Hotels near Highclere Castle
Crown & Anchor Inn
Hungerford - 8 miles away
After being restored with ‘a lot of care’ by two local families, this village pub, in a ‘dear little hamlet’ close to Avebury stone circle, is ‘a lovely weekend-country-break sort of place’, say Guide inspectors, who received a warm welcome.
The Wellington Arms
Baughurst - 9 miles away
Outstanding food and beautiful bedrooms can be found alongside some charming touches at Simon Page and Jason King's pretty pub, with its hanging baskets at the door and teapots with fluffy cosies displayed at the bar.
The Pheasant Inn
Hungerford - 10 miles away
Old photographs and the odd stuffed pheasant add to the appealing character of this revamped sheep drover’s inn, which overlooks a wide spread of the Berkshire Downs.
The Greyhound Inn
Wantage - 18 miles away
This 18th-century red brick free house was at risk of going to the dogs when Martyn Reed and Catriona Galbraith stepped in, refurbished throughout and re-established it in 2015 as a dining pub-with-rooms at the heart of a village at the foot of the Downs.
The Old Vine
Winchester - 18 miles away
Around the corner from Winchester’s Gothic cathedral, The Old Vine mixes old-world charm with designer sharpness, spiced up with robust pub food.
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East Chisenbury - 19 miles away
A thatched pub in a quiet village tucked into the folds of Salisbury Plain is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, with a swish guest house across the road.
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The Green Dragon
Marlborough - 17 miles away
Bedecked with hanging baskets, a friendly local on the high street. It is owned by Wadworth, an independent brewer based in Wiltshire. Comfortably furnished bedrooms (quieter at the back) have restful tones and some original features. Real ales at the bar; pub dishes (sausage and mash, pie of the day) are sered in the characterful wood-panelled dining areas.
The Inn with the Well
Marlborough - 18 miles away
Close to the Ridgeway path (Europe’s oldest pathway), a small, friendly pub serving cask ales from local and micro breweries, and tasty food. The original well can be viewed through a glass panel in the restaurant floor. Comfortable accommodation is in an annexe; pets are welcome in ground floor rooms. 3 miles N of Marlborough.
The Roseate
READING - 19 miles away
By Forbury Gardens, striking design meets civic grandeur in a grand brick-built building (formerly The Forbury hotel, and County Hall offices). Opulently restored by India-based hotel group Roseate Hotels & Resorts, an impressive chandelier trails down; plush fabrics and ritzy wallpaper add glamour. In luxurious bedrooms there is fine bedding, original artwork, and state-of-the-art lighting and audio systems. Cerise restaurant is for sophisticated dining. Soothing treatments await in Aheli spa. Reading rail station is a 5-minute walk away.
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