Littlecote House Overview

A stunning 16th century mansion set in exquisite manicured lawns, Littlecote House Hotel offers plentiful opportunities for a leisurely break, with more than a hint of historical romance.

Here in 1535 Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour, the lovers’ tryst recalled in the Great Hall by a fine decorative Cupid’s head. Yet this is just part of a rich narrative that spans the centuries. From the lovingly preserved Roman mosaic to the Dutch parlour, Littlecote is a warren of antiquity.

Explore Littlecote’s surrounding countryside; you needn’t drive far for Stonehenge, historic Marlborough, Windsor Castle and the majesty of Salisbury Cathedral. If you ever want to leave Littlecote, that is...

*Littlecote House is a non-smoking hotel.

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Enjoy the indoor pool and spa pool, the fitness suite and beauty therapies*, plus croquet, tennis and other indoor and outdoor pleasures. The old house itself is a warren of antiquity – it pre-dates Henry VIII and it is jam packed with stories myths and tales…well worth a thorough exploration.

(*available at an extra cost)

Grounds & Gardens

Winter or summer, the gardens at Littlecote have something to offer. The north topiaried avenue epitomises the very essence of times past, while the herbaceous borders and the pretty lawns that run down to the burbling Kennet river will calm the soul. Look out for the remains of the Roman villa, and the restored Roman Orpheus Mosaic!