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Littlecote House. Hungerford |
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Without doubt one of the finest buildings in Britain, and worthy of its listing in Simon Jenkins’ England’s Thousand Best Houses - he describes the rooms of the medieval part of the property as “exceptional”. |
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The Bear. Hungerford. |
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On the morning of December 8th 1688, William, Prince of Orange - later King William III - met Lords Halifax, Nottingham and Godolphin; Commissioners of James II, the last of the Stuart Kings. Over many hours they bargained, to no avail, with the man who had invaded England and launched the Glorious Revolution. By December 11th, James had fled into exile. And this momentous event in British history took place in a bedchamber of The Bear Hotel, Hungerford. |
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Sir Christopher Wren’s House. Windsor |
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More period and historic accommodation in Berkshire... |
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Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza. A Queen Anne mansion situated within 15 acres of landscaped grounds. Expedia | Hotelshop | Superbreak | LateRooms | Hotel's Own Site |
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Burnham Beeches Hotel. Originally a hunting lodge, this four-star hotel offers over 80 rooms in the main Georgian building, with further accommodation in a contemporary extension. Expedia | Superbreak | Corus Hotels | LateRooms | Hotel's Own Site |
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Three Swans Hotel, The. Possibly as much as seven hundred years old, the Three Swans Hotel offers 15 guest rooms. LateRooms | Expedia |
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Ramada Ye Olde Bell. Undoubtedly one of the oldest inns in the country, the Ye Olde Bell dates back to 1135 AD. A real national treasure. Expedia | LateRooms |
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Taplow House. Built in 1751, the present Georgian house stands on the site of an older Elizabethan property which was famously a gift from King James I to Hampson, the Governor of Virginia. Expedia | www.lastminute.com |
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Chequers Hotel, The. Formerly a coaching inn during the 18th century, the present day hotel offers a total of 56 guest rooms. Expedia | Superbreak |
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Best Western George Hotel. Former seventeenth century coaching inn. Expedia | Hotel's Own Site |
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Sonning |
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French Horn, The. Delightfully located hotel on the banks of the River Thames. Expedia |
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Windsor |
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Mercure Castle Hotel. . The name is unsurprising given its location close to the main gate of the Royal residence. Superbreak | LateRooms | www.lastminute.com |
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Yattendon |
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The Royal Oak. Located in a pretty village, the Royal Oak is very much the traditional English country inn. Offering five individually furnished rooms, it is said that Oliver Cromwell stayed here in 1644 prior to the Battle of Newbury. TripAdvisor |
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We are hoping to expand our section of historic Berkshire hotels in the near future. If you are aware of any heritage accommodation offering a high standard of hospitality, we would very much like to hear from you. We are particularly interested in both romantic hotels and those in and around destinations such as Windsor, Newbury, Reading and Maidenhead which might suit the business traveller seeking period places to stay. Our priority is those properties connected to famous figures or events, but all heritage hotels can be featured. |
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