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16 - 18 Sleeps
- 8 Bedrooms
- 17 Beds
- 8 Bathrooms
- 22 Dining
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Hen Party Friendly
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Stag Party Friendly
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Accessible Friendly *
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This smart and charming holiday rental in Wiltshire is the perfect venue for those seeking a relaxing countryside escape; Ashley House is a beautiful Victorian Villa close Bath, which is world famous for its Thermal Spa, Roman Baths and historic buildings. Additionally, Ashley House offers easy access to many nearby historic villages and sights such as Avebury, Castle Combe, Bradford on Avon and Lacock. Spend the day exploring these well preserved treasures and for lunch choose from a range of great local pubs. Additionally, this lovely large family house for rent in South West is famous as the childhood home for Reverend W.V. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. Lying in bed at Ashley House as a child, listening to the steam trains puffing between the nearby tunnels of Middlehill and Box Hill inspired his famous stories.
The local village and surrounding area are rich in culture and history. There are 8 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, which sleep up to 18 guests. For those looking for a bit more adventure, check out some of the wonderful activities available in the area such as cocktail making, clay pigeon shooting and go karting. All rooms come equipped with tv, hairdryer, iron and iron board. Ashley House is the perfect home away from home.
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Accommodation
Ashley House - Cotswolds
Sleeps 16 - 18 guests
The price for this property is based on 16 guests while additional guests would be just £30 per person per night.
Reception Rooms
This large family house for rent in the South West has one main reception room and a large dining room near the kitchen. The main reception room is a cosy lounge room/sitting room where you can spend your time drinking tea, having a chat or having a glass of wine. Feel free to browse through the selection of brochures and pamphlets available to help plan out your holiday and find different things to do in the local area. The main reception room is equipped with SKY TV, board games and a DVD player as well as a large selection of DVDs. When the sun is shining, you may prefer to sit outside on the large verandah which has outdoor seating and benefits from the afternoon and evening sunshine. This large family house for rent in the South West offers ideal accommodation for friends and family get-togethers. The familiar layout of the house allows guests to flow easily from the dining room to the reception area and verandah.
Kitchen & Dining
The elegant kitchen comes fully equipped with a 5 hob stove, 2 ovens, a grill, large American-style fridge/freezer. The breakfast table seating 6 is the perfect spot for socialising while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. You're welcome to opt-in for a catered breakfast (which comes to £350 for 20 guests). There are also many great local chefs if you'd prefer having a catered dinner on one of the nights.
Local caterers details can be provided if you prefer for someone else to do the cooking! The dining room seats up to 20 people where you can all hang out and spend time with each in this quaint and relaxing village.
Bedrooms
There are 8 comfortable ensuite bedrooms, which come with fresh clean linens, personal television and artisan lemon and bergamot toiletries. Each room in this holiday rental in Wiltshire has its own unique layout and look but are furnished to the same high standard. The rooms have the option of being single, double triple or quadruple occupancy.
- Bedroom 1 - Double room
- Bedroom 2 - Superior double or twin or triple room
- Bedroom 3 - Superior double or twin room or superior triple room
- Bedroom 4 - Superior double or twin room
- Bedroom 5 - Standard double / twin room
- Bedroom 6 - Standard double or twin room or superior triple room
- Bedroom 7 - Double room
- Bedroom 8 - Double room
Please note bedroom layouts can be slightly adjusted after conversation with owners.
The extra guests over 16 can be accommodated in beds. Cots can be provided free of charge. There's also a double sofa bed in bedroom 8 for extra guests, allowing you accommodation for up to 18. For any additional requests or specific requirements, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
The beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton bed linen and 100% cotton towels are provided. All rooms are equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV, a hairdryer, fan, iron and ironing board, plus lemon and bergamot toiletries.
There's also a washing machine, a tumble dryer, and an extra fridge downstairs which you're free to use.
Entertainment
No matter the weather you will always enjoy your time in this comfortable holiday rental near Bath. Within the house, there are books, games, and DVDs for you to choose from and keep you entertained. Both kids and adults will love the chance to play games and spend time with each other in this extremely comfortable house. For adventurous groups, gather your guests for a few days trips discovering the nearby nature and towns. The local villages are easily accessible and there are printed activity and route suggestions available on site.
For those looking for yoga, dance or a wellness retreat/activity, there's a lovely spacious studio next door which is perfect for indoor sports (available at an extra cost).
