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For larger bookings, we are able to offer Leigh House which is Leigh Bake House and Leigh Barn together to sleep up to a maximum of 14 people. Combined, they provide 5 doubles and 2 twin rooms. The barn is large enough for you all to socialise and eat together but then for sleeping there is the bake house only a few yards away across the courtyard. The property is best suited for families and mixed groups. Sorry no Stag parties allowed. Leigh Bake House is a quaint 14th Century Cottage and former Bake House, set within its own private walled garden in the picturesque town of Bradford on Avon. It sleeps 4 adults in comfort with designer fabrics and thoughtful touches throughout. The log burning stoves makes for snug evenings in if you choose not to walk to a local pub. In the summer you can sit in the garden and listen to the cluck of hens as they lay you a free range egg! Leigh Barn was originally an 18th Century Tithe Barn, converted in 2006 and renovated throughout the years to a high standard, offering luxury accommodation for 10 people. The style is open and airy French chic with personal touches throughout. Use of the state of the art gym and sauna is also included in the price but please note a personal Trainer does have private use of the gym during parts of the week. Maximum of 6 cars allowed. Sorry no campers or large transit vans . 3 night min stay during peak seasons Mid week deals available Sunday - Thursday from April - June, please contact the BHR team for more details.

Leigh House

Leigh Bake House:

Sorry, no stag/all male parties are allowed at this property.

Mid week deals available Sunday - Thursday from April - June, please contact the BHR team for more details.

This Grade II listed ancient dwelling dates back to the 14th Century. The old bread oven and meat/ fish smoking oven are still evident and the old stone floor bears the marks of the axe where the wood was cut to fuel the fires. Leigh House is believed to date from 1574 and was part of a farm estate given by Elizabeth I to Robert Leigh. The property extends over 4.5 acres and includes the Tithe Barn and the Bake House. It was a wealthy estate in its day and the depth of the well in the courtyard indicates that it was a property of significant importance. In the early Eighteenth Century it was owned by Robert Taylor who lived in the main house and manufactured cheeses in the cheese loft, now a bedroom over the kitchen. It was converted in 2006 and has been completely refurbished by the current owners who have retained the original features, selected fine furnishings and original works of art.

The Bake House is reached through an old latchet gate beneath arched boughs and opens into a courtyard with topiary trees, lavender beds and a pretty fountain tumbling into a pond of water lilies. Beautifully furnished, this compact cottage style home has been painted throughout with Farrow and Ball paints and has a comfortable 'L' shaped sofa and armchair to seat 5 and large TV with DVD. There is a cosy wood burning stove in the old fireplace with a window seat and curtains in Ian Mankin fabrics. There is a pull out dining table with 5 chairs The downstairs double bedroom has beamed ceilings and its own original fireplace (no longer in use). One window opens onto the courtyard whilst the other overlooks the potager and walled garden. There is an oak wardrobe, an oak framed bedstead and a little hand basin with fluffy white towels. The triple room upstairs has a spacious king sized bed along with a single bed under oak beamed ceilings, two oak bedside tables, chest of drawers and hanging space. A hand basin under the window looks down across the Victorian green house to the vegetable garden..
The little kitchen overlooks the central courtyard and has a gas hob, with electric oven and grill, a microwave and small fridge. The newly renovated bathroom has a large walk in shower, a hand basin and WC.

The Old Dairy

The former dairy has been renovated to encompass a state of the art gym including resistance machines, free weights, treadmill and rowing machine. There is a large sauna and shower for your use. We have a resident Personal Trainer who trains private clients during the week and is available to guests by prior arrangement. The facilities are available every evening and weekend when the PT is not on site and are shared with the owners and other resident guests.

Leigh Barn:

An 18th Century Tithe Barn converted to the highest standard offering luxury accommodation for 10 people in three double ensuite rooms, and two twin ensuite rooms. The style is open and airy French chic with personal touches throughout. The large paddock offers an extensive outdoor living and dining space with a BBQ and Hartmann seating. The sauna, gym and games room is a few steps from the kitchen door and also has surround sound, Wii and plasma TV available. Leigh Barn is set in 4.5 acres in the charming town of Bradford on Avon with its many restaurants, pubs and shops. It is one stop by train to Bath Spa.

