parking is complimentary, as is breakfast served in an informal restaurant. set within the north wessex downs area of outstanding natural beauty, this relaxed hotel is 4 miles from the m4 motorway and 9 miles from the ancient littlecote roman villa. the 8 warm rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as en suite bathrooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a bar and a beer garden. the 1-bedroom suites provide separate living areas with sofabeds Heathrow Airport 1 hr 7
Snelsmore Common (17 min) Coate Water Country Park (22 min) Extensive parkland with wildlife nature reserve and kids' splash park, plus lake habitats and hides. Sandham Memorial Chapel (21 min) 1920s church, now National Trust, with elaborate murals by British war artist, Sir Stanley Spencer. Wayland's Smithy (24 min) Tomb, prehistory, archaeological excavation, ancient history, and history Farmer Gow's (27 min) Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (28 min) Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. Wilton Windmill (24 min) West Berkshire Museum (22 min) Regional history is showcased through permanent & changing exhibits & events at this culture center. Littlecote Roman Villa (19 min) Roman villa, ancient history, art, architecture, and history Welford Park (8 min) Park surrounding an historic mansion, selling pork, ham and sausages from pigs reared on the estate. The Living Rainforest (26 min) Rainforest fauna like birds, lizards and monkeys move freely in tropical plant-filled glasshouses. Uffington White Horse (26 min) Hill featuring a 110m-long prehistoric hill figure shaped like a horse & the remains of a castle. Donnington Castle (21 min) Site of a ruined medieval castle, founded in 1386, with the twin-towered gatehouse still standing. Highclere Castle (23 min) Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. North Wessex Downs AONB (12 min) This tranquil, hilly countryside is a popular walking destination offering sweeping, scenic views. |