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Poplars Farm House

Melksham (1.4mls NW), Cotswolds
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A very spacious and impressive property, offering flexible accommodation,located in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside
  • Dine al fresco in the private and secluded courtyard
  • Explore the many quaint villages, popular attractions and beautiful countryside surrounding the property
Property code: 75849

Take time out to relax in this spacious property, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking your room. This really is the ideal base for exploring the area, whatever the season.

This beautiful grand home sits within the heart of Wiltshire, adjacent to the owner's property and located in the small village of Shaw, just a short distance from the Georgian Spa town of Bath, known for its natural hot springs and 18th century Georgian architecture to include the Pump Room and original Roman Baths. Well positioned with a wealth of history and heritage on your doorstep to include the World Heritage Site of Avebury, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow. Visit the National Trust village of Lacock with some stunning historic houses and gardens including the famous Stourhead Gardens. Wiltshire is also home to Longleat Safari Park, The Great Worcester Maize Maze, adventure playgrounds, Butterfly World and Castle Combe Circuit, also with ample walking, cycling, fishing and horse riding trails.

The long driveway and archway upon entering the property have the wow factor and once inside, the grounds will not disappoint. Standing back and admiring the property from the outside you will soon grasp just how big the property, adjoining the owner's part of the house, really is. Entering the property from the courtyard, you will find yourself in the sunroom, a great spot to relax on the comfy sofas, enjoy a morning coffee or just get some quiet time. The next room is the dining room, the ideal space to bring everyone together for mealtimes. The large kitchen is perfectly positioned next with a central island, another dining area and plenty of space to prepare meals, the kitchen features two electric ovens, a steam oven and warming drawer,an induction and gas hob, larder fridge and fridge/freezer, microwave and a dishwasher to help with the cleaning up. Next door to the kitchen is the utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, and besides the utility room is a ground floor separate WC. The final room on the ground floor is the lounge, a bright and airy room with plenty of seating to relax on and unwind in front of the TV and wood burner effect gas fire after your days out exploring. Heading upstairs you’re in for a treat, as you reach the landing, you’re stepping into the balcony room with comfy chairs, a TV and French doors which open onto the balcony overlooking the courtyard. From the snug if you turn left, you will find the master bedroom with king-size bed and a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Over the other side is the second bedroom, a king-size with access to another separate bunk room with TV and an en-suite bathroom with hand-held shower over bath and WC. Heading back to the snug and down the corridor is the bathroom with a large spa bath, separate shower and WC. And next to this is the twin bedroom that is accessed up three steps. Completing the accommodation is the last bedroom, a further spacious king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC.

The outside area is set around the courtyard, with access to plenty of seating, whether that’s up on the first floor balcony or the paved area outside the sunroom. There are great areas to enjoy some time reflecting and planning your next adventure or simply dining alfresco. There is also bike storage and off-road parking for four cars.

  • 5 bedrooms – 3 king-size, 1 bunk room  and 1 twin room
  • 1 bathroom, 2 en-suite bathrooms, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 separate WC 
  • 2 electric ovens, larder fridge and fridge/freezer, an induction and gas hob, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Games room with snooker table
  • Shop and pub within walking distance
  • Bike storage available
  • TV in lounge and both snug rooms
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Jace Quick

This property is personally managed by Jace.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 45 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tammy 17th November 2023

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Had a great fiends weekend away in this amazing very large house. Had everything we needed to celebrate.

Reviewed by Gary 7th October 2023

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Excellent stay. Family of 12 found the property to be exceptionally comfortable with plenty of space for us all. We particularly enjoyed the snooker room and the adjoining games room. Would definitely recommend and would love to return one day.

Reviewed by Charlie 8th September 2023

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Great place to stay. We booked it out for celebrating 30th birthdays and it was perfect. Lots of space to chill and have a few drinks, play snooker etc. Then 20 minutes from Bath to go out. Andrew was a great host as well, very welcoming.

Reviewed by Joe 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Vivien 4th August 2023

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Nicely situated, plenty of room for all

Reviewed by Jane 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jon 16th June 2023

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Amazing space in this cottage with plenty of space for those times you want some peace and quiet. Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. The icing on the cake was the snooker table. Full size and in great condition. Spent a great week there.

Reviewed by Ruth 9th June 2023

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Really spacious property. We stayed here as a group of 8 adults and 2 babies. There was plenty of rooms to spread out in and the communal rooms were big enough for us all to be together when we wanted to. The snooker room was an added bonus.

Reviewed by Tracey 19th May 2023

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Amazing property in accessible and well serviced area. Large spacious property plenty of room for our party of 8 adults. Very close to Melksham, Shaw and easy drive to Chippenham. Ate at local Italian delicious. Cooked a full roast and bbq and kitchen well equipped. Dining areas excellent size and outside courtyard perfect for afternoon chatting anRead mored pre-dinner drinks. Snooker room a bonus. Golf course literally next door to property so took advantage. Garden centre, shops and pub all nearby. Hide

Reviewed by Parul 12th May 2023

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We had a great weekend with family, beautiful place to visit.

