Beechfield House Hotel, Beanacre

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Fabulous Bedroom
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Fabulous Bedroom
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Heated Outdoor Pool
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Heated Outdoor Pool
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Heated Outdoor Pool
Heated Outdoor Pool
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Fabulous Bedroom
Fabulous Bedroom
Fabulous Bedroom
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Bedroom with Pool View
Bedroom with Pool View
Bedroom with Pool View
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Full Wiltshire Breakfast
Full Wiltshire Breakfast
Full Wiltshire Breakfast
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Beechfield Bar
Beechfield Bar
Beechfield Bar
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Sunday Roast Lunch
Sunday Roast Lunch
Sunday Roast Lunch
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Aperol Spritz
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Full Afternoon Tea
Full Afternoon Tea
Full Afternoon Tea
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Overview

There’s a certain kind of magic to Beechfield House – the kind that creeps up on you quietly. Perhaps it’s the tree-lined drive, the soft crunch of gravel under tyres, or the way this handsome Victorian house seems to rise gently out of the Wiltshire countryside, surrounded by sweeping lawns and ancient woodland. Just outside Melksham, Beechfield is the sort of place that doesn’t shout for your attention – it simply offers a very good reason to stop.

Step inside and the mood is warm and unhurried. Polished floorboards creak underfoot, antiques are mixed with soft, contemporary touches, and there’s a sense that everything has been chosen with care. Each of the 24 bedrooms is named after a tree from the grounds – some with four-posters, others with window seats that invite you to curl up and watch the world drift by. Egyptian cotton sheets, deep baths and proper tea trays add a layer of homely comfort that’s impossible to resist.

Beyond the house, there’s a walled garden that hides a heated outdoor pool – the kind of secret spot that feels like it belongs to you alone. The restaurant is just as considered, with a focus on local ingredients and seasonal flavours served across a series of intimate dining rooms or out on the terrace come summer.

Beechfield is quietly luxurious, deeply relaxing and genuinely welcoming – dogs included.

Britain's Finest in conversation with Beechfield House Hotel

What do you think makes a stay at Beechfield House Hotel unique?

Nestled in eight acres of landscaped grounds and inspired by the 16th Century Italian Renaissance, Beechfield House is a secluded rural escape. Only 30 minutes from Bath and the Cotswolds, experience country house grandeur with a contemporary feel at Beechfield House - an Italianate outdoor heated pool, kitchen garden and arboretum for all seasons. A place to reconnect with one another and centre yourself.

Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at Beechfield House Hotel?

Named after trees in the grounds, each of the 24 rooms at Beechfield House have their own unique charm and connection to the outdoors. With calming views across landscaped gardens, sink into comfy super king-size beds and pure Egyptian cotton sheets.

Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Melksham area?

Beechfield House is surrounded by big name attractions. Within a short drive you can reach Stonehenge, Longleat Safari Park, Cheddar Caves and Wookey Hole to name just a few. The historic National Trust Village of Lacock - which has featured in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter is just a five minute drive from the hotel.

Wiltshire is peppered with farms, local pubs, and pretty former wool towns and villages such as: Bradford-on-Avon, Castle Combe, Corsham, Devizes and the National Trust village of Lacock. Both historic Bath and the picturesque Cotswolds are within an hour's drive from the hotel.

Where can guests enjoy food and drink?

During the warmer months, Beechfield House offers an outside terrace in the walled garden, as well as four relaxed, stylish, and comfortable dining rooms. The atmosphere is relaxed, with fresh and homegrown produce from the kitchen garden being used wherever possible.

Facilities & information

Summary

19th-century buildings

Breakfast included

Parking (free)

Child friendly

Dog/Pet friendly

4 Star Official Rating

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Private/enclosed garden

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Games pitches

Children's cots

Award Winning

Children's games

Conference & Meetings

Bathroom & Laundry

Children's highchairs

Television

Four Poster Beds

DVD library

Heli-pads, Private Airfields

CD player

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

DVD player

Telephone

Central heating

Open log fire

Heated swimming pool

Recreations

Croquet

Motor racing, go-karting, quad bikes, tanks

Recommended walks

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Theatre (a short drive)

Food

Restaurant

Continental breakfast (included)

Cooked breakfast (included)

Lunch available (at additional cost)

Dinner available (at additional cost)

Bar

Extra info

Nearest Airport: Bristol
Nearest Airport Time: 1 hours 0 minutes

Nearest Airport Distance (in miles): 25
Nearest Train Station: Melksham
Nearest Railway Time: 2 minutes

Dinner Available:
Dinner Price From: £35.00
Star Rating: 4
Vendor Accreditation: 4 AA red stars Inspector’s Choice 2023 and 2 AA rosettes 2022
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Number of rooms: 24
Double/twin room price from: £129.00
Double twin room price to: £199.00

Arrival information & directions

Address: Beanacre, Melksham, Wiltshire, BeanacreSN12 7PU, United Kingdom

From London via M4 Take the M4 towards Bristol and exit at Junction 17. Follow signs for Poole (A350). Once bypassed Chippenham and Lacock, entering the village of Beanacre continue through the village. Upon beginning to exit the village look for signs on the left to Beechfield House. Do not take the first signed entrance (deliveries) but take the second entrance up the driveway leading to the front of the house.

From Bath From Bath take the A4 towards Chippenham. When approaching Chippenham there will be signs for the A350. Take the A350 towards Melksham and Poole. Keep on the A350 and after Lacock, when entering the village of Beanacre. Upon beginning to exit the village look for signs on the left to Beechfield House. Do not take the first signed entrance (deliveries) but take the second entrance up the driveway leading to the front of the house.

From the South via M3 Leave the M3 at junction 8 heading west on the A303. Take the exit for the A350, just after Chicklade, and continue North until entering the village of Beanacre. The hotel will then be found immediately on the right.

From the Southwest Heading East on the A303, take the exit for the A350, just after West Knoyle, and continue North until entering the village of Beanacre. The hotel will then be found immediately on the right.

By Rail Beechfield House is near to two railway stations Melksham - approximately 2 minutes by car and Chippenham - approximately 15 minutes by car Chippenham Station is on the mainline London to Bath route. Taxis can be ordered for guests - please contact reception in advance of the journey. Contact details are available on the booking confirmation.

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