Rooms

Our guest rooms all have en-suite wet rooms ; two of our rooms also have baths. All rooms can be either single or double occupancy, and two of the rooms are large enough for families of up to four, with extra beds.

If you have a specific requirement for one of the rooms with a bath, or a downstairs room, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.  All our rooms are furnished to the same high standard, but each is unique and varies in size, layout and outlook.

Our beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton bed linen and  100% cotton towels are provided.  All rooms are equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities,  a TV, a hairdryer, fan, iron and ironing board, plus lemon and bergamot toiletries.

Rates

(per room per night, including breakfast and VAT)

Single Occupancy
£85-£120

Double or Twin Room
£95 – £140

Triple Room
£140 – £170

Quadruple Room
£170 – £220

Booking sites such as Booking.com charge us commission so for our very BEST available rates please BOOK DIRECT

Entire House

Interested in renting the whole house?

Lorne House is available on a self-catering basis for groups wishing to rent the whole house.

Whether you are a large family celebrating a special occasion, a wedding party or a group of friends wanting a few days away,  Lorne House provides a very stylish, comfortable home from home.   For a whole house let guests have access to ensuite bedrooms,  a fully fitted kitchen with large range style cooker and a dining room which can seat up to 20 people.  The sitting room provides a cosy seating area with SKY television and the large outdoor verandah is a perfect suntrap for afternoon tea or early evening drinks in warm weather. Lorne House is stocked with books, games and dvds; we are surrounded by beautiful countryside walks, historic villages and offer easy access to Bath.

We can provide contact details of local caterers for any parties who would like these.

To enquire about renting Lorne House for your special occasion please contact us.

Testimonials:

“We rented the beautiful Lorne House for 16 people, and spent the weekend cooking and taking long walks in Box (the local area). The house was immaculate, and comfortably fitted our group. We used the gorgeous long dining table for an excellent game of murder mystery, and there was plenty of glasses/cutlery to accommodate meals at the house. Box is an iconic part of the Wiltshire countryside, and has a few pubs including The Northey where we ate that are a short walk from the house”.   Emily

“We had the whole of this beautiful house for a long weekend for a family of 18 for my mum’s 60th.The house is in immaculate condition, plenty of space and all rooms were good sizes and ensuites, with added beautiful views as a bonus on the top floor! We were provided with all we needed and had a great stay! We will return to explore more of Bath in the future wether it’s to stay as a B&B guest or wether we have another big family get together! I fully recommend Lorne House!”  Louise

“We have just returned from a couple of nights in this beautiful house. As a group of 12 adults and 2 children we were looking for a place to spend New Years and this certainly lived up to expectation! The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and all come with an equally great bathroom which was ideal for us as 6 couples. There is a huge dining area which had been kindly set up for us to all eat around and a lounge which was ideal for relaxing following a lovely canal walk. The kitchen facilities had everything we needed (we managed to cook for all) and Bob and Liz were fantastic hosts! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to rent for a group trip away.”  Daniel

 

Avebury

Avebury

  • Avebury Henge and stone circle form one of the marvels of prehistoric Britain, and form part of an extraordinary set of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites that  stretch to Stonehenge.  Unlike Stonehenge, visitors can walk right up to and around the stones.  Additionally the West Kennet Longbarrow (Britain’s largest and most accessible Neolithic chambered tomb) and the nearby mysterious Silbury Hill make Avebury well worth a visit.
  • Also in Avebury – don’t miss the Alexander Keiller Museum and Avebury Manor and Garden
For more information on Avebury click here
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Places to eat & drink

A list of personally tested local restaurants and pubs

In Box Village

The Northey Arms  (25 minute flat walk)
Bath Road, Box
SN13 8AE
01225 742333

  • Good all-day food and wines, child-friendly options.  Casual dining in the  dog-friendly bar area is especially nice. The Secret Garden offers 5 heated pods under canvas
  • Booking essential on Fridays and Saturdays
  • Directions: on the A4, 1 mile west of Box towards Bath, on the right hand side.

The Bengal Bear (10 minute flat walk)
High Street, Box
SN13 8NJ
01225 743126

  • Excellent Indian cuisine. Authentic dishes  – eat in or takeaway
  • BYO wine, beer, etc. (nearby McColls shop open until 10pm)
  • Directions: on Box High Street, at the west end of the village, by the traffic lights.

The Queens Head (10 minute flat walk) 
High Street, Box
SN13 8NH
01225 742340

  • No frills pub with lounge & rear garden overlooking the Recreation ground.
  • NO FOOD SERVED but guests may take in a takeaway (e.g. from The Bengal Bear)  or their own food, to eat there
  • The pub frequently has live music nights
  • Directions: on Box High Street, at the west end of the village.

The Quarryman’s Arms (30 minute walk up a steep hill or 5 minute drive)
Box Hill, Corsham
SN13 8HN
01225 743569

  • Friendly pub with good food, a convivial atmosphere and the most fantastic views over the Box valley.
  • Directions: turn left out of Lorne House drive, immediately turn right into Bargates, turn left at the end, up Quarry Hill, turn left at the top (at the grass triangle), the pub is 200yds on the left.

and Close by….

