Hayley’s guidebook
Day out!
Beautiful grounds with a lake in the middle, so perfect for walking round and taking a picnic. Lots of trees and greenery, so very picturesque in the autumn months. Nearer to Christmas, they often have a light display. Booking online ahead of time is advised.
109 locals recommend
Stourhead House The National Trust
High StreetBeautiful grounds with a lake in the middle, so perfect for walking round and taking a picnic. Lots of trees and greenery, so very picturesque in the autumn months. Nearer to Christmas, they often have a light display. Booking online ahead of time is advised.
Such an iconic place to visit - you can either do a drive by, or park up and walk around the stones. About 40-45 minutes from us, but well worth a visit if you haven't been up close before!
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Such an iconic place to visit - you can either do a drive by, or park up and walk around the stones. About 40-45 minutes from us, but well worth a visit if you haven't been up close before!
You can actually see this from our field, so that may be all you need! But if you fancy visiting properly, it's about 15 minutes away in a car. You can drive right up to the top and walk around, as well as stand right next to it from the top of the hill. It's always quite breezy up there, so take a coat (and maybe a kite!)
28 locals recommend
Bratton Camp and White Horse
Port WayYou can actually see this from our field, so that may be all you need! But if you fancy visiting properly, it's about 15 minutes away in a car. You can drive right up to the top and walk around, as well as stand right next to it from the top of the hill. It's always quite breezy up there, so take a coat (and maybe a kite!)
This is a must if you love history and sight seeing! Situated in the centre of Bath, so easy to get to. It is attached to The Pump Rooms, which offer delicious cream teas.
544 locals recommend
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardThis is a must if you love history and sight seeing! Situated in the centre of Bath, so easy to get to. It is attached to The Pump Rooms, which offer delicious cream teas.
This takes place in nearby Frome (about 6 miles away) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Frome also has plenty of quirky shops and cafes, to add to your visit.
There is also an independent market on the first Sunday of the month (March - December), 10am - 3pm.
52 locals recommend
Frome Market
This takes place in nearby Frome (about 6 miles away) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Frome also has plenty of quirky shops and cafes, to add to your visit.
There is also an independent market on the first Sunday of the month (March - December), 10am - 3pm.
A mini-Stonehenge, and I've heard several people say that they prefer it, as you can get really close to the stones. A small village with a scattering of stones, on the other side of Devizes, so approximately 30 minutes drive.
332 locals recommend
Avebury
A mini-Stonehenge, and I've heard several people say that they prefer it, as you can get really close to the stones. A small village with a scattering of stones, on the other side of Devizes, so approximately 30 minutes drive.
If you have plenty of time during your visit, and want to go slightly farther afield, you can get to London, via London Paddington on a direct train, taking only an hour and twenty minutes from nearby Westbury train station (some trains slightly less, but some trains take longer and may include a change). Once there, the world is your oyster!
Paddington Station
If you have plenty of time during your visit, and want to go slightly farther afield, you can get to London, via London Paddington on a direct train, taking only an hour and twenty minutes from nearby Westbury train station (some trains slightly less, but some trains take longer and may include a change). Once there, the world is your oyster!
Lovely privately owned house and gardens open to the public. About 40 minutes away.
129 locals recommend
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadLovely privately owned house and gardens open to the public. About 40 minutes away.
This is a great place for a day out - a drive through safari, a historic house, boat trip and other attractions. Booking online in advance is cheaper than buying tickets on the day. About 15 minutes away....
25 locals recommend
Longleat Safari Park
This is a great place for a day out - a drive through safari, a historic house, boat trip and other attractions. Booking online in advance is cheaper than buying tickets on the day. About 15 minutes away....
Nearby towns to visit
Bath is an amazing city, just 10 miles from the barnlets. You can drive or get there by train (either Trowbridge or Westbury stations). Lots of historic sights - the abbey, the roman baths, amazing architecture, plus shops and restaurants.
In November / December, there is a Christmas market that is lovely to visit.
721 locals recommend
Bath
Bath is an amazing city, just 10 miles from the barnlets. You can drive or get there by train (either Trowbridge or Westbury stations). Lots of historic sights - the abbey, the roman baths, amazing architecture, plus shops and restaurants.
In November / December, there is a Christmas market that is lovely to visit.
Nearby town
A mini town between Trowbridge and Bath. Easy to get to by car, or one stop on the train. Some lovely restaurants and a handful of shops, with a river and a canal to walk along...
189 locals recommend
Bradford-on-Avon
A mini town between Trowbridge and Bath. Easy to get to by car, or one stop on the train. Some lovely restaurants and a handful of shops, with a river and a canal to walk along...
Food scene
One of our favourite local places to have brunch... only open for breakfast, brunch or lunch, and it's always busy!
