This tiny north Wiltshire village was once surrounded only by sleepy farmland but now finds itself just north of the M4, the main arterial route between London and South Wales. As with many small and unspoilt English villages, Grittleton centres around the parish church. St Mary the Virgin was once called All Saints and dates back to at least the Norman period. The church features impressive decorative tiled flooring as well as some wonderful tiled reredos. These, along with the stained glass windows make this a colourful place of worship. Grittleton House, the Victorian manor house, is now a successful independent school. But visitors can still enjoy the magnificent building and the 20 acres of formal and informal gardens as it is available for weddings and special functions. The 17th century stone built Neeld Arms offers comfortable accommodation for those seeking a little more character than is on offer at the nearby Travel Lodge at the Leigh Delamare motorway services. Grittleton is ideally placed for visiting the annual Badminton Horse Trails, the pinnacle of the international 3-Day-Event calendar, which take place nearby. The village is also close to the Castle Combe racing circuit and the stylish Manor House Golf Club.
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Places to Stay near Grittleton
Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast (0.02 miles)
Neeld Arms (0.17 miles)
This 17th century stone country inn is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the ancient and unspoiled village of Grittleton. Grittleton is situated a few miles off junction 17 ... More
The Garden House (0.32 miles)
Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Eastbound (1.74 miles)
Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Eastbound is located on the M4, close to Chippenham, and provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Wiltshire countryside. Swindon, Bath and Bristol are all within ... More | visit website
The Old House At Home (1.81 miles)
This traditional ivy-clad country freehouse, once winners of the National Pub Caterer of the year and now serving food highly commended by AA, has been established over two decades. Close ... More
Castle Inn (The) (2.04 miles)
Set in the market place, the Castle Inn can trace its origins back to the 12th century. Many features of the original construction remain today.
The Inn has undergone careful and considerate ... More
Manor House Hotel & Golf Club (2.12 miles)
For those who choose to enjoy the beauty of the English countryside, The 14th century Manor House Hotel is just perfect. Nestling in 365 acres of secluded parkland, picturesque waterfalls, Italian ... More
Lugbury House Apartment (2.61 miles)
Stanton Manor Hotel & Restaurant (3.00 miles)
Listed in the Domesday Book, this historic manor house hotel is set in acres of beautiful grounds, in a delightful Wiltshire village convenient for Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon.
A wide columned ... More
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