Wiltshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY</h2>



<p>This chocolate-box village near the Gloucestershire border may be a looker, but there’s as much substance as there is style. Whether you’re into yoga, netball, cricket, drama or even boules, you’ll find it here. There’s a vibrant social calendar too, plus a cracking pub and café.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/03/The-Old-Bell-afternoon-tea-e1707897309391-1000x667.jpg" alt="Old Bell Hotel " class="wp-image-30372" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/03/The-Old-Bell-afternoon-tea-e1707897309391-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/03/The-Old-Bell-afternoon-tea-e1707897309391-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/03/The-Old-Bell-afternoon-tea-e1707897309391-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/03/The-Old-Bell-afternoon-tea-e1707897309391.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Old Bell Hotel </figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.therattlebone.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Rattlebone Inn</a> is your classic, cosy country pub – think wooden beams, leather armchairs and locals sharing camembert and Prosecco by the roaring fire. We also adore <a href="https://www.angel-sherston.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Angel</a>, a 17<sup>th</sup> Century coaching inn turned café. It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser, with an excellent brunch and lunch menu. The fabulous <a href="https://www.oldbellhotel.co.uk/">Old Bell Hotel</a> is just five miles up the road in pretty Malmesbury, while a smidge further takes you to The Potting Shed and Rectory Hotel. Chef Jake Simpson recently took up residence here, after his tenure at London’s Bocca Di Lupo. Closer to home, in the hamlet of Knockdown, you’ll also find the award-winning Holford Arms.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>In true Cotswold style, even the Co-Op is pretty here. It’s housed in an old stone schoolhouse, alongside the post-office and a few indies. Alternatively, head to<a href="https://bfshop.webflow.io/"> Bridgman’s</a> Farm Shop and Deli, where you’ll find lashings of locally sourced fresh fruit, veg and meat. Keen to spruce up your décor? At the gorgeous<a href="http://www.lucytom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Lucy Tom Interiors</a>, you’ll find everything from cushions to gifts and a café. Nearby Tetbury and Malmesbury have you covered for pretty much everything else, including a plethora of indies, antique shops and a sizeable Waitrose.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="1800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/360084342_669502251887485_7357551681550195342_n.jpg" alt="Sherston Shooters netball club" class="wp-image-34356" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/360084342_669502251887485_7357551681550195342_n.jpg 1440w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/360084342_669502251887485_7357551681550195342_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/360084342_669502251887485_7357551681550195342_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/360084342_669502251887485_7357551681550195342_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/360084342_669502251887485_7357551681550195342_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sherston Shooters</figcaption></figure>



<p>This corner of Wilts is positive brimming with wellness, from Friday night fitness sessions to Ashtanga yoga and several weekly Pilates classes in the village hall. There’s even a local Nordic walking group, to help you make the most of the stunning countryside. There’s tons of sociable sport on offer too, whether that’s the netball club (Sherston Shooters) cycling club (Sherston Velo), cricket, football or tennis.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Each July the village turns out in force to celebrate the annual boules festival. Think music, kids’ entertainment, a duck race and of course a few hotly contested rounds of boules. This a biggie in the local calendar, with bunting strewn across the streets, stalls and a fab atmosphere. It’s not all about boules though, far from it. There’s forest school for the kids in the holidays and autumn is celebrated with Apple Day, when hordes of local families turn out to pick, and press, local apples. The Rattlebone’s New Year fancy dress parties are pretty legendary too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="480" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/02/Hydrotherapy-Pool-at-Aquarias-Spa2c-Whatley-Manor-1-720x480.jpg" alt="Whatley Manor" class="wp-image-6103" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/02/Hydrotherapy-Pool-at-Aquarias-Spa2c-Whatley-Manor-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/02/Hydrotherapy-Pool-at-Aquarias-Spa2c-Whatley-Manor-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/02/Hydrotherapy-Pool-at-Aquarias-Spa2c-Whatley-Manor-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/02/Hydrotherapy-Pool-at-Aquarias-Spa2c-Whatley-Manor-1.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



<p>For a luxe spa and Michelin dining, head down the road to <a href="https://wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/whatley-manor-hotel-spa/">Whatley Manor Hotel</a>. Hot tubs and high teas aside, their seasonal workshops and classes are hugely popular too. Badminton horse trials is a huge draw every May, and the beautiful city of Bath is just 19 miles away. Of course, Sherston is also a mere four miles from royalty too. Every year King Charles’ Highgrove Estate opens for garden tours, with the added allure of a champagne cream tea.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>For theatre, take a trip to Bath or Swindon (both around 30 mins). There’s also tons going on closer to home, including open air cinema and live concerts at nearby Westonbirt Arboretum (two miles away). Recent acts include Sting, Bryan Adams, Nile Rodgers and Anne-Marie. WOMAD festival is also a hot ticket, thanks to its family-friendly vibe and stellar line-up of world music.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>Properties in Sherston have an overall average price of £643,857 according to Rightmove. Detached properties, sell for an average price of £751,208. Semi-detached properties for an average of £607,578, with terraced properties fetching £412,500. Properties for sale are often thin on the ground here. Once in Sherston, people don&#8217;t want to move.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/85856_348_IMG_00_0001.jpeg" alt="4-bed stone cottage for sale in High Street, Sherston, SN16" class="wp-image-34357" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/85856_348_IMG_00_0001.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/85856_348_IMG_00_0001-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/85856_348_IMG_00_0001-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/09/85856_348_IMG_00_0001-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A charming 4-bed cottage with courtyard garden at the centre of village life. <a href="https://emoov.co.uk/property/348/high-street-sherston-sn16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for OIRO £500,000</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>The nearest nursery is <a href="https://cherryblossompreschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cherry Blossom Pre-School</a> in Luckington, which is just a 4 min drive. The nursery at Westonbirt Prep School also welcomes children from 2 yrs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>You’re seriously spoilt in this neck of the woods, with grammars, independent schools and an excellent comprehensive all within reach. <a href="https://www.sherstonprimary.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Local Sherston CoE Primary</a> is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, while Malmesbury School is ‘Outstanding.’ You’re also in the catchment for two great grammars, <a href="https://www.marling.gloucs.sch.uk/">Marling</a> (boys) and <a href="https://stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk/">Stroud High</a> (girls). Popular independent schools in the area include Westonbirt Prep and Senior, Heywood Prep, <a href="https://wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/national-school-reviews/dauntseys/">Dauntsey&#8217;s</a>, and <a href="https://wilts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/muddy-best-schools-guide/school-review-st-marys-calne/">St Mary&#8217;s Calne</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Prince Harry used to hang out at The Rattlebone Inn, which is just five minutes from Highgrove.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Chippenham train station (eight miles) will whizz you to London Paddington in just over an hour. &nbsp;</p>



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