Lorne House Bed & Breakfast
Lorne House Bed & Breakfast descritpion
Lorne House is a recently refurbished B&B in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside in the village of Box, just 6 miles from Bath and walking distance from local pubs.
All rooms with private bathrooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All windows are double glazed for extra soundproofing, and the front of Lorne House also has secondary glazing to further lessen noise.
Lorne House also offers free off-street parking, a good breakfast and meeting facilities.
The Lorne is also locally famous as childhood home of the Reverend W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine.
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Facilities of Lorne House Bed & Breakfast
Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Laundry | Daily Housekeeping | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Languages Spoken ：French | English
Reviews for Lorne House Bed & Breakfast
Review 1：Taxi to Bath and back adds £50 a night but based on equivalent rooms in town still worked out good value for an overnight stay
Review 2：No fuss very clean and well appointed rooms, excellent on suite.
Review 3：The beds and pillows were terribly uncomfortable. We both sleptdreadfully, and had sore backs for our entire stay. There was only oneglass for water in the room- and no water. The quality of the breakfastwas appalling. Everything tasteless. Owner/manager was rudeshouting to her cleaner loudly so I could hear in the bedroom upstairsfrom the breakfast room that 'no, the girl is still there! Noshe's still there' about my sister still having breakfast (at9.15 am). Then as my sister hurried to leave she yelled 'she'sleaving now, yes now' as my sister passed her on the stairs.Hilarious it was so rude.
Review 4：Understandably check in is quite late. You will be welcomed if owners are in before stated time though - so not a major criticism, but good to know..
Review 5：All the basics were right, plus extra touches that lift it right up. Room, furnishings, bed, bathroom all good quality. The service was welcoming, authentic, helpful and not intrusive.
Review 6：Nothing
Review 7：Really comfortable accommodation in a convenient location. Breakfast was delicious, plenty of choice which was helpful as my daughter is vegetarian. Would definitely recommend.
Review 8：Only downside is that there is very limited parking behind the B&B, but there is a GP surgery which you can park in at the weekend.
Review 9：Lovely owners - very friendly. Great rooms with fab facilities & all the mod cons. Comfy bed. Yummy breakfast & even catered for vegetarians like me!
Review 10：Clean room in a quaint village. Great hosts who offered friendly advice about where to eat. Excellent cooked breakfast. Parking was a bit tight, but manageable.
Review 11：A bit far from Bath and tricky to find
Review 12：The house was beautifully decorated. Fran is a British Martha Stewart! Breakfast was excellent. We really enjoyed walking around the garden. We would have loved to stay another day
Review 13：Such a lovely village and a beautiful house. Elegantly decorated and furbished. Perfectly maintained. Very comfortable bed and big fluffy towels. I have very enjoyed the breakfast selection of fresh fruits as well as delicious scrambled eggs and bacon. What a very pleasant stay!
Review 14：Room was downstairs so didn't have much natural light...but i'm really clutching at straws here...it was a great place
Review 15：Hospitality. The owners were so charming and I had to get up early twice and they had someone there to make me a great breakfast...thank you!
Review 16：Staff aloud us to check in late. Fran was very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. Bed was comfy and the bath room done to hi-spec.
Review 17：Busy location - difficult to get out of drive at peak times.
Review 18：The owners were very friendly. Comfortable and clean room. Excellent breakfast. Good WiFi reception.
Review 19：Nicely located in Box which is of short driving distance to Bath. Comfortable stay, with nice view of the scenic countryside, particularly on the top floor room.
Review 20：although far enough out of Bath the fact that if you wanted to go to a restaurant (4miles) they know how to charge for taxis £15 each way .
Review 21：Just far enough out of Bath . Loved the fact that although it had its English quirkiness it also had modern touches. Wifi and proper coffee/tea in each room. I would stay here again
Review 22：Location on the main A4. We were at the front of the building and had to have the windows closed because of the traffic noise. Also we arrived to check in at 3.30pm when check in time actually started at 4pm. Whilst we were allowed to check in at that time it was made quite clear that we should have read the booking conditions. Not a very warm welcome. Also had to pay 2% surcharge for paying by credit card - I don't expect that in this type of business!
Review 23：The room was lovely and beautifully presented. Breakfast was good with lots of choice.
Review 24：Nothing.
Review 25：We were made very welcome by our host who offered sound advice on local dining and sites to see. Our room was very comfortable for three and the ensuite layout and facilities were as good as we could hope for. Breakfast also met our needs and parking was very convenient. A short distance from Bath it was very accessible to the city.
