Prince Hill House is a house with historical significance and connections and is believed to have played host to Prince Rupert when he fought on the side of the Royalists during the Battle of Bristol. It dates, in parts, from the 1640’s. It was considerably enlarged and remodelled in 1913 by Major General Carrington, after when ownership passed at one point to a descendent of Queen Victoria, Lady Brassey, who was also a Godchild to Winston Churchill. David & Lucy Edsell’s retirement plans started with the purchase and renovation of Prince Hill House & Cottages. It has been an intensive process due to the nature of this magnificent Grade II listed mansion and all it’s amazing features. They have literally gutted, renovated and decorated the whole house and cottages, as well as tended the garden with a lot of TLC. Prince Hill House is now a family home, restored to its former glory within a beautiful countryside setting which makes for a perfect place to come and stay. You may even be served Prince Hill House Honey made by the Bees on the estate. Accommodation provides 3 generous sized suites, plus the penthouse which can accommodate 2, 3 or 5 people.

Lucy's childhood was largely equestrian and skiing. She won The Horse of The Year Show and has a Swiss Gold for skiing and was asked to train for the British team at the age of 11yrs. She has a Private Pilot's Licence (now lapsed). She trained at The Cordon Bleu Cookery School then went on to teach at Pru Leith's. Adult life has taken her through the worlds of Advertising, Property and Management Consultancy but being a Libran her love lies with interior design and being surrounded by beautiful things. So she leapt at the chance to take on the total renovation of Prince Hill House as a retirement project. She also used to run a canine country club but her clients refused to accept her suggestion of retiring and have followed her from Berkshire to Wiltshire. There is therefore never a time when she is not shadowed by a dog or four. She is married to David, retired from the city, who takes responsibility for the garden and grounds. They have two sons, one baby grand daughter and a daughter, Polly. After graduating from Bristol University Polly joined The London Central School of Speech and Drama, hence Polly's Penthouse is now available for B&B.

Worton is perfectly situated for anyone who wants to explore the many attractions of this fascinating and beautiful part of Wiltshire, renowned for walking and cycling. The area is rich in prehistoric sites such as Avebury Stone Circle, Sidbury Hill and Kennet Long Barrow. Narrow boat trips can be enjoyed on the nearby Kennet and Avon canal and the historic towns of Bradford-on-Avon and Marlborough, known for their antique shops, pubs and restaurants are a short drive from Worton while the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, the Cathedral City of Salisbury and Stonehenge are all within half an hour’s drive. Longleat is a 40 minute drive away and the Cotswolds and Oxford are within reach for a day’s excursion. There are an abundance of excellent local restaurants to choose from in the Devizes area. Alternatively guests are welcome to stroll in the grounds of Prince Hill House, play tennis on our court or croquet on the lawn, just enjoy the tranquility and beautiful surroundings.