Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation West Lydford, Somerset, England

The Old Rectory

Lodge No 94A

Along a laurel lined driveway you arrive at The Old Rectory, a timelessly graceful house set amidst 15 acres of private grounds and gardens with its own beautiful riverside frontage and woodland walks.

Sun filled rooms retain many original Georgian features, complemented by antiques and comfortable furnishings that all lend to the atmosphere of relaxed luxury. A well stocked library and games room are available for guests to enjoy whilst outside the large sunny terrace overlooking the gardens is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful afternoon tea.

The newly refurbished bedrooms are particularly spacious, with one of the double rooms featuring an antique four poster bed, and each furnished with the high quality linen you would expect as well as complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is prepared using local, organic produce where possible.

Every summer, The Old Rectory is the backdrop to a production by a travelling Shakespeare company who perform on the large lawn in front of the house –a perfect setting to enjoy the delights of an outside performance.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Leaving the hustle and bustle of London behind her, Alison arrived at The Old Rectory five years ago and set about creating a home where she could give her guests a memorable stay. As a Blue Badge London Guide Alison has an avid interest in history and has written books on London. Having lived in Germany and Jordan, she likes to travel and as a trained cook, enjoys preparing interesting menus for her guests.

The Location

West Lydford is a pretty village spanning the river Brue with Glastonbury, Wells and Street all within easy reach as well as Longleat, the Royal Bath and West Showground plus the Somerset distillery and Brown and Forrest Smokery. For outdoor lovers there is Wincanton Racecourse, Wheathill Golf Club, Podimore Shooting Club, Cheddar Gorge and the glorious Somerset Levels.

Places of Local Interest

Glastonbury Tor, Wells Cathedral, Muchenley Abbey, Somerset Levels, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, Bath, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole, Vaux Polo Club, Wincanton Racecourse, Longleat,

How to find The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

From A303 take A37 north towards Shepton Malett. After approx. 6 miles cross the traffic lights at Lydford-on-Fosse and take next left into West Lydford. Through village, over two small bridges, the church will be on left and The Old Rectory immediately on right.