9 of Wiltshire’s Most Romantic Hotels

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Much visited for its ancient barrows and mysterious stone circles, including Stonehenge, and Avebury, Wiltshire is green and verdant and littered with pretty villages which are almost impossibly charming and English. There’s quite a lot of romance to Salisbury, and Chippenham, which is also in the Cotswolds, is extremely pretty. Making this a county ripe for a mini-break for two. All you need to add is an overnight stay in one of Wiltshire’s Most Romantic Hotels.

Our Guru’s collection of 10 of Wiltshire’s most romantic hotels separates the chaff - which Wiltshire, unfortunately, has quite a bit of, and highlights a large handful of properties where investment of time and money has paid off and you can expect beautiful surrounds and excellent service. We’ve collected Wiltshire’s most romantic country house hotels, Wiltshire’s most romantic spa hotels, some great escapes and some very affordable options.

For a Country House Hotel

Woolley Grange

  • Jacobean Manor turned luxurious family retreat, Woolley Grange has 26 comfortable, modern rooms, a relaxed restaurant and stunning gardens with beautiful pools. They also have a kid’s club and a games room and run an Ofsted-registered playroom, and offer babysitting. And of course the spa is divine.
  • The Manor House is an elegant country house turned 48 room hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a superb golf course. The decor is traditional county house hotel and the rooms are luxurious. The gardens are grand - and there’s 365 acres worth of land to explore, including the golf course, croquet lawns, tennis courts and a fly-fishing stream.

For a complete escape

  The Lamb at Hindon

  • The Lamb at Hindon is an intimate village inn which has amassed 800 years worth of charm and history. There are 19 elegant rooms, hearty meals, roaring fires and the beautiful surrounds of the Salisbury Plains.
  • Surrounded by Capability Brown’s extensive gardens and parklands of the Longleat Estate, The Bath Arms is a stylish pub-with-15-rooms. The food is pub-grub, but of the highest calibre and you’re in a great spot between Bath and Stonehenge.
  • Wiltshire seems to have a wealth of lovely pubs-with-rooms and inns, and the 15th century Sign of the Angel in charming Lacock is another great example. There are five rooms - all with wonky beams, huge fires, oak furniture and antique beds, and there are flagstones on the floor and a restaurant specialising in locally sourced cuisine.

For Country Inn Charm

The Castle Inn

  • The rooms at the Castle Inn in Castle Combe near Bath are traditional rather than chic and sophisticated. The public areas are cosy and the menu in the restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike. Service is good and there is a sympathetically restored bar which is a great place to cosy up with a drink and a newspaper and a friend (or all three) and enjoy your surroundings.

For a spa hotel

  • If you’re looking for a luxurious country house escape, Whately Manor will not disappoint. The spa is award-winning, the restaurant has a Michelin-star and there’s every mod. con. available, dressed up beautifully. No children under 12.
  • Lucknam Park, just six miles from Bath, is a luxurious country home with painstakingly kept gardens and parkland, a Michelin starred restaurant, a beautiful spa with both an indoor and outdoor pool and an impressive equestrian centre. There are 42 rooms with high ceilings, chandeliers and four-poster beds.

If you like the sound of these properties consider our Guru’s recommendations for hotels with hot tubs in Wiltshire.

For great value

The Rectory Hotel

  • The Rectory Hotel in Malmsbury is also an historic house, this one is Listed, which has been sympathetically renovated into a 12 room bolthole. The rooms are light and elegant, with a blend of antique and contemporary details, and there’s an excellent restaurant and a large pool.

If you haven’t found your idea of the most romantic hotels in Wiltshire on our Guru’s list of 10 of Wiltshire's Most Romantic Hotels you could:

Wiltshire’s Most Romantic Hotels

9 of Wiltshire’s Most Romantic Hotels

The Rectory Hotel
The Rectory Hotel

Malmesbury

A stylish, yet informal, listed period house. Each of the 12 rooms is spacious, light and elegant with a blend of antique and contemporary and the best have in-room bathtubs. A relaxing retreat and a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds with an excellent restaurant and a large pool.

  • Foodies - The restaurant supports the Slow Food Movement, so all produce is locally and responsibly sourced
  • Total relaxation - Curl up on the sofas with the papers, or move it to the bedroom for a movie fest and a massage
  • Restaurant - A glamorous large windowed, wood panelled dining room. The food is organic, local and sometimes even foraged from the grounds
  • Great walks - The wellies lining the hall are testiment to the fantastic walks around here, ask your hosts for their favourite
from AU$205 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Lucknam Park
Lucknam Park

Chippenham

A luxury country home full of character. High ceilinged rooms are adorned with chandeliers and four poster beds. The surrounding parkland and gardens are painstakingly up kept. A spa, indoor pool and outdoor plunge pool aid relaxation. The fine dining restaurant is headed by a Michelin Star chef.