The Ground Floor

Appreciate this amazing piece of rural architecture at the entrance. Huge crook beams, smooth stone floors, white-washed walls taking your eye up to the ancient oak rafters, with a cascading brass chandelier hanging from the beams. The big barn doors have been glazed to light up the open-plan living and dining room. It is warm and inviting (under floor heating) with a great `L` shaped leather sofa (to seat 6) and another large cream sofa (to seat 3), a broad wood-burning stove packed with logs, lots of good books, games and movies and a TV (with Sky, HD, Box office, Kids TV and Sky Sports, Wii and DVD). There is also a Bose stereo for your ipod, with great sound quality and Wi Fi connection is available throughout the barn.

The long, pretty French country table seats up to 10 and is placed in front of a set of broad glazed barn doors that swing back in warm weather. There is another table that joins to this table for groups of 10-15.

The Kitchen

The bright and sturdy oak and stone Kitchen is in the old bull pit which is a couple of steps down from the Living room. There is a big electric range with 2 ovens, a grill and a warming plate and a 6 ring gas hob. Also here is a microwave, a dishwasher, and a large fridge. There will be a separate freezer and laundry facilities across the yard in the games room eventually. The kitchen has plenty of equipment for culinary flourishes, lots of china and thankfully no bull! The back door leads out to pretty west facing seating area with a table and chairs for 4, a bench, and potted herbs to add zest to your cuisine. .

The Bedrooms

The owner adores vintage finds from French provincial markets and has created four charming bedrooms, every room in the barn is elegant, luxurious and decorated with original artwork. The exposed beams and stonework create a wonderfully rustic and romantic setting. There are 5 bedrooms in total, all have ensuite bathrooms.

On the ground floor on the south side of The Barn is a delightful and spacious twin room with oak paneling wrapped comfortingly around two single antique beds. There is a large pretty oak wardrobe and chest of drawers and an elegant antique chaise.

It has a contemporary oak paneled ensuite with decorative stone tiling. There is a bath (with shower over) a recessed hand basin , a WC and lots of storage.

There is a newly renovated bedroom on the ground floor with twin beds and an ensuite shower room,

An Oak bridge spans across the living areas below and leads into two more bedrooms. Low beams and low doorways are a feature of these atmospheric rooms. They carry the weight of history so watch your head on them!

A pretty double bedroom under the eaves has a white king size brass bed. It has a chest of drawers, a dressing mirror and an inviting chaise. There is a small oak panelled ensuite with bath, hand basin, and WC.

Across the bridge is a handsome double room with a king size sleigh bed, a wardrobe and chest of drawers, an elegant chaise, and a clothes rail. The ensuite has a bath, hand basin and WC.

In the Hay loft which is up a separate stairway, is a double room with a white king size brass bed, fitted storage, a chest of drawers and a little chaise. The ensuite has a bath (with shower over) a hand basin and a WC.

The Grounds

In this rural setting, The Barn, The Bake House (together known as Leigh House) as well as the owner`s residence are clustered in a `u` shape around an idyllic planted courtyard with the original well that supplied the farm. These wonderful old buildings are surrounded by cobbled paths, gardens, orchard, paddocks and fields with southerly views towards Salisbury Plains and The Whitehorse at Westbury . Behind the Bake house is a large secure walled garden with a lavender walkway leading to a rose arbor and plans for a pottager with flowers, fruit, veg and herbs. There are outdoor tables and benches dotted all around the grounds so you can relax and take in the country air. Pick your own apples, pears and plums from the Orchard or head towards a large south facing paddock with lovely views, seating and BBQ area. Bring wellies for lovely local walks into Bradford-Upon Avon (just 10 mins. away) or longer walks to South Wraxhall.

