on hungerford high street a 4-minute walk from hungerford train station, which has direct trains to reading and central london, this relaxed, dog-friendly hotel in a former coaching inn is also 12. 7 miles from highclere castle, home of tv's downton abbey. cooked breakfast and parking are included. bright, casual rooms have flat-screen tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities and free wifi. there's a traditional, wood-panelled bar, plus an airy restaurant serving modern british food. outside seating is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Heathrow Airport 1 hr 8
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