About the Hotel A warm and friendly welcome will always greet you at this picturesque seventeenth century former coaching inn. On the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds and conveniently located between the M4 and M5 motorways, the position offers close proximity to Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds and many other local attractions. The earliest parts of Bodkin House have their origins in a 12th century priory which was destroyed by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries. The present building began life in the mid 17th century as a coaching inn serving the Bath-Gloucester route and was extended and upgraded in the Georgian period. Many famous people have visited the establishment including Jane Austen who came as a child and later mentioned her visits in her novel Northanger Abbey. Over the past four years, the current owners have undertaken extensive refurbishment to ensure that the property’s unique character is complemented by the convenience and reliability of modern amenities. | 
