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| The feeling of history and heritage is strong at Lucknam Park. The village of Lucknam itself is thought to have origins dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and there are records of a farmhouse having existed on the site of the current house from the late 12 th to the late 17 th Century. The site was purchased by one James Wallis, a wealthy merchant from Bristol, in 1688. He commissioned the building of the magnificent manor house at around the turn of the century; hewn from characteristic local limestone, the distinctive architecture of the house evolved over the years, as first the pillared portico and then the handsome bowed wings were added. The grand manor house changed hands many times over the centuries, and its intriguing history is worthy of a lengthier text than can be provided here. Sadly, by the second half of the 20 th Century, the house had fallen into disrepair, but through considerable foresight and devotion, and no little investment, Lucknam Park was revitalised and transformed into the magnificent luxury hotel of today. |
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| Rail: |
The nearest railway station to Lucknam Park is Chippenham Station, approximately 6 miles away. Bath Spa Station is also approximately 6 miles away. Taxis are available from both stations to the hotel. |
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| Air: |
The nearest airport to Lucknam Park is Bristol International Airport, approximately 20 miles away. |
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From the East (M4)
Turn off the M4 at Junction 17 and head towards Chippenham on the A350. After approximately 3 miles you will reach the Malmesbury roundabout - take the second exit onto the A350 and go straight ahead at the Badger and Brook roundabouts. At the Bumpers Farm roundabout, take the fourth exit and head towards Bristol and Castle Combe on the A420. After approximately 6 miles you will reach a village called The Shoe - turn left at the road signposted to Colerne. After half a mile the road bends to the left and over a bridge – turn left immediately after the bridge and continue up the hill for another one and a half miles. Continue past Azimghur Barracks, and you will find the entrance to Lucknam Park after another 200 yards on your left hand side. |
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From the West (M4)
Turn off the M4 at Junction 18 and head towards Bath on the A46. At the Cold Ashton roundabout turn left onto the A420 towards Chippenham and Colerne and proceed for another 4 miles. When you reach the village of The Shoe, turn right at the road signposted to Colerne. After half a mile the road bends to the left and over a bridge – turn left immediately after the bridge and continue up the hill for another one and a half miles. Continue past Azimghur Barracks, and you will find the entrance to Lucknam Park after another 200 yards on your left hand side. |
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There is ample car parking available at Lucknam Park. |
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