




Carriers Farm B&B, convenient to the M4, on the edge of the Cotswolds, is a great location for walking and exploring. Visit the National Arboretum, Westonbirt: Georgian Bath: Prince Charles’ shop, Tetbury, Malmesbury;Castle Combe; National Trust village of Lacock, Stonehenge. Always a warm and friendly, personal welcome waiting.Purpose built acccommodation, breakfast in the farmhouse .
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Address: pixtons green, ASWICKE ROADASHWICKE MARSHFIELD, Colerne, Wiltshire, SN14 8AL
Pixtons Green is set in the countryside surrounded by woods and fields yet only 6 miles to Bath (approx 10mins drive) Pixtons Green is a rambling old farmhouse with masses of character and a very warm welcome. Breakfast is sourced from local produce and cooked on the Aga. All bedrooms are ensuite an... [Read more]
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Address: Forwood Farm Bed and Breakfast, FORWOOD FARM FORWOOD, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AB
A beautiful 17th Century Cotswold country house recetly totally renovated to a high standard offering ensuite accommodation. Forwood Farm enjoys a most beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning views. It is situated on the outskirts of the wonderful ancient town of Minchinhampton which lies betwe... [Read more]
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Address: The Ragged Cot, The Ragged Cot Cirencester RoadMinchinhampton, Chalford, Gloucestershire, GL6 8PE
The Ragged Cot at Minchinhampton is a charming 9 bedroomed independent privately owned Country Inn . We have 9 individually appointed en-suite bedrooms refurbed to a high standard and all include flat screen TV's and Tea and Coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. Rooms are s... [Read more]
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Address: Bay Tree Court, THE CHIPPING, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8EU
A beautiful self catering or bandb's shabby chic apartment sleeping 4 people one double bedroom one twin bedrooms designed by photographer Lena Proudlock with lots of Nordic touches.Close to the centre of Tetbury town shops cafes and restaurants.The Coach House gym is available for use during your s... [Read more]
Malmesbury, Wiltshire. High on a hill between the Avon and a lesser river, Malmesbury was well situated for defence. Perhaps that is why its history stretches back for centuries, and an abbey was founded here in the 7th century.
One of the oldest boroughs in England, this attractive small town, built mostly in stone, originally grew rich from weaving. The town's history may be traced through the architecture.
The Old Bell Inn has a l3th-century window, and was probably part of the old castle. The White Lion may originally have been one of the abbey buildings. In the high street stands a fine octagonal Gothic market cross dating back to the start of the 16th century “Right faire”, commented Leland. There is also attractive 17th- and 18th-century building, and a l3th-century window in the St John's Almshouses.
The abbey, soaring above the town, is Malmesbury's chief glory. Once it was a vast cruciform building. Today the porch and nave, divided into three stories, remain and are used as a parish church. The abbey was originally Norman, with l4th-century additions, and the south porch has some of the best Romanesque sculpture in this country. The 12th-century arches are magnificent, as are the later clerestory, and the projecting boxlike watch-tower. Sections of the 15th-century rood-screen remain, and, although empty, there is a l5th-century tomb to King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great.
After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the abbey was handed over, at a price, to one Master Stumpe, a rich clothier, who set up his looms here. However, it is thanks to him that the abbey was turned into a most noble parish church. The last restoration was made in 1928.
Thomas Hobbes, who wrote Leviathan, was born in Malmesbury. So, too, was Oliver, an 11th-century, monk, who fixed wings to his hands and feet and jumped from the abbey tower. Sadly such initiative left him lame for life. In the churchyard lies one Hannah Twynoy, who met her end by a “Tyger fierce” in 1703.
Some pleasing villages lie within easy reach of Malmesbury. Charlton, 2½ miles north east, boasts Braydon Pond, the largest lake in Wiltshire, some pretty cottages and Charlton Park which is 17th-century. Crudwell, 4 miles north, has a green and a stream which feeds the source of the Thames. Easton Grey, 3½ miles west, is another village on a river and has old houses and a splendid 16th-century bridge.
Nearby towns: Chippenham, Chipping Sodbury, Cirencester, Swindon, Tetbury, Wootton Bassett
Nearby villages: Beverstone, Brokenborough, Corston, Crudwell, Easton Grey, Garsdon, Great Somerford, Grittleton, Hankerton, Hullavington, Milbourne, Oaksey, Seagry, Sherston, Shipton Moyne, Stanton St Quintin
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