Dorothy House is situated in Winsley, a village six miles
to the south east of Bath. Winsley lies on the B3108, between the A36 and Bradford-on-Avon.
In accordance with our green transport plan all visitors to Dorothy House are
encouraged to use public transport or car share where possible.
FROM BATH
Take the A36 towards Warminster. At the Viaduct traffic lights, turn left onto the B3108 towards Winsley and Bradford-on-Avon. Follow the signposts to Winsley, proceeding up a steep hill. Shortly after the road levels out, the road swings to the left to by-pass Winsley village. Do not take the by-pass, but turn right at this junction into Winsley village. Turn right into the road at the side of the high stone wall surrounding Dorothy House and then turn left into the parking area.
FROM THE SOUTH
After joining the A36, travel towards Bath. Contiune along this road, passing the junction with the A366. At the Viaduct traffic lights, turn right onto the B3108 towards Winsley and Bradford-on-Avon. Follow the signposts to Winsley, proceeding up a steep hill. Shortly after the road levels out, the road swings to the left to by-pass Winsley village. Do not take the by-pass, but turn right at this junction into Winsley village. Turn right into the road at the side of the high stone wall surrounding Dorothy House and then turn left into the parking area.
FROM THE M4 (TRAVELLING FROM THE WEST/M5)
Leave the M4 at junction 18, taking the A46 towards Bath. Continue along the A46, joining the Batheaston by-pass at the bottom of the hill (signposted Chippenham and Bradford-on-Avon). At the roundabout (junction of A4 and A363), turn right under the railway bridge to Bradford-on-Avon (A363). Proceed up steep hill and as you enter Bradford-on-Avon, turn right at the mini-roundabout into Winsley Road (B3108). Continue along this road, going straight on at roundabout into Winsley. (Do not take the by-pass around Winsley). Shortly after passing the Seven Stars public house, the road swings sharply to the right and Dorothy House will then be seen on the left hand side behind a high stone wall.
FROM THE M4 (TRAVELLING FROM THE EAST)
Leave the M4 at junction 17, taking the A350 towards Chippenham. Follow the signs for the A4 and continue along the A4 through Pickwick (near Corsham) towards Bath. Shortly after passing through Pickwick, bear left onto the B3109 towards Bradford-on-Avon. Continue along this road, going straight on at the traffic lights at the Five Ways crossroads. On the outskirts of Bradford-on-Avon you will come to crossroads with the Leigh Park Hotel diagonally to your right. Turn right at this junction towards the A363. At the junction with the A363, turn left towards Bradford on Avon. As you enter Bradford-on-Avon, turn right at the mini-roundabout roundabout into Winsley Road (B3108). Continue along this road, going straight on at roundabout into Winsley. (Do not take the by-pass around Winsley). Shortly after passing the Seven Stars public house, the road swings sharply to the right and Dorothy House will then be seen on the left hand side behind a high stone wall.
BY TRAIN
The nearest stations are in Bath (6 miles) and Bradford-on-Avon (2 miles). From here, Winsley may be reached by taxi or by bus.
BY BUS
From Bath, 264 or 265 to Warminster. From Bradford on Avon and Trowbridge, 264 or 265 to Bath.
BY TAXI
From Bath, taxis should be available on the station forecourt outside the main entrance to the train station. From Bradford-on-Avon, Ashley Cabs (01225 868111) have an office at Bradford-on-Avon station. From Trowbridge, A & D Cabs (01225 755675) operate from the Station Approach.
