The Telephone Exchange

The cottage was cozy, easy to access, close to local shops like the Budgens which we frequented a few times. The kitchen was well equipped and the decoration inspiring. We were impressed with lighting in each room and the choice of colours especially the beautiful teal colored comfy sofa. Our children are quite tall and stayed in the upstairs bedroom. They had to adjust and bend sometimes due to the triangular shape of the roof and narrowness of the stairs but they loved the strong WiFi signal and spent quite some time in the snook area opposite the bedroom which also had a large selection of board games. I would recommend it.

Published on: 2022-01-05

We had a lovely stay at The Telephone Exchange. We visited for 4 nights over Christmas and it was magical. The little decorated Christmas tree was a huge hit with our 2 year old and looked beautiful next to the log burner, especially once Santa had left some surprises underneath. The accommodation was comfortable and cosy. The design made it feel like a luxury trip. There were lovely welcome gifts left on the table and plentiful supplies of staple basics and cleaning products to see us through our stay. The kitchen was well stocked but there was no microwave which we tend to rely on with a small child. There is ample space to accommodate one. Also the pots and pans are extremely large making it difficult to stack the slimline dishwasher. It would have been nice to have had some smaller bowls and bigger water glasses. The staircase upstairs is extremely steep and this could pose as problematic for young children as their is also no door on the upstairs bedroom. Luckily for us our child still uses a travel cot. If this wasn’t the case I’m not quite sure what we would have done to ensure she was kept safe if she got out of bed in the night. In other reviews it said that the master bed was very hard but we did not find this to be the case and found the bedroom very cosy and comfortable. Overall we had a very enjoyable stay and the aspects we have pointed out would have just added to the enjoyment of our stay.

Published on: 2021-12-29

We were let in early as we were coming a long way and couldn’t gauge the time we would arrive, for which we were very grateful. It’s a charming cottage with everything you need. The coffee machine is the best there is, and lots of capsules there for our use. Highly recommended.

Published on: 2021-11-20

We had a wonderful stay at The Telephone Exchange. It had all the comforts that you need and is lovely and cozy during the dark evenings. The owner was very helpful and we will definitely go back again.

Published on: 2021-10-28

Had a wonderful few days at the Telephone exchange. The accommodation is of a very good standard with a lovely patio area which is open on one side to the playing field with only an open fence which is not dog secure and dogs are not allowed on the playing field !! The kitchen is fitted out with modern up market appliances and had all utensils you could need. The bed is on the hard side but I found it very comfortable and the pillows were very good. Overall I would definitely recommend The Telephone Exchange.

Published on: 2021-10-23

The cottage lacked comfort. The mattress was in extremely poor condition and there was only one sofa - all other seats were folding wooden chairs (x2) and a wood bench. The bedroom door did not fit and would not close. The bathroom door scraped over the stone floor which made it difficult to close. The kitchen was poorly equipped - no microwave and just 4 of each item (plates, cutlery, mugs etc) no breakfast bowls. The house lacked privacy, the windows to the side had no blinds or curtains so no privacy from park at side of house or the street. The back bi-folds had a curtain but no blinds so either shut the day light out or be overlooked from the rear. The staircase to upstairs is difficult to use. Our two children were okay climbing up and down but many people would not be comfortable using it. The house was clean throughout.

Published on: 2021-10-20

Lovely cottage in a quiet village location, adjacent a huge park with kids play area, football pitch and tennis courts. Private off road parking right in front of the property. Plenty of hot water and full central heating. Small back garden with chairs and tables and access to the park via a gate. Only a 15 minute drive to Warminster with its huge pleasure gardens (opposite Morrisons) including a massive lake complete with ducks, swans and a heron! Smallbrook Meadows nature reserve next to the pleasure gardens too. Had a great day out at the Haynes Motor Museum just off the A303 at Sparkford. Petrol station with Budgens supermarket just up the road to the cottage which came in handy. We had a lovely takeaway delivered from the Bell Inn in Wylye, great food and loads of it. My only gripe was the lack of a microwave in the property, lack of space in the kitchen presumably. However, all in all, a great place to say!

Published on: 2021-10-15

Double bed was very hard which meant we didn't sleep well. Could have been cleaner. Sofa was uncomfortable. Rear garden had no privacy because unfenced on one side.

Published on: 2021-10-04

Really lovely cottage just outside Warminster. Not far from Salisbury and just over an hour from my favourite beaches in Bournemouth. Even though it's not the biggest place we never once felt cramped as the layout is nice and open and the large sofa was perfect for family cuddles. The spiral staircase to the beds upstairs are tight and quite steep so maybe not perfect for very small children but the area was perfect for my 6 year old to pop off for some quiet reading on the raised decking. There was a nice welcome pack with some beers, water, cakes, milk and butter, and plenty of wood for a few fires to warm you up in the evening or first thing in the morning. The owner was great to communicate with ahead of arrival and provided detailed information on the house and the facilities available. Only criticisms I have are the beds were very hard and the cleaning on arrival was not fantastic despite the 6 hour window between checkout and check in. I know the bed issue comes down to personal preference which is why it does not impact my very positive opinion of The Telephone Exchange, but it is worth pointing out as they honestly were rock hard even with mattress toppers. I'd also like to highlight that the park next door is also excellent if you have small children with you as its got a big playing field with basketball nets and football goals, and a well looked after play park.

Published on: 2021-08-30

We had a lovely time. The cottage is well located a short drive from everywhere! The village is lovely, there are some lovely walks and a wonderful milk shack where you can refill bottles of fresh milk from a local dairy. Our teenagers had some issues with the spiral staircase, people need to be aware that access to the upstairs won't be easy for everyone. Not sure I would want small children up there. The cottage is beautifully renovated with lots of lovely touches. It has a lovely garden and views over the park and tennis courts next door. We loved it!

Published on: 2021-08-20

Very comfortable cottage with everything one needs for a weeks stay. Well equipped and very clean. We loved the location because it was in a quiet village but near main roads which enabled you quick access to other local attractions. Although there are no pubs in the village there is a petrol station and a very well stocked Budgens. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing cottage then The Telephone Exchange is ideal.

Published on: 2021-07-27

Had a wonderful stay at The Telephone Exchange. Bijou, well presented & easy to live in - very clean, cotton linen, Bosch appliances. Pleasant quiet village and Convenient for Salisbury and Stonehenge.

Published on: 2021-07-14

We had a great stay at the Telephone Exchange. It's ideally located to explore Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Although Codford itself is quiet, Warminster isn't far away and there are some great local pubs. Our favourite being The Bell Inn at Wylye. The property itself worked really well for the two of us. We didn't use the upstairs area but as per previous reviews agree that the spiral staircase is tight! We had a very comfortable stay and the welcome goodies were lovely. We would definitely stay again if in the area.

Published on: 2021-07-05

Property has been well-designed to make use of the available space, facilities were high quality (appreciated the Nespresso coffee machine and USB power points), and the enclosed garden was great for our small dog. Bedding and towels were luxurious although we all found the beds quite hard. Well located for days out - Salisbury, Bath, Longleat, Stourhead, Kennet and Avon Canal all close by, but local facilities are quite limited - a car is a must!

Published on: 2021-06-19

The telephone exchange was lovely inside, and we loved the outdoor area with the large doors onto it. Checking in was easy and convenient. The only down side would be the location; the town was nothing to write home about and there weren't many walks available without driving somewhere. The Wiltshire countryside is beautiful, however, and we had a lovely time.

Published on: 2021-06-04