Hovington House

Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Sleeps: 8

Unique Features

• A moat surrounding the property
• Luxury B&B accommodation in a fantastic countryside location, easy to access from all parts of the country
• Beautiful gardens with home-grown vegetables in season
• 20 acres of gardens and paddocks in front of a 15th century church

The Property

Luxury B&B in the Cotswolds

A fairytale home surrounded by a moat, this stunning country house is nestled in lush countryside and situated next to a 15th century church. Situated in a quaint village near Malmesbury, this beautifully appointed house sits on the southern edge of the Cotswolds.

Inside

• Style: Traditional furnishings combined with vibrant colours
• Bedrooms: Two doubles both spacious and comfy with en suites. One of the doubles houses a stunning barrelled ceiling and boasts views over the churchyard and fields.
• Bathrooms: Two en suites.
• For relaxation: Toast your toes by the log fire, enjoy a candlelit dinner in the Scottish dining hall or laze in the gardens.
• For recreation: Games room with table football and table tennis; croquet (during summer); tennis (by arrangement); swimming pool (May to October)

Outside

Approached by a long, winding drive, and situated in 20 acres of paddocks and gardens – especially beautiful from June onwards. Open from May to September, the swimming pool catches the sun all day.

Food and wine

• Available on a B&B basis (other meals available by arrangement)
• DIY: N/A
• In-house cuisine: Seasonal, local produce, including game and fish from the estate and home-grown vegetables. Evening meals can be arranged (from £25 per head), served in the decadent elegance of the Scottish dining hall. For breakfast tuck into fruit platters, stewed compotes, home-made cereal and locally made yoghurts.
• Eating out: For stylish pub dining within two miles of the house head to The Horse and Groom at Charlton ( 01666 823904), The Wheatsheaf Inn at Oaksey (01666 577348) or The Baker’s Arms at Somerford Keynes (01285 861298)

About Your Hosts

Jonathan works in London in property but loves the country - shooting and fishing are his main sports. He was brought up in Kenya and also speaks French.
Barbara used to have a restaurant and therefore loves cooking for guests. She has horses, dogs and cats and spends a lot of time in the garden. Barbara also speaks French and German

Out and About

• Masses of local walks, including one to the source of the Thames
• Westonbirt arboretum is just 20 minutes away
• Go sailing and windsurfing 10 minutes away on the lakes
• Bath and Cheltenham are both about 30-minutes drive

Pricing

• From: £45.00 per person per night
• Xmas: Closed
• New Year: Closed

Rental inclusive of

• Linen
• Towels
• Utilities
• Breakfast

Getting there

• On the map: The property is situated in the village of Upper Minety, close to Malmesbury
• By car: The property is about half an hour from Bath and Cheltenham, an hour from Bristol airport and about an hour and a half from central London.
• By train: The closest station is Kemble, just five minutes from the property (about an hour and a half from London Paddington).
• Helipad: No, but helicopters can land in the surrounding fields.

Accommodation Details

Beautiful Cotswold country house B&B accommodation next to 15th century church

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Single Room Supplements: £10 per person, can put up extra bed in each room
• Sleeps: 8
• Double: 2 double en suite
• Facilities: Swimming pool open May-October; Games room with table football and table tennis; Croquet (during summer);Tennis (by arrangement)
• Swimming Pool: Yes
• Children: Yes
• Pets: Yes
• Evening Meals: £25.00 for dinner per head
• Disabled Access: No
• Mod Cons: TV in every room
• Internet & Communications: Broadband access
• Arrival Time: 4pm
• Departure Time: 11am
• Restrictions: N/A