West Kennett House
A beautiful Georgian house in rural Wiltshire, boasting extensive gardens, fantastic location and breathtaking walks in every direction. The Grade 11 listed property is situated in West Kennett, within the Avebury World Heritage Site of ancient standing stones. With stunning walks from the door and Marlborough’s restaurants and independent shops close by, it’s an exceptional family escape. Further afield are Stonehenge, Longleat Safari Park and Bath.
Overview
Enter this spacious 5-bedroom house through a classical portico draped in wisteria to discover elegant drawing rooms, dining rooms, king-size bedrooms and private garden, perfect for families or groups of friends desiring a relaxing country escape.
The charming country kitchen has a traditional Aga and a large table to gather for breakfast each morning. Relax by a roaring log fire in the drawing or sitting room or celebrate a special occasion in the formal dining room. With several spaces to gather socially for dinner or drinks, you can enjoy an indulgent escape and reconnect with loved ones.
Each of the five bedrooms are spacious with views of the gardens or countryside beyond, while two feature their own en suites. Every corner of this home tells a story through the artwork and decorative pieces collected during the owners’ travels.
The extensive, breathtaking gardens are a true highlight. Listen to the relaxing sounds of a water fountain as you enjoy leisurely lunches on the terrace or explore the rose bush maze. The route of West Kennett Stone Avenue is believed to have once passed through the gardens, and you can walk along the avenue all the way to the stone circle. Immerse yourself in ancient history with a stay at this truly unique and fascinating house.
Lower Ground Floor
Formal Dining Room:
Impressive dining room with extensive dining table seating ten, ideal for a special dinner or celebration.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Breakfast Room:
A charming country kitchen with Aga, breakfast table and patio doors leading to the garden. All essential appliances provided such as electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine.
Drawing Room:
Elegant formal drawing room with sofa seating, log fireplace with marble surround and piano. A dining table seating eight overlooks the beautiful gardens through French doors that can be opened to enjoy the scenery as you share a meal.
Sitting Room/TV Room:
A cosy space with sofas and smart TV to watch a movie or simply unwind by the log fire and read a book or magazine.
Shared cloakroom:
Ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
A spacious Master suite with sumptuous King-size bed, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, desk, front garden views and en suite bathroom.
En suite:
The master bedroom's beautiful en suite has a walk-in shower, roll-top bath, WC and basin. This quiet, relaxing space has views across the extensive gardens.
Bedroom Two:
A spacious room with king-size bed, built-in wardrobes, desk and front garden views.
Bedroom Three:
A generous room with king-size bed, built-in wardrobe and lovely garden views.
En suite:
Bedroom three boasts an en suite with bath, WC and basin.
Shower Room/Utility Room:
This useful room doubles as a shared shower room, with shower, WC and basin and a utility room with washing machine, dryer and clothes drying rack.
Second Floor
Bedroom Four:
A spacious room with king-size bed, built-in wardrobes, desk and fabulous views of the distant hills.
Bedroom Five:
A final spacious bedroom with king-size bed, built-in wardrobes, desk and sharing the same wonderful countryside views.
