Title: The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=66861538&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep Holiday home in Bath with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep ![Smart TV, books, streaming services - The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep (Freshford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66861600/66861538/d6013dfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep (Freshford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66861600/66861538/b1ecabef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep (Freshford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66861600/66861538/24a4a678.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep (Freshford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66861600/66861538/3ff21cb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep (Freshford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66861600/66861538/a40e4c45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to peaceful countryside at The Rafters. Walk the local hills, explore nearby Bath, or unwind in your modern kitchen and spacious double-height living area. With Fast WiFi and Smart TV with Freeview, you'll stay connected while enjoying the scenic views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep Our location is peaceful and quiet but with the amenities of Bath and beautiful South Cotswold countryside on your doorstep! Go shopping in Bath, go wild swimming in the Avon or Frome, walk the local hills.You can even walk directly from the cottage into Bath (7miles) following the canal and catch a train back to the Rafters (we provide walking suggestions/routes).Once home you have a modern kitchen ,bathrooms and a spacious double height living area(the old hayloft) . The cottage has Fast WiFi (37gb),Smart TV with Freeview and all the usual streaming services. Catch the local train to Bath (9 min),Bristol 22 mins or Bradford on Avon 6mins! The village station is a few minutes from the cottage. Stay local and dine at The Inn at Freshford, the Village Cafe or get some take out pizza you from the twice weekly village Pizzeria! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Bath, this holiday home is in a rural area. Thermae Bath Spa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Recreation Ground or Twerton Park. [Visit our Bath travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath.dx6084496) [View more Holiday homes in Bath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6084496-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.33802,-2.297758&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uyjxH%7Ew_M%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40YBW%40Y%40WBWBWBWBYBWBWDUDWBWDWDUDWFUDWDUFUFUFUFUFUFSFUHSFSHSHSHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHOJQJOJOJOJOLOJMJOLMJMLKJMLKLMLKLILKLILKNILGLILGNILGNELGNELENENELENCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDNFLDNFLHLFLHLFNHLJLHLJLJLHLLLJJLLJJLLLJNJLLNJNJNJNJNJPHNJPJPHPHPHRHPHRHRHRHRFRHRFTFTFRFTFTFTFTDTDVFTDVDTDVBVDVDTBVBVBXBVBVBV%40XBV%40V%40X%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAXAVAVAXAVAXCVAVCXCVCVCVCVCVEVEVCVETEVETGVETETGVGTGTGRGTGTGRIRGTIRIRIRIPIRIPIPIRKPKNIPKNKPKNKNKNMLKNKLMLKLMLKLMJMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMHMFMFOFMFODOFMDODODMBOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMGMIMIOIMIMIMKMKMKMKMKKMMMKMMMKMKOMMKOKOKOKOKQIQKOIQKQISIQISIQISISISGSIUGSGUGUGSGUGUGUEWEUGWEUEWEUCWEWEWCWCWCWCWCWCYAWAWCYAWAYAWAWAY%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L3zgl0TaX1NbCnOxwM-ffY3Ym78=) Freshford, England ### What's nearby - ![Kennet & Avon Canal which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024150/40630f39-77e2-4ef5-ac97-d30cdb06220f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kennet & Avon Canal 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Thermae Bath Spa which includes mist or fog, a pool and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151658/aad17b9d-8125-4ea7-b5b1-d8d41adf44dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Thermae Bath Spa 12 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Iford Manor and the Peto Garden 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Avoncliff Aqueduct 6 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Barton Farm Country Park 8 min drive \- 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Freshford Station 2 min walk - Bristol International Airport (BRS) 59 min drive ### Restaurants - The Wheelwright's Arms 6 min drive - The Angelfish 4 min drive - The Bridge Tea Rooms 9 min drive - The Seven Stars 5 min drive - Flourish at Farleigh Road 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep? ### What time is check-in at The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep? ### What time is check-out at The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep? ### Where is The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Rafters, Idylic village setting with Bath on your doorstep Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### phil o. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely property in a lovely village My wife and parents had an excellent stay at The Rafters. The property is well equipped and situated in a quiet yet convenient location. Only ten minutes travel time to Bath using the train. Two big bedrooms and two en-suites. We made good use of the train station, shop and pub (Hop Pole Inn). Highly recommended. ##### phil o. