Lorne House is a Victoria villa, in the Wiltshire village of Box, just 6 miles from Bath. Free WiFi and onsite parking is available. Each room has an en-suite and is either a bathroom or wet-room. Tea/coffee making facilitird, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV and ironing facilities are provided. All en suite rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All windows are double glazed for extra soundproofing, and the front of Lorne House offered additional secondary glazing. Lorne House also offers both a cooked and Continental breakfast. Ingredients are sourced locally, where possible and the marmalade is home made. The Lorne is also locally famous as childhood home of the Reverend W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. Corsham is just 3 miles from Lorne House while Lacock, Castle Combe and Bradford on Avon can be reached within 8.5 miles.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was nicely decorated, very clean and tidy. It’s located in a good area with easy bus transport to the city centre. Some good recommendations for restaurants made by the hosts also nearby & within a short walk. Room was good sized with...
  • Gergana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Lorne House is very easy to reach by public transport - via Bath Spa and then Uber or bus. The guesthouse is delightful with a common sitting room and a kitchen that can be used by the guest. This was really great as we were travelling with...
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique venue (former home of creator of Thomas the Tank Engine) very clean and immaculately appointed rooms, excellent breakfast and very friendly proprietors.

Managed by Lorne House

Company review score: 9.8Based on 121 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

After 12 years of living and working in Australia and Asia, we moved to Bath in 1999. Our three children have now grown up and we took over Lorne House in November 2016 as an exciting new venture. Having lived in this area for over 20 years we are pleased to offer local advice and recommendations to guests wishing to explore Bath and beyond.

Property information

Lorne House was built in 1876 and was the childhood home of the Rev W.V. Awdry, creator of the Thomas The Tank Engine stories. . The house is a large Victorian villa which has been beautifully restored to offer every modern comfort. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms/wetrooms; bedding is egyptian cotton and all rooms have a tv, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests are encouraged to make use of a comfortable sitting room with as well as seating on our large outdoor verandah that benefits from the afternoon and evening sunshine, Box is on the edge of the Cotswolds and is just 6 miles (10 km) from the historic city of Bath. We are close to the villages of Castle Combe, Lacock and Bradford upon Avon and are surrounded by beautiful countryside. We have an EV car charging point onsite. This is available to guests at a set fee per charge.

Neighbourhood information

Lorne House is perfectly placed for visits to Bath as well as many wonderful Wiltshire villages of historical interest, such as Lacock, Castle Combe, Avebury, Bradford on Avon, Biddestone and Corsham (all regularly used as film locations). Box is a lovely village with excellent amenities, a great bus route into Bath and rural walks on the doorstep. Peter Gabriel's recording studios are here and Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous Box Tunnel is carved through the local Box Hill. We have a couple of good pubs and an excellent Indian restaurant within walking distance and a huge choice of fantastic restaurants and pubs just a short drive away. This area abounds with historic interest, beautiful countryside and great shopping. There are lots of child friendly attractions and entertainments close to us including Longleat and Bowood House Adventure Playground.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lorne House Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Lorne House Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:30 to 19:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All images of rooms are representative of the accommodation available, and therefore not necessarily the room you will be allocated at the time of your visit.

Guests are requested to contact the property directly to confirm bed configuration and number of guests.

Please inform Lorne House Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Lorne House Bed & Breakfast

  • Lorne House Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Room options at Lorne House Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Lorne House Bed & Breakfast is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Lorne House Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lorne House Bed & Breakfast is 500 yards from the centre of Box. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.