Byams house is situated on the edge of the picturesque hamlet of Willesley on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border. The neighbouring village of Sherston has many amenities, including a post office, village store, primary school, doctors surgery, pub and restaurant.
The market town of Tetbury and Malmesbury have further shops and services for everyday needs. The larger centres of Cirencester, Bath and Bristol are also within easy reach.
The surrounding countryside is really beautiful, and the property is positioned close to the Badminton Estate, the private home of the Dukes of Beaufort, which plays host to the annual international horse trials and a small variety of concerts.
Westonbirt Arboretum is within walking distance and hosts some of the most beautiful natural tree displays, particularly during autumn and Christmas. There are also a number of concerts which are hosted within the grounds. Tetbury also hosts the celebrated Tetbury Music Festival. The Beaufort Polo Club is also nearby and provides a number of exciting tournaments and country fairs. In addition, there is eventing at Gatcombe Park, motor-sport at Castle Combe, water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, and many bridleways and footpaths make for excellent riding and walking country. Minchinhampton Golf Club is about 20 minutes away and offers a good standard course and a thriving membership.
There are several good schools nearby including Westonbirt School, Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton and a number of further schools in and around Bath.
Connections are excellent with rail services at Kemble, Chippenham and Bristol Parkway stations. Junctions 17 or 18 of the M4 and M5 are accessible.
Distances
Westonbirt 1 mile | Sherston 2 miles | Tetbury 4 miles | M4 J17 9.5 miles | Kemble station 10 miles (Paddington 65 mins) | Cirencester 14 miles | Bath 17 miles (All distances and times are approximate).
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating in the house. Oil-fired Rayburn provides central heating and hot water to the cottage. High speed fibreoptic broadband is available.