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay s. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely spacious property in a beautiful location with easy access to Bath and other local sights by road or rail. The cottage is a short walk to the train station with hourly trains to bath during off peak times. Not having to drive into Bath was a real bonus. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and a really lovely place to relax. Having two en suite bathrooms was a real bonus. The local shop and tea room is only a short walk, maybe 15 mins, though it is hilly so plan to use a car if this could be an issue. There is also no accessible access to the return side of the station platform but GWR are worth a call if step free access is needed. I would highly recommend The Rafters and would definitely stay there again. ##### Kay s. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nanette H. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in the country We loved our stay at the Rafters. We were welcomed with fresh eggs and ham for our first breakfast and enjoyed walking around the town. Robin and Wendy were very responsive attentive hosts. The home was clean and cozy! ##### Nanette H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy W. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation stop We thoroughly enjoyed our stay Rafters. It was close to everything, very clean and quiet. We all loved our 3 day visit! There was even complimentary eggs, bacon, tea, coffee and a beautiful loaf of bread for our first meal while there. ##### Tracy W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne T. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property Owners very helpful. House really well decorated and equipped. Provisions for breakfast much appreciated. Great position for visiting the area. Inn at Freshford and local shop very good. ##### Anne T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard t. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short family break A wonderful place to stay, beautifully clean and well presented and really convenient for Bath by car or train. Freshford itself is really lovely too and we enjoyed the walk to the pub and the village café. Super helpful hosts and we really appreciated the bacon, eggs and bread left for a delicious breakfast. Loved it, thanks so much 👍 ##### richard t. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doreen L. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freshford break Lovely cottage in beautiful peaceful village. Excellent facilities.....2 dpacious ensuite befrooms. Comfortable Lounge eith netflix etc. and well equipped kitchenwith brilliant welco.e pack includes eggs bacon bread butter milk tea and coffee. Thank you Wendy and Robin ##### Doreen L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny D. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lovely stay. 10 mins from bath on the train. Beautiful neighbourhood, I would highly recommend the food at the inn - it is huge and delicious. House was super clean and spacious. Owners gave great recommendations for walks/ things to do and were super responsive. Thank you so much! ##### Jenny D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and charming cottage in English countryside If you want to stay in a quiet place away from the tourist crunch in Bath this is the place for you. The owners communicated promptly and informatively. Very personable, as upon arrival they left us a handwritten note welcoming us and advising they had left bread, butter, milk and eggs in the frig for our first morning meal. Enter the postal code and the GPS will take you there. Some congested one lane roads but beautiful countryside. Front door parking and covered entry. Fully equipped kitchen and large dining table. Freezer is in living area and they could use a couple of ice trays ready to go, as us Americans like ice in just about all our drinks. Comfy sofa and arm chair. Two nice size bedrooms with two full baths, but no hand towels or face towels. Big tub/shower combo in roomy bathroom attached to master bedroom with big comfy bed. If you want a top sheet but not the warmth of the comforter, it has snaps at the bottom so you can take the comforter out of the duvet. No air conditioning or even a fan, so you have to crack windows. Watch the step ups—I stubbed my toe several times. The washer and dryer are in the cabinets going downstairs. When we used the washer the water ran down the front of the cabinet and wetted the carpet on the stairs. Upon further investigation we discovered the PVC pipe wasn’t even connected. I emailed the owner and they said no worries they would take care of it ##### Karen L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara C. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location Everything was excellent and the host even provided bacon, eggs, bread and butter! The railway station is a real bonus, just one stop from Bath ##### Barbara C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jan S. 2 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our hosts were lovely and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our only challenge was the small parking spot. We had rented a larger car. Centrally situated in a beautiful village. The food and milk set out for us was an added gesture. Thank you ##### Jan S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anton D. