At the hotel
Gardening club, outdoor play area, cinema, library, lounges, games room, charged laundry service and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, mini fridge, free bottled water, bathrobes, slippers and Elemis bath products.
Our favourite rooms
Rooms at Woolley Grange are jam-packed with memorable details and creature comforts. In the Stone Cottage, the Two Bedroom Family Room gives younger guests treehouse-style bunk beds to climb up and clamber into, while the Walled Garden Rooms lean into countrified cosiness with log burners and private patios opening onto rolling greenery. The Hayloft Suite is the largest of all, stretching across the former Coach House and anchored by a generous roll-top bath, while the split-level John Baskerville Suite has the feel of a private cottage — and, if you look closely, a window etched with the typographer’s name from when this was his childhood bedroom over two centuries ago.
Poolside
Swimming at Woolley Grange is very much a choose-your-own-adventure affair: there’s a 12-metre indoor pool with leafy views, alongside a relaxation space for post-swim loafing. Families are welcome most of the day; while weekday, term-time adults-only sessions keep things blissfully quiet. In the warmer months, the heated outdoor pool comes into its own, paired with open countryside views and a well-placed pool bar for chilled refreshments.
Spa
Compact, calm and unfussy, the spa at Woolley Grange looks out over the walled garden and centres around its indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Treatments are backed by Elemis, spanning glow-restoring facials, tension-easing massages and a handful of specialist rituals, all prioritising proven formulas rather than hype. A small junior menu keeps the atmosphere inclusive, whether you just have an hour with the kids or a full afternoon to unwind, solo.
Packing tips
Pack sturdy country layers for garden wandering and outdoor rambles — and perhaps a dog-eared copy of The Hound of the Baskervilles for atmospheric bedtime reading, in honour of the estate’s literary ties.
Also
Keep an eye out for Woolley Grange’s resident Indian Runner ducks, known for their upright posture and habit of trotting around in a neat little line, usually en route from the walled garden to their next splash.
Pet‐friendly
Up to two dogs are welcome to stay in any room at Woolley Grange for a nightly charge of £25 each, and will be treated to a bed, bowl and blankets. There’s also a dedicated in-room doggy dining menu and dog-wash station. See more pet-friendly hotels in Wiltshire.
Children
Woolley Grange is warmly geared towards families, with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes children feel as much at home as the grown-ups.
Best for
All ages, with an action-packed programme during school holidays.
Recommended rooms
Two Bedroom Family Rooms and the Hayloft Suite are ideal for extra wiggle room, offering generous space for rollaways, cots and baby kit. Little Smiths will love the bunk beds in the Randolph and Chapman Suites, too.
Crèche
The Ofsted-registered Four Bears Den welcomes children from three months to eight years. Guests receive a complimentary two-hour crèche session per night’s stay (subject to availability), with sessions starting at 9.30am and 2.30pm, and advance booking essential.
Activities
Days are happily full, with gardens to explore, animals to visit, play areas, trampolines and nature trails outdoors, plus cinema screenings, crafts and games indoors. School holidays bring an expanded schedule including planting workshops, lawn games, pottery painting and story time with milk and cookies, while older children (eight-and-over) can decamp to the Hen House games room.
Swimming pool
The indoor pool is open daily and family-friendly for most of the day, with children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Weekday mornings (10am to 11.30am), during term time, are for adults only. A heated outdoor pool opens seasonally in summer.
Meals
Children under two eat free, and restaurants are well set up for families with highchairs, child-friendly menus, smaller portions and flexible kitchens happy to adapt dishes where possible.
Babysitting
Babysitters can be booked via the Four Bears Den for £25 an hour (for a minimum of two hours).
No need to pack
Bulky baby kit can stay at home: cots, sterilisers, bottle warmers, baby baths, potties, step stools, bed guards, nappy bins, mini coolers and highchairs are all available on request.
Also
Parents can make use of in-room baby monitoring systems, borrow screen-free Yoto audio players for stories and music, and take advantage of Bugaboo baby equipment including pushchairs for low-stress stays.
Sustainability efforts
Woolley Grange takes a thoughtful, farm-to-table approach that connects the hotel to its landscape and local community. Produce is grown organically in the Victorian walled garden and sourced from regional suppliers, while partnerships with local artisans and the use of eco-friendly, 100% natural toiletries help reduce environmental impact. A Green Tourism–accredited property, Woolley Grange actively cuts its carbon footprint through plastic-reduction initiatives, conservation of green spaces, low-energy lighting and expanded EV charging.
