The Local Area

National Trust Villages

Explore Lacock and Castle Coombe, both exquisitely beautiful old English Villages.

Lacock - Step back in time and allow yourself to be immersed in the beauty and history of Lacock. For such a little village there is a lot to explore. A favourite of TV costume dramas and films alike, Harry Potter fan? Visit the cloisters of Hogwarts in the Abbey or the village of Little Hangleton and Horace Slughorns house all set in Lacock. Take a walk around the Abbey, on a hot summers day take a dip in the weir, eat freshly made ice creams, meringues, breads, pastries and chocolates, explore the local pubs, have a cream tea at King Johns Hunting Lodge and browse the beautiful shops selling antiques, jewellery and hand made gifts.

Castle Coombe - A simply stunning example of an English country village, cotswold stone buildings and breathtaking scenery and often named the most beautiful village in England. Buy cakes, flowers, gifts from local peoples homes, visit locations from films such as War Horse and if it takes your fancy, visit the Castle Coombe race course for some motoring mayhem.

Avebury & Stonehenge

Visit the prehistoric sites of Stonehenge (40 mins drive) and Avebury (15 mins).

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric structures in the world. Dating back over 4500 years, walking among the stones is jaw dropping and an experience not to be missed. Visit the museum and grab some tea and cake in their cafe. Two miles from Stonehenge is the UK’s oldest continuously settled town of Amesbury which predates Stonehenge itself by some 5000 years!

Then we have Avebury, nestled in the hills surrounding Marlborough which is a beautiful market town boasting the widest high street in the country. Avebury shares this area with other sites of ancient worship and interest such as Kennet Longbarrow and Silbury Hill. If you enjoy long walks then why not start your day at Kennet Longbarrow, discover Silbury Hill then conclude your journey in Avebury with fish and chips at one of the Wiltshire’s most haunted pubs, The Red Lion.

Bath

What’s not to love about Bath, one of the most historic cities in the UK? The architecture, the history, the shops, the bars, the restaurants, the museums, the rugby, the list goes on! See a game at the rec, walk the Bath Skyline 10km route to see the beauty of Bath and the surrounding villages, take a dip or get a massage in the Thermae Spa and explore the ancient Roman Baths. Why not finish with dinner then cocktails in one of Bath’s underground cocktails bars? It’s either a short 35 minute drive or a 15 journey to the train station and an 8 minute train. Either way, Bath is the top of our list.

Longleat

Lions and tigers and bears oh my ! Why not visit Longleat House and Safari park when you’re staying with us? See Anne the elephant who was rescued from the circus, hold a pangolin and feed tropical birds as they land atop your head. If you love animals and beautiful countryside this is the place for you. At Christmastime Longleat is especially beautiful, they have the Festival of Lights and the biggest tree you’ve ever seen, all trimmed and lit. It’s magical.

Salisbury

One of the oldest cities in the country, Salisbury has so much to offer. The Cathedral which houses the Magna Carta is steeped in over 800 years of history and the tour around the Cathedral and the Spire is a ‘must do’. In the Cathedral Close you can also visit Arundel which was once the home of former Prime Minister Edward Heath and in just 5 minutes you can visit Old Sarum, the original site of the Cathedral.

If shopping and eating are more your style then Salisbury has restaurants and pubs to die for, from faithful favourites like Pizza Express, Bryon Burger and Giggling Squid to wine bars, luxury eateries and good old fashioned pubs. You won’t struggle to find something delicious!

Bromham

Dating back as far as the Mesolithic period, Bromham has a long a storied past which includes many royal guests including King Henry VIII and Prince Charles, bloody battles fought atop Roundway Hill and the notable poet and lyricist Thomas Moore living and being buried in the grounds of the Church St Nicholas. A beautiful village with over 30 miles of footpaths, beautiful countryside, local shops and two fantastic pubs, The Greyhound and The Westbrook, Bromham really does make for a wonderful place to come to relax, explore and enjoy some great food with great company and even brush up on some local history.