| there's a beer garden on-site and the rustic pub serves traditional british fare. this 17th-century village pub with rooms is 12. 8 miles from the m4 motorway and 8. upscale, country-chic rooms feature oak-beamed ceilings and are equipped with free wifi, en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs with satellite channels, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. a home-cooked breakfast is included and parking is free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 8 miles from newbury racecourse
Heathrow Airport 54 min
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