Lorne House Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Lorne House is a Victoria villa, in the Wiltshire village of Box, just 6 miles from Bath. Free WiFi and onsite parking is available. Each room has an en-suite and is either a bathroom or wet-room. Tea/coffee making facilitird, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV and ironing facilities are provided. All rooms with attached bathroom have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All windows are double glazed for extra soundproofing, and the front of Lorne House offered additional secondary glazing. Lorne House also offers both a cooked and Continental breakfast. Ingredients are sourced locally, where possible and the marmalade is home made. The Lorne is also locally famous as childhood home of the Reverend W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. Corsham is just 3 miles from Lorne House while Lacock, Castle Combe and Bradford on Avon can be reached within 8.5 miles.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Vish
United States United States
“Nice property - would stay again. Small B&B with friendly owners who know a lot about the area. Spotless, modern rooms and bathrooms with good quality bedding. Rooms feel like a hotel - much better than others we've stayed at. Towels, toiletries,...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a great find this was. Lovely place that has recently been revamped according to the owner Bob. I arrived early and knocked on the door to ask if it was okay to leave my bag and car whilst I went off with a colleague. Bob immediately ushered...”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautifully and tastefully presented bedroom provided with every comfort. A very welcoming and friendly family took care of our every need. It made our whole experience personal and left us feeling valued. The breakfast offer was generous and...”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful property with some interesting history. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Would happily stay here again.”
Lisa
Australia Australia
“This place was a gorgeous, cosy BnB. Lots of little touches which made us feel welcome. Amazing breakfast served with friendly smiles and great local advice for activities, dinner options and local history. Parking is available on site which was...”
Gregory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The facilities were superb, the host was very friendly. Breakfast in the morning was very good, loads to choose from. Very comfortable stay.”
Hente
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfy beds and well equipped bathroom. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Very accommodating hosts given our late arrival.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was convenient just outside bath and well-priced. The staff were welcoming and very helpful, we were offered a drink on arrival and given best transport options for how to get to and from the city on our night out.”
Ivo
Portugal Portugal
“Great family of hosts. Everyone is super nice, the accommodation is as expected, tidy, comfy and with all needed amenities. The breakfast was excellent and it is located in a small gracious village, surrounded by nature and some interesting...”
Dean
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were fantastic, very helpful and polite. Lovely clean rooms, and a beautiful home cooked breakfast.”

Managed by Lorne House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 78 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

After 12 years of living and working in Australia and Asia, we moved to Bath in 1999. Our three children have now grown up and we took over Lorne House in November 2016 as an exciting new venture. Having lived in this area for over 20 years we are pleased to offer local advice and recommendations to guests wishing to explore Bath and beyond.

Property info

Lorne House was built in 1876 and was the childhood home of the Rev W.V. Awdry, creator of the Thomas The Tank Engine stories. . The house is a large Victorian villa which has been beautifully restored to offer every modern comfort. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms/wetrooms; bedding is egyptian cotton and all rooms have a tv, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests are encouraged to make use of a comfortable sitting room with as well as seating on our large outdoor verandah that benefits from the afternoon and evening sunshine, Box is on the edge of the Cotswolds and is just 6 miles (10 km) from the historic city of Bath. We are close to the villages of Castle Combe, Lacock and Bradford upon Avon and are surrounded by beautiful countryside. We have an EV car charging point onsite. This is available to guests at a set fee per charge.

Neighborhood info

Lorne House is perfectly placed for visits to Bath as well as many wonderful Wiltshire villages of historical interest, such as Lacock, Castle Combe, Avebury, Bradford on Avon, Biddestone and Corsham (all regularly used as film locations). Box is a lovely village with excellent amenities, a great bus route into Bath and rural walks on the doorstep. Peter Gabriel's recording studios are here and Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous Box Tunnel is carved through the local Box Hill. We have a couple of good pubs and an excellent Indian restaurant within walking distance and a huge choice of fantastic restaurants and pubs just a short drive away. This area abounds with historic interest, beautiful countryside and great shopping. There are lots of child friendly attractions and entertainments close to us including Longleat and Bowood House Adventure Playground.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of Lorne House Bed & Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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All images of rooms are representative of the accommodations available, and therefore not necessarily the room you will be allocated at the time of your visit.

Guests are requested to contact the property directly to confirm bed configuration and number of guests.

Please inform Lorne House Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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