Parking
Maximum of 6 cars allowed. Sorry no campers or large transit vans . 3 night min stay during peak seasons

Services Included

  • Welcome pack
  • Linens and towels
  • Weekly clean (min 11 night stay)
  • Weekly linen change (min 11 night stay)
  • Free internet access
  • All utilities (except telephone charges)

Leigh House is1 mile from Bradford-on-Avon and 7 miles south-east of Bath. The nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon with links to Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, the South west, London Paddington or London Waterloo. Taxis are available from here, call Bradford-on-Avon Taxis Tel 01225872277. The nearest convenience store and petrol station is Texaco towards Bradford-on-Avon.

Pubs and Restaurants

There are 3 pubs within a short walking distance. The Castle is a gastro pub, The Bunch of Grapes is renowned for Sunday roasts and award winning pies and The Dandylion which is a good for a pint and pub fare. In Bradford-on-Avon, The Café Amichi is very convivial Italian restaurant, The Bridge tea rooms are famous for its 3-tiered afternoon teas. Try the Thai Barn for delicious food with great service, or Avon Spice for Indian Cuisine that can be delivered.

Local Shops and Supermarkets

The nearest convenient store with good fresh produce is Co-op, 2 mins by car towards Winsley.
There is a large Sainsbury's Supermarket in Bradford-on-Avon.

Places of Interest

Bradford-on-Avon is a pretty market town built from warm bath stone, on the River Avon. The history of the town can be traced back to Roman origins and it has several buildings dating to the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry. The town Library has a little museum charting its interesting history. Longboats and canoes are for hire to explore the river or bikes can be hired to explore The Kennet and Avon Canal which flows to Bath or Bristol. Call the Tourist Information Centre in Bradford-on-Avon Tel. 01225 865797. The train station is a 15 minute walk from the properties.

Only 7 miles away, Bath is a beautiful world heritage city with many historic places to visit, as well as fascinating museums, galleries, wonderful shops and a great selection of restaurants. Open-top city bus tours are a great introduction to all the sites. You could book a show at The Theatre Royal, Komedia comedy club, or a relaxing soak in hot mineral waters of the Thermae Spa. There are frequent trains from Bradford-on-Avon. (approx. every 15 mins. until 11.30pm) There are hot air balloon flights available in Bath, as well as bicycle and boat hire. Call the Bath Tourist Information Centre Tel. 0906 711 2000.

There is a great history of shipping to explore at Bristol, with fascinating docks, ferry rides, art centres, Theatres and plenty of shopping. There are fast comfortable trains from Bradford-on Avon taking 15 mins.

There are many beautiful National Trust gardens to visit nearby, including Lacock Abbey and The Courts in Holt. Bowood House has extensive grounds including a large adventure playground for children. There are ancient stone monuments in Avebury and giant chalk horses carved into hillsides around Wiltshire along with mysterious crop circles. Further a field is the extraordinary Stonehenge, beautiful Stourhead Gardens and Magnificent Longleat House and Safari Park.

Key Features

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Area: Outskirts
Double Bedrooms: 5
Twin Bedrooms or Double: 0
Twin Bedrooms: 2
Single Bedrooms: 0
Family Bedroom: 0
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Sleeps: 14
Children: Welcome
Parking Spaces: 7
Bathrooms: 5
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Pets: Yes
Weekly Price: £3150.00 - 5515.00
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Facilities

  • Iron
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer/Dryer
  • TV & DVD
  • FF Kitchen
  • Garden Furniture
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wifi
  • Sofabed
  • Games Room
  • BBQ
  • Sauna
  • Sky TV

