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Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage

Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet
Dining
Microwave

Overview of Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Bradford on Avon, Somerset
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Bath10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoman Baths14 min drive
  • Popular LocationThermae Bath Spa15 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)65 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage

Summary
Set within its own private walled garden Sleeps 4 in one double room and and a family room with a double and a single bed Lovely lounge with woodburning stove Dining table and 5 chairs Access to on site state of the art gym and sauna 10 min walk into historic Bradford on Avon 2 on site parking spaces Minimum 3 night stay during peak seasons Mid week deals available Sunday - Thursday from April - June, please contact the BHR team for more details.




This Grade II listed ancient dwelling dates back to the 14th Century. The old bread oven and meat/ fish smoking oven are still evident and the old stone floor bears the marks of the axe where the wood was cut to fuel the fires. Leigh House is believed to date from 1574 and was part of a farm estate given by Elizabeth I to Robert Leigh. The property extends over 4.5 acres and includes the Tithe Barn and the Bake House. It was a wealthy estate in its day and the depth of the well in the courtyard indicates that it was a property of significant importance. In the early Eighteenth Century it was owned by Robert Taylor who lived in the main house and manufactured cheeses in the cheese loft, now a bedroom over the kitchen. It was converted in 2006 and has been completely refurbished by the current owners who have retained the original features, selected fine furnishings and original works of art.

The Bake House (sleeps 4)

The Bake House is reached through an old latchet gate beneath arched boughs and opens into a courtyard with topiary trees, lavender beds and a pretty fountain tumbling into a pond of water lilies. Beautifully furnished, this compact cottage style home has been painted throughout with Farrow and Ball paints and has a comfortable 'L' shaped sofa and armchair to seat 4 and large TV with DVD. There is a cosy wood burning stove in the old fireplace with a window seat and curtains in Ian Mankin fabrics. There is a pull out dining table with 5 chairs The downstairs double bedroom has beamed ceilings and its own original fireplace (no longer in use). One window opens onto the courtyard whilst the other overlooks the potager and walled garden. There is an oak wardrobe, an oak framed bedstead and a little hand basin with fluffy white towels. The room upstairs has a spacious king sized bed under oak beamed ceilings, two oak bedside tables, chest of drawers and hanging space. A hand basin under the window looks down across the Victorian green house to the vegetable garden..
The little kitchen overlooks the central courtyard and has a gas hob, with electric oven and grill, a microwave and small fridge. The newly renovated bathroom has a large walk in shower, a hand basin and WC.

The Old Dairy

The former dairy has been renovated to encompass a state of the art gym including resistance machines, free weights, treadmill and rowing machine. There is a large sauna and shower for your use. We have a resident Personal Trainer who trains private clients during the week and is available to guests by prior arrangement. The facilities are available every evening and weekend when the PT is not on site and are shared with the owners and other resident guests.

The Grounds

In this rural setting, The Barn, The Bake House and Leigh House, (the owner's residence) are clustered in a 'u' shape around an idyllic planted courtyard with the original well that supplied the farm. These wonderful old buildings are surrounded by cobbled paths, gardens, orchard, paddocks and fields with southerly views towards Salisbury Plains and The Whitehorse at Westbury . Behind the Bake house is a large secure walled garden with a lavender walkway leading to a rose arbour and plans for a pottager with flowers, fruit, veg and herbs. There are outdoor tables and benches dotted all around the grounds so as to relax and take in the country air. Pick your own apples, pears and plums from the Orchard or head towards a large south facing paddock with lovely views, seating and BBQ area. Bring wellies for lovely local walks into Bradford-on- Avon (just 10 mins. away)or longer walks to South Wraxhall.

Helpful Information

Local Babysitters are available and come with the recommendation of the owners who use them for their own family.

Property manager

Bath Holiday Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Leigh Bake House Grade 2 Listed Cottage Bradford-on-Avon
Leigh Bake Grade 2 Listed Cottage Bradford-on-Avon
Leigh Bake Gra 2 Listed Bradf
Leigh Bake House Grade 2 Listed Cottage
81672

About the area

Bradford-on-Avon

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, this cottage is in a rural area. Roman Baths is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bath Rugby Stadium or Twerton Park.

What's nearby

  • University of Bath - 10 min drive
  • Pulteney Bridge - 13 min drive
  • Bath Abbey - 14 min drive
  • Roman Baths - 14 min drive
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Bradford-On-Avon Station - 19 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Stumble Inn - 16 min walk
  • Canal Tavern - 3 min drive
  • The Castle Inn - 11 min walk
  • Three Horseshoes - 19 min walk
  • The Bunch of Grapes - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leigh Bake House - Picture-perfect Grade 2 listed cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Avonleigh Organic Vineyard, Westbury House and St Laurence Church. Old Town and Barton Farm Country Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bradford-On-Avon Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, grade 2 listed property. Very comfortable beds.
Lovely property manager. Approachable and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Wingrove

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend
A lovely, peaceful place, full of character, with everything we needed. The information provided seemed to be generic for several different properties so it might be more useful to have one specifically for this one. Once on site, parking was a little limited (we had been warned though) and the entrance surprisingly challenging to find. Unfortunately we couldn't work out how to use the sauna but the log burner kept us super toasty. Thankyou for a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

LUCY F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awful communication
Total lack of communication for arriving at property. No one to meet us even though someone was supposed to . No one texted or phoned with any arrangements . We were at the property for an hour and the owner never turned up . Far too small a property of 4 people. Dated and very dark . Sofa tiny and beds very uncomfortable. Not as described on website. Near a very busy road . We left and stayed In a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
What a lovely stay! Interesting to stay in a place with such history. The garden was just beautiful. The owners were very friendly and helpful with suggestions for our day plans. I hope to be fortunate enough to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Leanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
We only stayed for a short period. However was in a great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
The photos dont do this lovely place justice. From the moment we walked in, we could feel the history in the place, very quaint. Bedrooms were great, lounge area with its old fireplace was lovely. Bathrooms and kitchen were both functional and the kitchen was well equipped with good quality items. Maybe it could do with a bathmat in the bathroom, and maybe an additional socket in the bedroom upstairs, but those are the only 2 critique I could find! We couldnt hear any traffic even sleeping with the window open. The garden and courtyard were nice places to sit with a glass of wine. All in all, a lovely, homely feeling quaint cottage and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Lovely friendly hosts, perfect place for a relaxing break.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Post Lockdown Staycation
Charming converted bakehouse. We were a party of three adults and it suited us very well. Added attraction having the sole use of the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Hazel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Only reason Ididn't give top marks was because there was no one there to meet us. And I had to try a few doors before I found the correct one.

10/10 Excellent

LaurelRose V., Orinda, California

Delightful Stay at Charming Country Cottage
This vintage converted bake house was everything we needed and more. It is comfortably furnished and even has a fireplace. The kitchen was adequately appointed. The setting calms with the lovely gardens on both sides of the home. It is a convenient 15 minutes to Bath, a fascinating Roman town. We would have gladly stayed longer. And to our very pleasant surprise, we were treated with homemade brownies upon our arrival!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017