Over one-and-a-quarter acres of lawn and trees point the way to south-westerly views over the Avon Valley, the lights of Bath, and some sensational sunsets. Cook on the gas barbecue and eat on the pennant-stone terrace that towers over the valley. But don’t laze around too long: that set of tennis won’t play itself.
This is English gentry living as it once was and it all begins in the ornate entrance hall, with the giant fireplace a hint of the timeless charm to follow. Dive into the DVDs or bring your Netflix password for TVs in the drawing room and conservatory. Stay out there to go snooker loopy awhile.
Escape the hubbub in the sanctuary of the library and bag a little book time with views over the landscaped gardens. Indoor-outdoor flow works well here, so slip out from the library and drawing room to the sun terrace. Immerse yourself in a genteel world of English country living among the period charm and modern cons.
This is a 17th-century country home but there’s nothing Middle Ages about the Smallbone of Devizes kitchen. Get things bubbling and boiling on the Aga, chop and chat over the island unit, eat in the dining room around the chunky table. Fill up the fridges with meat, bread, and honey from Goodies Deli and bubbles from Amathus.
Night off from simmering and stirring? Call up the pro chefs from Roasted Lemon for mouthwatering Mediterranean or Dineindulge for a range of restaurant-quality menus. Stay lazy and grab takeaways from Hong Kong Chef, Mantra for Indian, or go Greek at Taka Taka.
Head to The Rose and Crown, just five minutes in the car, for home-made lasagne or naked aromatic garden burger. Pop in to The Claremont for venison and smoked-pancetta pie or Beyond Meat plant burger. Or try The Chequers for British gastropub dishes in a Georgian building with wooden pews, parquet floors and chalkboard menu.
Stop off at the Giggling Squid in Bath for a classic curry or caramelised pork belly. Enjoy authentic French cuisine, bread, and desserts at funky, friendly, French Ma Cuisine. Or tuck into brunch, steak supper or afternoon tea just minutes away from must-see sights such as Bath Spa and the ancient Roman Baths at The Ivy.
Serenity comes as standard, staring from the sash windows of Lambrook House’s seven beautifully appointed bedrooms. Look out on views of the gardens, valley and tennis court.
The master bedroom comes with superking bed, range of built-in wardrobes, far-reaching views towards Bath, and generous en-suite. Bedroom two gives you a kingsize with garden and tennis-court views, while bedroom three has a queensize bed with garden views. Bedroom four is another queen with en-suite and garden views.
Bedroom five provides a queensize bed with garden and tennis-court views, while bedroom six gives you single bunks and bedroom seven two singles.