Floor Plans & Access Statements

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Testimonials

We loved our stay at Leigh House. It has many quirky features ; beautiful gardens and we liked its history. We also liked the period furniture and ornaments and we noticed much attention has been paid to the detail in each room. The owners were super helpful and responded to our questions and a couple of requests quite swiftly.
Leigh House Nita - 2021-12-10
We rented the barn and bake house for my friends hen do and had the best time. The house is beautiful... so nicely done, every bedroom is lovely and the big open living space works perfectly for big groups. There were home baked brownies left out for us when we arrived and the owners were lovely and really helpful. Would definitely book again!
Leigh House Jemma - 2019-03-18
Lovely family gathering at Leigh House Bradford on Avon. Beautiful quality accommodation with easy access to Bath. Thank you Bath Holiday Rentals excellent service
Leigh House Eileen - 2018-08-26
Service was fantastic, incredibly efficient and they made an excellent recommendation for me for our family vacation. There were 15 (12 Adults and 3 children)of us in total staying at Leigh House & Barn, plenty of space and each room was beautifully decorated with an ensuite. It turned out to be the perfect house and location for our family gathering.
Leigh House D Ward - 2018-04-11
My husband and I were lucky enough to find & book Leigh House just a week before our wedding in August 15'. We were totally distraught after our accommodation in Lacock had been cancelled seven days before the big day! The owner (Sue) and manager (Alexa) were absolutely amazing and put us at such ease during the whole ordeal.

The property deserves nothing but 5 stars - it's a total gem! On arrival we were given a nice personal tour around the place whilst the rest of the gang sat around the table eating freshly baked scones. As we began to designate rooms, there were collective gasps from the group - there was no room better than the other - they were all beautiful. The place really has a wow factor. It's immaculate, tastefully furnished, full of lovely little vintage items, and has the most beautiful gardens.

It really is the perfect place to hold a wedding and a big shame that we hadn't found it earlier. You will fall in love with it... as will the photographer! Sadly it rained from morning till night on our big day but we still got some amazing shots inside. The place was just so dynamic. The bridal party got ready around the kitchen table which was perfect with the natural light streaming in through the big barn doors, whilst the groomsmen got ready in the gym playing ping pong and organising their music around the sofa area. Having the space to allow privacy for both groups was absolutely brilliant as we had two different atmospheres going on. The layout was just brilliant for accommodating all the guests needs and could work for pretty much any kind of group.

Thank you again Sue for all your help. We'll be back!
Leigh House Anghara - 2015-08-26
The booking for the Bake House was a good decision - my two children and their respective partners stayed there and had a wonderful time. I stayed with my sister and her family in the Barn which was also delightful.
It worked really well for us as an extended family get together. the accommodation in both places was perfect for us and of course we were able to make use of the games facilities and play cricket in the evening on the grass behind and eat together which was lovely as we are not able to get together often enough.
I would say for it fitted the bill perfectly for us.

We hope to visit again in the future.
Leigh House rosemary - 2015-08-18
We stayed here as a group of 18 for my friend's hen do. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect. From the immaculately decorated bedrooms (that slept 18 very comfortably)and fabulous huge communal area to the beautiful courtyard and garden we loved our stay here and didn't want to leave! To top it all off we were greeted with a very yummy carrot cake made by Sue the owner! It is very close to Bath and even closer to Bradford On Avon which is a lovely place. I would definitely recommend this property and hope to come back with a group of friends some time soon.
Leigh House charlotte - 2015-07-08
Can't recommend Leigh House and Sue enough! Beautiful house, with amazing character and every imaginable detail thought of.
It was the perfect setting for my daughter's hen do, rooms and bathrooms in abundance as well as a large and beautifully appointed living area, where we held an amazing afternoon tea and fabulous evening with the 1920s as our theme!
The addition of a large gym/games room and sauna just made the weekend even more fun.
I should certainly like to visit again, maybe for a family gathering next time.
Leigh House Rhiannon - 2015-05-07
The Barn and Bake house we absolutely perfect for our trip. Beautifully presented in a great position, we are highly likely to recommend these properties to others, and stay there again ourselves. Great for anyone that has kids, particularly older kids that want to stay up late. The games room is basically sound proof allowing them to stay up having a good time and not disturb anyone else.

Leigh House Peter S - 2014-07-06

Chargeable Services Available

  • Additional cleaning, £36 per 2 hours
  • Additional linen changes £36 per bedroom
  • Admin fee
  • Dogs
  • High Chair
  • Parking for additional cars
  • Travel Cot (Sheet/bedding not included - Please note, base mattress is a standard thin travel cot mattress)
Concierge Service Available

Questions?

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