The village of Upton Lovell lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Wyle Valley near the A36. The village overlooks water meadows and has the Salisbury Plains as a backdrop. The area enjoyed prosperity from wool and the village pub, the Prince Leopold, was once a general store serving the needs of the industry. The pub is named after the fourth son of Queen Victoria. Her youngest the Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany frequented the inn when he lived nearby in the village of Boyton. You probably won't find royalty in the pub nowadays but you can get a drink, a meal and accommodation in a delightful riverside location. Further back in history two people were buried in an ancient barrow near the village, one was thought to be wearing a cloak with 36 bone points sewn into it. Other ritualistic articles found in the round barrow from 1500BC have led to theories that the man was a shaman and the other body is that of his wife. The Parish Church of St Augustine has had its bells restored after a successful local fund raising campaign. The church also possesses some wonderful stained glass windows.
Places to Stay near Upton Lovell
Dove Inn (0.76 miles)
Red Lion (1.70 miles)
Bishopstrow House (3.59 miles)
Bishopstrow House is the quintessential ivy clad Georgian mansion. It combines the intimacy of a grand country hotel retreat with all the benefits of modern facilities and luxury of the Spa. A Grade II listed ... More | visit website
Clock Cottage (4.19 miles)
The Old Rectory (4.68 miles)
The Old Bell Inn (5.10 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 The Historic Market Town of ... More | visit website
number twenty eight (5.23 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 property, both on the second ... More | visit website
The Lamb Inn (5.71 miles)
The Lamb began trading as a public house probably as early as the twelfth century. By 1870 it was already well established as a posting inn that supplied 300 post horses for coaches. To this day, ... More | visit website
Travelodge Warminster (6.30 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
Howards House (6.78 miles)
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