The Country Escape - where The Doves fly

Lovingly converted and finished in December 2020, this charming country retreat is totally self contained and is set in a little orchard, well away from the road and with plenty of private parking. It offers you the best of both worlds: warm, beautiful living accommodation with underfloor heating throughout in a tranquil countryside setting, only a stone’s throw away from the world-famous Caen Hill Locks of the K&A Canal – yet still within easy reach of the lovely market town of Devizes. The space 'The Doves' has one cosy double and one twin bedroom, both with very comfortable, new beds with pocket sprung mattresses topped with memory foam and Smart TVs in each room and en-suite shower rooms. Please note, it is a double bed - not a king size one. (If more space is required there is the option of renting the adjacent one-bedroom cottage as well, offering accommodation for two more guests. Please send enquiry about availability prior to booking.)The open plan kitchen & living room is a beautiful, airy, bright space with natural light streaming in by day through the fully glazed contemporary French style sliding patio doors and the velux windows in the roof. The 3-piece suite in the sitting area seats 4-5 people comfortably and invites to lounge, read, watch TV (smart tv), play games or just sit and chat with those preparing meals in the kitchen. The generously sized fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar is well equipped and offers everything you could possibly want for a self catering holiday: high quality Neff electric oven and gas hob with extraction unit over, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, a Bosch coffee maker complete with starter pods, kettle and toaster – and the breakfast bar can double as a laptop friendly workspace. The kitchen is also perfectly situated to serve meals on the patio outside. Whether you fancy relaxing over a glass of wine in the cosy lounge or sitting in the Orchard, you can be sure not much will disturb the peace and tranquility of this setting but perhaps the cooing or wing flapping of our doves or the hooting of the owls at night time. Our two very friendly and inquisitive Labradors will most certainly pay you a visit. You are welcome to use our paddock for ball games or just for sitting on the embankment to watch our amazing sunsets across the fields. To refresh after an active day out in the country or exploring the many sights and cities around, two luxurious shower rooms await with fully tiled shower cubicles with power showers, low level WCs and heated towel rails and, of course, you will find soaps, shampoo, towels and a hairdryer at your disposal to make your entire stay as easy and comfortable as possible. Guest access Our guests are welcome to use our paddock for ball games or just for a stroll to visit our chickens or our horse, if she’s around. Other things to note There is a smaller, one bedroom cottage attached to the property which is also let to guests. While both properties overlook the same Orchard, each cottage has its own Orchard/garden area for their exclusive use and the individual patio areas are private and well screened. Guests with small children are advised that the main house has a pond which is easily accessible from the Orchard via a decking area to the side of the building as this is not fenced off. Therefore, we feel this property is not suitable for families with toddlers and young children who cannot swim. In addition, due to the nature of an orchard, it is not enclosed by fences which would constitute a clear and safe border for children. The surrounding fields, our paddock and main garden are easily accessed and some parents might find the Orchard Retreat unsuitable for younger children as they may be worried about them being able to roam freely and unrestricted which means they could, potentially, wonder off if unsupervised.