Historic Bed and Breakfast in Chippenham, Wiltshire

Cantax Hill , Lacock
Chippenham
Wiltshire
England
SN15 2JZ

Accommodation Description:
Experience an elegance of a bygone era at this imposing Grade II listed house, situated two minutes stroll from the beautiful and famous village of Lacock. Offers a real taste of English country life.

* 3 Nights For The Price Of 2 Offers Available From January 2009 * Welcome to The Old Rectory and experience an elegance of a bygone era at this imposing Grade II listed house, situated two minutes stroll from the beautiful and famous village of Lacock. They say "location, location, location" .

. we've got it! Built in 1866, The Old Rectory is a superb example of Victorian gothic architecture. Now a delightful family home set in its own grounds with croquet lawn and gardens, it offers a real taste of English country life

Beyond the stables are fields and footpaths leading to the medieval village of Lacock. In the drawing room at the Rectory, play the Broadwood piano or just relax with views that overlook front garden, drive and orchard. The house boasts many original features such as mullioned windows, creeper-clad walls, stained glass windows and an ecclesiastical bell! A guardian angel is at the pinnacle of the house next to our Latin inscription - "He who listens, learns most"

There's ample private and safe car and bicycle parking. Lacock is an oasis in Wiltshire, with its 17th century houses and Lacock Abbey, a gem of the National Trust dating back to the 13th century. We are blessed with excellent, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms a church and small shops

Close by is Castle Combe and the world heritage city of Bath and Salisbury and Oxford.

From: £110.00

Accommodation Rating: 4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Trouser press
Pets allowed
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Internet access
Hairdryer
Fireplace
Family/oversized room
Desk with lamp
Desk
Colour television
Alarm clock

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Stables
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
BBQ/Picnic area
Baggage store
Adjoining rooms

Parking
Secure parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)
Meeting rooms
Fax machine

Dining Facilities
The Rectory offers a delightful large dining room decorated in true Victorian tradition. It faces south with huge windows offering delightful views of the garden and orchard. We have a large dining table for eight and also a table for two and four. Blue carpet and antique furniture makes this a breakfasting experience in comfort.

Meals
Breakfast (Full cooked)

Child Facilities

Pet Policy
No pets

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Lacock Abbey - 0.4 miles (Historic House)

Sheldon Manor - 3.7 miles (Historic House)

Bowood House and Gardens - 4.1 miles (Historic House)

Corsham Court - 4.3 miles (Historic House)

Great Chalfield Manor - 4.8 miles (Historic House)

The Courts Garden - 5.5 miles (Garden)

Draycot Cerne, St James Church - 6.3 miles (Historic Church)

Leigh Delamere Church - 6.8 miles (Historic Church)

Steeple Ashton Church - 7.3 miles (Historic Church)

Devizes Castle - 7.4 miles (Castle)

  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Lacock - 0.5 miles away

Bradford-on-Avon - 6.3 miles away

Castle Combe - 6.8 miles away

Bath - 10.8 miles away

Malmesbury - 11.7 miles away

Tetbury - 14.6 miles away

Alderley - 16.4 miles away

Ozleworth - 17.1 miles away

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description.

More about these Historic Time Periods:

Medieval
Victorian

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