Why you should “Book Direct”
The majority of hotel and B&B bookings are now made online, with most coming via the online travel agencies (OTA’s). Booking this way is quick and easy and with a […]
Lorne House for Golf Getaways
Our location has made us a firm favourite with golfers visiting to play some of the stunning courses that we have close by. As a keen golfer himself, Bob has […]
Local Recommendations for Garden Lovers
We are lucky enough to have some lovely gardens and nurseries nearby and the following are just some of our recommendations for any garden and plant loving guests: Inspiring Gardens […]
Hidden Box
Today Box is best-known for its Brunel-designed railway tunnel and the large quantities of fine-quality stone that were dug from its quarries, but the village dates back to Roman times […]
Lorne House & Thomas the Tank Engine
On the 12th May 1945 a little book called The Three Railway Engines was published. It was written by Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry, an Anglican cleric and railway enthusiast and […]
A Secret Underground City
Beneath the pretty cotswolds countryside between Box and Corsham lies a secret city. 37 metres below ground, this vast 35 acre complex is more than a kilometre in length and […]
Box Walks & Local Points of Interest
For walkers, ramblers or those who simply enjoy the opportunity for a short walk and some fresh air, Box offers some wonderful walking options. We are in the Cotswolds Area […]
A History of Lorne House & its Occupants
Lorne House and its semi-detached neighbouring property, Glenavon, were built in 1876 by a branch of the quarry owning Pictor family, whose more affluent relatives built Fogleigh House and […]