The Stables at The Rookery

The Stables is a luxurious 5 Star Gold Award self catering holiday cottage for two adults, situated on the edge of the historic Cotswold town of Malmesbury: a Traditional Cotswold stone building, beautifully renovated for modern comfort. The space The Stables is a traditional Cotswold stone building which has been completely renovated using traditional methods and materials, in keeping with its Grade II listing. The exposed oak lintels and naturally contoured stone walls are complemented by the contemporary furnishings and decoration which aim to provide every modern comfort. The Stables accommodation comprises an open plan living /dining room and kitchen area on the ground floor, with a downstairs bathroom with a roll-top bath and over-bath shower. The stairs lead up to a galleried bedroom with king-size bed under the eaves, made up with Egyptian cotton bedlinen and a Hungarian goose down duvet (a microfibre duvet is available on request). The kitchen is impressively equipped with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and practically every implement you could need. Our welcome trays are legendary - all guests arrive to a delicious home-made Aga-baked cake, soft drinks, fresh coffee, eggs and milk. A glazed door leads out to the Stables' own private patio area, where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a candlelit evening meal under the stars. We very much look forward to hearing from you soon, and sharing this wonderful part of the Cotswolds with you. Guest access The Stables is hired for exclusive use by yourselves. However if you are visiting with another couple, then consider hiring both The Coach House and The Stables at the same time. Enquire for more details. Other things to note Our aim is to make our luxury self-catering accommodation in Malmesbury the most perfect relaxing romantic cottage for two. We aim to provide that little bit extra in The Stables. When you arrive, you will be greeted with a welcome tray laden with home-made Aga-baked cake from The Rookery kitchen and a variety of treats including eggs (from our own hens during the laying season!), fresh ground coffee and soft drinks. All the main internet grocery providers (Ocado, Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda etc) deliver to The Stables at The Rookery, and if you book your delivery slot for the morning of your arrival, we will be very happy to unpack your shopping for you in advance of your arrival. Please contact us to arrange. We provide a selection of luxury Faith in Nature toiletries for our guests, as well as fluffy white towels and extra-long bathrobes, all from The White Company. Free wi-fi access is provided, along with full hi-definition FreeSat TV and Blu-ray/DVD player. If you have a baby, you may wish to take advantage of our babysitting service to enjoy an evening out. Please contact us for further details.