The Old Stables

Malmesbury, Southern England

The Old Stables sits near Malmesbury in Somerset and sleeps 5, making it a comfortable choice for a family or a small group looking for a few days away. History lovers have a trio of museums within reach: Athelstan Museum at 4.6 mi, Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom at 4.8 mi, and Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre a little further at 7.8 mi, giving you plenty to explore over a longer stay. Chippenham station, 8.6 mi away, offers a straightforward option if you're arriving by train. With its countryside setting and easy access to nearby towns, this cottage suits those happy to drive a little further afield for days out while still having a peaceful spot to return to each evening.

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Fri 13 Nov · 19:30

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Chipping Sodbury

Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury, Br · 8.5 mi

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Fri 13 Nov · 20:00

Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night

Ingleside House, Cirencester · 14.3 mi

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Fri 4 Dec · 20:00

Soul in the sham

Oldland Village Club, Bristol · 14.8 mi

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Sat 5 Dec · 10:00

The Bath Independent Christmas Market

Bath Elim Church, Bath · 14.9 mi

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Chippenham 8.6 miles
Yate 10.1 miles
Kemble 10.5 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.6 mi

Athelstan Museum

Athelstan Museum sits in the heart of Malmesbury, housed in the historic Town Hall, and tells the st...

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.8 mi

Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom

Museum in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

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Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre

Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre is a small local museum run by the Wotton-under-Edge Historical So...

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💦 Water Parks · 8.3 mi

Dursley Heritage Centre tells the story of this small Cotswold town across 1000 years of history, fr...

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The famous spots within a day trip

Stately Home & Palace · 3.9 mi

Badminton House

Castle & Heritage · 4.8 mi

Beverston Castle

National Trust · 5.9 mi

Horton Court

National Trust · 6.5 mi

Newark Park

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