Places to stay near Bowood House and Gardens

Luxury Cotswolds Cottage, Castle Combe (optional Hot Tub)

Luxury self-catering home in the heart of Castle Combe, perfect for family breaks or romantic weekends spent curled up in front of the fire. The spacious bedrooms (inc. super king four poster bed) all with sumptuous bed linen guarantee relaxation. The property was built in 1490 and is one of the oldest houses in the village, retaining its wealth of character including Henry VIII's original coat of arms painted above the fireplace. Rumour has it Henry VIII visited the village and this was painted in his honour. Although built in the 15th Century, this property has been renovated beautifully and you will stay in the lap of luxury! With the very best mattresses and bed linen, you will be treated to a 5-star self-catering experience. There is also a 4–6-person hydro-pool hot tub on the patio behind the house, unfortunately due to the energy crisis and the costs of heating and cleaning it, we offer this as an optional feature and charge an additional fee of £180 per stay if you want to use it. We have excellent heating throughout the house and the wood burning stove in the sitting room throws out a huge amount of heat. This is the most beautiful village in England (officially voted to be!) and the set of numerous block buster films and period dramas. We are a two minute walk to the Manor House complete with Michelin star restaurant 'the Bybrook', a world class golf course, Castle Combe Circuit racing and endless stunning walks along the river. There are two pubs, the White Heart does incredible sandwiches and hot food. Sal and Dave are a castle combe institution, and this is the pub we spend most time at. The Castle Inn is now owned by the Manor Hotel. The food is high end and the prices have followed it. Recommend to book and a good place for dinner. Please note, free parking is available outside the Castle Inn Hotel or White Hart pub and additional free parking available up the hill from the main square, roughly 2 minutes walking. However at peak busy periods you may find parking is further up the hill than you like, sorry, on a hot Saturday many people come to enjoy the walks around the village and it can get busy. You can use the space outside the Old Court House for loading and unloading, however we would recommend that you don't leave the car parked for long periods as there is a traffic warden who exercises the free distribution of parking tickets without prejudice! Please just check that you are not parked on a yellow line. This is a place you can do everything or nothing. Perfect to unwind in front of our wood burning stove set in a majestic fireplace. You will never want to leave! As the house is situated in the heart of Castle Combe please respect our neighbours and remember to keep any noise down to a minimum after dark.

The North Transept

The North Transept is part of our converted Victorian Gothic church. We've done all the conversion ourselves - the high ceilings and beautiful Gothic windows make it a unique space. It's in a small hamlet in a beautiful hidden valley surrounded by fields; there's lovely walking from the door and lots of local wildlife including roe and muntjac deer, pheasants, red kites and owls. It's easy to get to a wide range of local attractions like Lacock and Avebury and only half an hour to Bath.

Private, luxurious and cosy shepherd hut

"Hares Rest" shepherd hut is situated in a private location within a paddock with amazing rural views. Hares, red kites, barn swallows and deer are just some of the wild life you can see. Good pubs within various walking distance (3, 30 and 45 mins). Bowood House, adventure park, golf course and spa is 5 mins drive away. The train station is a 10 minute drive with easy access to Bath. We have horses so only very well behaved dogs are allowed by prior agreement and additional charge.

Idyllic Cotswolds Cottage near Bath | free parking

Canal-side stay in the heart of historic Bradford-on-Avon. Beautifully refurbished, Waterside Cottage offers a charming rustic getaway with outdoor dining overlooking the River Avon. The cottage accommodates 4 guests and is located on a quiet street, just steps away from the famous Bridge Tea Rooms! Guests can explore historic buildings, alleys filled with local shops and country pubs. With cycling paths, nature walks and only 5 miles from Bath - it’s a wonderful all season escape.

The Barn - Delightful Wiltshire Holiday Home

This Boutique country retreat tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside offers an idyllic stay for up to 6 guests. Converted in 2020 from a 17th century brick-built farm building, The Barn offers guests a luxurious stay in a unique setting perfect for exploring Wiltshire. It is at the foot of the Wessex Downs, close to the Kennet and Avon Canal, a short drive from the ancient market town of Devizes, within reach of Avebury, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath and only 30 minutes from the M4.

2 Freeth Cottages

Rural cottage on our family farm. Beautifully decorated and full of character. Large garden & plenty of parking. Well equipped Kitchen diner and log burner with good supply of logs in sitting room. Large flat screen in sitting room and television in both bedrooms. Upstairs bathroom & loo and additional shower room & loo downstairs Lots of lovely walks in the area and village pub also in walking distance. Close to Devizes & Marlborough with good independent shops and restaurants

Wiltshire Farm Stay at LacockAlpaca ‘Grace’

An exclusive, architecturally designed, industrial style contemporary farmstay, in the heart of Wiltshire. Grace, is the second of three new farmstays. They are located on an established working alpaca farm, offering a unique experience. Visit the alpacas and learn about life on the farm. Enjoy the surrounding countryside, visit the National Trust village of Lacock, explore the Georgian city of Bath. There are many interesting and exciting places to visit within a short drive.

Historic house 1 bed annex, garden, river, parking

Luxury 1 bedroom self contained annex with its own entrance and hall, beautifully decorated with a carefully curated mix of antiques and modern furniture. A really comfy king size, luxe linens, towels and brand new kitchen equipment. Access to over an acre of wild garden with river frontage and a pontoon, canoe and paddle board. Off street parking for one car 10min walk to the station (10mins to Bath city Centre) Access via a steep staircase to the 2nd floor - see photos

Christmas Cabin - River View 10 mins from Bath

We have lovingly just converted this building into a highly unique 2 bedroom river fronted Cabin to excite and delight its guests. Situated less than 10 meters from the UK's oldest Brass Mill, skirting on the tranquil Mill Island with complimentary access to Kayaks, paddle boards and bikes and all being only a 10 minute drive into historic Bath's city centre. Pop your feet up with a glass of wine while the log burner crackles in the background.

Two Acres Lodge

A spacious, self contained 1 bed first floor apartment set in two acres of garden. Tucked away on a quiet village lane but within walking distance to the village pub, Indian restaurant, butchers and shop. Within close proximity to the historic city of Bath and the local market towns of Devizes, Marlborough, Chippenham, Melksham and Calne with regular bus links to all. Perfect for a short business trip, sightseeing or a relaxing break.

Secluded studio annex, dog friendly, Wiltshire

A lovely self contained single storey annex located in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Just 15 minutes from the M4 with easy access and plenty of parking. Ideal for exploring the National Trust village of Lacock or taking in views on some of the many dog walks in the area. The property is well equipped with everything you might need for an enjoyable visit. Full kitchen, Bathroom, Smart TV with Netflix, Disney + and WIFI.

Idyllic Historic Cottage

This charming character grade II listed cottage, built in the 1600's is set the middle of the beautiful village of Lower South Wraxhall. Ideally positioned just five minutes from the historic town of Bradford on Avon, twenty minutes from the UNESCO city of Bath and sitting within the Cotswolds. Nestled in an exquisite cottage garden, the property is fully equipped for summer garden bbq's or cosy winter evenings by the fire.