| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the lively on-site pub offers classic fare, a sunday carvery and bar snacks. ' simple, traditional rooms have en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs and desks. full english breakfast is complimentary. off the a339 and an 8-minute walk from newbury town centre, this casual 17th-century coaching inn with rooms is 7 miles from highclere castle, home to tv's 'downton abbey
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St Nicolas Church (8 min)
Church and history Donnington Castle (6 min)
Site of a ruined medieval castle, founded in 1386, with the twin-towered gatehouse still standing. Welford Park (12 min)
Park surrounding an historic mansion, selling pork, ham and sausages from pigs reared on the estate. The Living Rainforest (18 min)
Rainforest fauna like birds, lizards and monkeys move freely in tropical plant-filled glasshouses. Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (19 min)
Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. West Berkshire Museum (8 min)
Regional history is showcased through permanent & changing exhibits & events at this culture center. The Nature Discovery Centre (9 min)
In addition to interactive family programs, this nature centre features trails & a birding hut. Highclere Castle (11 min)
Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. Bombay Sapphire Distillery (21 min)
Gin distillery in a historic red-brick mill with guided tours, tastings, small cafe & a shop. Basildon Park (29 min)
Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. National Trust - The Vyne (32 min)
Country house with a stained glass chapel, an ornamental lake and a walled kitchen garden. Sandham Memorial Chapel (10 min)
1920s church, now National Trust, with elaborate murals by British war artist, Sir Stanley Spencer. Beale Park (30 min)
350-acre park with nature trails, river cruises and red deer, plus a number of rare birds. No dogs. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm (11 min)
This sprawling amusement center features over 20 play zones, including a zoo & pedal boats. North Wessex Downs AONB (11 min)
This tranquil, hilly countryside is a popular walking destination offering sweeping, scenic views. | 
