Lorne House B&B, Box (Wiltshire)

Near Bath, Lorne House is in the heart of the Wiltshire Countryside in the village of Box.

Summary 19th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's cots Children's highchairs Woodland walks

Food and Drinks Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (walking distance) Historic houses Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

From a wonderful location in the middle of the Wiltshire Countryside, Lorne House offers guests a smart, sophisticated place to stay. 

With plenty of off-street parking for our guests and the recently refurbished interior, Lorne House is a stylish Bed & Breakfast providing our visitors with an elegant charm and friendly welcome.

History to the present day

Lorne House, locally famous as the childhood home of the Rev. W J Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, is set in the picturesque village of Box.

Food and Drinks

We offer a full English breakfast served in the dining room at a time of your choosing.

As your hosts we have a thorough knowledge of the local area and would be happy to give recommendations and make reservations on your behalf. In addition to the pubs in the village, Corsham is only a couple of miles away with more places to eat and drink and of course Bath is only a short ride away with great public transport links if you’re looking for a livelier evening.

Grounds and gardens

The garden is secluded having established fruit trees. The Rev W J Awdry's father constructed a model railway in the grounds which sadly does not remain but the legacy of Wilbur's creations lives on. 

Other facilities

We are also able to accommodate families of three and four people as well as offeriing a single person supplement. Please enter the relevant code into the Promotional Code box when booking. SINGLE, TRIPLE, QUADRUPLE.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: London Road, Box, near Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8NA, United Kingdom

Address: Lorne House, London Road, Box, Nr Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 8NA.

Check In: From midday. Check Out: By 10.30am.

Directions:

By Car: Lorne House is located on the right hand side of the A4, next door to Box Surgery, as you enter Box from the direction of Chippenham.

Travelling east from Bristol, on the M4, exit junction 18 and take the A46 towards Bath. On the dual carriageway take the right hand lane (A4) towards Chippenham. Drive through Box and Lorne House will be found on the left, just 100 metres past the zebra crossing at the far end of the village.

Travelling west from London, on the M4, exit at Junction 17 and take the A350 towards Chippenham. At the next roundabout turn right. Go straight across the next four roundabouts and at the fifth roundabout turn right onto the A4 to Bath. Travel towards Bath for approximately six miles. After travelling down a long hill you enter the village of Box. Lorne House is situated just 200 metres on the right hand side after the Box sign. 

By train: The closest train stations are Bath (8 miles) and Chippenham (7 miles). Taxis are available at the stations.

By bus: There is a bus stop 50m down the hill from our front gate, and there are frequent local and natonal bus services.

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