The Longs Arms  (the Lorne House favourite!)  OPEN THURS – SUN ONLY
South Wraxall, Bradford on Avon
BA15 2SBG
01225 864450

  • The Michelin Guide says: “Handsome, bay-windowed, Bath stone pub opposite a medieval church in a sleepy village. Traditional British dishes are full-flavoured, hearty and satisfying; everything is homemade and they smoke their own meats and fish.”
  • Directions: Right out of the Lorne House drive. Left just before the traffic lights to Melksham A365, up hill to traffic lights, right to NoA B3109, then 2nd right (3 miles) Booking essential. Closed on Sunday evening and all day Monday.

The Methuen Arms
2 High Street, Corsham
SN13 0HB
01249 717060

  • Great restaurant and bar; good for couples or large groups. Lovely Georgian building on the edge of the pretty cobbled streets of Corsham.
  • Directions: turn left out of Lorne House drive, and up the hill for 2 miles. Turn right at the Hare and Hounds pub (see above), straight over two mini roundabouts, and it is 200yds on the left.

The Pear Tree
Top Lane, Whitley,  
SN12 8QX

  • Beautiful picturesque country pub in a former 17th century farmhouse, with great food. Lovely garden terrace for summer lunches. open daily
  • Directions: Right out of Lorne House drive. Left just before the traffic lights to Melksham A365. Keep on this road through to Atworth. Go over the small mini-roundabout then take the first left into Purlpit Road and pub is 1 mile along on the left.

The White Horse
The Green Biddestone,
SN14 7DG
01249 713350

  • Quintessential English pub on the village green of a picture postcard village with reliably good pub food
  • Directions: turn left out of Lorne House drive towards Chippenham. After 4 miles turn left at the traffic lights and it is in the centre of the village on the left.

The Crown at Bathford
2 Bathford Hill, Bathford
BA1 7SL
01225 852426

  • Nice pub specialising in everyday french-style food.
  • Directions: turn right out of Lorne House drive, through the traffic lights towards Bath. After 1 ½ miles turn first left at the roundabout, under the railway arch and the pub is in front of you.

Mother & Wild
8, High Street, Corsham
SN13 0HB

  • A neighbourhood cafe, restaurant and bar, serving sourdough pizza and tapas
  • Directions: turn Left out of Lorne House drive, and up the hill for 2 miles. Turn right by the Hare and Hounds pub into Corsham, go over the two mini roundabouts and turn left  into the High Street and immediately right for the carpak. The restaurant is on the High Street .

The Brasserie at Lucknam Park
Lucknam Park, Colerne,
SN14 8AZ
01249 742777

  • Contemporary and stylish brasserie in the Spa House of the fabulous Lucknam Park. Smart dress for this one!  Booking essential
  • Directions: turn right out of Lorne House drive, and first right into Mill Lane. Follow this road for 2 miles up the hill. At the T junction turn right. After 2 miles turn left at the crossroads and follow the signs to Lucknam Park which is on your right.

Timbrell’s Yard
49 St Margaret’s Street, Bradford on Avon
BA15 1DE
01225 869492

  • Stylish riverside inn in the heart of Bradford on Avon.  Really good food, excellent atmosphere and really nice staff.
  • Directions: turn right out of Lorne House drive, then left onto A365.  After a mile turn right at the crossroads direction Bradford on Avon. Follow this road for 4 miles. Keep going straight until you hit a T-junction; turn right then at the mini roundabout turn left down in the hill into Bradford on Avon. At the bottom turn right, and go over the bridge. Turn first right into the car park and the restaurant can be found adjacent.

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Bath

There are a very large number of great restaurants in Bath and too many to list here. We would recommend that guests make reservations ahead for eating in Bath particularly at weekends, during the Christmas Market period and in the summer months.

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Things to do

Avebury
Bowood
Badminton
Bath
Bradford on Avon
Bristol
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Transport

Transport to and from Lorne House, SN13 8NA

Taxis

Local:

Corsham Taxis 01249 701111
Adrian’s Taxi (Local and long distance) 07967 333490
Kate’s Taxi 01249 810404
Beeline Taxi Co. 01225 433946/07941 435206

Bath:

Abbey Taxi 01225 444444
Widcombe Cars 01225 319959/ 07721 747921

 

Public Transport

Bus

The X31 bus route from Chippenham to Bath passes through Box village and stops at both railway stations. It runs approximately every half an hour.

NB: On Sundays and public holidays, there is a restricted service with buses running every two hours.

Coach

The National Express Coach Service between Victoria Coach Station in London and Bath (Service 403) stops at Heathrow Airport and in Box Village.  It offers an affordable and convenient option for  direct travel either to or from Central London – or Heathrow Airport – and Lorne House.

Mainline Train Stations

Bath Spa Station, Dorchester Street Bath, BA1 1SU – 6.7 miles.

Chippenham Station, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QE – 7 miles.

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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Single Room

Single Room

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Double Room

Double Room

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