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Littlecote House. Hungerford
Without doubt one of the finest buildings in Britain, and thus wholly worthy of its listing in Simon Jenkins’ England’s Thousand Best Houses -
It is, however, the hotel’s connection to many of England’s most notable monarchs which impresses as much as the architectural detail: Henry VIII and Jane Seymour are reputed to have courted here (their love-
Littlecote’s heritage also includes a murderous owner, William Darrell, who was brought to trial for infanticide, and the existence on site of the remains of a Roman villa (probably from the reign of Emperor Vespasian). Artefacts are on display within the house.
Find out more about Littlecote through Laterooms | TripAdvisor | Littlecote Website
The Bear. Hungerford.
On the morning of December 8th 1688, William, Prince of Orange -
But this notable episode is a mere chapter in the history of one of England’s oldest coaching inns -
The Bear also has connections to the English Civil War, with King Charles I having made it his headquarters prior to the Second Battle of Newbury in 1644 -
The hotel was also visited by two of the 17th century’s most notable diarists, John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys, with the latter recording having partaken of “very good troutes, eels and crayfish” there in 1668. In short, not just one of the most historic places to stay in Berkshire, but the whole of England.
Further details for the visitor are to be found at Expedia | TripAdvisor | The Bear Hotel
Sir Christopher Wren’s House. Windsor
If you seek a monument...
He may well be responsible for some of the finest and most famous architecture in the world, but Sir Christopher Wren also designed and built his own house. Today, his family home is a renowned hotel located on the banks of the River Thames and overlooked by ramparts of Windsor Castle.
Those familiar with the works of the great architect will no doubt recognise his trademark attention to detail and determination to use only the finest of building materials.
Learn more with Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
More Period Accommodation in Berkshire...
Ascot
Ascot
Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza. A Queen Anne mansion situated within 15 acres of landscaped grounds. Learn more through LateRooms
Burnham
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. Further information is available through Expedia | LateRooms | Burnham Beeches Site
Hungerford
Three Swans Hotel, The. Possibly as much as seven hundred years old, the Three Swans Hotel offers 15 guest rooms. LateRooms | Booking.com
Hurley
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. LateRooms
Maidenhead
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. Lastminute.com
Newbury
Chequers Hotel, The. Formerly a coaching inn during the 18th century, the present day hotel offers a total of 56 guest rooms. Expedia
Donnington Grove Hotel. Strawberry Hill Gothic is the order of the day at this eighteenth century country house. With over 500 acres of estate land, the hotel possess its own championship golf course. LateRooms
Ramada Newbury Elcot Park. Built in 1768, Lady Shelley - mother of Percy Shelley - moved here shortly after losing both her husband and her famous son (the latter in the infamous boating accident of July 1822). This splendid mansion is located a few miles outside the town of Newbury. Elcot Park Site
Donnington Grove Hotel. Strawberry Hill Gothic is the order of the day at this eighteenth century country house. With over 500 acres of estate land, the hotel possess its own championship golf course. LateRooms
Ramada Newbury Elcot Park. Built in 1768, Lady Shelley -
Pangbourne
Reading
Mercure George Hotel. Many consider this particular hotel to be the oldest building still standing in the town of Reading. Indeed, it is certainly around 600 years old at the very least. Discover more with Booking.com | LateRooms | Mercure George Website
Sonning
French Horn, The. Delightfully-located hotel on the banks of the River Thames. Booking.com
The Bull at Sonning. “Sonning is the most fairylike little nook on the whole river. If you stop at Sonning, put up at The Bull, behind the Church. It is a veritable picture of an English country inn" -Jerome K Jerome. More information is available with Booking.com | LateRooms
Streatley
The Bull at Streatley. Located alongside the River Thames on the road between Oxford and Reading, this 15th century inn offers six bedrooms. It also has a popular historical claim-
Windsor
Mercure Castle Hotel. The name is unsurprising given its location close to the main gate of the Royal residence. Booking.com | LateRooms | Castle Hotel
Monkey Island Hotel. Two hundred years old, the Monkey Island Hotel is located on its very own private island. And there aren’t many hotels in England which can claim that. Lastminute.com | LateRooms
Monkey Island Hotel. Two hundred years old, the Monkey Island Hotel is located on its very own private island. And there aren’t many hotels in England which can claim that. Lastminute.com | LateRooms
Yattendon
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
For more period accommodation try our sections on Historic Holiday Cottages and Beautiful English Villages
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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Historic Hotels in Berkshire
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The Bear, Hungerford
Littlecote House
Ye Olde Bell, Hurley
