Fosse Farmhouse

Type: Bed & Breakfast

Fosse Farmhouse was built in 1750 of Random Cotswold stone under a clay tiled roof. Located in the heart of the Beaufort hunt on the Roman Fosseway in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Recently, it has been the subject of extensive restoration and renovation. Original fittings complement the French decorative antique furniture, and pretty English chintzes throughout, thereby creating a thoroughly individual country house retreat.

The interiors of the house, and the work of the imaginative owner and Chef Caron Cooper have been aclaimed in several media publications this year, including 25 Beautiful Homes and The Independent B&B Guide.

Delicious home cooked dinners using local seasonal ingredients are available by advance reservation (24 hours) and wonderful clotted cream teas are served throughout the summer months in the farmhouse orchard garden. Castle Combe - the most beautiful Cotswold village is just 20 minutes walk from our door, and Bath Spa is 30 minutes by car.

Grading

• 4 AA Stars
• 4 Visit Britain Stars

Awards

• Visit Britain Silver 2009

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

4

* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From M4 jct 17 take A350 south to Chippenham. Join A420 towards Bristol, after approx 2 miles turn right on to the B4039. Continue 3 miles to 'The Gib' village. Turn left opposite 'Salutation Inn' pub. We are one mile down this road on the right hand side.

Public Transport Directions

By train from London Paddington Station. First Great Western trains run every 30 minutes to Chippenham Station. Travelling time 1 hour 30 minutes. From the station take a taxi to Fosse Farmhouse (15 mins).

By car from London M4 - Junction 17, then follow the directions to Castle Combe Race Circuit and follow the B4039 to the 'The Gib'. Turn left opposite the 'Salutation Inn'. We are the first farmhouse on the right after 2 miles.

From Heathrow Airport, take shuttle bus to Reading Station and then First Great Western train to Chippenham. From Bristol International Airport, take shuttle bus to Temple Meads Station and train to Chippenham. Then take taxi to Fosse Farmhouse.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Country house
• Film or TV location - Stardust and Wolfman filmed in Castle Combe, 1 mile.
• In countryside
• Non smoking establishment

Children & Infants

• Accept children all ages
• Facilities for children
• Highchair
• Special meal times for children

Parking & Transport

• Car parking
• On site parking

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course - Arrangement with Castle Combe Manor House Course.
• Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
• Other sporting facilities - Skid pan and karting at Castle Combe Race Circuit.

Catering

• Bar
• Cater for vegetarians
• Local Produce English Breakfast
• Serve breakfast
• Serve evening meal

Payment Methods

• Delta accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

• Colour television in all bedrooms
• Electric shaver point
• Four poster beds available
• Hairdryer in all bedrooms
• Non smoking rooms available
• Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

Establishment Features

• Central heating throughout
• Conference facilities - Up to 15 guests
• Event venue
• Garden/patio for guests' use
• Ironing facilities
• Licenced for alcohol
• Minimum Group size
• Pets accepted
• Public telephone
• Real log/coal fires
• Separate guests' lounge
• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French
• Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Specialist Features

• Christmas/New Year Program
• Honeymoon Breaks
• Marketed as gay friendly
• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
• Marketed to any other specialist market - Japanese
• Special provisions for cyclists
• Special provisions for lone female travellers
• Special provisions for walkers

Languages spoken

• French spoken
• Staff Fluent in Languages - French