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Spacious group and family friendly house,in Colerne village,close to Bath

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 1640 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Colerne, ENG
  • Roman Baths
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • University of Bath
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bristol Filton Airport (FZO)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor communal toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ground floor communal toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Room 1 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Room 2 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Room 3 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Room 4 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spacious group and family friendly house,in Colerne village,close to Bath

Trimnells House is a former farm house,in the heart of Colerne Village .
You’ll love the quiet ambience, with two pubs within walking distance,
A short drive to Bath, Castle Combe and Lacock.
Our house has large en suited rooms that are ideally suited to groups of friends and families.The house is surrounded by gardens and has ample parking on the drive.
The guest accommodation is on the ground and first floor.
The 2nd floor appartment and single storey granny annexe are not included.
The house is ideally placed for combining the enjoyment of rural South West England with the delights of exploring the areas rich and varied history. Both Georgian Bath and access to The Cotswold Way are only a few miles away. Situated only 15 minutes drive from the M4 we are also within easy reach of Bristol & Swindon (within 30 minutes) and Cardiff & Cheltenham (within 1 hour).
Stay at Trimnells House if you want a venue for a group of friends or family .
Colerne is a friendly welcoming village with a shop and village store which also has a post office. 2 pubs including the Fox and Hounds which serves reasonably priced food,or the Six Bells which often has a takeaway van in the car park serving food,both pubs have gardens.
There are also 2 clubs that serve drinks that welcome visitors staying with us.
The Fox and Hounds and Liberal club regularly host local musical events
Alternatively,you may wish to eat at Lucknam Park,where chef Hywel Jones holds a Michelin star,who knows, you may bump into one of the celebrities that stay there.
Recently Rowan Atkinson hit the national news after many villagers and pets were disturbed by a firework display at Lucknam Park arranged by him .I've heard that when Nicholas Cage lived locally he ate at the restaurant and Robbie Williams has enjoyed the pool in the spa.
We once had Kate Middletons parents stay here to attend a local wedding. They were turned away at the local pub for food because they were too busy and nobody recognised them.That's how crazy it gets here folks! I could go on about the time a Texan billionaires daughter took over Lucknam Park Hotel for her wedding but that's another story...or how a guest bumped into local Ex Bath Rugby star Chris Lilley and went home with a team strip!
Hopefully this gives you an idea of the ambience of the area. I will just mention that Colerne residents are known as Colerne donkeys. This relates to a story regarding the burial of a donkey in the graveyard with its hooves protruding. Don't ask me to explain, nor explain why there is no minute hand on the Church clock!
Trimnells offers guests the chance to enjoy village life in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty,on the edge of the Cotswold way. They can enjoy peace and tranquility whilst being close to nearby tourist attractions. They can walk to country pubs in a friendly unspoiled village just off the tourist track where visitors of all kinds are welcomed including many overseas visitors who have described Colerne as "a bit of old England". We believe by this they mean that locals will greet you and talk in the street and pubs not Local facilities include golf, clay pigeon shooting, quad bikes, go karts,paddle boards,escape rooms ,axe throwing etc.
There are also 2 parks/play areas within the village.
If you want more information on some points, just send an enquiry.

Bath is a short drive away ,theTherma Spa is a popular venue for our guests.There are too many places to visit in Bath to list here.

Past guests comment on how much they enjoy our gardens ,where children can play whilst adults eat and drink.Children seem very excited when they arrive. Perhaps it's the imposing and slightly 'Hogwarts' exterior of the house which they explore energetically before moving on to the walled garden with its (fenced) fish pond, fruit trees and chicken run where they find our chickens living in a children's playhouse converted into a chicken house. Our hens are rescued from slaughter they enjoy their new found freedom in a large run to the side of the house. Children may feed the chickens and collect the eggs and seem to enjoy just watching them. (They are like little dinosaurs strutting around complete with the odd fight!)In the garden you may also meet garden our cat called Salem and our giant continental rabbit called Sabrina
Groups from large cities,enjoy the peace and quiet and slower pace of a village and leave with batteries recharged.