Review 26：Hosts given us a lot of advice regarding the places to eat, the discounts in Bath and best parking location, good choice of fruits and cereals for breakfast
Review 27：A perfect B&B in every way. Great location, great local pubs for food (do try the Northey Arms), great facilities, a lovely old-fashioned room but all mod-cons that comes with a really nice wet-room and really helpful staff. There is nothing to dislike. The breakfast was fantastic too with a really nice setting, great choice and attentive service. I'll definitely be back.
Review 28：Being told when you turned up it's for one person only not two!!. Makes we worried about next time or my next trip 7 days in different hotels in Germany?.?
Review 29：Helpful flexible nice Big bedroom nice view Everything you needed in the room and a book of everything you may need or did need answered for you
Review 30：Visited Bath for our 2nd wedding anniversary, b&b was lovely, only approx 1mins from Bath so ideal location. We were in the top room & the views were lovely, nice & peaceful & relaxing. Breakfast was cooked to order & was very good, the owners & 1 lady staff member were all lovely & happy. Marmalade at breakfast was delicious. Room was very warm, bit too warm but better than being cold, we just opened the window! World recommend & stay again
Review 31：Not really a negative but worth knowing for anyone who really needs it: wifi is a bit iffy in basement room, although fine elsewhere. (It was no problem for us for one night and in any case we were offered that room as I had asked for a quiet one and this was deemed the quietest so that's fair enough.) Again not really a negative but worth knowing: the car park, very welcome though it is considering the property's roadside setting, is not large so could be a bit tricky if lots of guests at busy times.
Review 32：Everything pretty much. Beautifully decorated room which was very large. Super shower room. Nice breakfast. Convenient location. Would definitely recommend and would stay again. Friendly owners.
Review 33：Being in one of the basement rooms, was noisy from about 6.30am due to staff in the kitchen and office directly above us.
Review 34：Great room, with a huge comfortable bed. Room was spotless, bathroom impeccable and breakfast perfect!
Review 35：Location was good - it's near to bath and Corsham. Room was really nice with great on suite / wet room. Breakfast was also a highlight with good Full English on offer.
Review 36：Nothing!
Review 37：Very quiet room (family room was located in the basement), extremely clean and comfortable, very modern bathroom with a fantastic shower, excellent staff and wonderful English breakfast. Two twin beds and one full bed.
Review 38：The owners were brilliant with us. Recommended a lovely restaurant, the northey, to eat at. The family room was really comfortable and the kids had their own beds too. The breakfast was plentiful and very well presented. All in all, I'd really recommend Lorne House.
Review 39：We liked the friendliness of the owners and the helpful information that they gave us relating to our journey to Bath. Our room was lovely and light with quiet and excellent facilities. The breakfast was excellent with fresh fruit and a good cooked breakfast.
Review 40：Lorne house is a stunning period property, with gorgeous rooms and luxurious bathrooms. The hosts were very hospitable. The story and character of Thomas the tank engine was created in this very house. Absolutely enjoyed our short stay.
Review 41：The place was newly furnished in very modern style, the room was exciting and gorgeous very well furnished and the bed and ensuite perfect.The best place we have stayed in in the UK
Review 42：Absolutely stunning accommodation. First time in a B&B and honestly would recommend it to anyone. The owners were very friendly and informative as we were looking to see some local area. Room and bathroom were spotlessly clean and a match for any hotel we've stayed in anywhere. Breakfast was beautiful as well with a large selection to choose from. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again if in the area,
Review 43：Booked into Lorne House when the usual 'Corporate' options were not available, and so pleased that I did. Ideally located, well furnished, friendly hosts and a great breakfast. Shall definitely return.
Review 44：No dislikes.
Review 45：A nice warm welcome on arrival after a busy day a Longleat. Shown to the room which was lovelly and spotless. The Queens Head pub was reccommended for a evening meal. That was great too .Nice restful sleep and lovelly breakfast in the morning.
Review 46：That we could not stay all week.!!
Review 47：Excellent bedrooms, clean and extremely comfortable. Breakfast was great. Owners and staff friendly. A lovely place to stay and we will another time.
Review 48：Some traffic noise with the windows open.
Review 49：Beautiful room, enormous and comfortable bed. Well-ventilated room on a hot day. Best item of a superb breakfast was a wonderful array of cooked and natural fruit.
