About this property

This charming, family-run, 400 year old farmhouse has been converted to a friendly 8-bedroom B&B, easily accessible from the A350. Breakfast can be added to your room before your arrival, upon prior arrangement. The B&B is situated in Melksham, close to the beautiful Wiltshire countryside as well as the town centre a 5 minute stroll away. It is central to multiple attractions and a short drive of Bath, Bradford on Avon, Lacock, Bowood House, Castle Combe, Trowbridge and Devizes, and 20 minutes’ drive from junction 17 of the M4.

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 (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely quiet little hotel, just a stones throw from the town centre, a true hidden gem.
  • Cassie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, bathroom was great! Tara (hostess) was super friendly.
  • Kayleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was clean and was well situated for places we wished to visit. The village of Melksham also had brilliant places to eat in walking distance which made the stay even more enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend and wish to stay again.
  • Aardra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, lovely accommodation, friendly and accommodating staff. Gorgeous period features. The communication from the B&B was excellent, too - they were prompt to reply to any questions or requests. Even provided us a fan to help...
  • Peach-o'malley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s very beautiful and my room although small had everything I needed. It was very hot and they offered me a fan if a needed it. The staff are great, they make an effort to make sure that you are ok.
  • Alistair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location to explore Wiltshire; nice and clean; breakfast excellent; lovely and accommodating staff. Gave our family a mid morning check in to work around our afternoon plans.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super helpful host, very clean room exactly as per photos, comfy bed.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is nice box of breakfast and offer butty sandwich and nice Melksham town. I have a lovely meal at Thai restaurant.
  • Cassie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and plenty of parking. Lovely hosts! Fabulous bathroom with TV in it!
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old traditional buildings. Good size room and on-suite. Bed was Huge and very confortable.. Helpful and cheerful staff.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 290 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Conigre has been home to local couple Andy and Justina Lee and their family since Jan 2020. Andy is your principal host throughout the week. Justina enjoys helping out and meeting guests at weekends. You may well meet other family members who assist us from time to time. We thoroughly enjoy what we do and hope our guests will feel the warmth of our welcome at The Conigre, at home in it's surroundings, and above all, enjoy their stay with us, whether for business or leisure.

Property information

A 17th Century former farmhouse, The Conigre is a small and friendly family-run hotel full of rustic charm and character. It is uniquely located close to the centre of Melksham. Park up in our car park and enjoy a short stroll to the many pubs, excellent restaurants and other local amenities in this bustling market town. The Conigre has 8 individually styled, warm and charming guest rooms, either in the main house or in the converted stable block with easy access to our courtyard/car park. Whether you require a room full of rustic character or a more functional business room we have a room to suit; we will always recommend the best room for you. All our rooms have crisp cotton sheets, fluffy towels, luxury toiletries, complimentary tea/coffee/biscuits, free wi-fi and flat screen colour TV.

Neighbourhood information

Melksham is a historic market town and thriving business centre in the heart of Wiltshire, perfectly situated for exploring the Georgian City of Bath, the National Trust Village of Lacock and the cluster of other National Trust properties on our door step. Enjoy a cycle or walk along the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal and visit the fascinating Caen Hill fight of Locks. The World Heritage sites of Stonhenge and Avebury, as well as Longleat, Castle Combe and Salisbury are all easily accessible. Book your stay with us if you are attending an event at The Assembly Hall. We also offer accommodation for the Bath Half Marathon, Devizes to Westminster canoe race, Badminton Horses Trials, Chippenham Folk Festival and the increasingly popular Bath Christmas Market weekends. We are situated approximately 20 minutes from Junction 17 of the M4 (Chippenham), giving swift access to Swindon and Bristol. The local business centres of Trowbridge, Chippenham, Corsham and Devizes are also close by. Melksham has its own train station and buses run frequently from outside the hotel or the market place, just a couple of minutes walk away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Conigre

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

The Conigre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£7.50 per child, per night
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

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

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that on Sundays, check-ins are from 17.00.

Guests will receive check-in instructions prior to arrival.

Please inform The Conigre 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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