| the country-chic bar/restaurant features exposed brick walls and retro furnishings, and serves a modern british menu. gourmet breakfast is available. 3 miles from newbury racecourse. contemporary rooms have flat-screen tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities and complimentary mineral water. 4 miles from the m4 motorway and 7. wifi and parking are free. this stylish village pub with rooms is 3. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 1
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