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Poplars Farm House

Shaw, near Melksham, Wiltshire
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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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: OC-75849

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
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Harriet Devonald

This property is personally managed by Harriet.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Beverley 5th May 2026

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Lovely place, plenty of space,good communal areas, ample parking, great location

Reviewed by Malcolm 28th April 2026

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Reviewed by Robert 31st March 2026

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The property is impressively spacious, making it ideal for relaxing without feeling cramped. It's also very comfortable and and kept warm throughout the stay, which made a big difference especially in the cooler weather. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to prepare meals easily. One standout feature was the snooker room which provRead moreided great entertainment and was a real bonus. The location is another major plus with easy access to attractions and amenities. The building itself has an attractive facade that gives a great first impression. Overall this is a spacious and well located property with some great features but a few updates and small touches would really elevate the experience. Hide

Reviewed by Bridget 24th March 2026

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Wonderfully large spaces for everyone one to enjoy in this fabulous house with amazing artwork. I recommend everyone should go and enjoy the area and we loved our canal trip from nearby Devises

Reviewed by Julie 3rd March 2026

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Reviewed by Paul 23rd February 2026

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Perfect property for our group. Very spacious, good parking and really easy to get to Bath from. Games room was excellent too.

Reviewed by Julie 30th January 2026

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Lovely place. I think this was our fourth or fifth visit. Very spacious. Would be great to have more beds / bedrooms for a larger group as there is so much living space to enjoy.

Reviewed by Matt 15th January 2026

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This was a perfect rental for our stay with plenty of living space and parking. Owner's communication was prompt and good. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Sandra 2nd January 2026

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Our second family get together at this spacious but homely property with a friendly accommodating host. We hope to return again in the summer

Reviewed by Linda 20th December 2025

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We had a really lovely stay at Poplars, Four different generations from the same family staying to celebrate a special birthday and christmas. We had everything that we needed for our stay. We cooked a lot as it was christmas and we had plenty of utensils, pots and pans. There was a complete new heating and hot water system put in and we were extreRead moremely warm in every room in the house with plenty of hot water for showers etc. There was loads of very secure parking. Definately would stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 5th December 2025

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My family and I, 10 of us 6 adults & 4 children stayed the weekend 5th December 2025. We had the best time, the house was very spacious and Andrew was very friendly & helpful, and the snooker table kept us all occupied. Great weekend.

Reviewed by Vivian 14th November 2025

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Reviewed by Beverley 3rd October 2025

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Such a beautiful place, very spacious and Andy the owner was lovely, he showed us around when we arrived and showed us how to use everything. We went with the family for my 60th, 7 adults and 4 children everybody loved it especially the snooker competitions! So many quirky things around we had a lovely weekend, we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Ian 1st September 2025

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This accommodation was perfect for us, we were a group of cyclists staying seven nights exploring the area and had different rides planed for each day, the security for bike storage and car parking was excellent, the facilities available at the property were first class and it matched our needs exactly, exceeded them in fact. We had a brilliant weeRead morek away apart from the weather but being from Wales, we are used to rain! A Magnificent property indeed. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 11th July 2025

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A large house, very impressive, the rooms are extremely spacious. Plenty of bathrooms for large groups. A large, well equipped kitchen and separate utility with washing facilities . Plenty of parking in the courtyard. Well positioned to act as a base and explore the area.

Reviewed by Clive 5th May 2025

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Reviewed by Zaina 2nd May 2025

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Great location for a get together with friends/family, plenty of social space and quiet areas.

Reviewed by Neil 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Alison 7th April 2025

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We had an amazing few days at Poplar Farm. We were all very comfortable in the very large property so plenty of space to have a quiet time if needed. The owner was very helpful and on hand to sort any queries. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Gary 4th April 2025

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A spacious, clean house with excellent facilities. Great for a friends get together. Andrew was welcoming and the tour of the house on arrival was helpful (although probably too detailed as there was too much to remember!). Would recommend as a group stay location.

Reviewed by Tracey 28th March 2025

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A beautiful, roomy cottage/lodge, suited to large groups with many reception rooms and a safe courtyard overlooked by a sunny balcony. A little tlc wouldn't go a miss, along with the repair of the whirlpool bath which we couldn't get to work. Our large 60th birthday group had a lovely weekend break assisted by the owner Andrew's, attention to detaiRead morel in briefing us on the house's amenities. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 14th March 2025

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A great stay at this cottage with family. Its huge with so many rooms so plenty of space for everyone. A great asset is the snooker room! Its ideally situated near to Bath, Lacock. It is on a busy road though.

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd January 2025

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The house had everything we could ask for and more. Such a lovely property. We will be back Steve and Linda

Reviewed by Sandra 27th December 2024

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Very large spacious accommodation perfect for a our multi family get together. The property was huge but homely with a few, quirky features that reflected the fun personality of it's owner Andrew. The snooker table was a big hit with the family especially one snooker fan. The property felt secure with large wooden gates to a huge gravel courtyard aRead morellowing secure parking for multiple cars. We enjoyed our stay so much we've already booked our return visit! Hide

Reviewed by Carmela 13th December 2024

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Great house for a multi family celebration. Andrew was very pleasant and attentive Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Julie 6th December 2024

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Poplars Farmhouse is fantastic - spacious, warm, comfortable, well -equipped and offers everything you could want for a great holiday. We were made very welcome and we loved everything about stay, we hope to return next year!

Reviewed by Elizabeth 29th November 2024

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Our second stay at this property. Amazing house with lots of style and space. A wonderful place for family gatherings.

Reviewed by Helen 22nd November 2024

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Great house with the benefit of each room having en-suites. Good kitchen with plenty of utensils and ovens. Super place for a large group with easy access to Bath.

Reviewed by Chris 1st November 2024

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We were a group of 7 40 somethings who wanted a long weekend away where we could chill and catch up, as we hadn't seen one another for quite sometime. This was the perfect place. Large, spacious and overall perfect for us. Enough bedrooms to go round and the snooker room was a fabulous bonus, which we utilised a lot. Andrew was there when we neededRead more him and we can't thank him enough for coming over at short notice and sorting any issues we had. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 25th October 2024

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This is a fabulous place, very big and in a great location. We stayed as a multi generation family, 6 adults and 4 young children who loved staying in the big house. Lots of space for everyone, would come back.

Reviewed by Colin 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Brian 16th August 2024

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Unique property with more than enough space for our family of 9. In a pleasant situation close to the town which has all you may need. Reasonably equipped kitchen, large lounge and good secure parking under cover. The snooker room was greatly enjoyed. We would happily recommend this property to anyone.

Reviewed by Christine 29th July 2024

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We all had a smashing time , the property is absolutely stunning. It is well equipped with everything. The added bonus is the lovely snooker table. Thanks so very much Andrew for putting all the balloons up to.

Reviewed by Susan 7th June 2024

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We stayed at Poplars Farm House June 2024 The house is enormous with plenty of room to spread out and have your own space when needed. Everything we needed was there and Andrew the owner was very helpful. Definitely recommend it to family and friends

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