  • Active Holiday - Plenty of countryside persuits for the sporty types with clay pigeon shooting, riding, tennis, archery, and falconry.
  • Foodies - Executive Chef Hywel Jones runs the Michelin starred The Park, as well as the award winning cookery school.
  • Cooking classes - Learn to whip up your favourite dishes from The Parks' menu at the in house cookery school, a lovely way to pass a rainy day!
  • Sights nearby - Bath is only six miles away- if you can tear yourself away from the endless entertainment at Lucknam Park.
from AU$566 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sign of the Angel
Sign of the Angel

Wiltshire

A wonderfully warm and homely 15th century inn in the exceptionally beautiful Lacock village. Newly renovated and bursting with character- think wonky beams, huge fires, antique beds, artful oak furniture and flagstoned passageways. The restaurant serves wonderful locally sourced cuisine. Heaven.

  • Country Escape - Set in the National Trust village of Lacock and on the edge of the Cotswolds, this homely retreat is the perfect escape.
  • Great walks - Bring a packed lunch from the the hotel and exlore the picteresque Cotswolds with walks starting straight from the hotel door.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the impressive Lacock Abbey, taking in the impressive building and extensive botanical gardens.
  • Restaurant - Fantastic food
from AU$234 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Manor House, Wiltshire
The Manor House, Wiltshire

Chippenham (Castle Combe)

English country house turned hotel, resting on extensive grounds with a superb golf course, Michelin Star restaurant and the Full Glass Bar. Comfort, classic-design and charm make up the luxurious rooms. Relax in the garden, explore local Bath or delve into Cotswold countryside for adventures.

  • Active Holiday - With 365 acres of secluded parkland to explore, as well as fly-fishing, tennis, croquet and an 18 hole golf course.
  • Foodies - Savour the delights of the Michelin starred Bybrook Restaurant- inventive, seasonal and utterly inspired!
  • Fishing - Fly-fishing on the picturesque river meandering through the grounds is a must.
  • Sights nearby - The Cotswolds and Bath are both stunning historical sites worth visiting.
from AU$527 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Bath Arms
The Bath Arms

Wiltshire (Horningsham)

Nestled on the Longleat Estate, this stylishly decorated pub reflects the boho-chic of Lord Bath. Modern and comfortable rooms above the quintessentially English pub serving traditional food. Located between Bath and Stonehenge, this pub is a great base for local exploring and family mini breaks.

  • Families - Very child friendly, with extra beds, cots, highchairs and babysitting all readily available- plus Longleat next door!
  • Value chic - With double rooms starting from as little as £115 per night including breakfast, The Bath Arms is excellent value.
  • Sights nearby - On the Longleat Estate, with safari, extenisve landscaped gardens and spectacular Elizabethan House.
  • Local markets - Frome farmers' market, on the second Saturday of the month, is one of the West Country's best.
from AU$224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Woolley Grange
Woolley Grange

Bradford on Avon

Jacobean Manor turned luxury family retreat in stunning gardens with pools. Comfortable, modern rooms are a great welcome after a day of activities. The restaurant caters to all dietary needs and occasions. Children clubs, games rooms, gardens and more gives parents a chance to relax at the spa.

  • Families - Ideal for families with babysitting, kids hang out zones, an Ofsted-registered playroom and plenty of activites on the grounds.
  • Hideaway - With the spa, pool table, table football, extensive grounds, yummy food and homely rooms, you'll find it impossible to leave.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Restaurant
from AU$312 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Lamb at Hindon
The Lamb at Hindon

Wiltshire (Wiltshire)

Intimate English village Inn full of charm and history - an institution for 800 years. Renovated, elegant rooms are cosy and plush. Guests are welcomed by roaring fires, hearty meals, and beautiful surroundings. A country escape or a stopover en route further West.

  • Romantic Break - Recently refurbished rooms are elegantly decorated with crisp linens and antique pieces, plus there's cosy dining in the bar.
  • Country Escape - A picture perfect English country Inn, complete with inglenook fireplaces, flag-stone floors and heavy wooden beams.
  • Great walks - The hotel has compiled a range of walks starting from the doorstep.
  • Sights nearby - Stonehenge is a short drive away and well worth checking out.
from AU$232 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Whatley Manor
Whatley Manor

Malmesbury (Easton Grey)

A grand Cotswold manor set in 12 manicured acres. Beautiful rooms and suites are decorated with a fresh take on traditional design. Two restaurants (headed by a two-star Michelin chef) and a full-service spa with a hydrotherapy pool make this ideal for a couple's escape.

  • Foodies - Headed by famed chef Niall Keating, The Dining Room offers innovative fine dining while Grey’s Brasserie is a more casual affair
  • Spa breaks - The Aquarias Spa is a full-service spa complete with a hydrotherapy pool, a floatation pod, salt scrub showers & a thermal suite
  • Country Escape - A pretty Cotswold manor with manicured grounds, fine dining, and a spa. This is elevated country living
  • Great walks - Get out and explore the countryside on long scenic walks
from AU$738 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

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