Farmhouse guidebook
Sightseeing
One of England’s oldest villages. The National Trust is responsible for the vast majority of houses that make up Lacock.
Ideas to do/see:
• Lacock Abbey
• Fox Talbot Museum
• Tithe Barn
• The Bide Brooke
• St Cyriacs Church
• Explore the village shops, tea rooms, bakery, and handful of pubs
• River Avon at Reybridge
148 locals recommend
Lacock
One of England’s oldest villages. The National Trust is responsible for the vast majority of houses that make up Lacock.
Ideas to do/see:
• Lacock Abbey
• Fox Talbot Museum
• Tithe Barn
• The Bide Brooke
• St Cyriacs Church
• Explore the village shops, tea rooms, bakery, and handful of pubs
• River Avon at Reybridge
Historic town, with beautiful buildings. The River Avon runs through, as does the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Tithe Barn
• Canals walks or hiring a canoe
• Saxon Church
• Visiting the array of cafes, restaurants and shops
189 locals recommend
Bradford-on-Avon
Historic town, with beautiful buildings. The River Avon runs through, as does the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Tithe Barn
• Canals walks or hiring a canoe
• Saxon Church
• Visiting the array of cafes, restaurants and shops
The city of Bath is well known for its beautiful Georgian architecture and Thermae Baths.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Ancient Roman Baths and Modern Therma Bath Spa
• Museums (such as the Jane Austen Centre) and Galleries
• Theatre, music and sporting options
• Shopping at South Gate
• Bath Abbey
• The Circus and Royal Crescent
• Loads of cafes and restaurants and general exploring!
165 locals recommend
Bath Abbey
The city of Bath is well known for its beautiful Georgian architecture and Thermae Baths.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Ancient Roman Baths and Modern Therma Bath Spa
• Museums (such as the Jane Austen Centre) and Galleries
• Theatre, music and sporting options
• Shopping at South Gate
• Bath Abbey
• The Circus and Royal Crescent
• Loads of cafes and restaurants and general exploring!
Medieval market town.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Explore the market town (the weekly market is normally on a Thursday and the Shambles indoor market is open every day except Wednesdays), walk around the shops, restaurants and tea rooms
• Kennet and Avon canal
• Caen Hill locks (longest continuous flight of locks in the country).
66 locals recommend
Devizes
Medieval market town.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Explore the market town (the weekly market is normally on a Thursday and the Shambles indoor market is open every day except Wednesdays), walk around the shops, restaurants and tea rooms
• Kennet and Avon canal
• Caen Hill locks (longest continuous flight of locks in the country).
Quintessentially English village often named as the ‘prettiest village in England’. Houses built in the Cotswolds stone.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Castle Combe Race Circuit
• Explore the beautiful village and pubs
• Castle Combe Golf course and Manor House
214 locals recommend
Castle Combe
Quintessentially English village often named as the ‘prettiest village in England’. Houses built in the Cotswolds stone.
Ideas to do/ see:
• Castle Combe Race Circuit
• Explore the beautiful village and pubs
• Castle Combe Golf course and Manor House
Avebury is a Neolithic henge monument, made up of three stone circles around the village. I believe it is the largest megalithic stone circle in the world.
332 locals recommend
Avebury
Avebury is a Neolithic henge monument, made up of three stone circles around the village. I believe it is the largest megalithic stone circle in the world.
Dyrham Park
Large country house set in an ancient deer park.
Famous landscape gardens with grottoes and temples built around a beautiful lake.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
Famous landscape gardens with grottoes and temples built around a beautiful lake.
Prehistoric monument. Famous stone circle, the giant stones can be seen from miles around. Note: If you are in the direction of Stonehenge, Sailsbury is under 10 miles away from the monument. Sailsbury is a medieval city and is well known for its beautiful cathedral.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Prehistoric monument. Famous stone circle, the giant stones can be seen from miles around. Note: If you are in the direction of Stonehenge, Sailsbury is under 10 miles away from the monument. Sailsbury is a medieval city and is well known for its beautiful cathedral.
Bowood House is set within 100 acres. There is a Children’s Adventure Playground, House and Gardens, Spa facilities and a Championship Golf Course
129 locals recommend
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadBowood House is set within 100 acres. There is a Children’s Adventure Playground, House and Gardens, Spa facilities and a Championship Golf Course
A 15 acre country park near Trowbridge. They have a variety of animals including; goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys and much more. They also have a cafe for breakfast or lunch.
10 locals recommend
Hope Nature Centre
Frome RoadA 15 acre country park near Trowbridge. They have a variety of animals including; goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys and much more. They also have a cafe for breakfast or lunch.
Bratton Camp and White Horse
Port WayDevizes White Horse
Cherhill White Horse
The Garden Centre has lovely displays of garden accessories, plants, garden décor, gifts, small animals, food store and two restaurants onsite.
12 locals recommend
Whitehall Garden Centre
Corsham RoadThe Garden Centre has lovely displays of garden accessories, plants, garden décor, gifts, small animals, food store and two restaurants onsite.
Marlborough
Vibrant market town
Food scene
Located in the next village, The Well serves fresh home cooked food. Freehouse with real ales and a cocktail menu.
8 locals recommend
The Well
21 High StLocated in the next village, The Well serves fresh home cooked food. Freehouse with real ales and a cocktail menu.
The Raven Inn
48 Poulshot RdNewly reopened. Classic cask ale & a fresh, modern menu.
Casual waterside pub, sitting on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Wadworth owned.
16 locals recommend
The Barge Inn
Casual waterside pub, sitting on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Wadworth owned.
Country-style restaurant plus cosy bar. Quality food. Large garden and herb kitchen
14 locals recommend
The Pear Tree
Top LaneCountry-style restaurant plus cosy bar. Quality food. Large garden and herb kitchen
The Three Daggers
47 Westbury RdPopular restaurant, pizza wood shed and farm shop.
Harp & Crown
Velley Hill Traditional pub with a vegan menu.
Lovely place to wander around for the gift shop and garden accessories. The restaurant has a relaxed feel, to enjoy a bit to eat- they have daily specials, main menu as well as lots of large slabs of homemade cakes! The Farm Shop onsite has local produce and offers most things you need.
10 locals recommend
Lowden Garden Centre
Folly LaneLovely place to wander around for the gift shop and garden accessories. The restaurant has a relaxed feel, to enjoy a bit to eat- they have daily specials, main menu as well as lots of large slabs of homemade cakes! The Farm Shop onsite has local produce and offers most things you need.
Beautiful country pub, serving seasonal food in a relaxed environment. Michelin 2022 and has been listed in the top 50 gastro pubs.
22 locals recommend
The Longs Arms
Beautiful country pub, serving seasonal food in a relaxed environment. Michelin 2022 and has been listed in the top 50 gastro pubs.