Battens Farm is a working organic farm located in the Cotswolds, 2 miles from the village of Castle Combe, recently used to film 'War Horse', and 11 miles from Bath, the roman spa city. The cottages provide traditional-style country accommodation, with log fires, sofas and views over fields. Battens Farm offers hearty breakfasts using its own produce when available, and delivers it to the guest’s door. An outdoor seating area and a barbecue is available at the property. Kitchen facilities are available at the cottage, as well as a living area, giving guests the option of self-catering or bed and breakfast style accommodation. Battens farm is 4 miles from Lacock, used to film 'Harry Potter', and 4 miles from Corsham, where 'Poldark' was filmed. The arboretum at Westonbirt is nearby and the property is centrally located for the annual Badminton horse trials.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
High score for Yatton Keynell

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find, well maintained, well presented, warm.
  • Sleeper
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How nice to wake-up to horses staring at you. So peaceful, so serene. A perfect getaway with a perfect breakfast and farmer Mike was a charming host. Lovely villages nearby.
  • Marta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved waking up in the middle of nowhere, with horses by the cottage. We loved the wooden fire and the interiors of the cottage.
  • J
    Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful little cottage which looks out onto the stables. Staff were lovely and friendly, and made a great breakfast in the morning delivered to our door. Couldn't have asked for more, fantastic little stop off for us.
  • Jeanie
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect, breakfast was good Lovely cottage , all amenities provided Host was very helpful and accomodating
  • Petra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable beds, delicious breakfast and peaceful and beautiful location. The cottage was warm too and had everything we needed. It was very well maintained and very tastefully decorated. I wouldn't hesitate returning.
  • Ondrej
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great location, quiet environment surrounded by lively nature. The immediate presence of live animals (especially friendly horses) was great. The owners were very pleasant and immediate. The rooms good and clean, the bed comfortable. The breakfast...
  • Lilian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice and quiet place, and the host is very gently.
  • S
    Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Clean. Good breakfast. Being on a farm was great for the kids. Heating and hot water amazing. Showers really good. Great check in. WiFi amazing. Beautiful house. Horses fab. House smells lovely.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was much larger than expected but still very cosy and warm. The farm was nice and quiet and the proprietor was friendly and cooked an excellent breakfast. There were no tedious check-in/checkout formalities. The place was easy to find...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Battens Farm is a working organic farm located in the Cotswolds, two miles from the pretty village of Castle Combe, recently used to film 'War Horse', and eleven miles from Bath, the fabulous roman spa city. Our cottages offer relaxed, traditional country accommodation, with roaring log fires, comfy sofas and pleasant views over fields. We pride ourselves on creating hearty breakfasts using our own produce when available, and this is delivered right to your door! You will find outdoor seating areas and a barbecue for summer evenings; perhaps after a game of tennis? Our bed and breakfast is unique. You will have the full use of a cottage with kitchen facilities, spacious living area and total privacy, so you can enjoy the best of self catering and bed and breakfast combined! Battens farm is four miles from Lacock, used to film 'Harry Potter' and numerous costume dramas, and four miles from Corsham, recently famous for the filming of 'Poldark'. The arboretum at Westonbirt is nearby and we are conveniently located for the annual Badminton horse trials.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Battens Farm Cottages B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Squash
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Fireplace

Media & Technology

  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Valet parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Babysitting/child services

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Battens Farm Cottages B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

As the postcode will cover several properties, please look out for the signs for Battens Farm or Battens Farm Cottages B&B upon arrival.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Battens Farm Cottages B&B

  • Check-in at Battens Farm Cottages B&B is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Battens Farm Cottages B&B include:

    • Apartment
    • Holiday Home
  • The prices at Battens Farm Cottages B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Battens Farm Cottages B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Squash
  • Battens Farm Cottages B&B is 1 miles from the centre of Yatton Keynell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Battens Farm Cottages B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Battens Farm Cottages B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish