Places to Stay in Wiltshire

Looking for somewhere wonderful to stay in Wiltshire? How about retreating to a traditional English country house or sleeping just a 10-minute drive from Stonehenge?

This ancient, rural county is full of intriguing places to stay. Start with England’s oldest hotel - The Old Bell in Malmesbury. Grade I-listed, it’s thought to date back to the 13th century when it was built to house visitors to Malmesbury Abbey next door. Or The Old Chapel, a respectfully renovated place of worship in the peaceful village of Wootton Rivers. 

You can also experience life on a working farm in Wiltshire. Buttle Farm in Compton Bassett is a rare breed pig farm offering accommodation in beautifully converted barns. If you’re planning a trip during warmer months, stay in one of the luxury bell tents at The Farm Camp in Bradford on Avon. Try your hand at bushcraft, go wild swimming and sit around a campfire under the stars. (Groups can even have a go at sheep herding!)

Meanwhile Woolley Grange Hotel is a superb choice for a family adventure on the Great West Way. Guests of all ages are indulged at this Jacobean Manor House. There’s even complimentary childcare at Woolley Bears Den, so little ones can get stuck into seasonal activities, like making butterfly sun catchers, while adults head off for a well-deserved spa treatment. 

And if you’re looking for somewhere quick and convenient, near to top attractions, you’ll love Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge, the closest hotel to Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Or DoubleTree By Hilton Swindon, ideal for Swindon’s much-loved literature festival in May. 

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