Places to stay in Melksham Forest, Wiltshire

Melksham (/ˈmɛlkʃəm/) is a town and civil parish on the River Avon in Wiltshire, about 4.5 miles (7 km) northeast of Trowbridge and 6 miles (10 km) south of Chippenham. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 18,113. Local restaurants include Trishas Plaice, Lee’s Chinese Restaurant, The Fisheries, and Chop Suey House.

The center of Melksham Forest ( which is at is longitude -2°7'27.987 and latitude 51°23'7.1016 ) is located 1 mile away from Melksham, 2 miles away from Shaw, 3 miles away from Lacock and 4 miles away from Bromham.

Available Melksham Forest lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Melksham Forest.

Melksham Forest Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Bed & Breakfasts

Longhope Guest House

Approx 2 miles away in Melksham:

Longhope Guest House is located in Melksham, Wiltshire. We are a small family run guest house located in easy reach of the A350 & A365. The city of Bath and the towns of Melksham and Trowbridge are within 15 minutes drive and within 15 minutes walk to the town centre of Melksham..
9 Beanacre Road
Melksham, Wiltshire
Bed & Breakfasts

Church Farm Atworth

Approx 4 miles away in Atworth:

Church Farm is a friendly, family-run dairy farm in the village of Atworth in Wiltshire, just off the main Bath Road (A365) away from the noise of traffic. We offer bed and breakfast accommodation between February and November.
Church Street
Atworth, Wiltshire
Hotels

Heatherly Cottage

Approx 4 miles away in Gastard:

Ladbrook Lane
Gastard, Wiltshire

Melksham Forest Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Self Catering Properties

Willow Barn Holiday Cottage

Approx 4 miles away in Holt:

Willow Barn is a self-catering barn situated in the Wiltshire village of Holt, between the National Trust village of Lacock and the Saxon town of Bradford on Avon and within easy reach of Bath. The property has recently been converted to a high standard, and sleeps up to 4 people.
Oxenleaze Farm
Holt, Wiltshire
Campsites

Foxhangers Canal Holidays

Approx 5 miles away in Devizes:

Foxhangers is a family owned and run business that has been offering self-drive narrowboat holidays on the Kennet & Avon Canal since 1997.
Foxhanger Wharf, Lower Fox Hangers
Devizes, Wiltshire
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Picadilly Caravan Park

Approx 3 miles away in Lacock:

We would like you to share the peaceful delights of our beautifully maintained grounds, which Peter Williams has lovingly landscaped and tended for the past 30 years. Part hard-standing, and part grassed, we have 45 pitches, divided over several hedged areas.
Folly Lane West
Lacock, Wiltshire
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Melksham Forest

Photograph of The Bear, Melksham
The Bear

Restaurant At The Conigre Hotel ( Dining / Other ). The Conigre is a charming, wisteria-clad 400 year old Farmhouse with converted Stables, set on the outskirts of Melksham, Wiltshire. This beautiful grade II listed House has 8 ensuite bedrooms, each individually decorated for your comfort and including Ground floor and Family Rooms. The Conigre is our family home, as well as a business and we pride ourselves on offering a friendly welcome in a relaxed environment. Children of all ages are welcome. www.theconigrehotel.co.uk Link

The Bear ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 3 Bath Road, Melksham, 1 mile from the center of Melksham Forest. According to a report in the Wiltshire Times, the Bear shut ‘without warning’ in early March 2011. The pub is a long-time feature of Bath Road and is believed to date from the second half of the 18th century. A former coaching inn, it was also a posting house until the late 19th century. In the Post Office Directory of 1855, the premises are listed as the ‘Bear Inn’, although, in later directories, it is referred to as the ‘Bear Hotel’. jdwetherspoon.com Link

The White Hart ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Situated between the Historic Towns of Melksham and Corsham, we also have close by the famous National Trust village of Lacock and are just a 15 minute drive to the magnificent city of Bath, with its Roman and Georgian influences. www.whitehartatworth.co.uk Link

The Tavern ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 20 Market Place, Melksham, 2 miles from the center of Melksham Forest. We are situated in the towns’ market place opposite the town hall. Our venue is perfect for a relaxing drink, quick snack or family meal. www.thetavern-melksham.co.uk Link