Author Archives: Helen Rawlings

Spend this weekend at Great Ashley Farm nr. Bath

Owing to a cancellation we have two super kingsize room available from Friday 11 October 2013.  The weekend rate is £ 170.00 per couple including breakfast from our delicious Autumn menu.  Our rooms are adjacent to the farmhouse so you have your own front door key allowing you to come and go as you please.

The Two Tunnels – a new walk !!!!!!

A new walking and cycling path – officially opened in April 2013 – which has transformed a four-mile stretch of disused railway line into an exciting new walking and cycling path running through Linear Park on the south side of Bath to the disused Devonshire tunnel (at Bloomfield), onto Combe Down tunnel, and then over the renovated Tucking Mill viaduct. The new route includes two brand new bridges and two enormous tunnels. At over one mile long, the Combe Down tunnel will be the longest cycling tunnel in Britain, and will feature an interactive light and sound installation.

The new route links into the National Cycle Network with routes to Radstock and Bournemouth in the south, and the Bristol to Bath walking and cycling route in the west. It also creates a scenic 13-mile loop between Bath and Midford, and back again via the canal towpath.

Cottage available this week – Monday 30 September 2013 !!!

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Great Ashley Farm Cottage is available this week – Monday 30 September 2013 !!!

Why not spend a few days in the West Country – our lovely barn conversion is available for a short break,  special offer rental is £ 295 for two sharing, 4 nights Monday – Friday or £325.00 Friday – Monday Alternatively book the week – Monday – Monday at our special offer price of £ 475.00.  This includes linen, towels and a lovely welcome basket ……. Telephone Helen to book –  01225 864563

Autumn break – £ 160.00 for two people sharing

This week we have a two night break available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at a special offer price of £ 160.00 for two people sharing a double en suite room (super king size bed)

This is a great time to visit the west country – we have so many lovely places to explore :-

Lacock, Castle Combe, Great Chalfield, The Courts in Holt, The World Heritage Site of Bath, Avebury, Stonehenge, Wells with it magnificent Cathedral – the list is endless.  Head North, South, East or West…….avebury no.2

Autumn Offer – Tuesday 17 September 2013 6 nights £475.00 2 Bedroom Barn Conversion

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With Autumn upon us, now is the time to book a lovely week in the West Country come and explore some of our hidden gems. We’re in a great location for visiting Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Lacock, Castle Combe, Avebury, The Kennet and Avon Canal, Wells and Cheddar

Tuesday 17 September  2013 –  £475.00 – 6 night including crisp white linen, towels and a yummy welcome hamper with fudge made at Megs Cottage, Bradford-on-Avon

4* Gold – Great Ashley Farm Cottage – 2 bedroom barn conversion – the rental includes crisp the white linen, fluffy towels and some yummy local essentials….. Our cottage sleeps four people

visit www.greatashley.co.uk for details of how to book

Late deal 27 August 2013 – 2 nights – £160.00 one room left

We have a last minute late deal for next week 27 & 28 August 2013 for two nights in a double en suite for two people sharing £ 160.00 including breakfast.  Just pop over and click ‘book online’ the rest is straight forward.

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Great Ashley Farm is in a fantastic location – The wonderful city of Bath is a twenty minute drive alternatively you can cycle along the canal or leave the car behind and jump on the train or bus. The Saxon town of Bradford-on-Avon less than 2 miles away with the Kennet and Avon canal running through it, its Tithe Barn, Saxon Church, lovely quaint shops, cobbled streets and great places to eat!

We have endless National Trust Properties, Great Chalfield Manor, The Courts at Holt and Lacock Abbey (famed for the filming of Pride and Prejudice) and Westwood Manor. We are very fortunate to be on the edge of The Cotswolds and in the opposite direction is Stonehenge, Salisbury, Longleat, Glastonbury and Wells with it’s magnificent Cathedral.

Visit Caen Hill locks at Devizes, look out for the drays delivering the Wadsworth beer around the town, onwards to Avebury, Marlborough and through Savernake Forest to Hungerford.

Cancellation this weekend!!!!!

We have had a cancellation for this weekend 25 & 26 August 2013 in our super kingsize en suite for two people sharing £ 180.00 including breakfast.  Just pop over and click ‘book online’ the rest is straight forward or give us a call…banner-02

Great Ashley Farm is in a fantastic location – The wonderful city of Bath is a twenty minute drive alternatively you can cycle along the canal or leave the car behind and jump on the train or bus. The Saxon town of Bradford-on-Avon less than 2 miles away with the Kennet and Avon canal running through it, its Tithe Barn, Saxon Church, lovely quaint shops, cobbled streets and great places to eat!

We have endless National Trust Properties, Great Chalfield Manor, The Courts at Holt and Lacock Abbey (famed for the filming of Pride and Prejudice) and Westwood Manor. We are very fortunate to be on the edge of The Cotswolds and in the opposite direction is Stonehenge, Salisbury, Longleat, Glastonbury and Wells with it’s magnificent Cathedral.

Visit Caen Hill locks at Devizes, look out for the drays delivering the Wadsworth beer around the town, onwards to Avebury, Marlborough and through Savernake Forest to Hungerford.

Once you’ve visited the Roman Bath, taken a city tour bus, visited No. 1 The Royal Crescent, why not venture out to Prior Park – The Beautiful National Trust Garden just on the fringes of Bath.
Beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden created by Bath entrepreneur Ralph Allen with advice from poet Alexander Pope and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Sweeping valley with magnificent views over the city of Bath. Walk across the famous Palladian Bridge, one of four in the world. Explore the woodland paths. Discover what wildlife lives in the beautiful haven. Or just relax and admire the view. A wonderful walk and an ideal picnic spot
Photo: Once you've visited the Roman Bath, taken a city tour bus, visited No. 1 The Royal Crecent, why not venture out to Prior Park -
Beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden created by Bath entrepreneur Ralph Allen with advice from poet Alexander Pope and Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Sweeping valley with magnificent views over the city of Bath. Walk across the famous Palladian Bridge, one of four in the world. Explore the woodland paths. Discover what wildlife lives in the beautiful haven. Or just relax and admire the view. A wonderful walk and an ideal picnic spot