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Southern 2019 27/5/70 12:32 Am Page 28 southern 2019 27/5/70 12:32 am Page 28 SOUTHERN ENGLAND 67 BRISTOL This large Georgian family house offers a relaxed atmosphere complete with its resident ducks and dogs. It is in the residential area of Clifton, near the university. There is a wide variety of restaurants and wine bars within walking distance. An ideal place to stay whether on business or for visiting Bath and the Cotswolds or as a stopover en route to the West Country. Private parking available. Singles welcome from £75.00. Sorry no pets. Minimum 2 nights at weekends. WiFi access. 1 double, 1 twin, both ensuite CHILDREN 14+ Mrs Delia Macdonald, Park House, 19 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BA www.parkhouseclifton.com ☎ 01179 736331 £110.00 to £120.00 per room 68 BATH 8m/BRISTOL 13m Shanti and Mark welcome you to their outstanding rural, former farmhouse bungalow. Enjoy a hearty Aga cooked breakfast, using the best of local produce, in the attractive dining room. Bath is a 15 minute drive and Bristol is 30 minutes. Close to cathedral city of Wells, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Glastonbury Tor and Longleat House. The newly refurbished ground floor suite of bedroom, bathroom, sitting and kitchen area has its own access and secluded private patio. Well equipped with flatscreen TV, WiFi access and hospitality tray. Singles welcome at £60.00. 1 double ensuite (suite), 1 double with private facilities Mark & Shanti Jackman, Conygre Bungalow, Radford Hill, Timsbury, Nr Bath, BA2 0QQ www.conygrebungalow.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01761 470541 or 07720 833682 £80.00 to £85.00 per room 69 FROME 2m LULLINGTON HOUSE is a former Victorian rectory in the quintessentially English village of Lullington, close to Longleat Safari Park, Bath, Wells, Glastonbury and Stonehenge. This impressive house is in ten acres of paddocks, woodland and mature gardens and provides accommodation furnished to an exceptional level with four poster beds, luxury ensuites, WiFi access and ample parking. Offering privacy and seclusion with a touch of luxury, perfect for a romantic break or peaceful getaway. It is ideal for families as well as couples. Singles welcome from £70.00 to £80.00. 2 double (4xposter), 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Richard & Nicola Walsby, Lullington House, Lullington, Frome, BA11 2PG www.lullingtonhouse.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01373 831406 or 07979 290146 £90.00 to £110.00 per room 70 BATH 9m/BRISTOL 10m WEST FARM is a family run working farm in a conservation area designated an ‘area of outstanding natural beauty’. Only 2 miles from Junction 18 of the M4 yet a haven of peace and tranquillity, surrounded by acres of countryside that provide endless walking opportunities, including the Cotswold Way National Trail. An ideal base for exploring Cotswold stone villages such as Castle Combe and many famous National Trust houses and gardens. Westonbirt Arboretum, with its stunning trees and shrubs, is also close by as is the delightful market town of Tetbury. WiFi access. Well behaved dogs welcome. Singles welcome at £40.00. 2 double ensuite Boo Bush, West Farm, West Littleton, Nr Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 8JE www.westfarmbandb.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01225 891249 or 07857 895370 £80.00 per room 71 BRADFORD ON AVON 1m/BATH 9m Situated within the South Cotswold AONB APRIL COTTAGE is a 17th century stone house with original features such as oak beams and inglenook fireplace. Set within mature gardens and surrounded by farmland and woodland with far reaching views the house offers a peaceful retreat. Guests have full use of the cottage with lounge, sun lounge, kitchen and gardens. Bristol, Cheddar, Wells, Salisbury, Stonehenge and Avebury are all within an hour’s drive. Lacock Abbey, Castle Combe and Longleat are 30 minutes. Discounts available for stays of 2 or more nights. WiFi access. Credit cards accepted. Singles welcome from £55.00 to £65.00. 2 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 5+ Stephen Riddiford-Smith, April Cottage B&B, 189 Ashley Green, Little Ashley, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2PW www.189aprilcottage.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 07891 671309 I 01225 863340 £70.00 to £90.00 per room Cost to stay in a B&B Prices quoted are per room per night, including breakfast, based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room or 1 person in a single room. Many B&Bs will let a double/twin room for single occupancy. The cost is usually a discount on the room rate published for 2 people. 28 southern 2019 27/5/70 12:32 am Page 29 For maps see inside back cover . Established in 1986 by Suzanne Wise, a passionate gardener, HERB COTTAGE 72 BRADFORD ON AVON 1m is an 18th century farmhouse set in totally peaceful surroundings near Bradford on Avon and on the Wiltshire Cycle Track.. Conveniently located for road and rail links and a choice of award winning eateries. Children welcome. Delicious home cooking using local organic produce with homemade preserves. Ample parking. Singles welcome at £50.00. 