We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Wiltshire, UK. We have also included hotels in old manor houses, historic properties, historic villas and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. The Manor House is a stunning 14th-century building set in 365 acres of secluded parkland on the outskirts of Bath. Untouched since the 17th century, the Cotswold village Castle Combe, is home to the definitive country hotel retreat. The award-winning Michelin starred Bybrook Restaurant has a diverse, imaginative menu and the hotels very own pub, The Castle Inn, located in the heart of the village, serves traditional pub food from 12:00 until 21:00 everyday. Nearby attractions include Castle Combe Skid Pan 4x4 & Kart Track which is a 5-minute drive away. With 50 individually designed bedrooms, located in either the Main House or the Mews Cottages adjacent to the main building, no two rooms are the same. Rooms are luxurious and perfectly combine the traditional with the modern. Each room has luxury toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a pillow menu. The oak-panelled Full Glass Bar has a relaxing atmosphere. The Peter Allis designed 18 hole Championship golf course is located adjacent to the hotel where residents can take advantage of reduced green fee rates. Guests will also find the hotel's gym here, The Loft. There are many things to do at the hotel including putting, tennis, croquet and fly fishing in season. Bath can be reached in 30 minutes by car and Stonehenge is an hour away.Show full description
This luxurious hotel is situated in a charming village and occupies a 14th-century country manor. It provides a unique historical experience and is surrounded by picturesque parkland.
Highly elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Wiltshire countryside, this hotel is a stylish venue where you can relax and revive. The Michelin stared restaurant 'The Dining Room' offers chefs experience menu Thursday to Sunday evenings. Aquarias, the spa at Whatley Manor, was voted in the top 10 of UK spa retreats by Condé Nast Traveller Readers, and offers Sothys signature treatments for the ultimate in well-being. Grey's, the A la carte restaurant, serves lunch Thursday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. After a meal, take a stroll through the beautiful landscaped gardens, where sculptures, fountains and lighting enhance the natural splendours on offer.Show full description
Whatley Manor is a lovely, intimate property with tastefully decorated rooms and stunning grounds. The main restaurant is outstanding, and the spa facilities are excellent. It's the perfect place for a romantic getaway, with plenty of pubs, restaurants, and boutique shops nearby.
Beach front location. Lovely property. Tennis court. Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa is a spectacular country-house hotel with Michelin Star dining. It is 9.7 km from Bath within a private 500-acre estate with a walled garden. Lucknam Park has a unique Equestrian Centre, 2 floodlit tennis courts, a 5-a-side football pitch, croquet lawn and mountain bikes on which to explore the estate. The majestic 5 Red Star hotel boasts an extensive award winning spa and an equestrian centre with 35 horses. The property also features The Hideaway which offers a range of activities for children. Dinner, lunches, treatments, pool use and a range of different activities are possible on site. Advanced reservations are recommended. This is the perfect destination for those needing to escape city life. Dinner and lunch are possible on site. Advanced dinner reservations are recommended.Show full description
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is a luxurious 18th-century mansion in Chippenham, Wiltshire. It is set in a private 500-acre estate, providing a tranquil and picturesque environment. The hotel has Michelin Star dining, a spa, horseback riding, and a cookery school.