Reviewed by Richard 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 7th April 2023

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A lovely converted farmhouse, (incl snooker table,) just perfect for our Easter break - all getting together as a large family. Lots of space for all of us - 8 adults & 4 young children. The enclosed courtyard is great for the kids, and Bradford on Avon is well worth a visit with its beautiful setting in the river valley! As are the famous numerousRead more canal locks at Caen. The owner Andy was very helpful, clearly very house proud, and always available if required!. A great family holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 1st April 2023

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Thank you for the most wonderful stay at Poplars Farm House. We had everything we needed for the best 6 night stay. The farm house is so beautiful and we felt very lucky to being staying in such a lovely house. The location is perfect and very close to everything. The host was very accommodating and showed us around when we arrived and was availablRead moree if we had any questions. The snooker room is very impressive. Enjoy! Hide

Reviewed by Jodie 24th March 2023

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Stayed at this property with 9 other ladies, and it was way more than we could have hoped for! Andy was so welcoming when he met us on arrival. 100% will be back! Didnt quite realise how far out it was from Bath, but it wasnt a problem as managed to get Ubers perfectly fine.

Reviewed by Linda 13th February 2023

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Plenty of social space throughout and large bedrooms. We enjoyed the snooker table and fabulous games table. The kitchen has very generous fridge space which was very useful and a choice of 4 ovens.

Reviewed by Lisa 10th February 2023

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My family and I had a fantastic stay at Poplars. Lots of space, beautiful house, very clean, plenty of towels and the snooker room was a massive hit! The owner was very friendly and helpful. We had a great break and would love to return one day.

Reviewed by Alison 27th January 2023

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The house is lovely and was immaculately clean. Plenty of space to spread out. A great place to stay with friends.

Reviewed by Bronte 30th December 2022

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Reviewed by Nicole 24th December 2022

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Reviewed by allen 21st December 2022

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This house is excellent with a wide range of facilities.We used it sa a pre Xmas break for our family of 6 adults and four teenage grand chilldren. You could not wish for more. No hesitation in recommending to all to enjoy this lovely home. Andy the owner is very helpful and very proud of the house.

Reviewed by Paula 2nd December 2022

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Beautiful house - amazing space and style - best equipped house we have stayed in - fabulous.

Reviewed by Samantha 25th November 2022

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Reviewed by Hilda 6th November 2022

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Reviewed by John 4th November 2022

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Stunning and immaculately-maintained property with full size snooker table. Perfect for a multi-generation family getaway or a small business retreat.

Reviewed by Edwina 28th October 2022

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Had a fantastic stay here celebrating my dad's 80th birthday so we had 3 generations of family and the house suited everyone! Massive rooms throughout and SO much space - the young ones could enjoy snooker whilst adults relaxed in one of the 3 sitting rooms - equally plenty of space to all come together to cook, eat and socialise! Fantastic locatioRead moren as lovely green views but only 5 minutes drive to a massive choice of supermarkets. Andrew was brilliant - would highly recommend -will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Carol 23rd September 2022

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Great sized accommodation for families or groups of friends. Andrew was very thorough in making sure we knew where everything was Would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Beverley 2nd September 2022

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We had a lovely time. It felt really peaceful with so much space for the kids. The location is great, feeling remote whilst being near to lots of activities.

Reviewed by John 26th August 2022

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Andrew the owner was a great host with a wonderful home. Throughly enjoyed our stay, especially the late night games of snooker. Perfect property for large families or group of friends. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Lee 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Mary 29th July 2022

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Lots of space for the big family get together. Thoroughly enjoyed by all, especially the snooker room !

Reviewed by Kate 15th July 2022

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Our stay at Polar Farm House exceeded all expectations. Andrew, the owner was so helpful and accommodating. It was a family gathering of 10 to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday and the house layout and facilities were just perfect for a mixed age group. Plenty of space indoors and out. Comfortable, spotlessly clean & great location. I highly recRead moreommended Polar Farm House. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Laura 3rd June 2022

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We had a fantastic stay as a family - six adults and a toddler. Loads of space to use whatever the weather and we loved the snooker room.

Reviewed by Rebecca 20th May 2022

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We had a great stay, this property is beautiful and so spacious. The host provided a detailed intro to the house. Most bedrooms are en suite and beds were comfortable. So many different living areas, we didn't use them all, wish we had stayed longer to make use of the space. Lovely sociable kitchen with everything you need plus added bonus of tea bRead moreags, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, cleaning materials, dishwasher tablets provided. Would highly recommend this wonderful home and hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 29th April 2022

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Fantastic house with large, comfortable rooms. Luxury to have the use of a beautiful full-size snooker table. Only slight negative is proximity to a busy road.

Reviewed by Sammie 15th April 2022

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Great stay at Poplars, amazing house with plenty space for our family get together! Location was great for days out and the house provided activities for the evening with the snooker room. Enjoyed by all with ages ranging from 2-87! We had the best time. Thank you

Reviewed by Kay 28th March 2022

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Reviewed by Casey 24th March 2022

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The house was clean, well equipped and very spacious. There was ample space for family groups, without feeling you are on top of each other. Kitchen had plenty of cooking utensils, cutlery and cooking equipment. Bed were very comfortable! The owner took his time to show us around and how everything and was available by phone if we needed anything. Read moreWe would happily stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 25th February 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 18th February 2022

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A perfect property for our family of ten to celebrate a special birthday. So spacious. The grandkids loved it especially the snooker room. Very clean with quality products. The owner very friendly and helpful. We could well be back next year to celebrate more special birthdays.

Reviewed by Samantha 11th February 2022

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Reviewed by Sammy 14th January 2022

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Reviewed by Caroline 22nd December 2021

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A lovely property with lots of space for all 10 guests. Andy the host welcomed us on arrival and was most helpful and informative.

Reviewed by Babs 12th December 2021

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We were a group or6 adults and 3 kids and we had a fabulous stay at this amazing house. Plenty of space, all the bedrooms were a great size and Andy was a great host.

Reviewed by Max 10th December 2021

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