| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from the living rainforest indoor gardens, 8. the rustic pub has exposed brick walls, wood-burning fireplaces and beamed ceilings, plus a walled garden with a boules pitch. overlooking the village square, this classic country pub offering accommodations in both the main redbrick building and an adjacent cottage is 2. it serves an upscale menu and a sunday carvery. full breakfast is included. elegant, individually decorated rooms feature oak beams, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. 6 miles from newbury racecourse and 12 miles from reading. all have en suite bathrooms, some with claw-foot tubs
Heathrow Airport 59 min
Beale Park (14 min)
350-acre park with nature trails, river cruises and red deer, plus a number of rare birds. No dogs. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm (22 min)
This sprawling amusement center features over 20 play zones, including a zoo & pedal boats. National Trust - Greys Court (33 min)
16th-century manor house with a donkey-powered mill wheel, 12th-century tower and grass maze. The Living Rainforest (6 min)
Rainforest fauna like birds, lizards and monkeys move freely in tropical plant-filled glasshouses. Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park (12 min)
Run, jump, swing, go-kart, ride on tractors and feed the animals, plus a cafe and farm shop. Reading Museum (27 min)
Museum on local history and the natural environment, also displaying artefacts from round the world. Highclere Castle (22 min)
Victorian country house and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions. National Trust - The Vyne (35 min)
Country house with a stained glass chapel, an ornamental lake and a walled kitchen garden. Welford Park (25 min)
Park surrounding an historic mansion, selling pork, ham and sausages from pigs reared on the estate. Reading Abbey Ruins (28 min)
Founded in 1121, the extant ruins of this abbey include gardens, a gateway & dormitory for pilgrims. Reading Winter On Ice (28 min)
Scenic park area featuring grand commemorative statues, a fountain, refreshment kiosk & rose garden. Basildon Park (14 min)
Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop. Donnington Castle (19 min)
Site of a ruined medieval castle, founded in 1386, with the twin-towered gatehouse still standing. Didcot Railway Centre (28 min)
Displays of train life past, with railway memorabilia, steam locomotives and Thomas the Tank Engine. The Nature Discovery Centre (18 min)
In addition to interactive family programs, this nature centre features trails & a birding hut. | 
