Stable Cottage - Battens Farm (Chippenham) Hotel Review

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler from Puyallup

Posted 31 Jul 2024

A most delightful simple stay. Mike (the host) was wonderful. Homemade farm fresh breakfast delivered to our door was exceptional!

3 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Posted 10 Jun 2024

Check in was non existent. When I turned up, there was a sign that had my name on it telling us were to go. Door was open with details on a table. No staff around to make payment for the stay. Farmhouse itself was nice, however dated. The photos on Expedia need to be updated to show what it is actually like. Kitchen was clean and ample for our stay. Downstairs bathroom is what we used and hot water worked fine however things needed some maintenance. The lounge area was comfortable but old fashioned. The grounds of the property were lovely. Garden was maintained very nicely and property overlooked the fields where the horses were. No cows were about like the photos show. We got the see lots of British wildlife which made my daughter happy. Upstairs of the property I did not like at all. The layout was strange, walk up the stairs to a very small bedroom on the right which looks like a cupboard, then a large room with double bed on the left. You have to walk through this room, to go down a strange corridor to get to a 3rd bedroom which has a long hallway down to a random bedroom to the side and a bathroom and toilet. I found the top part of the house creepy. We stayed in June and it was so cold in the house. There was no instructions on how to turn the heating on. Not sure if this place is haunted but strange things happened during the night which really scared me. Breakfast was delicious and delivered to our door on time we had requested.

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Amazing cottage, great location, great breakfast

Posted 19 Dec 2023 on Hotels

A dream stay. Lovely cottage on a working farm just a few minutes drive from Castle Combe and Chippenham. The hosts were lovely, the cottage was warm and homely with an amazing log burning fire. Each morning, a freshly cooked breakfast is brought to your door at a time of your choosing. Would highly reccommend to all.

3 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Posted 9 Dec 2023

The property was very big, heating wasn’t sufficient enough to get the property warm, very noisy floor boards and next door sounded like they were coming through our cottage there was no wash caddy’s in the showers, wasn’t enough choice of tea coffee no milk not enough light outside insufficient kindling and paper to light the wood burner and one choice of breakfast would be good to offer cereal

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

This traveler left a rating score only Posted 13 Sep 2023 on Hotels

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Exceptional

Posted 27 Aug 2023 on Hotels

I'm only giving this exceptional simply because there's no higher accolade. The cottage was fantastic, the breakfast was one of the best I've had. Comfy, quiet and a home from home. Best nights sleep I've had while away.

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Posted 10 Aug 2023

We stayed in the Farmhouse at Battens Farm. It was absolutely fantastic. Such a beautiful big property, plenty of space, beautiful surroundings on the farm and just a fantastic stay. Mike the owner was a wander full host, very friend and helpful, gave us some great suggestions of what to do locally. The breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay again and recommend anyone to stay here!

5 out of 5

by A verified traveler

Incredible stay with delicious breakfast

Posted 4 Aug 2023 on Hotels

Stayed here for 2 nights, enjoyed every second of it. Such a peaceful and relaxing environment. The building was clean and welcoming, upon arrival milk and butter were left in the fridge for us- very cute touch. Secluded outside area outside the cottage which was lovely to enjoy the fresh air in the evenings. TV and WiFi both available in the cottage, daughter was very happy about this but surprisingly found herself not using her phone or iPad much at all! She was happy to watch the horses and enjoy being outside instead! The owner Mike was very friendly, gave us advice and recommendations when needed but left us alone for the most part which we personally like. The breakfast was delivered fresh each morning, what an amazing breakfast it was too. Would very happily go and stay again