Home Grown

Home Grown: Wiltshire

Slow down for a while at this rural Wiltshire hideaway for two or a solo traveller, nestled within the lands of a working family farm and yet just a three-minute drive from the charming village of Avesbury.

With some of the country's most important Neolithic sites a short drive away and local pubs for upper-crust grub even closer, you've got the best of Wiltshire to explore. Get off to a flying start with inspiring country walks leading straight from your door - set within the Avebury World Heritage site, its UNESCO-protected landscapes won't disappoint.

And when it's finally time to head back to the farm, the charms of this elegant retreat are hard to resist. Once a humble stable, the space has been beautifully elevated into a collection of stylish cottages standing side-by-side overlooking a landscaped shared courtyard – the spot for sundowners or an evening barbecue.

Inside, you'll find a small but perfectly formed kitchen and living space for curling up with a cuppa and toast - there's homemade sourdough in the welcome hamper at the ready. Then climb the mezzanine steps to discover a beautiful bedroom with a king-sized bed adorned with plump cushions, vibrant textiles, and flanked by statement lighting to ramp up the cosy factor for a dreamy night's sleep.

Home truths:
*You’ll check in with a lockbox and code
*There’s ample private parking
*The bedroom is on an open mezzanine floor reached via a ladder staircase
*There are five other holiday rentals on the site, as well as two buildings suitable for events – enquire with the host if you're interested in hiring the whole space
*If you're here as a larger group, there's a pergola in the courtyard so you can gather
*Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome – they need to behave around farm animals and stay downstairs
*There's a laptop-friendly space for remote working
*A child's cot can be provided on request
*A welcome hamper is provided
*There is a coal barbecue and firepit for guest's use but you’ll need to bring your own logs or charcoal