The village has been inhabited at least since the Domesday period when it warranted a mention as for its "one cottager and four small holders". Today the village forms part of the Longleat estate and is owned by the Marquess of Bath. Woodhouse Castle once stood on the parish boundary but the building was sacked in the Civil War and was never rebuilt. The remains can still be seen today on the road to Frome. The parish church, St John The Baptist, dates back to the 12th century although it has been rebuilt twice. Only parts of the tower are from the middle ages with alterations taking place in 1783 and again in 1843 when the church was enlarged. The village has another place of worship, the Old Meeting House, a congregational chapel. The chapel was built by the Scotsmen employed by Sir John Thynne to help build Longleat House. It is claimed to be the oldest Free Church in England still in use for worship. The village pub is called the The Bath Arms and it's also a hotel and restaurant. The world famous Lions of Longleat are just around the corner so expect its 14 rooms to be in demand.
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Places to Stay near Horningsham
The Bath Arms at Longleat (0.08 miles)
Set in the quiet, quintessential village of Horningsham, The Bath Arms is a stylish & quirky boutique hotel. Sited within Lord Bath’s magnificent Longleat Estate, it's the kind of place where nothing is too much trouble.
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The Somerset Arms (1.82 miles)
The Somerset Arms is set in some of England's most beautiful countryside. Just four miles from Longleat and four miles from Stourhead, this Great British pub-with-rooms has recently been refurbished to a luxurious standard.
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The Place to Stay (4.22 miles)
Set in the Somerset countryside but close to Bath, Glastonbury and Wells. These beautifully renovated farm buildings and Georgian house provide contemporary individually styled bedrooms and impressive en-suite bathrooms with ... More
Travelodge Warminster (4.35 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Black Dog Farm Bed & Breakfast (4.42 miles)
number twenty eight (4.42 miles)
Numbertwenty-eight is a delightful bed and breakfast in the centre of Warminster, above Jacqueline's Restaurant & Tea Rooms. There are two newly refurbished ensuite rooms available in this 18th century ... More
Archangel (4.47 miles)
The Old Bell Inn (4.49 miles)
The Old Bell was built in 1483 and has seen many different changes over the years. In its present format it offers something for everyone. Situated in the Centre of ... More
George Hotel (4.52 miles)
Situated in the centre of the market town of Frome which is ideally placed for the tourist, being close to Bath and Longleat Safari Park.The 19 bedrooms are all en-suite ... More
Clock Cottage (4.72 miles)
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