Review 50：Everything - our room was spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated, breakfast was tasty and staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall it was an extremely pleasant stay, and I would highly recommend Lorne House!
Review 51：I thought Lorne house was a delightful guest house. The staff were extremely friendly and ve helpful. Lovely cooked English breakfast with a wide choice of local cereals.
Review 52：Nothing at all
Review 53：Breakfast was excellent with some superb homemade preserves. Comfortable bed. Lovely wet room. It was so convenient to catch a bus into Bath instead of trying somewhere to park.
Review 54：Noise at night due to it being on a road, but nothing we didn't expect when we turned up to the bed and breakfast.
Review 55：Staff were lovely and the rooms were clean
Review 56：Nothing, it was exceptional.
Review 57：Jackie was a really friendly and helpful host. The bathroom was superb as was the room. Breakfast was exceptional and we enjoyed a fabulous Indian meal at a restaurant in walking distance to the accommodation. Box is a quaint and beautiful village.
Review 58：All round friendly and helpful staff and a great cooked breakfast in the morning. Room was warm and comfortable.
Review 59：No bad comments to make
Review 60：Friendly staff, parking facilities, the shower was divine
Review 61：Beautifully decorated room and wet room. Lovely breakfast.
Review 62：nothing
Review 63：delicious breakfast and heartwarming atmosphere It is accessible to visit the centre in Bath.
Review 64：Beautiful and very comfortable room Great breakfast
Review 65：The onwer is very friendly and helpful.
Review 66：A fantastic B&B and a welcome break from the normal dull hotels a frequent traveller would usually have to suffer!
Review 67：Very clean and homely. Only 20 minutes on the bus to bath. Staff were very friendly. Would definately stay there again.
Review 68：Everything, excellent location friendly welcoming by owner, recommended a lovely pub called the northey to eat for dinner
Review 69：Lovely area!! We love Bath and will go over again!!
Review 70：No black pudding
Review 71：It was perfect, the friendly staff. The room was perfect with a lovely view over Box and the breakfast was the best iv ever had.
Review 72：Very friendly staff
Review 73：hard mattress
Review 74：House clean and staff friendly, breakfast fresh and great choice
Review 75：The rooms are clean and warm. The shower is nice. We like the breakfast.
Review 76：Excellent facility. Clean and fresh everywhere. A good selection of food to choose for breakfast. Friendly host. Really enjoy the stay!
Review 77：Comfortable beds, lovely staff, great breakfast
Review 78：Friendly and welcoming, lovely fresh cooked breakfast.
Review 79：Not at all a bad experience but quite noisy on the main road
Review 80：Friendly service, very comfortable. Would definitely return
Review 81：location. Recommendation for meal at night was excellent and booked for us
Review 82：Everything. Such a lovely place to stay. Really loved it.
Review 83：The wet romm
Review 84：Lovely place to stay. The staff were all friendly and the breakfast was spot on. Gave us some good recommendations on what to do and see.
Review 85：The location was very good if you are planning on going into bath.
Review 86：Friendly owners
Review 87：The wet room was amazing and the bed was massive.
Review 88：WELL PRESENTED/DECORATED ROOM WITH A SUPERB ENSUITE/WET ROOM. FRIENDLY/HOSPITABLE STAFF. DELICIOUS BREAKFAST.
Review 89：Only one pub
Review 90：Yes very much
Review 91：Road noise
Review 92：Comfy room in a beautiful house, shower great
Review 93：Lorne House is very pretty and has been restored magnificently. The owner and staff are super friendly. Breakfast is top.
Review 94：Lovely spacious, modern bathroom. Very welcoming host who offered a discount card for local restaurant
Review 95：The staff were willing to go the extra mile by giving us discount cards to use in a local restaurant and various attractions in Bath.
Review 96：Excellent shower room. V. pleasant staff.
Review 97：Location is a great but a little far out from Bath City centre which we were visiting.
Review 98：Excellent facilities and a great breakfast.
Review 99：Everything Great place and people
Review 100：Lovely rooms with large wet room. Nice breakfast plenty of choice.
Review 101：Traffic noise could be intrusive if you're used to living on a cul-de-sac
Review 102：Friendly owners, lovely room and v. comfortable bed
Review 103：Cosy room, clean, great location, amazing breakfast. Best b&b we have ever stayed in. Would definitely reccomend it.
The Fine Print
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