Friends and Families at Ashley House
If you are looking for a few days away, Ashley House is an exceptional venue for a family reunion or friendly get-together. This large family house for rent in the South West can easily accommodate up to 18 guests. Each guest will have the comfort of their own bathroom, as each room has an onsite wetroom or bathroom. Ashley House provides a stylish and comfortable holiday, ensuring you feel right at home. The personal details and luxury fittings will provide you with comfort and peace of mind.
Early, noon check-in is often possible so please get in touch to arrange it for your stay.
Accessibility
Ashley House is partially accessible with two lower ground floor rooms accessible from the parking area via two small steps.
Parking
There is onsite parking for up to 7 cars. Additionally, guests are able to park in the adjacent Doctor’s surgery car park at weekends and overnight (nb: cars must be moved from the surgery carpark by 8.30am on weekdays)
History & Owner Information
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Travel
Nearest Town
- Box - 0.5 miles
Airports
- Bristol Airport - 27 miles
Train Stations
- Bath Spa Station - 6.7 miles
Things to do
Pubs
- The Bengal Bear - 0.3 miles
- The Greenhouse - 3.9 miles
- Ravello - 4.9 miles
- Merkin's Farm Café - 4 miles
- The Quarrymans Arms - 0.9 miles
- The Northery Arms- 0.9 miles
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Party Package
- 3 course meal
- Mixologist
- Murder Mystery
Hen Package
- 3 course meal
- Mixologist
- Pampering or Murder Mystery
Stag Package
- 3 course meal
- Wine or Whiskey tasting
- Axe throwing or Lazor Clay Pigeon Shooting
From £125 per person, a Party Houses guests exclusive price with My Event Concierge, based on a minimum of 15 guests
On Site (or via 3rd Party Suppliers that can come to the venue):
- Cocktail Making
- Murder Mystery
- Catering
- Bar
- Gin & Whisky Tasting
- 4 X 4 Driving
- Laser clay shooting
- Life Drawing
Off Site:
- Wine Tasting
- 4 x 4 Driving
- Archery
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Fishing - Fly
- Golf Courses
- Pony Trekking
- Cocktail Making
- Spa
- Abseiling
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Walking
- Massage
- Hiking
- Cider Tasting
- Cycling
- Theatre
- Shopping
- Beer tasting
- Water Rafting
- Go-Karting
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Laser clay shooting
Local Area
The proximty to the local villages, nearby cities and rural location make Ashley House a great place for participating in activities and exploring. During your stay explore Box village (which is just a 10/15 minute walk), the southernmost tip of the Cotswolds. This history-laden village offers lovely walks, several pubs, a convenience store and post office. A short drive will bring you to the World Heritage city of Bath where you can spend the day discovering the rich history and importance of the city.
This holiday rental in Wiltshire is also very close to the villages of Lacock, Castle Combe, Bradford on Avon, and Avebury. There is parking available onsite at Ashley House making it a great accommodation for taking your car out on day trips. No matter what your interests are, art, sports, food, shopping, nature, history, you will always find something to do in this beautiful corner of the world.
Catering Recommendations:
- Nibbled Catering
- Mother Hen Catering
- Wild Fig
In-House Activities:
- Yoga - A local company that can come to the property.
- Beautician - A recommended beautician can come to the house and offer treatments such as massage and facials.
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Pricing Notes
The price for this property is based on 16 guests while additional guests would be £30 per person per night.
Booking process: £800 booking deposit & remaining balance due 8 weeks before your stay.
Security deposit: The booking deposit of £800 will become the damage bond (not included in the price & taken by the owner directly)
Check-in and check-out: 4pm - 11am (flexible)
House rules:
- No adult themed activity providers or silent discos
- No additional guests (even day guests) beyond the numbers booked for
- No loud music
- All guests to be off the balcony and all exterior doors and windows closed by 10pm
- No BBQs
- Nothing except paper to be put in the loos as we are on a pumped system (there are bins in all the bathrooms for sanitary products, dental floss, tissues, cottonwool pads etc)
- Any decorations to be affixed to wooden or glass surfaces only and only Whitetak to be used (strictly no Sellotape or affixing of items to wallpaper or painted walls)
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What we love click
- Large outdoor verandah is a perfect suntrap for outdoor dining
- Surrounded by beautiful countryside walks and picturesque villages
- 7 miles to the historic city of Bath