4 Bedroom Cottage in Swindon

Offering spacious, fresh and light-filled accommodation for up to ten guests, this fantastic holiday home makes a wonderful base for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers discovering the fascinating surroundings of the Black Country. The property lies on the outskirts of Wombourne, a bustling village with a charming village green and a choice of traditional inns and independent shops. Walkers can follow the route of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal past the historic Bratch Locks and towards the Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve (6.5 miles). To the east of the property, the impressive Himley Hall (2.5 miles) is set within 180 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. Other local attractions include the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Zoo and Castle, the Dudmaston Estate, Bodenham Arboretum and Bantock House, all within 11 miles. The West Midlands Safari Park is in Kidderminster, where you can catch the Severn Valley Railway (14 miles).


Enter this characterful waterside getaway in to a spacious hallway that leads through to the sleek and elegantly arranged kitchen, which features a central breakfast table and handy additional breakfast bar. Heading through, a lovely dining room is perfect for enjoying a special occasion together. Exploring the ground floor further, you will find a bright and relaxing main lounge with ample seating and a Smart TV, alongside a cosy snug for guests who may wish to relax in peace with a good book. A useful office-style space is also located on this floor. On the lower ground floor, the beautiful light-filled sun room offers lovely views out across the garden. Heading upstairs, you will find four airy and tastefully decorated bedrooms: the first is a charming king-size room with a refreshing en-suite shower room. Across the hall, another king room features a view overlooking the canal. the third bedroom features a lovely double bed and an en-suite shower room, and the final bedroom is a spacious family room with two king-size beds and three steps leading down to a dressing room and a lovely en-suite shower room. The accommodation is rounded off with a refreshing family bathroom.


Stepping outside, the generous garden features a large lawn with ample space for younger guests to run around. A relaxing patio is a perfect spot for a BBQ on a sunny afternoon. Off-road parking is available for three cars, and there's also bike storage. Please note the driveway is on a very steep slope and is accessed along the canal – larger vehicles are not recommended. An unfenced river runs along the bottom of the garden, and access to the canal is unrestricted – please keep children and pets supervised.