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Head to nearby Bath for a dose of history and culture, village hop around the picturesque Cotswolds, bring out your wild side at Longleat Safari Park and walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge.

Beechfield house is within easy reach of these iconic UK attractions and is the perfect place to retreat to after a day of exploring.

WILTSHIRE THINGS TO DO MAP

Lacock bakery Wiltshire

Our favourite places

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.

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Local Walks

The best way to explore the local area on foot. We've pulled together a guide to some of our favourite walks, and a four mile run route for those feeling even more energetic.

Stonehenge

Local Attractions

Beechfield 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.

Visit Wiltshire

For more information about what to do during your stay at Beechfield House, go to the Visit Wiltshire website.

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