Southdown is a modern detached house set in a large garden in the hamlet of Roundway Village, a mile from the historic market town of Devizes. We are rated 4 stars with Visit Britain and hold both Walkers and Cyclists Welcome, along with a Silver Award from Green Tourism. A footpath running alongside the house leads to the Kennet & Avon Canal and the attractions and facilities of Devizes. A short walk in the other direction takes you up onto Roundway Down on the edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you can find the Devizes Millennium White Horse (one of 8 horses cut into the Wiltshire Downs), the site of the Battle of Roundway (1643) and Oliver?s Castle hillfort. Being situated in the centre of the county, this is a perfect location for touring the whole of the county with its wonderful towns, villages and ancient sites, eg: Avebury, Stonehenge, Lacock, Salisbury, Castle Combe, Bath etc. Whether you are touring, walking, cycling or on business, you are assured of a very warm welcome and a comfortable stay. We have three guest bedrooms: two doubles with en-suite facilities and a twin with a private bathroom. There is a guest lounge containing local information, books and maps etc, and a gallery with photos of the area, drinks facilities and a guest computer. We have wi-fi if you wish to bring a laptop. Our renowned breakfast is served in the conservatory or dining room, depending on the time of year. Both overlook the back garden. Guests are welcome to use the garden and the hot tub. Southdown is also the home of White Horse Walking Holidays. We offer you all the elements that make up a great walking holiday or short break for little more than the cost of B&B. Southdown is on the Wessex Ridgeway, White Horse Trail and Mid-Wilts Way and is only 9 miles from the start/finish point of The Ridgeway National Trail. Whether you wish to walk 2 miles or 20, we can tailor walks to suit your requirements. See our website for more info.
We have 2 double en-suites and a twin with private bathroom. All have comfortable beds, cotton bedding, duvets, ample storage space, flat screen freeview TV, inpidual bedside lights, full length mirror, hair dryer, chair. Sheets & blankets are available on request. Bathrooms have large white bath sheets and hand towels, good quality soap, shampoo, conditioner and shower/bath gel, assorted amenity items, mirror & shaver/toothbrush points. There is a guest lounge and hot/cold drinks facilities.
Our guest lounge is well equipped with books, maps, magazines and plenty of local information. We also have a gallery which contains a small fridge and hot & cold drinks facilites, biscuits & fresh fruit. We have wireless access throughout the house. Returning after a day out, guests are welcome to relax in the garden or in the conservatory where they are served tea or coffee and home-baked cakes or cookies.
Awards:
- Wiltshire Breakfast award
Style:
- Unique
- Homely
- Eco-friendly
- Contemporary/Modern
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Wireless internet connection
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic pillows
- Hairdryer
- Freeview
- DVD player
- Colour television
- Alarm clock
Bed Details:
- Twin (single beds)
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- En suite
- Bathtub/shower combination
Eco Policy:
We hold a Silver Award for our environmental efforts & are working towards Gold. Our aim is to help promote sustainable tourism within the region and we strive to show that participating in green tourism does not in any way compromise our high standards. We encourage guests to explore the local countryside, researching walks to suit inpidual requirements. We are committed to socially responsible and sustainable working practices by: Using solar panels for water heating and will shortly be installing PV panels Using eco friendly products Growing fruit & vegetables Purchasing local, free-range, organic and Fairtrade products Promoting public transport & encouraging walkers and cyclists Using low energy light bulbs Reducing waste, recycling & composting Using short & low temperature washing/dishwashing cycles Working with local organisations to promote the area Marketing mainly through the internet
Amenities:
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Non-smoking (throughout)
- Lounge
- Ironing facilities
- Internet access (wireless) in public areas
- Baggage store
Parking:
- On-site parking
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 3
Number of Floors: 2
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- Breakfast & occasional evening meals are taken in the conservatory or dining room, depending on the time of year. Both overlook the back garden. In warm weather, meals can also be served on the patio. A full breakfast menu is offered with a choice of cooked food, selection of cereals, pastries and/or home-baked muffins, fresh fruit, home-made yogurt and daily specials. We buy locally produced food, organic where possible & make our own preserves & cakes. Tea, coffee & chocolate are Fairtrade.
Children Policy: Children welcome
Check In Time: 16:00:00
Check Out Time: 10:00:00
Reception Closing Time: 21:00:00
Pet Policy:
- No pets
Recreation:
- Walking
- Theatre
- Tennis courts - outdoor
- Squash court
- Shopping - boutique
- Shopping - antiques
- Shopping
- Playground
- Nature trail
- Museums/galleries
- Horse riding
- Gym off-site
- Golf
- Garden
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Bird watching
- Animal watching
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Desk
Directions:
Take the A350 to Chippenham and then the A342 to Devizes. Join the A361 and continue towards Swindon along London Rd until reaching Travelodge at Folly Rd. Turn left up Folly Road. Southdown is half a mile along the road and is the first house on the left as you enter Roundway Village (signpost outside garden).