21/09/2026
๐ฟ Wondering what to do in Wiltshire?
Stay at Figwillow Holiday Cottage in Royal Wootton Bassett, with a wonderful part of the country right on your doorstep.
Royal Wootton Bassett is a friendly, historic market town, perfectly placed for exploring Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, Bath and beyond. The High Street is just a short stroll away, with independent shops, cafรฉs, pubs, restaurants and a traditional Wednesday market. The townโs historic 17th-century Town Hall now houses a small museum.
๐พ Bringing your dog?
Youโll find plenty of countryside walks nearby, as well as a private, secure dog field available to hire just 3 miles from Figwillow. For off-lead play, BABU is a lovely option.
Coronation Country Park is a 48-acre community parkland in Royal Wootton Bassett, while Jubilee Lake offers a pleasant walk and a cafรฉ during the warmer months.
๐ณ Explore the countryside
Nearby Lydiard Park offers 260 acres of parkland, historic Lydiard House and a beautiful Walled Garden. Dogs are welcome in the grounds, making it especially appealing for guests travelling with four-legged family members.
For far-reaching views and countryside walks, head to the Marlborough Downs.
๐ฆ Family days out
The Ridge in West Swindon offers ten-pin bowling, games, a cinema and other attractions.
๐ชจ Step back thousands of years
One of Wiltshireโs greatest attractions is the extraordinary landscape around Avebury, where you can walk among prehistoric stones and explore the village, museum and surrounding countryside. Wiltshire is renowned for its ancient landscapes, including the Avebury and Stonehenge World Heritage Site.
๐ก Discover picture-postcard Wiltshire
Spend a day exploring the beautiful National Trust village of Lacock and its historic abbey, or visit the famously pretty village of Castle Combe. Both make wonderful days out and offer a taste of quintessential English village life.
๐๏ธ Fancy a little shopping?
Swindon is close by for larger shops and the Designer Outlet, while Bath makes a fabulous day trip for shopping, restaurants, beautiful Georgian architecture and its famous Roman heritage.
๐ With Figwillow close to the M4, itโs also a great base for travelling further afield. Royal Wootton Bassett is only around two miles from Junction 16, making days out across Wiltshire and the surrounding counties particularly easy.
Ancient stones โข Country walks โข Historic houses โข Pretty villages โข Family days out โข Dog-friendly adventures
Thereโs so much to discover from Figwillow.
๐ก Figwillow Holiday Cottage
๐ Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
๐พ Dogs welcome
โ๏ธ Air-conditioned living room
Town โข Trails โข Tails ๐พ๐ฟ
