet and Avon Canal with its 26 locks at Devizes and the Crofton Steam Beam Engine: the Swindon Railway Museum.

Explore local walks:
Gentle walks from the cottage around the local Bybrook Valley: Exploring the White Horses and the Wiltshire Downs. Bath Skyline Walks: city centre walking tours. Maps and descriptions always available.

Children's Favourites:
 Longleat animal park, Bristol Zoo, Wookey Hole Caves, Bowood Aventure Playground, the Big Pit, the Welsh folk Museum: and in Swindon - the Oasis Swimming with its artificial waves, ten pin bowling and the Railway Museum. The young children's playground 8 minutes walk from the cottage.