Outside
The extensive gardens are a true marvel. The French doors from the kitchen and drawing room both lead to a large terrace where an outdoor dining comfortably fits ten guests for an al fresco dinner on a warm summer’s evening. A water fountain with seating area offers a relaxing spot to read a book. Wander through the mature gardens to discover a romantic rose bush maze and picturesque goldfish pond. Follow a pretty avenue of trees to the bottom of the garden that overlooks miles of countryside and a distant standing stone. Although once believed to be part of the Avebury avenue, the garden is enclosed and private, only accessible by guests. Walk all the way to the stone circle in the village of Avebury or enjoy a number of other walks straight from the door. This wonderful garden is full of delightful surprises at every turn and will stand out as a very special highlight of your stay here.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - King-size
Bedroom Four - King-size
Bedroom Five - King-size
3 Bathrooms - En Suite With Walk-in Shower And Roll-top Bath, En-suite With Bath And Shower Room
Hairdryer
Fire
AGA
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Coffee Machine - Nespresso - Compatible With Original Nespresso Pods
Dishwasher
Dining Table
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Baby/child Equipment Not Provided
Piano
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Welcome For Additional Fee
Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Coal
Fire Pit
Parking - Private Driveway For 3 Or 4 Cars
On your Doorstep
Surrounded by rural countryside and with Marlborough just a short drive away, West Kennet is spoilt for choice with its local produce and artisan food shops for guests to enjoy an indulgent feast. Grove Farm at Stitchcombe supplies wonderful home-reared beef from their organic pedigree Hereford cattle, as well as pork, lamb, venison and selection boxes that can be delivered, ideal for a Sunday roast or fabulous dinner party. Three Trees Farm Shop & Café is well worth a visit for its excellent local produce, homemade cakes, cooked breakfasts and light lunches or Marlborough landmark The Polly Tea Rooms, established in 1912, is famous for its afternoon and cream teas. Marlborough itself is home to a wonderful selection of independent shops, perfect gifts and artisan treats, while a Tesco, Waitrose and COOK are available for groceries and delicious meals.
Eating Out:
- The Red Lion – the only pub in Britain within a stone circle offering a menu of family favourites (1.6 miles)
- The Waggon and Horses – A 16th century thatched pub near Beckhampton that you can walk to in just over 20-minutes (1.4 miles).
- The Burg at the Bell – traditional Indian cuisine and takeaway (1 mile).
- The Royal Oak, Marlborough – once a coaching inn that housed some of the King’s troops during the civil war (5 miles).
- The Polly Tearooms, Marlborough – serving tea since 1912 it is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or tea and cake (5 miles).
Walks:
With countless walks from your doorstep, West Kennett House is a walker's dream. From the bottom of the garden you can join the Avebury stone avenue, following it all he way to the stone circle itself where the Red Lion pub is the only pub in Britain situated within a stone circle. Alternatively you can walk to West Kennett Long Barrow, Silbury Hill or head to Preshute for a view of the white horse on the hillside. Walkers can also benefit from the Ridgeway National Trail right on their doorstep. A full walking guide is provided when booking.
Places to Visit:
- Avebury Stone Circle – Explore this ancient standing stone circle and stop by the visitor centre to learn about its history (1.6 miles).
- Longleat Safari Park – visit one of the UK’s most loved safari parks (29 miles).
- Stonehenge – discover the story behind one of the world’s most famous stone circles (23 miles).
- The Cotswolds - visit famous spots like Bibury or Cirencester, or the market town of Tetbury – home to Highgrove Gardens and Westonbirt Arboretum (26 miles).
- Bath – visit this historic city's is famous Roman baths and abbey (26 miles).
Travel:
- Train - Pewsey Station (9.9 miles) has frequent services to London Paddington, Reading and the West Country. Swindon Station (13.2 miles) has frequent, direct services primarily to London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Reading, Bath Spa, Cardiff Central, and Swansea.
- Taxis: Browns Taxis of Marlborough - 07847 097189, 24/7 Swindon taxis - 01793 737373
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.
- The property has steps leading to the entrance.
- 1 small well-behaved dog is welcome at an additional fee.
- Please note, dogs are only permitted in the kitchen and sitting room.
- The garden is enclosed but has two ponds and a water fountain so children and dogs should be watched at all times.
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Not only are the house and gardens beautiful but we were blown away by the unique location of this property, a real must for history lovers.
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The Location
Nestled in the small hamlet of West Kennett, this special country home is situated in an extraordinary location, the Neolithic Avebury stone avenue, a World Heritage Site. Walk from the garden along the avenue to the famous standing stone circle and Red Lion pub. The house is surrounded by other fascinating historical artefacts including West Kennett long barrow and Silbury Hill, all within walking distance. A walker's dream, the Ridgeway National Trail is right on your doorstep. Marlborough and Devizes are a short drive away, charming towns offering restaurants, pubs and independent shops. Further afield, great days out include Longleat Safari Park, Stonehenge and Bath.
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