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Leonard Stanley House

Leonard Stanley House

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 12 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.8
Location
4.5
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.9


With a classical Georgian façade and an elegant Regency addition to the rear, Leonard Stanley House is an impressive, Grade II-listed example of architectural styles working in perfect harmony together. Simple, gracious lines define the exterior and continue throughout the interior in a stunning renovation that has stayed true to the heritage of the house. Ornate ceiling roses, cornices and original fireplaces grace the high-ceilinged rooms, whilst a Georgian staircase, worthy of your finest ballgown, curves from the entrance hall to the first floor. With an abundance of gorgeous bedrooms to choose from, multiple bathrooms, formal and relaxed living rooms, a games area and a truly fabulous dining room, Leonard Stanley House is a place for sophisticated get-togethers and celebrations with your favourite people. Outside an expansive garden gives all the space needed to burn off energy, relax over alfresco dining or simply enjoy the fresh air. Beyond the gardens is a large paddock bordered by the babbling waters of the River Frome.

Relaxing stay with friends

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at this house with a group of friends for a weekend and had a lovely time enjoying the surrounding nature. The house was clean, quiet and had good access to country walks.



Wonderful house

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A really lovely interesting and comfortable space for our family gathering of 16 adults and children. More than enough bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen and a great dining room with more than enough space to seat everybody. Expensive, but a high quality product. The railway line is close but not overly intrusive. The garden is spacious, secluded and well kept’ The private road to the property has seen better days!

Overall a wonderful experience, we will book again.




Weekend stay at Leonard Stanley House for large family group

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jan 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It is a beautiful house that has been well renovated and is very comfortable. The heating system works well even in the coldest of weathers which we were very happy about. It is well equipped for cooking and serving meals and the kitchen has everything that you may need. The impressive formal dining room fitted us all in comfortably. We all went for a short walk to the canal and church - it was lovely to explore the immediate surrounding and see the views from the canal. Everyone was very impressed with the grandeur of this well-appointed property and we really felt like we had had a ‘luxury’ stay.



good stay

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Jan 2024
3.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
lovely house in a reasonable location looking out onto fields on one side. lots of space for grown ups and kids alike. thanks for enabling a no fuss short stay over new year.



Stunning house in beautiful gardens

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great time in this beautiful house, which was perfect for our work activities. We utilised the dining room and spacious table as our shared workspace, and spread out over the plentiful space through the house. All bedrooms well appointed, and good showers and an amazing kitchen.

Short 20 min walk to the heart of Stonehouse and the excellent La Campagne restaurant.

The only slight downside was the bumpy part of the private road down to the house, but once you are there you never need to leave, as home shopping delivery and takeaways had no issues find the house.




A very successful stay for me and my large family. Small changes would have been an additional help

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Jul 2023
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved staying in this large and beautiful house and we have only minor suggestions which would have made it even more comfortable.

There were no bins in bedrooms or bathrooms which was a nuisance as we had to carry rubbish downstairs.
The kitchen was lacking a grater, carving knife and fork and a large salad bowl.
We only had 3 tea towels to dry up and ideally needed access to 6 or 7.
We needed more, and a variety of, washing up scrubbers.
Several doors in the house did not close properly (eg the playroom area) so we had trouble keeping the small 1-year-olds in one place and we were continually having to chase them around the house. It would have made life easier if we could have kept them in one room.
The kitchen door was missing a knob so you could not enter from the hall if the door was closed.

Overall the facilities were very good and the owner was very helpful in answering queries




Amazing birthday weekend at Leonard Stanley House

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Booked Leonard Stanley House for a milestone birthday weekend. The booking process was easy, and the Bolthole team was prompt and helpful in answering our questions. The property was as good as -if not better than- what was shown on the pictures. The landlady was very friendly and helpful. The property was clean and nicely furnished; everything - kitchen, bathrooms, wifi, heating, etc - functioned. All the guests were blown away by its spaciousness and its comfort. The large dining tables - one indoor and one outdoor - made it possible to all eat together whatever the weather, which was brilliant. The proximity of the Stonehouse station (20 min walk) with direct train connections with London turned out to be a major asset. The possibility to start walks straight from the property was enjoyed by many. We felt very lucky to have rented this property for this birthday celebration!



Cotswold Gem

Review submitted on Mon, 22 May 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We went with 7 other couples for long weekend. Enjoyed walks along canal, stroll across fields to local pub for Sunday lunch, BBQ in the garden and murder mystery in the dining room. The actual house was a little tricky to find but we should have trusted the instructions. The venue was immaculate with everything we needed. (First time I've walked into a room and said wow out loud). The hosts could not have done more to make us feel welcome. Over all perfect for large group/family to spend time together.



Best stay

Review submitted on Wed, 15 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked here to celebrate our mothers 80th birthday and there was 18 of us and a baby too. It was big enough and comfortable for all of us. The place was so clean and organised with everything provided that you would need to for your stay. Kitchen was well equipped.
There was a travel cot, highchair and toys provided for baby also dog bed and treats, everything was well provided for.

I would highly recommend this place and in a great location




Half-term break at Leonard Stanley House, February 2023

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Three generations of our family celebrated a special birthday at Leonard Stanley House during February half-term. The house was perfect for the occasion.

Lovingly restored with superb attention to detail and comfort there are beautiful surprises on every floor. The spacious dining room was a grand setting for a fine birthday dinner prepared for us by Chef Paul Evans of The Season Kitchen. Paul is listed on the Bolthole Retreats website ( click on "Experiences"). He was a real find and did an exceptional job for us.

We loved our stay at Leonard Stanley House. Immaculate, luxurious and so comfortable, it really is a prime venue for a large group to celebrate a special occasion.




Our best ever family Christmas

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family group of thirteen across three generations had a wonderful Christmas here. First impressions were excellent - a beautiful wreath on the front door and an enormous Christmas tree in the lounge. Lasting impressions were of an immaculately decorated, family-friendly home. We loved the huge and practical kitchen. My favourite room was the library at the top of the main staircase. Children loved the snug and the enclosed garden. Everyone slept well in comfortable beds. We enjoyed beautiful country walks from the doorstep. Thoroughly recommend.



Highly Recommended

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We welcomed in 2023 in style at Leonard Stanley House and could not recommend highly enough! The house is perfect for large groups, incredibly spacious, yet comfortable and homely. The interior is beautifully designed, sophisticated and luxurious, with nice touches everywhere. We loved the reading area and choice of books - the games room was also a big hit! The children loved the top floor bedrooms and games space - and we had the best game of sardines ever (who knew you could fit 10 people under a dining room table?!).

We have gone away with large groups of friends for new year for the last 20 years so we know what you need and what works (and we can be quite particular now!). The kitchen is well equipped - it is unusual to have so many options of tableware. We therefore made full use of the huge dining room, which meant every meal felt very special, particularly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Kirsten was fantastic when we arrived and throughout. We had one query which was resolved immediately. Kirsten was incredibly helpful. We are so grateful that we were offered Leonard Stanley House as an alternative to our original booking (due to an unexpected issue with that property) and we have found a real gem! We would definitely visit again with a bigger group. You should not hesitate to book for large groups and family special occasions.