10% discount for stays of 3 nights or more. 1 superking double, 1 twin, both ensuite Suzanne Wise, Herb Cottage, 99 Bradford Leigh, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2RW www.herb-cottage.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01225 865554 or 07804 047520 £92.00 per room CHURCH FARM B&B is situated on the edge of a dairy/beef farm in a stunning rural location. 73 BATH 8m/CHIPPENHAM 4m Accommodation is in the barn adjacent to the farmhouse, offering fantastic views across farm and parkland. In a lovely peaceful setting yet only 8 miles from Bath and close to many National Trust properties including Lacock, The Courts and Dyrham Park. An ideal base for exploring the wonders of Wiltshire and enjoying lovely fresh country air. Bedrooms each have a kitchenette and Continental breakfast items are provided so you can prepare a DIY breakfast at your leisure. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £65.00 to £75.00. 3 double/twin/single, all ensuite, 2 on ground floor CHILDREN 12+ Mrs K. Jones, Church Farm, Hartham, Corsham, Nr Chippenham, SN13 0PU www.churchfarmbandb.com [email protected] ☎/I 01249 715180 ☎ 07977 910775 £85.00 to £90.00 per room AVALON LODGE is an award winning B&B with all the comforts of home plus free range hens, 74 DEVIZES 1m/CHIPPENHAM 10m ducks and rescue donkeys! Ideal location for touring the beautiful county of Wiltshire with its wonderful towns, villages, National Trust properties and World Heritage sites such as Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock and Longleat Safari Park, not to mention crop circles! Within walking distance of pubs, Devizes and the canal. Come and enjoy a warm welcome, sumptuous beds, fluffy bath sheets, delicious breakfasts, free WiFi, rural views and many extras. 1 double/twin/family suite, 3 double ensuite Nick & Jenny Westington, Avalon Lodge, Devizes Road, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2LU www.avalonlodge.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01380 728189 £80.00 to £100.00 per room COURT HILL FARMHOUSE is an amazing home which your hosts invite you to share. This is a 75 DEVIZES 2m/AVEBURY 10m traditional English B&B where family, guests and friends mix freely throughout the house. In wide, quiet countryside, the house echoes to banter and laughter, “it’s just like coming home”. Enjoy crisp linen, comfortable mattresses and a full English breakfast. Join the family for a scrumptious three course pot luck supper. Lots of secure parking and massive garden with dogs. Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, Salisbury and Bath are within easy reach. Two bedrooms are on the ground floor. 7 double/twin/family, 5 ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs Sarah Hodges, Court Hill Farm, Potterne, Devizes, SN10 5PN [email protected] ☎ 01380 723371 or 07523 061486 £80.00 per room DEVERILL END is set in the picturesque Wylye valley, with a magnificent southern view 76 WARMINSTER 3m/FROME 10m over fields and downlands. The beautiful garden with its roses and clematis will be of interest to many. Bath, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Mere, Stonehenge and Stourhead are all within 25 miles. Longleat Safari Park is 5 miles and your hosts can offer a 33% discount on day tickets. There are excellent pubs serving food close by - one is just a 5 minute walk. All bedrooms are on the ground floor. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £60.00 to £80.00. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Mrs J. Greathead, Deverill End, Sutton Veny, Warminster, BA12 7BY www.deverillend.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01985 840356 £80.00 per room Questions and Answers For general Information about the B&Bs and frequently asked questions see pages 4-6. 29 southern 2019 27/5/70 12:32 am Page 30 SOUTHERN ENGLAND 77 MERE 2m CORNERWAYS is an 18th century cottage offering a high standard of accommodation with a lovely “cottagey” feel, complemented by excellent breakfasts in the beamed dining room. Conveniently situated just off the A303, this is an ideal place to stay for touring. Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Longleat and Stourhead all within easy travelling distance. Riding, walking and golf are all available locally. Credit cards accepted. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £60.00. Discounted tickets for Longleat. 1 twin with private facilities, 2 double ensuite Irene & John Snook, Cornerways Cottage, Longcross, Zeals, BA12 6LL www.cornerwayscottage.co.uk [email protected] ☎/I 01747 840477 or 07484 215936 £80.00 per room 78 STURMINSTER NEWTON 3m THE OLD BANK is a comfortable, friendly 18th century house in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. The house has a lovely courtyard leading to a pretty cottage garden. Set on a hill overlooking the Blackmore Vale, between Shaftesbury and Sherborne, Marnhull is an excellent centre from which to explore the countryside, the coast and the ancient towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Bath and Salisbury.
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