Type: Self-Catering
Eight well equipped cottages all graded four stars with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. We are a working sheep farm with horses and free range hens, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Luxurious heated indoor pool (12 metres by 5 metres) with shower and changing facilities. Wi-Fi Internet Access. All cottages have a large flatscreen freeview television with DVD player and Hi-fi system. Games Room with table tennis, table football, pool table, book and video library and various board games. Our welcome cream tea includes homemade scones, jam, organic clotted cream and milk from the family farm and locally produced biscuits with various beverages. Bathroom toiletries provided.
We are located on the edge of the village of Winsley only 5 miles from Bath, 2 miles from the Saxon town of Bradford on Avon and 12 miles from Longleat. We are located on a main bus route. Buses run every 30 minutes throughout the day. Our village pub “The Seven Stars” serves good food and local ales and is just a short stroll (500 metres). Village shop/news agency/post office boasts long opening hours and is also within 500 metres. Newly opened family farm shop and cafe is just a short stroll. Separate laundry room with two washing machines, tumble drier and additional freezer space. There is ample parking – two cars per cottage. Three 2-person cottages, four 4-person cottages and one 12-person country house.
See our website for late availability and special offers.
Grading:
- 4 Visit Britain Stars Self Catering
- 1 Accessibility - Mobility
- 2 Accessibility - Mobility
Awards
- Visit Britain
Cyclists Welcome 2012
- Visit Britain
Walkers Welcome 2012
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2012
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 7
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Burys Cottage (4 Poster, Bath/Shower) | 2 | from £75.00 to £95.00 per unit per night |
| Hayleaze Cottage (Double, Bath/Shower) | 2 | from £75.00 to £95.00 per unit per night |
| Lime Kiln Cottage (Double/Twin, Shower) | 4 | £135.00 per unit per night |
| Moncrate Cottage (Double/Twin, Shower) | 4 | £135.00 per unit per night |
| Rickbarton Cottage (Double, Bath/Shower) | 2 | from £75.00 to £95.00 per unit per night |
| Stapeley Cottage (Double/Twin, Bath/Shower) | 4 | £135.00 per unit per night |
| Vellum Stone Cottage (Double & Adult Bunk-beds, Ba | 4 | £135.00 per unit per night |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per unit per week or per unit per night for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Farm - We are a working sheep farm with horses and free range hens.
- In countryside
- Midweek breaks
- Weekend breaks
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Children's videos/DVDs available
- Facilities for children - Cots available, Highchairs available.
- Highchair
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Off site parking - 10 spaces
- On site parking - 14 Uncovered
Leisure Facilities
- Access to golf course - Course: Cumberwell Park, Holes: 36, Distance: 2 miles
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Wellow Trekking Centre 8 miles.
- Cycle hire - Two cycle hire outlets within 2 miles. cycles can be delivered to Church Farm.
- Fishing - Kennet and Avon Canal nearby.
- Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities - Local beauticians can visit Church Farm
- Indoor pool - Indoor heated pool (12m x 5m) with shower and changing facilities.
- Other sporting facilities - Games Room with table tennis, table football and pool table.
Catering
- Food shop - Family farm shop/cafe 700m.
- Restaurant - Village Pub 'the Seven Stars' 500m.
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- Delta accepted
- Euros accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Switch accepted
- Visa accepted
Room / Unit Features
- Electric shaver point
- Free View TV
- Fridge
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Ironing Facilities
- Washer/Dryer
Establishment Features
- Electricity inc in rate
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Launderette
- Linen available free of charge
- Linen provided
- Open all year
- Pets accepted by arrangement
- Public telephone
- Short breaks available
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties - Hen parties welcome. Sleeps 34 people in total.
Specialist Features
- Christmas/New Year Programme
- Honeymoon Breaks
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Green Tourism business Scheme - Silver Award
- Pets (Proprietors) on premises
- Special provisions for cyclists - Cycle storage and hire available. Canal three quarters of a mile for cycling
- Special provisions for walkers - Canal three quarters of a mile for walking.
Room / Unit Features: Stapeley Cottage (Double/Twin, Bath/Shower)
- CD Player
- Central Heating
- Colour Television
- Dishwasher
- Drying Facilities
- DVD Player
- Freezer
- Hairdryer
- Ironing Facilities
- Microwave
- Modem Point
- Non smoking units
- Pets Accepted
- Radio
- Telephone
- Video
- Washing Machine
Road Directions
From Salisbury/Warminster:
Follow A36 towards Bath. At Limpley Stoke traffic lights (Viaduct) turn left onto B3108 to Winsley. Follow road for 2 miles under railway bridge and up Winsley Hill. After hill continue on this road and find Church Farm entrance on left (ignore turning right to Winsley/Dorothy House).
From Bradford on Avon:
Over town bridge towards Swan Hotel. At roundabout turn left and go to top of hill. At roundabout straight on (past church on right). At next roundabout turn left onto B3108 to Winsley. Follow road for 2 miles to roundabout. Take 2nd exit (right) to Bath/Limpley Stoke (not Winsley exit). Church Farm is three quarters of a mile on right (look for tree outside entrance on grass verge).
From M4 (Junction 18 - Bath):
Follow A46 to Bath for 6 miles, then follow A363 for 5 miles to Bradford on Avon. At roundabout in Bradford on Avon turn right onn B3108 to Winsley.Follow road for 2 miles to roundabout. Take 2nd exit (right) to Bath/Limpley Stoke (not Winsley exit). Church Farm is three quarters of a mile on right (look for tree outside entrance on grass verge).
Public Transport Directions
By bus:
There is a regular bus service from Bath or from Bradford on Avon/Salisbury to Church Farm (Nos. 264 and 265). Buses every 30 minutes (approximately) throughout the day. Nearest bus stop to church Farm is 'Avon Park' which is approximately 500 metres walk with footpath.
By train:
Train stations at Bath (5 miles) and Bradfordo nAvon (2 miles) with direct travel to London and all locations thorughout the country.
By air:
Bristol International Airport is approximately 27 miles (approximately a 45 minutes journey), with Easyjet, Flybe and Ryanair flights to name a few! Regular airport buses to and from Bristol Temple Meads train station.












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