Charming. Great location. Dating from the 12th century, the historical Castle Inn boasts original features and an innovative restaurant. Situated in picturesque Castle Combe, the Castle Combe Circuit is half a mile away. The Castle Inn serves a creative British menu and an extensive wine list, whilst the lounge bar offers informal lunches and light snacks. Situated in Castle Combe market place, The Castle Inn has an interesting history as a former retreat of Oliver Cromwell. The beautiful bedrooms are elegantly decorated, each with individual character. All rooms offer tea and coffee facilities and an en suite bathroom with a cosy bathrobe. There is also a conservatory dining room and an ample garden terrace. With open log fires, exposed beams and sloping walls, the magnificent building is just 12 miles from the city of Bath. The Manor House Golf Club is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
The Castle Inn is a charming inn located in the heart of Castle Combe. It provides unique and historical accommodation with elegant rooms, some with 4-poster beds. The inn has a cozy and characterful atmosphere, and its restaurant serves delicious dishes made with the finest seasonal ingredients.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Stunning pool facilities. This English country house in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside has a luxurious spa and restaurant where every dish is crafted with the freshest local ingredients. Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10-minute journey from Longleat House and Safari Park. Bishopstrow Hotel is perfect for de-stressing and relaxing. Its spa has indoor and outdoor pools, a Rasul mud therapy room, Elemis & VOYA treatments, a sauna, steam room and much more. Each bedroom has its own personality and is beautifully decorated. Located between Salisbury and Bath, Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has peaceful gardens that lead to the river and tennis courts within its grounds.Show full description
Very cosy. Cosy rooms. The historic Lamb dates back to the 12th century and offers a pub, dining room and individually styled bedrooms with satellite TV. Stonehenge is a 25-minute drive away. The building retains plenty of its original character and features including inglenook fireplaces, flag-stone floors and heavy wooden beams. Each room has a spacious bathroom with toiletries and free WiFi access. Outside is a heated, covered terrace. Inside you will also find 2 and meeting rooms. The Lamb Inn sits in the middle of the charming Wiltshire village of Hindon and is only 20 minutes' drive away from Salisbury, Stourhead and Longleat Safari Park. By 1870 The Lamb was a coaching inn that supplied horses for coaches to London and the West Country.Show full description
This is likely one of the most COSY AND WELL DESIGNED small hotels in Wiltshire. It also has very cosy rooms!
Romantic. Comfortable beds. Around 8 minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Castle Combe, The Garden House Grittleton in Grittleton offers elegant rooms and full English breakfasts. Just over 6 miles from Chippenham and around 15 miles from Bath, this Wiltshire B&B provides free WiFi and free on-site parking. Grittleton is around 7 minutes’ drive from the Manor House Golf Club and the Castle Combe Racing Circuit. Each room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en suite or private bathroom with bath, shower and hairdryer. Full English breakfast is served each morning at The Garden House Grittleton. There is also a pub around 10 minutes’ walk away which serves home-cooked food each evening. The village is a 30-minute drive from Swindon and Bristol city centre.Show full description
The Garden House Grittleton is a charming bed and breakfast nestled in a 2-acre Victorian walled garden. It has a rich history and provides cozy rooms with private bathrooms. The picturesque surroundings and nearby village add to its charm.
Historic. Friendly staff. Rollestone Manor B&B and Restaurant is a beautiful, award-winning Grade II listed historic house, located just minutes from the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge. Bath is less than an hour's drive away. Free WiFi is available in the main areas of the house and the rooms. In each of the individually decorated en-suite room you will find a Smart TV and USB plug access. From the kitchen, a freshly cooked breakfast is provided each morning using local produce where possible, and a good variety of cereals, yogurts and fruit are on offer.Show full description
Cosy. Great location. In a peaceful countryside location, only 11 km from Bath, these beautifully converted farm buildings offer self catering cottages and en suite rooms with their own separate entrance. In Bradford on Avon, on the edge of an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Beeches Farmhouse Country Cottages & Rooms offers accommodation in 18th-century farm buildings, built from local limestone. Most en suite rooms have its own front door key and patio area, and feature original exposed beams, most with stripped wooden floors and country pine furnishings. All rooms have smart TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Each self contained room has a Breville microwave, toaster, kettle, small fridge, crockery, cutlery, glasses, paper napkins, condiments, table and chairs. The self-catering cottages each sleep up to five persons in converted farm buildings and are fully equipped. Each features original exposed beams, log burners, rustic country furniture and two have stripped wooden floors. Two of the cottages can be interconnecting to sleep up to 10. In The Farmhouse Room, PigWig Cottage and The Garden Lodge dogs are not permitted.Show full description
