| this traditional country pub with rooms is a mile from hambledon hill national nature reserve and 3 miles from fiddleford manor, a medieval house offering public tours. breakfast is included. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 4 cosy rooms feature reclaimed knotty pine doors and furniture, and also offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as en suite bathrooms. amenities include a rustic restaurant offering a regional menu and fireside dining, as well as a bar and a secluded beer garden
Bristol Airport 1 hr 27
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