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The Hotels and Inns at a Glance

Hotels and Inns in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Hotels and Inns are listed according to county. Simply scroll down the page and click on the name of the hotel for further details.  Hotels and inns new to the site are marked

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COUNTY

NAME OF HOTEL / INN AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT THE  HOTEL OR NEARBY

Bedfordshire

The Knife and Cleaver Inn,
HOUGHTON CONQUEST, BEDFORD

Historic 17th century Inn renowned for its award winning cuisine. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. 2004 Good Pub Guide Picturesque village setting, yet very conveniently situated just off the A6, 5 miles from Bedford.

Corus Hotel Bedford
BEDFORD

Built around a barn and 17th century manor house and retaining much of its original features. Anglers Restaurant offers a superb a la carte menu. Foxy Fish Pub with it’s open fires offers traditional pub meals. Beautiful riverside location Close at Bedford with excellent links to the A1 and M1

The Bell Inn
WOBURN

Historic Inn with oak beamed restaurant and cosy bar. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. Situated in Woburn village ideal for visiting Woburn Abbey and Woburn Safari Park.

The Queens Head
MILTON ERNEST

Informal comfortable country inn Local attractions include the village of Felmersham, with its charming old stone and thatch houses and Bedford and Castle Ashby are both only a short drive away
The Old Palace Lodge  DUNSTABLE Delightful historic ivy clad hotel with a reputation for a very high standard of food and service. Situated opposite the beautiful ancient Priory Church of St Peter in the heart of Dunstable. Luton Airport 5 miles.
Berkshire The Chequers Hotel, NEWBURY Historic 18th century coaching inn Excellent location at the centre of Newbury.
The Three Swans Hotel
HUNGERFORD

Family run Historic Coaching Inn in the heart of Hungerford, famous for its antique shops.

Convenient for the M4 motorway junction 14 and the railway station which goes direct to London Paddington.
The Crown and Garter
HUNGERFORD

Traditional friendly 17th Century Pub/Inn with restaurant and bed and breakfast en-suite accommodation. Free Broadband access from the bar.

Located near to Newbury, Newbury racecourse and Hungerford. 10 minutes from the M4 junctions 13/14, set in stunning countryside and yet also conveniently situated for Heathrow Airport, London, Oxford and Bath.
The Bull Inn
SONNING

Half timbered village inn mentioned in Jerome K Jerome's 'Three Men in a Boat'. Traditional English 16th century Inn offering friendly family hospitality with first class hotel facilities.

Situated in Sonning village near Reading..
The Hinds Head
ALDERMASTON

The Hinds Head dates back to 1650 and the interior retains that 'olde English' feel, whilst still providing all the modern comforts. Popular a la carte restaurant

Situated in the centre of old Aldermaston Village in the beautiful Royal Berkshire countryside.
Black Boys Inn
HURLEY, MAIDENHEAD
Is the Black Boys Inn a small hotel with a restaurant or a restaurant with a Hotel? Either way, this 16th Century Property is a lovely place to eat, and the whole experience can only be completed by a night up stairs. The Hotel is beautifully positioned for Henley, Maidenhead and Reading.
Newbury Manor Hotel
NEWBURY
Grade II listed manor house hotel with excellent restaurant, bars, function rooms. Bedrooms include four poster beds, Jacuzzi spa baths. Superbly situated in 9 acres of grounds, only a few minutes from Junction 9 of M4 and the centre of Newbury.
Hare and Hounds Hotel
SPEEN, near NEWBURY
17th Century former Coaching Inn Set in racecourse country and overlooked by Donnington Castle.
Royal Adelaide Hotel
WINDSOR
Elegant Georgian hotel offering comfortable en-suite accommodation, Restaurant, Bar

 Historic hotel ideally situated within walking distance of Windsor Castle. Heathrow Airport 15 minutes.

New Inn,  KIDMORE END, READING

Following an extensive refurbishment The New Inn now offers a full a La Carte restaurant, cosy bar and six luxury letting rooms. Situated only five miles from the centre of Reading in the picturesque village of Kidmore End

Riders Country House,  LITTLEWICK GREEN, MAIDENHEAD

Intimate country house hotel, restaurant and bar.  PLEASE NOTE that we do not serve meals on week-ends. Situated conveniently on the A4 Bath Road, 2 miles from junction 8/9 on the M4 Motorway and 5 miles from junction 4  M40 Motorway. Heathrow Airport just over 10 miles away.