Woolley Grange is a luxury hotel set in 14 acres of grounds on the outskirts of medieval Bradford-on- Avon and home to child-friendly facilities. The Jacobean manor house features The Woolley Bears Den, an Ofsted-registered playroom, while the Hen House is a chill-out zone for older children. There are plenty of children's activities and acres of grounds to be explored. Bedrooms at Woolley Grange are individually designed and have plenty of space and contemporary comforts. The cuisine is both traditional and contemporary, with a strong emphasis on supporting local suppliers. Please note that our Classic, Superior and Deluxe room types offer rollaway beds for children staying in them. These are only suitable for children aged up to 12yrs.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great views. Set in 30 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, the 4-star Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has 2 restaurants, 3 bars and leisure facilities including an indoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The rear of Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection overlooks the stunning Cotswolds. For a fee guests can use the leisure facilities to include swimming pool, gym complete with Les Mills virtual spinning studio, tennis and beauty salon. Guests can dine in Flame Restaurant or Carries Bar with an all-day lounge menu, TV and kids games room. Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection is just 4 miles from Swindon Railway Station, only 7 minutes from the M4 or 35 minutes from the M5. It is one hour from London and well located for Oxford, Bath, Cheltenham and Bristol. The hotel is ideal for visiting the Cotswolds and the nearby designer shopping outlet.Show full description
Superb breakfast. B&B Dorwyn Manor offers accommodation in Avebury. Free private parking is available on site. B&B Dorwyn Manor features free WiFi throughout the property. Bath is 35 km from B&B Dorwyn Manor, while Salisbury is 41 km away. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms come with a private en suite and feature a flat-screen TV, DVD player and kettle. You will find luggage storage space at the property. You can play billiards at this bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 60 km from the property.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a highly rated breakfast!
Located in Cholderton in the Hampshire Region, 37 km from Southampton, Gray Manor Hotel features a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Gray Manor Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Winchester is 29 km from Gray Manor Hotel, while Salisbury is 16 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms feature a private bathroom with a spa bath and shower. Some units include a seating area where you can relax, and in many rooms the beds can be changed into a twin. Guests will find a tea/coffee making facilities in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is offered. In the suite, guests can enjoy the Jacuzzi. You will find a shared lounge at the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 34 km from Gray Manor Hotel.Show full description
Listed in the Domesday Book, this historic manor house hotel is set in acres of beautiful grounds, in a delightful Wiltshire village convenient for Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon. A wide columned entrance welcomes visitors to this attractive, stone-built hotel standing in 5 acres of beautiful grounds in Stanton Saint Quintin, near the city of Bath and within the famous Cotswolds. The hotel is close to junction 17 of the M4. The house was once owned by Lord Burghley, chief minister to Queen Elizabeth I, and was rebuilt in 1840. Modern facilities and comforts combine easily and unobtrusively with those of the past, which include magnificent Tudor fireplaces and stone flooring. The hotel's en suite bedrooms are spacious and individually designed with very comfortable furniture.Show full description
Historic. Friendly staff. Offering comfortable rooms, all with private bathrooms, this 18th-century hotel is situated 25 minutes’ drive from Stonehenge. Conveniently located near the Kennet and Avon Cycle Route, The Castle Hotel is popular with cyclists and offers secure overnight storage facilities for bicycles. Rooms at The Castle Hotel feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. The 11th-Century Devizes Castle is just 5 minutes’ walk away and North Wilts Golf Club is less than 5 miles away. Sky and BT Sports channels are available in the bar for guests to enjoy. The town centre is a 3 minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
In a 16th-century inn, Castle and Ball is rich in character, and features a traditional restaurant and ale bar. The inn is situated on Britain’s widest high street, in the heart of Marlborough and comes with free parking. The Castle and Ball bar has original oak timbers and period features, and offers local ales and speciality coffees. There is free on-site parking available, and the Castle and Ball also offers room service and free Wi-Fi access. The restaurant serves a modern British menu, using seasonal produce. The beautiful inn has a walled beer garden with outdoor seating. The elegant rooms at Castle and Ball are traditionally decorated, and some feature ornate four-poster beds. All rooms have a private bathroom, tea/coffee facilities and a TV. Marlborough is in the heart of scenic Wiltshire, just a 20-minute drive from Swindon. The mysterious ancient sites at Avebury and Silbury Hill are just a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
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