Welcome
Simon and Catherine Hamersley offer you a warm Wiltshire welcome to Isobel's Homestay.
During the current coronvirus pandemic we are trading as Isobels Homestay as we feel that we cannot offer the same type of accommodation operating as Beckhampton Bed and Breakfast
This exceptional homestay offers you delicious Meal Hampers served in well appointed and relaxing surroundings or to takeout with you to enjoy in the wonderful countryside.
In the Area
Situated within the Avebury World Heritage Site we offer you accommodation full of charm and character in our 180 year-old cottage set on the original London to Bath road.
With many paths and trails nearby including the ancient Ridgeway and Wansdyke, the area offers ideal opportunities for walking, cycling, bird watching and photography. Or you may choose to just relax, taking in the glorious scenery – there are so many ways to enjoy this beautiful area.
Isobels Homestay is situated next to the Beckhampton horse racing stables and ideally convenient for the renowned Barbury Castle Racecourse.
The enigmatic corn circles attract many visitors as well as those exploring the mystery and different energies this unique area affords
The famous market towns of Marlborough, Calne and Devizes are each between 5-6 miles away. The gateway to the Marlborough Downs, Isobel's Homestay is the perfect base to explore this historic and beautiful county.
Here at Isobels Homestay, we two rooms (Avebury and Silbury) each with private bathrooms: 1 double room ensuite and 1 double room - that may accommodate up to 4 people.
We offer offer clean, good value accommodation that complies with current guidelines for containing coronavirus
Simon and Catherine delight in serving a delicious fresh Wiltshire Breakfast made from Wiltshire bacon and sausages with local free-range eggs. Alternatively a Breakfast Hamber can be provided for those wishing to make an early start and eat out of the house. A selection of home-made marmalade and preserves are available. Home-made breads are offered as well. Pre-book a cream tea (see details here) and savour Catherine's wonderful baking. We are happy to cater for specific diets with prior notice - just let us know.
The historic Neolithic sites of Avebury Stone Circle, Windmill Hill, Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow are a short walk or drive away. Avebury Manor, the subject of the BBC programme, 'To the Manor Reborn', is open and managed like the rest of the Avebury site by the National Trust.
Almost opposite us is the historic Waggon and Horses pub built in 1669 and used by Charles Dickens as a model for his description of a pub in his book "Pickwick Papers". Our guests receive a 15% discount on meals taken there.
