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Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious

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Front of Lorne House
Dinning Room
Dinning Room - Long table
Sitting Room
Sitting Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Box, England
  • Place, Corsham Court
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Pound Arts Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennet & Avon Canal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious

Lorne House is a large Victorian villa in the lovely village of Box. The childhood home of Reverend Awdry (author of the Thomas the Tank Engine Stories) the house offers spacious, modern and extremely comfortable accommodation for groups. Run as a B&B usually, the house is available as a whole house and offers 8 bedrooms, all ensuite, a large dining room, sitting room, fully equipped kitchen and large outdoor verandah area. We are close to Bath, Lacock, Castle Combe, Corsham, Bradford on Avon, so there is plenty of art and culture, restaurants and dining, walks, pubs and historical places of interest nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8810430
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Corsham

Located in Corsham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Corsham Court and Westbury House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thermae Bath Spa and Avonleigh Organic Vineyard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Recreation Ground or Hardenhuish Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Box, England

What's nearby

  • Corsham Court - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • The Pound Arts Centre - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Avonleigh Organic Vineyard - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lacock Abbey - 13 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Avoncliff Station - 12 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robbie's Plaice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hare & Hounds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown at Bathford - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Villa, near to Bath, modern and luxurious located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Corsham Court, Avonleigh Organic Vineyard and Artisan Quarter. Town Bridge and St Laurence Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
what a lovely location. the home is located just far enough outside "the stir" to be convenient--yet quiet. the owners were available for questions and house had everything we needed. we truly enjoyed our stay.
welcome to the house!
short walk from house
lobster roll!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used this property as a base for a team participating nearby. This was a very comfortable and well appointed property with excellent owner communication. It fulfilled our needs perfectly and we would not hesitate to recommend it to others as a venue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay in Box

My family of 10 adults rented the whole place out. Communication and restaurant recommendations were fabulous. Highly recommend Longs Arms and Pear Tree for dinner both were charming! Wonderful catered dinner by Nibbled. Rooms were comfortable even though we visited during a hot spell in June and there is no A/C. Fridge was stocked with eggs, milk and pea shoots. They were able to accommodate an early check-in and were extremely flexible as we made good time from London. We spent a day in Bath. We ventured to Broadway and Snowshill which was a long drive and had dinner at Henry's in Cirencester stopping to see the lavender fields which were in full bloom! We didn't get to enjoy the walks in Box, because we were too busy! We were ages 25-88. The adult children loved the Thomas the Tank doorbell. Lovely stay would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
So delighted that you enjoyed your stay Jennie, despite the heatwave! You clearly packed a lot in during your four days. Thank you so much for your kind comments and review and for choosing to stay at Lorne House.
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10/10 Excellent

VICTOR B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great well maintained property for long weekend

The decor and standard generally were excellent. Two points to bear in mind. For this size property the sole sitting room is on the smaller side, being a B&B the focus is more on the dining area, which is of less value to a group taking over the property as we did. Second note it is on the main A4 London road, though noise is generally not much of an issue given the small size of Box and the thickness of the walls, but its not an idyllic setting per se. Hosts were excellent, and great communication, and the standard throughout was very high. We would definitely return for another long weekend, just to summarise it all in one sentence.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Dear Victor, many thanks for staying at Lorne House, and for your kind comments below.. Victor and his lovely family were perfect guests. All communications before their stay were straightforward and they were charming and delightful to deal with. The house was left tidy, spick and span and we wouldn't hesitate to host them again or to recommend them to other hosts. We hope to see you/family again for a long weekend. Best wishes, Bob and Liz
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break for 14 people

Everything was easy from booking to leaving. Everyone was genuinely nice and accommodating making for a pleasing atmosphere. Definitely would recommend. Some specific points: All 8 bedrooms are good sized doubles with good ensuite bathrooms. Major plus in our eyes as no one was feeling let down. Kitchen is adequate but limited as only seats 4-6 people. Probably no need to be bigger as most B&B residents will breakfast in the dining room. We struggled initially with the oven and also the boiling tap which just did not seem to be hot enough for tea (probably health & safety requirements). Dining room was nice and easily accommodated all 14 of us in a single sitting. Lounge was adequate but struggled to comfortably accommodate all 14 of us which again was probably due to the fact that it would not usually need to cater for this number of guests. Overall everything was satisfactory or well above.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review and thoughtful comments. As you noted, the house is a working B&B and neither the kitchen nor sitting room are unfortunately designed for large groups to be in there all together. We do endeavour to make this apparent to whole house parties taking the house. The hot tap delivers slightly under boiling point water but we will also provide a kettle in future for those who'd prefer it. Thanks again for comments and we are delighted that you enjoyed your weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Lorne House

Absolutely beautiful house with superb attention to detail to make our stay perfect. A wonderful choice to celebrate a significant birthday with the family. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dear Michael and Jo, Many thanks again for choosing Lorne House for your birthday celebrations. We really enjoyed having you all to stay and you left the house in fantastic order - so thank you! We hope to see you again, sometime in the near future. Best regards, Bob & Liz

About the host

Hosted by Bob Matthews

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Bob and Liz have lived in this area for 20 years having previously lived in Asia and Australia for 12 years. We know this area very well and are always pleased to recommend places of interest, things to do and places to eat.

Why they chose this property

When not let in its entirety on a self catering basis, Lorne House is a fully functioning B&B so all rooms are ensuite with wetrooms or bathrooms, fluffy towels and egyptian cotton bed linen. Our 8 rooms are all beautifully furnished, all have tvs, irons and ironing boards and there is free wifi throughout the house. The dining room is large and light for dinners and functions. The kitchen is fully equipped including a large range style cooker. In nice weather the large verandah at the rear of the house is a perfect afternoon and early evening sun trap.

What makes this property unique

Our wetrooms and bathrooms always impress and one of our rooms has a juliet balcony opening out with views over the Wiltshire countryside. Lorne House was the childhood home of Reverend Awdry, the author of the Thomas the Tank Engine stories ; he claimed that it was living here as a boy and listening to the trains running between the famous Brunel built railway tunnels on the line behind the house that inspired his famous stories.

Languages:

English, French

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