Handyman in Ashton Keynes

Ashton Keynes sits about six miles south of Cirencester, just inside Wiltshire, on the edge of the Cotswold Water Park. Martin covers it regularly. Because the village is just outside the five-mile free zone, a light mileage charge applies.

About Ashton Keynes

Ashton Keynes is sometimes called the village of four crosses because of the medieval stone crosses that still stand in the village. The infant River Thames runs through the centre, crossed by small footbridges that link the cottages to the road. The village grew along the river and has a run of stone cottages with front gardens that open onto the water, one of the most unusual arrangements in any Cotswold village.

The village is well inside the Cotswold Water Park area and has a primary school, a village shop, Holy Cross Church and several pubs. Some of the population is made up of people who have lived in the village for generations, alongside newer residents who moved in for the riverside setting. The Water Park and its lakes are a major part of local life, and the area is popular with walkers, anglers and families.

Getting to Ashton Keynes

The drive from Cirencester takes around fifteen minutes via the Spine Road or through South Cerney. Ashton Keynes is just outside the five-mile free travel zone, so a small mileage charge of 45p per mile applies for the portion beyond five miles. For a standard visit this usually adds less than £1 each way.

The kinds of jobs Martin does in Ashton Keynes

A lot of the housing in Ashton Keynes is older stone cottages close to the river, so the work focuses on careful period-house maintenance: curtain poles into lime plaster, shelving on uneven walls, easing stiff doors and timber windows, and replacing door furniture. Being so close to the water, there is also a fair bit of outside work: fence panels, gate repairs, shed doors and outside taps. Holiday cottages and second homes around the Water Park need regular small fixes between bookings. Martin also handles a steady run of household jobs for older residents in the village who want a dependable person for the small things.

Pricing for Ashton Keynes

£55 for the first hour and £35 per hour after that. Mileage is 45p per mile for the portion beyond the first five free miles. Because Ashton Keynes is only just outside the free zone, this usually adds less than £1 each way.

Booking from Ashton Keynes

Call or text Martin on 07786 652 167 with a short description of the job. For cottage work by the river, mention the wall type and any access notes (narrow lanes, limited parking). Most bookings are scheduled within a week, and saving up several small jobs makes a single visit better value.