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AD The apartment was even nicer than the photos. Robin and Wendy were both wonderful hosts and helped with recommendations and questions. Terrific hosts. Finding the train station was just a five minute walk was a very nice bonus. ##### Anton D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### malcolm T. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy access by train to bath 3 excellent nights watching 4 of family in Bath Half Marathon ##### malcolm T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Fabulous cottage in a beautiful little village and the hosts are fantastic! Highly recommend ##### Laura W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. 26 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Property was perfect for visitors to Wiltshire and day trip to Bath Spotless well equipped and thoughtful welcome pack Thank you ##### Michael W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine S. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gracious Hosts Liked the area and its accessibility to a number of areas of interest. Very responsive hosts. ##### Christine S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K L. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal stay. From our 1st communication w the owners to check in and stay, this was an excellent experience. Easy access to Bath for sightseeing on the local train which was just down the lane. Several east and scenic walks in the area, good eateries an easy drive or short walk ##### K L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda S. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous accommodations! The host was very kind in leaving a few basics for our first breakfast there. The place was very spacious and worked well for two couples. it was a very pleasant stay indeed. ##### Linda S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaminah M. 3 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage Very clean and well kept. The check-in process was simple and easy. Robin and Wendy very kindly provided some complimentary treats and lots of guidance on things to do and visit nearby. Would definitely recommend - Thank you ##### Aaminah M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine V. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cotswold experience We loved our stay in Freshford. The home was spacious, clean and updated. The bathrooms were well kept and seemed to be recently renovated. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Our hosts were great with recommendations for the area and even left us breakfast provisions. Loved having a washer and dryer available in the home to use. Kitchen is small but more than enough for a vacation stay. Convenient to Bath and a great restaurant just a walk down the hill. I would highly recommend this home and Robin and Wendy as hosts. ##### Katherine V. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janel H. 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our group of 4 adults! My stay at The Rafters (with my spouse and my parents) was exactly as I expected. The photos and online description matched what we found when we arrived, and the hosts gave plenty of information about how to find it, get into the place, etc. so getting there was totally stress free. There were lots of added "extras" that made the stay even better-- the guidebook with restaurant recommendations, some provisions in the fridge-- and the location of the home in Freshford was ideal (close to the train station to get easily get to Bath or other cities). I would 100% recommend this place to anyone! ##### Janel H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander Roman W. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Es war toll.Robin und Wendy haben alles getan, um uns einen perfekten Aufenthalt zu schenken. Danke auch für das erste Frühstück.Das Haus ist sehr sauber und super gepflegt. Es war nicht wie eine Ferienwohnung, es war wie zuhause.Tolle Betten, keine durchgelegene Matratze.Aber mein Highlight war die Küche! In einer Ferienwohung eine Pfanne nahezu ohne Kratzer zu bekommen, habe ich noch nie gehabt. Dieses ist auch das perfekte Beispiel für die Ausstattung und die Sauberkeit der Wohnung.Den Kindern hat es auch große Freude bereitet dort wohnen zu dürfen.Danke euch beiden! ##### Alexander Roman W. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larissa F. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Es war wunderbar! Wir waren sehr begeistert von dieser Unterkunft! Es wurde an alles gedacht und uns hat nichts gefehlt! Die Unterkunft ist sehr geschmackvoll und qualitativ hochwertig eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Die Lage ist auch toll. Man kann tolle Spaziergänge durch den idyllischen Ort machen. Durch die Bahnstation in der Näheist es aber auch möglich weiter entfernte Orte anzusehen. Wir konnten das Auto oft stehen lassen und z.B. Bath oder Cardiff mit der Bahn erreichen.. Also insgesamt ein sehr gelungener Urlaub. Thank you very much Wendy & Robin! ##### Larissa F. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik F. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage Sehr schönes Cottage in ruhiger Lage. Einrichtung sehr gepflegt. Wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen. Jederzeit zu empfehlen. Sehr nette Gastgeber. ##### Erik F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian B., Brandon 29 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hosts great residence nice touch with card and breakfast Awesome would highly recommend. ##### Ian B. 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