Whether you want a warm, friendly base for exploring with the whole family (including those on four legs – the hotel is dog-friendly), or you’re after a romantic weekend away with chill vibes and, crucially, plenty of good eats, Beechfield House ticks all our boxes.

Set in the rural idyll of the Wilts countryside, just outside Melksham, Beechfield has a wealth of attractions just on its doorstep. Family magnet Longleat Safari Park is a short drive away, as are Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit and the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum. For history lovers, Avebury and Stonehenge are in easy reach, and the beautiful Lacock Abbey and Bowood House and Gardens are just five and fifteen minutes away respectively.

That’s if you can tear yourself away from the hotel itself, of course. This elegant 4-star country house immediately feels like a home from home – if your home had a heated outdoor pool with brand new pool bar, of course – and the rooms are kitted out with all the mod cons to keep you comfy. Think fluffy Egyptian cotton towels, sheets and robes, four-poster beds, Nespresso coffee machines and luxe lotions and potions in the bathrooms.

You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to dining, too, as Beechfield House has four dining rooms, not including the outdoor terrace in the walled garden that you can frequent in summer. Enjoy everything from Sunday lunch to afternoon tea, made with fresh ingredients from the hotel’s kitchen garden, all washed down with options from the hotel’s impressive wine list.

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