Bodkin House Hotel's History

The earliest parts of the building date from a twelfth century priory, which was destroyed by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries at the time of his first divorce.

The present building began life in the mid 17th century as a coaching inn to serve the Bath - Stroud route and was extensively extended and upgraded in the Regency period.

During its long life many famous guests have been entertained including Jane Austen who came as a child and then featured Petty France House (as it was then called) in her novel 'Northanger Abbey'.

She is also reputed to have signed one of the first floor windows with her diamond ring - a fashionable habit at that time.

The current owners have undertaken a subtle modernisation programme to provide all that's best in modern facilities to complement and enhance the historic and beautiful nature of the establishment.