Avebury Cottage Avebury

Avebury Cottage is my cottage in the village. It's the thatched one in the churchyard, opposite the manor. You can see the stone circle from the end of the garden.

It sleeps five. Three bedrooms and one bathroom. It's got a 4 Star rating. It's clean and comfortable, but it's old. The ceilings are low in places. The stairs are steep and a bit narrow. Just so you know.

It's very quiet. You get the garden to yourselves. There's a wood burner in the living room for cooler evenings. It has WiFi, a TV, and a washing machine. Bedding and towels are included. You can bring up to two dogs.

The Red Lion pub and the village shop are about five minutes' walk. They're good. The stone circle is just down the path. You're right in the middle of it all.

For walking, you can head straight out from the cottage. The Ridgeway path goes through the village. There are marked paths to Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow. The National Trust looks after the circle and the manor house here.

Devizes is about a 15 minute drive. You can walk along the canal there. Marlborough is the same distance the other way, for shops and cafes. Savernake Forest is just past Marlborough.

If you want a day out, Stonehenge is under half an hour. Bath is about 45 minutes. Other National Trust places like Stourhead or Lacock Abbey are within a 30-40 minute drive.

Useful links if you're planning: National Trust Avebury and English Heritage Stonehenge.