school house

Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
From £180 per night

A sweet-as-can-be two-bedroom cottage tucked away in the sleepy Wiltshire village of Grittleton, School House – formerly the village school’s headmaster’s home – is a chocolate-box country escape, right on the edge of the Cotswolds and just a short drive from picture-perfect Castle Combe. Ideal for a family of four, two couples or a small group of friends.

Kitchen, Living & Dining Areas

Behind the wisteria shrouded Cotswolds stone front and the candy-blue front door, you’ll find contemporary interiors with a whimsical whisper. An entrance hall with peppermint striped walls greets you and leads you into the open-plan kitchen and dining space, where an AGA, marble topped counters and kitchen island await. 

Expect fresh backdrops of earthy and easy-on-the-eye neutrals, botanical prints and wooden floors. On this floor you’ll also find a separate sitting room with an open fire, a utility room, and one of the two bathrooms (this one has a sunken maple-hued tub).

There is also a small hideaway garden cabin that can be used as a secluded work space or chill out area, with a desk, TV and daybed.

The Bedrooms

The viridescent woodland surroundings definitely seep their way in through the honey-hued walls at School House. Upstairs, the interiors continue to celebrate the English countryside with shades of sage and teal, dancing floral patterns and furniture crafted from natural materials. There are two double bedrooms and a second bathroom with a rainfall shower.

The Garden

School House benefits from a well-kept walled garden that (come spring) is bursting with wild flowers, apple trees and wisteria, all of which can be enjoyed from the outdoor dining set up for four. 

Dogs

Dogs are welcome at School House for an additional £40 per dog.

Welcome Hamper

A welcome hamper filled with local goodies will be waiting for you on arrival including milk, butter, eggs, strawberry jam, a fresh loaf and a bottle of wine.

FEATURES
  • Locally Sourced Welcome Hamper
  • Bottle of Wine
  • Bramley Bathroom Products
  • Private Garden
  • Board Games
  • Log Burner
  • Bathtub
  • Rain Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Coffee Machine
  • Travel Cot & High Chair On Request
  • Walking Distance To Pub
  • Washing Machine & Dryer
  • Smart TV
  • Bluetooth Speakers
  • Wi-fi
  • 2-Night Minimum Stay
  • Locally Sourced Welcome Hamper
  • Bottle of Wine
  • Bramley Bathroom Products
  • Private Garden
  • Board Games
  • Log Burner
  • Bathtub
  • Rain Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Coffee Machine
  • Travel Cot & High Chair On Request
  • Walking Distance To Pub
  • Washing Machine & Dryer
  • Smart TV
  • Bluetooth Speakers
  • Wi-fi
  • 2-Night Minimum Stay

The Surroundings

The small sleepy village of Grittleton sits on the cusp of the Cotswolds within the county of Wiltshire. Just outside Chippenham, nearby Castle Combe Bath, and Tetbury, this pretty pastoral village is surrounded by romantic rolling hills and English country manors including the grand events venue, Grittleton House. It is also home to a charming village pub, The Neeld Arms, as well as being surrounded by Michelin-star restaurants and other glorious gastropubs.

Things To Know

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

Check-In: From 4pm

Check-Out: By 10am

HOW TO GET THERE

Closest train station - Chippenham (15 minute drive away)

From London - 1hr 45 minutes

From Bath - 30 minutes

PARKING

There is public parking available in the village (access to the cottage is via a small pedestrian-only path).

pub interiors

Eat & Drink

Neeld Arms

The village pub, The Neeld Arms, is great for pub classics and very much the hub of the Grittleton community. EXPLORE
pub

Eat & Drink

Castle Inn

In nearby Castle Combe (often crowned one of the prettiest villages in England), you’ll find the popular Castle Inn with its delicious blackboard menu of daily specials. EXPLORE
fine dining

Eat & Drink

Bybrook

In the same village you’ll also find the Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant offering a seven course tasting menu by Robert Potter with accompanied wine pairing. EXPLORE
restaurant interior

Eat & Drink

Lucknam Park

The grand country house hotel, Lucknam Park, is only a 15 minute drive away from School House. If you are looking for something extra special, check out their fine dining restaurant, Howell Jones, for country house dining at its finest, or The Walled Garden for something more relaxed. EXPLORE

Things To Do

Tetbury

A charming Cotswolds market town known for its antiques, independent shops, historic streets and excellent places to eat. EXPLORE

Things To Do

Lorford's Antiques

A destination for exceptional, high-end antiques and one-of-a-kind pieces in the heart of Tetbury. EXPLORE
chef in restaurant

Eat & Drink

Grey's at Whatley Manor

Grey’s at Whatley Manor offers more elegant country house dining but with a more relaxed, low-key atmosphere. EXPLORE
trees

Things To Do

Westonbirt Arboretum

Spend the day exploring Westonbirt Arboretum. EXPLORE

Things To Do

Castle Combe

Get your hiking boots on and enjoy a rural ramble, or explore one of the surrounding honey-pot villages from Castle Combe to Malmesbury. EXPLORE
manor house

Things To Do

Grittleton House

Wander around the grand Grittleton House and its grounds. EXPLORE
indoor spa pool

Things To Do

Lucknam Park Spa

Check yourself in for a pampering spa day at one of the many nearby country house hotels, such as Lucknam Park. EXPLORE
Bath Somerset

Things To Do

Bath

While away an afternoon in Bath and explore its romantic Regency streets filled with independent shops, galleries and restaurants. EXPLORE
pub interiors

Eat & Drink

Neeld Arms

The village pub, The Neeld Arms, is great for pub classics and very much the hub of the Grittleton community. EXPLORE
pub

Eat & Drink

Castle Inn

In nearby Castle Combe (often crowned one of the prettiest villages in England), you’ll find the popular Castle Inn with its delicious blackboard menu of daily specials. EXPLORE
fine dining

Eat & Drink

Bybrook

In the same village you’ll also find the Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant offering a seven course tasting menu by Robert Potter with accompanied wine pairing. EXPLORE
restaurant interior

Eat & Drink

Lucknam Park

The grand country house hotel, Lucknam Park, is only a 15 minute drive away from School House. If you are looking for something extra special, check out their fine dining restaurant, Howell Jones, for country house dining at its finest, or The Walled Garden for something more relaxed. EXPLORE
chef in restaurant

Eat & Drink

Grey's at Whatley Manor

Grey’s at Whatley Manor offers more elegant country house dining but with a more relaxed, low-key atmosphere. EXPLORE

Things To Do

Tetbury

A charming Cotswolds market town known for its antiques, independent shops, historic streets and excellent places to eat. EXPLORE

Things To Do

Lorford's Antiques

A destination for exceptional, high-end antiques and one-of-a-kind pieces in the heart of Tetbury. EXPLORE
trees

Things To Do

Westonbirt Arboretum

Spend the day exploring Westonbirt Arboretum. EXPLORE

Things To Do

Castle Combe

Get your hiking boots on and enjoy a rural ramble, or explore one of the surrounding honey-pot villages from Castle Combe to Malmesbury. EXPLORE
manor house

Things To Do

Grittleton House

Wander around the grand Grittleton House and its grounds. EXPLORE
indoor spa pool

Things To Do

Lucknam Park Spa

Check yourself in for a pampering spa day at one of the many nearby country house hotels, such as Lucknam Park. EXPLORE
Bath Somerset

Things To Do

Bath

While away an afternoon in Bath and explore its romantic Regency streets filled with independent shops, galleries and restaurants. EXPLORE