A
high quality conversion of traditional, Victorian mellow brick and
slate farm buildings into two high quality cottages with the added
attraction of an integral, heated, indoor swimming pool ...
Conygre Farm is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in
the Pewsey Vale. Its unusual name provides the clue to its original
purpose. The farm once provided rabbits for the lord and master of the
ancient Savernake Estate to hunt - 'Conygre' means 'rabbit enclosure'
in medieval French. The farm has changed and evolved over the centuries
and is now 340 acres of rolling, arable land with 35 acres of
environmental 'features' including four newly planted woods, a wild
flower and 'wild bird' meadow, to promote and enhance the natural flora
and flauna - it now supports many different bird species (barn owls,
lapwings, golden plover, grey partridge), wild mammals (hares &
deer, not to mention the odd rabbit) and is the registered site of rare
species of wild flowers. The latest development at Conygre Farm is the conversion of
some of the farm buildings, which would once have been a milking
parlour; bull pens and granary, into two top quality interconnecting
holiday cottages providing accommodation for up to 14 people with the added attraction of an integral indoor heated swimming pool, accessible from either cottage without the need even to step outside.
From the farm there are 360 degree views of both sides of the valley up
to the downs and plenty of walks on the farm. In the local area The
Kennet & Avon Canal, a mile away, offers narrow boat trips while
the ancient Savernake Forest, (3 miles) is good for walks and picnics.
The area is rich in prehistoric, archaeological sites such as Avebury,
Stonehenge and Silbury Hill while the historic cities of Bath, Oxford
and Salisbury are within an hour's drive. The nearest market town is
Marlborough (7 miles) while nearby Pewsey has a main line rail link to
London, good local shops and a supermarket.
Swimming pool/games facilities
The indoor pool (approx. 8 metres x 4 metres) and open from
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. can be accessed via a communal indoor walkway
from either cottage. It has its own changing room with shower
and wc and is for the private use of visitors. A games room
with table tennis, darts, games and an arts and crafts area
for smaller children, as well as a tumble drier and freezer,
is located in a separate barn on the other side of the courtyard.
Useful Links:
- Marlborough Jazz Festival
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