| air-conditioning is unavailable. complimentary full english breakfast is served in the stylish gastropub. other amenities include a beer garden with picnic tables, a traditional bakery and a cafe, as well as a separate garden for overnight guests. parking is included. set in a 17th-century redbrick inn and an annexe, this rural bed-and-breakfast is 8 miles from both newbury train station and highclere castle, the victorian country house setting of tv's downton abbey. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. modern rooms with en suite bathrooms and chic decor come with tvs, and free wi-fi
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 13
North Wessex Downs AONB (11 min)
This tranquil, hilly countryside is a popular walking destination offering sweeping, scenic views. Welford Park (17 min)
Park surrounding an historic mansion, selling pork, ham and sausages from pigs reared on the estate. Finkley Down Farm (29 min)
Children's park with a hands on farm, play barn, restaurant, crazy golf, zip wire & trampolines. West Berkshire Museum (18 min)
Regional history is showcased through permanent & changing exhibits & events at this culture center. Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (33 min)
Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. The Nature Discovery Centre (25 min)
In addition to interactive family programs, this nature centre features trails & a birding hut. Hawk Conservancy Trust (32 min)
Feeding and flying displays with 150 birds of prey in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadows. Donnington Castle (21 min)
Site of a ruined medieval castle, founded in 1386, with the twin-towered gatehouse still standing. Combe Gibbet (8 min) 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm (21 min)
This sprawling amusement center features over 20 play zones, including a zoo & pedal boats. Wilton Windmill (19 min) Bombay Sapphire Distillery (28 min)
Gin distillery in a historic red-brick mill with guided tours, tastings, small cafe & a shop. Savernake Forest (30 min)
Forest and history Highclere Castle (18 min)
Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. Sandham Memorial Chapel (17 min)
1920s church, now National Trust, with elaborate murals by British war artist, Sir Stanley Spencer. | 