Film buffs and families who want to keep children entertained may wish to visit nearby Castle Combe where scenes from Stardust, the first Dr Doolittle and Warhorse were filmed, and Lacock where scenes from Harry Potter and numerous costume dramas were filmed. William Fox Talbot undertook some early pioneering work on photography in Lacock Abbey where you will find a Museum of photography The village and Abbey are owned by the National Trust and preserved for posterity.
Guests have access to the gardens, car park, ground and first floors.
The second floor self contained appartment and single storey ground floor granny annexe are owner occupied
Accessability
The ground floor bedroom has a level access shower (a shower stool +/or grab rail can be provided upon request)
A ramp is available for wheelchair access to the single step at the front door. There is level access to the garden and car park(gravel)
The ground floor has level access to kitchen(small lip at door) ,lounge and dining room.Our doors are wider than standard household doors
When traveling to Trimnells House please note -avoid routes sending you via Tutton Hill unless you enjoy driving via single track roads.
From M4 J18 your GPS should take you to Colerne without these lanes being on your route
From M4 J17 at Bumpers farm roundabout take A420 to bBristol - not Bath.Turn right at Ford.



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Property manager

Susan Parkinson
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large gardens.Fenced pond. Chickens
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Upon discussion.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed in the gardens and front porch.
No loud noise outdoors after 10:30.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: upon discussion.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colerne

Located in Chippenham, this holiday home is in a rural area. Corsham Court and Bath Assembly Rooms are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thermae Bath Spa and Manor House Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Bath Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Bath Rugby Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Colerne, ENG

What's nearby

  • Bath Abbey - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Roman Baths - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Royal Crescent - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • University of Bath - 17 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Chippenham Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robbie's Plaice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Nelson Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Hywel Jones - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious group and family friendly house,in Colerne village,close to Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious group and family friendly house,in Colerne village,close to Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious group and family friendly house,in Colerne village,close to Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious group and family friendly house,in Colerne village,close to Bath located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Corsham Court, Bath Botanical Gardens and The Courts Garden. Bath City Farm and Roman Baths are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrizzia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommended for.large groups!
Great house for large group gatherings. Close to many pretty Cotswolds towns. The hosts were kind and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs perfectly
Overall we had a fantastic stay - as a large group (12) of adults, it met our needs perfectly! Proximity to Bath made it very easy to get home after a night out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor Weekend
Lovely outside space and very responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, amazing hosts !!
We were a hen party of 12 staying at Trimnells. From the moment we booked Susan was fantastic. Nothing was ever to much trouble for her. She was so informative, giving us lots of information about Taxi’s and local amenities. House was lovely, clean and tidy. Kitchen was very well equipped. Rooms were large and the beds were very comfortable. We had everything we needed for a large group. Mark met us on arrival and showed us around. We shortly met Susan after. Both were so friendly and welcoming. And thank you for the hot tub !!! A short drive into Bath by taxi. We would recommend anybody to stay at Trimnells. Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The perfect property for our group of 15 hens :) Nothing was too much for the host. Great communication from the beginning. We had a private chef come in to cook us dinner one of the nights and the kitchen is well equipped for this, with plenty of plates, cutlery and glasses to accommodate. Beds were comfy, enough bathrooms and toilets for all of us and also so much parking! I highly recommend Trimnells House!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for hen do
Perfect size property for a group of ladies in our 40s to get together and celebrate our friend’s upcoming wedding. Individual beds and bathrooms in each room made it all the more comfortable. Good size property - not too big but big enough for everyone to be together. Clean property, well stocked kitchen for entertaining. Sue was lovely and answered all our questions, provided towels and tea towel and made the overall experience nice and easy. Only downside is we didn’t get to enjoy the garden as was raining! Thanks so much for having us Sue!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely spacious and excellent value for money
We could not have been more fortunate to find Trimnells House. The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming and the accommodation really is one of the kind - the house and grounds are absolutely massive and it is in close proximity to both Chippenham and Bath Spa. The amenities were well stocked, it accommodates very large groups with ease and the property had everything from gaming facilities to travel reading and local guides. An ideal place to stay especially for larger groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property with lots of little touches…
We stayed at Trimnells for a recent hen party. There were 12 of us. Every bedroom had up to 4 people in it and all en-suites so showers and WCs were no problem at all. Lots of lovely little extra things that made our stay really easy… a drinks fridge in the dining room, seating for everyone, front door keys in every bedroom, code entry to each bedroom and even recycling. A great location close to Chippenham and Bath and Susan the hostess was very friendly and relaxed - happy that we were there to enjoy ourselves. Lovely garden and a delightful little village… we had no problem with taxis to Bath (around £20). We had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
Really clean, excellent facilities and lovely hosts. It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Badminton Visit
We stayed here whilst visiting Badminton Horse Trials. The property was in a great location and had everything that we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house lovely host
We stayed in this lovely house for newyear and loved it .the rooms were spacious and clean .sue was very welcoming and lovely throughout our stay .the children loved the rabbit sabrina and loved having a huge house to play in . Many thanks Louise and family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue. Great mini break!
Lots of room in a tastefully furnished house. Christmas tree and decorations were lively.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Muminul I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a staycation
Lively place for a staycation. Hosts are lovely, place is secluded so you can switch off. Would book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with university friends
Susan was an amazing host- very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Monty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Spacious place
Nice place for a big group, lots of bathrooms and large dining room. Just lacking a few extras to make it 5 star.

