Historic Hotels in Berkshire
Places to stay in Berkshire connected to famous figures from history.
The Bull. Sonning.
If you prefer intimate and rustic over grand and opulent, then this exquisite old inn might well fit the bill. It even comes with a notable recommendation from Jerome K Jerome, no less.
If you prefer intimate and rustic over grand and opulent, then this exquisite old inn might well fit the bill. It even comes with a notable recommendation from Jerome K Jerome, no less.
The Bear. Hungerford.
While some hotels and inns were simply visited by famous figures, The Bear can actually claim to being the site of a pivotal moment in English history. Without doubt, it is one of the nation’s most venerable coaching inns.
While some hotels and inns were simply visited by famous figures, The Bear can actually claim to being the site of a pivotal moment in English history. Without doubt, it is one of the nation’s most venerable coaching inns.
Littlecote. Hungerford
A simply breathtaking piece of architecture, walk around Littlecote’s grounds and you’ll be following in the footsteps of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
A simply breathtaking piece of architecture, walk around Littlecote’s grounds and you’ll be following in the footsteps of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
Elcot Park Hotel. Near Newbury
A splendid Georgian mansion Elcot Park might well be, but one episode in its past relates to an infamous tragic event in the history of English poetry.
A splendid Georgian mansion Elcot Park might well be, but one episode in its past relates to an infamous tragic event in the history of English poetry.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Berkshire that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.