Strang Cottages, Manor Farm, Salisbury, Wiltshire ,England (Cranborne Chase, South Wessex Downs, Chalke Valley, Stonehenge, Longleat, Fovant Downs)

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Strang Cottages

Strang Cottages, Manor Farm, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Kite-flying on the downs, a ride on the ponies, a helping hand with the animals. There's so much to do on the doorstep of these sturdy stone cottages you'll be up with the lark. Part of a working organic farm, they're ideal for active families. Both have a modern cottagey feel: rooms are light, spacious, sunny with big windows and stunning country views. Sofas are plump, walls are white, furniture is stripped pine, lighting is smart. No chintz, no fussy ornaments. Bedrooms have a fresh, breezy feel while bathrooms are simple and spotless. Wood-burning stoves, exposed brickwork, fresh flowers, books and games create a welcoming, homely atmosphere, while thoughtfully equipped kitchens make cooking a joy – and why not try the farm-produced organic beef? If you're too busy to cook, Gillie, a trained chef, can organise hampers and barbecue packs or simply, stock the fridge. The village shop, too, has local, organic food, and is open until late. Each cottage has its own gate, and gardens (safe for children), patio and barbecue; and if you're hiring both together, there's room and crockery enough in one for you all to eat together. Explore Stonehenge and Longleat, stroll over the South Wessex Downs (there are two pubs quite close), then return to the garden terrace and drink in the views.

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Strang Cottages

Contact: Gillie Strang

Tel: 01722 714226
Fax: 01722 714507
Sleeps: 6 per cottage (12 in total).
Rooms: Manor Farm Cottages (both sleep 6): 1 double, 1 double/twin, 1 bunk room for 2, bath/shower room.
Price: £340 – £895.
Closed: Never

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Babysitting service
Stunning natural downland, rare orchids in spring
Wonderful country pubs with excellent food nearby
Longleat 20 minutes pretty drive
Historic Shaftesbury with famous ‘Hovis’ hill, 10-minute drive
Roman city of Bath, less than 1 hour by train

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Strang Cottages

One of the bedrooms

A living area

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.