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Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, University of Bath
- Place, Thermae Bath Spa
- Place, Roman Baths
- Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 8
1 Queen Bed
8 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 8
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious
Lorne House is a large Victorian villa in the lovely village of Box. The childhood home of Reverend Awdry (author of the Thomas the Tank Engine Stories) the house offers spacious, modern and extremely comfortable accommodation for groups. Run as a B&B usually, the house is available as a whole house and offers 8 bedrooms, all ensuite, a large dining room, sitting room, fully equipped kitchen and large outdoor verandah area. We are close to Bath, Lacock, Castle Combe, Corsham, Bradford on Avon, so there is plenty of art and culture, restaurants and dining, walks, pubs and historical places of interest nearby.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Corsham
Located in Corsham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Corsham Court and Westbury House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thermae Bath Spa and Avonleigh Organic Vineyard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Recreation Ground or Hardenhuish Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Box, England
What's nearby
- University of Bath - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
- Thermae Bath Spa - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
- Roman Baths - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
- Bath Abbey - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
- Royal Crescent - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Quarrymans Arms - 15 min walk
- The Six Bells - 6 min drive
- Fox And Hounds - 7 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Bob Matthews
Bob and Liz have lived in this area for 20 years having previously lived in Asia and Australia for 12 years. We know this area very well and are always pleased to recommend places of interest, things to do and places to eat.
Why they chose this property
When not let in its entirety on a self catering basis, Lorne House is a fully functioning B&B so all rooms are ensuite with wetrooms or bathrooms, fluffy towels and egyptian cotton bed linen. Our 8 rooms are all beautifully furnished, all have tvs, irons and ironing boards and there is free wifi throughout the house. The dining room is large and light for dinners and functions. The kitchen is fully equipped including a large range style cooker. In nice weather the large verandah at the rear of the house is a perfect afternoon and early evening sun trap.
What makes this property unique
Our wetrooms and bathrooms always impress and one of our rooms has a juliet balcony opening out with views over the Wiltshire countryside. Lorne House was the childhood home of Reverend Awdry, the author of the Thomas the Tank Engine stories ; he claimed that it was living here as a boy and listening to the trains running between the famous Brunel built railway tunnels on the line behind the house that inspired his famous stories.
Languages:
English, French
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