Stanton Manor Hotel in Chippenham (Wiltshire), England

Listed in the Domesday Book, Stanton Manor Hotel occupies a stone-built manor house on 5 acres of grounds in Stanton Saint Quintin. The hotel was rebuilt in 1840 and once owned by Lord Burghley, chief minister to Queen Elizabeth I. On-site bee hives produce homemade honey, available for purchase by guests.

Guest rooms include Superior Garden Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Classic Double Rooms, each individually designed with spacious layouts. All rooms provide complimentary homemade snacks and refreshments in-room plus tea and coffee making facilities. Selected rooms offer direct garden access or views over the grounds where deer and rabbits are regularly seen.

The hotel restaurant serves seasonal dishes using high-quality local ingredients, with a menu that changes every season. Traditional afternoon tea is available, and the bar offers a selection of wines, cocktails, and reasonably priced bar meals. Breakfast includes a continental buffet and a cooked-to-order full English.

The hotel offers exclusive outdoor ceremony locations within the grounds for wedding ceremonies. A dedicated event manager, Elise, coordinates weddings from planning through to the day, providing professional and seamless service. The Woodlands Room and adjoining lounge accommodate private celebrations for up to a block of bedrooms for guests.

Dogs are welcome in designated rooms, including ground-floor Garden Terrace Rooms with patio doors to the garden. Dog beds, bowls, and an exercise paddock are provided, and the lounge and bar areas also accept well-behaved dogs. A dedicated dog walk area within the grounds makes the hotel suitable for guests traveling with pets.

Historic: Domesday Book listed manor, Lord Burghley's former home

Grounds: 5 acres with bee hives and homemade honey

Rooms: Superior Garden Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Classic Double Rooms

Dining: Seasonal restaurant menu, traditional afternoon tea

Weddings: Dedicated event manager, outdoor ceremony locations

Pets: Dog beds, bowls, exercise paddock, dog-friendly bar