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Historic country house with grass tennis court - ideal for entertaining

Historic country house with grass tennis court - ideal for entertaining

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Aerial shot of The Grange and its gardens in the summer
Exterior
front of house with ample off street parking
Room
Interior

Overview of Historic country house with grass tennis court - ideal for entertaining

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
nr devizes, ENG
  • Popular LocationKennet & Avon Canal10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLongleat14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLongleat Safari and Adventure Park34 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 with ensuite bathroom

Bedroom 2 with ensuite shower room

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4 shared bathroom

Bedroom 5 shared bathroom

Bedroom 6 ensuite bathroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic country house with grass tennis court - ideal for entertaining

The Grange is an impressive 17th century country house set within 2 acres of well maintained gardens with far reaching views towards Salisbury Plain. It is situated in the heart of Wiltshire, just outside the historic market town of Devizes. The world famous heritage sites of Stonehenge, Avebury and Silbury Hill are within 20 mins drive. Bath, Salisbury and Longleat are half an hour away. Oxford and the Cotswolds are easy day trips.

The village of Worton has an attractive pub, and an extensive network of footpaths. There are trout fishing lakes within 10 mins walk. There is also horse riding at the nearby village of Lavington.

We have furnished the Grange traditionally yet with all the modern conveniences.
The house was built in the 1640s, with later additions at the end of the 19th century. Prince Rupert is rumoured to have stayed during the Civil War and a helmet from that period was found in the garden a few years ago.

The three storey house is great for entertaining having a 30ft double reception room with two efficient wood-burners and separate dining room with an open fireplace that can seat at least 12. The kitchen/breakfast room comes with a traditional 4 door Aga. Upstairs there are 6 spacious double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a super king size bed and luxurious bathroom with twin sinks, bath and walk-in power shower. Bedroom 2 has a king size bed and ensuite shower room, bedroom 3 has twin beds and bedrooms 4 and 5 in the attic have queen size beds and a bathroom with twin sinks, bath with shower attachment, bedroom 6 is a double bedroom and also has its own bathroom.

The gardens are a particular feature with croquet lawn, walled garden featuring pear and apple trees with a small avenue of vines along with both summer and winter raspberry bushes. There is a GRASS TENNIS COURT to the front of the house. To the side there are two goldfish ponds set within checkerboard cobbles. On the back lawn (suitable for badminton) there is also an open sided games room/barn with table tennis.

Property manager

Atalanta

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Devizes

This vacation home is located in Devizes. Wadworth Brewery and Avonleigh Organic Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Bowood Garden and The Courts Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking, and cycling.
Map
nr devizes, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 10 min drive
  • Longleat - 14 min drive
  • Stonehenge - 26 min drive
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 28 min drive
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Melksham Station - 13 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • The White Bear - 10 min drive
  • The Snuffbox - 8 min drive
  • George & Dragon - 11 min drive
  • The Churchill Arms - 7 min drive
  • Southgate Inn - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marijke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in Worton
We came for a family reunion for a week and found The Grange perfect. The weather was not ideal but this did not stop us having a great week, which included Christmas. There are many things to do close by and if you don’t feel like going out the house was great for just hanging out and playing games inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbora O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Birthday Bonanza Gathering
Our family is scattered around the globe, and this property provided the perfect meeting point for the smaller family circle to meet. This house is spacious and allows spending together-time in a generous manner. Additionally, it is a listed building and history breaths through every nook and cranny. Good old AGA oven in the kitchen provides the feeling of hearth of the home. Garden's landscape invites guests to lounge, enjoy peaceful atmosphere of the village surrounding against the backdrop of croquet, badminton and table-tennis sounds. Major advantage of this property, is the ability for a larger group to enjoy each other's company come rain or shine, due to it's layout. Only one negative aspect comes to mind : the cleaning costs. I have already questioned this with the owner. I do not find the quoted amount to be realistic and truly kosher - speaking from experience of owning a larger, older villa in continental Europe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John j., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House in Wiltshire
We and our friends and family very much enjoyed the Grange -house and grounds. A beautiful property, well furnished, with a number of paintings by the owner who is clearly an accomplished artist and horsewoman. It was a little chilly, but perhaps that is to be expected in England's springtime.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family stay
Great location for a big family get together. Lots of things to do like table tennis and croquet. Space for large family dinner and great kitchen. Lovely lounge with open fire. House nice and warm too. Only complaint was lots for flies dead and alive but may have been time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucolic Britain
We had a wonderful experience at the house, which is in a beautiful part of Wiltshire and conveniently placed for leisurely walks. The house is charming and has all necessary facilities, and a grass tennis court, lovely manicured garden and a fascinating history.

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