I’ve been here before with a heritage bus and I recognised the twin stone-built lodges which stand guard over the gated entrance to the vast estate.The drive up to the house is almost a mile long and passes through a golf course on the way.The pickup time was at Orchardleigh House, near Frome so I allowed myself a generous 2 hours to make the empty journey.

I had spent most of the previous day in the office at Crosville and had time to check and fuel the bus so that I didn’t have to spend too much time early the next day in preparation.

Rose & Frederick work hard to provide guests with a personal and friendly service in their lovely home.