Unfortunately you can't book a table, but worst case scenario, you can take away their delicious food.
27 locals recommend
Mes Amis Cafe Deli
12 Bath RdOne of our favourite local places to have brunch... only open for breakfast, brunch or lunch, and it's always busy!
Unfortunately you can't book a table, but worst case scenario, you can take away their delicious food.
This is probably our closest pub, and just about walkable (approx 1 mile). It's under relatively new ownership, and not open full time, so worth calling ahead before you set off!
The Full Moon Inn
Rudge HillThis is probably our closest pub, and just about walkable (approx 1 mile). It's under relatively new ownership, and not open full time, so worth calling ahead before you set off!
This is a short drive away (about 15 minutes) but worth it. Great Sunday lunch and has a farm shop / cafe attached to it.
28 locals recommend
The Three Daggers
47 Westbury RdThis is a short drive away (about 15 minutes) but worth it. Great Sunday lunch and has a farm shop / cafe attached to it.
This is a small complex in the centre of Trowbridge that houses several restaurants, including Wagamama's, Nando's and Prezzo. There is also an Odeon onsite.
Saint Stephen's Place
Saint Stephen's PlaceThis is a small complex in the centre of Trowbridge that houses several restaurants, including Wagamama's, Nando's and Prezzo. There is also an Odeon onsite.
My favourite place to eat in Bradford on Avon - delicious! They have a regular menu or a tasting menu - either are great.
36 locals recommend
The Bunch Of Grapes
14 Silver StMy favourite place to eat in Bradford on Avon - delicious! They have a regular menu or a tasting menu - either are great.
Lovely location with great outdoor space - serves food all day, so a good breakfast / brunch choice.
42 locals recommend
Timbrell's Yard
49 St Margaret's StLovely location with great outdoor space - serves food all day, so a good breakfast / brunch choice.
Set in a water mill with plenty of outdoor seating, so perfect for sunny days! About 10 minutes from the barnlet by car...
16 locals recommend
Rode Mill
Rode HillSet in a water mill with plenty of outdoor seating, so perfect for sunny days! About 10 minutes from the barnlet by car...
Lovely family run Italian restaurant in Bradford on Avon - all the favourites on the menu. Housed in a very quaint and quirky building - very old and full of character. Always great service!
24 locals recommend
Ravello
1-2 St Margaret's StLovely family run Italian restaurant in Bradford on Avon - all the favourites on the menu. Housed in a very quaint and quirky building - very old and full of character. Always great service!
Food and shops
Tesco Express
Frome RoadAbout 2.5 miles from the barnlet
Sainsbury's
Rowden LaneSituated in the centre of Trowbridge - parking and ATM also available
M&S Trowbridge Foodhall
BridgeNot far from the Odeon, a well stocked M&S food hall - car park on site
Right next to the train station in Bath, lots of shops and restaurants, plus a lovely cinema (Everyman). Zara, H&M, Apple, Pizza Express, North Face, The Gourmet Burger, The Cosy Club (food and drink), Tommy Hilfiger, Lulu Lemon, to name but a few. At the bottom of the town so easy access to the rest of the city. Car parking available.
SouthGate Bath
Right next to the train station in Bath, lots of shops and restaurants, plus a lovely cinema (Everyman). Zara, H&M, Apple, Pizza Express, North Face, The Gourmet Burger, The Cosy Club (food and drink), Tommy Hilfiger, Lulu Lemon, to name but a few. At the bottom of the town so easy access to the rest of the city. Car parking available.
TK Maxx
A particularly good TK Maxx. Never failed to buy anything on a visit :)
Transport
About 4 miles away - I always recommend taking the train to Bath - about a 20 minute journey, and trains go every half hour. All day parking available
8 locals recommend
Trowbridge Railway Station
Station ApproachAbout 4 miles away - I always recommend taking the train to Bath - about a 20 minute journey, and trains go every half hour. All day parking available
Good / direct links to London and also to Bath. About 5 miles from the barnlet. All day parking available
7 locals recommend
Westbury Railway Station
Station ApproachGood / direct links to London and also to Bath. About 5 miles from the barnlet. All day parking available
Spas
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetUnique Spa built on a natural spring. Lovely roof top pool...!
A lovely spa - plenty of different spaces and rooms to try! Based in the grounds of Centre Parcs.
15 locals recommend
Aqua Sana Spa Wiltshire
A lovely spa - plenty of different spaces and rooms to try! Based in the grounds of Centre Parcs.
This hotel has a small spa that is open to day guests. Restaurant also on site should you be hungry :)
11 locals recommend
Homewood
Abbey LaneThis hotel has a small spa that is open to day guests. Restaurant also on site should you be hungry :)