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for a get awaay
Booked when restricted to 2 families hence only 8 people in lovely large accommodation. Excellent facilities including lovely garden. Children loved the chickens and were thrilled to collect eggs in the morning. Very accommodating owners. Lovely break - wish it could have been longer. Thanks for a lovely few days
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property in the Cotswolds
Very spacious, for large families or groups. Not luxurious but comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Camilla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. The owner was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Highly recommended!
An excellent place to stay. Very well equipped, very comfortable beds and lovely and warm. It was everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cooking weekend with friends
Fabulous property in a lovely location close to Bath and Chippenham. I hired the place for friends to meet up to learn cooking together. Perfect house to accommodate a big group. Sue, owner, was fabulous. Great communication throughout. Very clean house, had everything I needed. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Pam E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star
Wanted to give 5 stars but your system won't let me??? What a fabulous place. You have to give it a try.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Perfect for events
We had 12 guests for a stag party. There were enough comfortable beds for all of us, plenty of nice bathrooms and some great communal areas including garden space. A great place for this kind of event.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Wonderful house and stay
We had a fantastic stay at Trimnells House. It was the perfect size for our hen party with great facilities. Sue was very friendly and good communication throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John R.

House was very well equipped. Very child friendly lovely and warm.
Had a lovely couple of days with our family of 8 adults and grandchildren. House was very warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mieko W.

No surprises.
Beautiful area. Sue, the owner, is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Susan Parkinson

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Hi
I grew up in Bath. I purchased Trimnells House and moved to Colerne in 1991. I nursed until 2009, since when I have been offering guest accommodation. I do enjoy eating out and live music. I also enjoy seeing visitors have a memorable stay at Trimnells House. I have lots of information about the local area so please ask if you need anything.

Why they chose this property

This property is imposing and is visually pleasing.The rooms airy and spacious.
The village is traditional,thriving and friendly.
Offering this property enables me to share this experience with others.

If you are a stag/hen party Trimnells offers a good environment to have a party, have a barbecue, make use of the garden for games. You can take a short walk to pubs that can look after large groups particularly if you make prior arrangements arrangements and book tables. Further afield are the nightclubs of Bath and Bristol.
Why not take the plunge like a Roman and swim in the hot spring water at Bath Thermae Spa?
If you are a family group. Families with children have particularly enjoyed staying at Trimnells. Children seem very excited when they arrive. Perhaps its the imposing and slightly 'Hogwarts' exterior of the house which they explore energetically before moving on to the walled garden with its fish pond, fruit trees and chicken run where they find our chickens living in a children's playhouse converted into a chicken house. Our hens (~20-25) are rescue hens from battery units who enjoy virtual freedom in a large run to the side of the house. Children can feed the chickens and collect the eggs and seem to enjoy just watching them. (They are like little dinosaurs strutting around complete with the odd fight)! We are about 6 miles away from Castle Combe used for 'War Horse' and 'Stardust' movies. We are also about 6 miles from Lacock used in the 'Harry Potter' movies including Harry Potters classroom and his parents house. Further afield can be found Stonehenge, Avebury stone circle and Longleat. If they go to the Roman Baths they can walk where the Romans walked and there are some good hologram effects to give you an idea of what it was like. If you take the kids to the viewing point at the top of nearby Tog Hill they can see across Bristol and the Severn Estuary as far as the Brecon Beacons on a clear day. (Binoculars recommended).

What makes this property unique

The best features about this property include the peace and quiet of the enclosed gardens and surrounding area. The architecture of the property which never fail to impress.
Other benefits include:-
Ample off street parking. Groups often arrive from different directions in many cars. Parking can be difficult in Bath.
Stags/Hens or families may want to be at the hub of many interesting attractions.
Guests will be within 7 miles of Bath, Castle Combe and Lacock. These last two villages are featured in movies and TV and are an attraction in their own right and quickly reached from Colerne.
Guests will be able to enjoy country pubs in a small but vibrant village location far different from the towns or countries many come from.
Guests who intend to visit Bath whose journey involves the M4 will find we are ideally placed as a destination, before they complete the last few miles of their journey into Bath.

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