Widbrook Grange Hotel
Trowbridge Road
Bradford-on-Avon, near Bath

The name “Widbrook” dates from 1279, when it was mentioned as “Wyggebrok” in the Assize Rolls. It probably started as “Wigca’s Brook” the name of the stream that runs through the hotel’s 11acre grounds.According to the ancient rent books of Earl Manvers Estate, Widbrook Grange was built as a model farm some two centuries ago. In the time when King George was encouraging the development of what was, in those days seen to be leading examples of modern farming. The large and impressive main house was built in a courtyard along with its surrounding stables, and barns and it had extensive lawns down to the brook. Most of these original features still exist today albeit being used for a different purpose.

Set in eleven acres of gardens and fields, Widbrook Grange nestles comfortably into the rolling countryside of Wiltshire's heartland. There is a wealth of wildlife to observe from the early morning visits of fallow deer to the evening forays of badgers. Bird life is prolific and the grounds are well supplied with feeding stations. You can enjoy open countryside and canalside walks straight from the door of the hotel, and we have extensive parking with easy access to all rooms.

The house and outbuildings are built predominantly from mellow Bath Stone. Over the years Widbrook has changed from being a farm into becoming a fine example of a “Grange” in the true meaning of the word – “ An impressive country house with substantial outbuildings”. Reflecting the agricultural heritage, on both sides of the house are low walls containing “bee-bowls" (boles in agricultural terms), one of the finest examples in Wiltshire.

Jane and Peter Wragg are the resident owners of Widbrook Grange and together they run this elegant Georgian dwelling, providing luxurious accommodation without losing the homely atmosphere of the traditional English country house. Relaxing drawing rooms, a log fire on cold winter nights and beautiful gardens with hideaways all add to the peace and tranquility of this special place.