Inside a new 'aristocratic' holiday rental housed in an 18th century archway in Wiltshire

Inside an 'aristocratic' new vacation rental that sits INSIDE an 18th century arch on sprawling Wiltshire estateJane Knight stays in the refurbished gatehouse and arrival arch on Fonthill EstateIl part of the Beckford Arms country inn - the pub is a 20 minute walk READ MORE: British Wildlife Photography Awards winning images
By Jane Knight For The Mail On Sunday
Published: 10:52 BST, 31 Mar 2023 | Updated: 10:52 BST, Mar 31, 2023

Talk about upping the ante. While other pubs with rooms add shepherds huts, log cabins and maybe a tree house to their offerings, the Beckford Arms has gone all aristocratic with accommodation in a stunning stone archway. /p>
The building in question is the Grade I listed gatehouse and arrival arch built on the vast estate of Fonthill in Wiltshire by William Beckford in 1755
One half is still occupied, and until recently the other was the home of an estate worker.
Now the owners of the pub just down the road have joined forces with Fonthill owner Lord Margadale to create a unique place to stay.
Spread over three floors connected by a stone spiral staircase, it can accommodate four adults - although two will turn off their lights in full size, bespoke. made bunk beds. Those in the master bedroom on the lower level enjoy a queen-size bed, a freestanding bathtub and a view of the estate's lake.

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Inside a new 'aristocratic' holiday rental housed in an 18th century archway in Wiltshire

Inside an 'aristocratic' new vacation rental that sits INSIDE an 18th century arch on sprawling Wiltshire estateJane Knight stays in the refurbished gatehouse and arrival arch on Fonthill EstateIl part of the Beckford Arms country inn - the pub is a 20 minute walk READ MORE: British Wildlife Photography Awards winning images

By Jane Knight For The Mail On Sunday

Published: 10:52 BST, 31 Mar 2023 | Updated: 10:52 BST, Mar 31, 2023

Talk about upping the ante. While other pubs with rooms add shepherds huts, log cabins and maybe a tree house to their offerings, the Beckford Arms has gone all aristocratic with accommodation in a stunning stone archway. /p>

The building in question is the Grade I listed gatehouse and arrival arch built on the vast estate of Fonthill in Wiltshire by William Beckford in 1755

One half is still occupied, and until recently the other was the home of an estate worker.

Now the owners of the pub just down the road have joined forces with Fonthill owner Lord Margadale to create a unique place to stay.

Spread over three floors connected by a stone spiral staircase, it can accommodate four adults - although two will turn off their lights in full size, bespoke. made bunk beds. Those in the master bedroom on the lower level enjoy a queen-size bed, a freestanding bathtub and a view of the estate's lake.