Inn on the Green,  MAIDENHEAD

Stylish country hotel restaurant and bar with decadently designed rooms, superb food and service. New Canadian Hot-tub.  Four poster room Just 40 minutes to London, 20 mins. to Heathrow, near Marlow, Maidenhead, Windsor, Bray, Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Slough

The Queens Hotel,  NEWBURY

Combines old world charm and new world style and comfort. Ideally situated in the picturesque Market Square, fourteen comfortable  en-suite rooms. Situated in the picturesque Market Square a perfect base from which to explore Newbury  and the famous Newbury Racecourse.

The Bacon Arms,  NEWBURY

Traditional coaching inn dating back to the English Civil War and retaining much original character and charm. Situated in the centre of Newbury, ideal for the business or leisure traveller.

The Bear Ramada Jarvis,  HUNGERFORD

Historic inn oozing charm and character Situated in Hungerford

The Swan,  THATCHAM, Near NEWBURY

Lovely waterside inn. Roaring log fires, traditional real ales, fine wines, delicious home cooked meals and a homely atmosphere. Easy to find,  located just off the A4 Newbury to Reading road at Thatcham.

The Crown Inn,  PLAYHATCH, READING

17th Century country inn with an excellent restaurant, bar. Well appointed contemporary rooms set within the grounds Ideally located close to Reading and Henley on Thames

The Swan,  STREATLEY, Near READING

Small traditional hotel sited on a quiet backwater of the Thames. Many of the bedrooms have balconies and overlook the river Ideally located, 10 miles from Junction 12 off the M4. Regular train service from Reading, taking about 15 minutes.

Ye Olde Bell Ramada Jarvis,  HURLEY,  MAIDENHEAD

Historic inn reputed to be the oldest inn in England Ideally located for visiting Ascot Racecourse and Windsor
Sir Christopher Wrens House Hotel YATTENDON Steeped in history and uniquely situated, overlooked by the towers of Windsor Castle on the banks of the River Thames.  AA 4 Stars 2 Rosettes for Food Overlooked by Windsor Castle on the banks of the River Thames.  Sunny terraces overlook Eton Bridge, the river or the castle.

The Bird in Hand,  KNOWL HILL, TWYFORD

Historic Country Inn dating from the 14th  century. Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Buffet Bar. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. Courtyard garden Peaceful setting just 4 miles from Maidenhead, close to Junction 8/9 of the M4 and within easy reach of London .
Buckinghamshire

The Bull,   GERRARDS CROSS

Historic 17th century coaching inn, full of character. Restaurant, Bar. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. Lovely gardens.  Superb location overlooking the picturesque common at Gerrards Cross.
Greyhound Inn
CHALFONT ST PETER
14th Century Coaching Inn.  All rooms en-suite. Situated 5 minutes from the M40 Junction 1, and half an hour from London by train and a 20 minute walk from Gerrards Cross Train Station.
Villiers Classic Hotel
BUCKINGHAM
Historic coaching inn. En-suite bedrooms with excellent facilities. Villiers Restaurant, awarded two AA Rosettes for food. Villiers Bar revives a Jacobean atmosphere offering real ales from traditional oak casks. Situated in the centre of the vibrant market town of Buckingham. Ample car parking
The Dinton Hermit
FORD NEAR AYLESHAM
An Hotel created from a 15th Century Inn using the 200 yr old wychett barn. Situated in own large garden in the Aylesbury Vale, surrounded by countryside.
The Different Drummer Hotel
STONY STRATFORD, MILTON KEYNES
Former coaching inn, c1470, with oak beams. Italian a la carte restaurant, also fashionable wine bar/ restaurant. Lounge bar, with traditional decor, oil paintings and a log fire. Within easy reach of Towcester racecourse, Silverstone Circuit and Milton Keynes Bowl.
The Cock Hotel
STONY STRATFORD, MILTON KEYNES
Historic hotel situated in the high street of Stony Stratford.  Brasserie Restaurant, Market Bar. Within easy reach of Towcester racecourse, Silverstone Circuit and Milton Keynes Bowl.
The Three Horseshoes
DRAYTON PARSLOW, MILTON KEYNES
We are a real village pub, with excellent restaurant & popular bar. Well appointed letting rooms with oak beamed ceilings, coffee and tea making facilities, satellite TV. Quaint village location. Easy access to Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham or even London via the M1 or local main line stations direct to Euston.
Best Western Kings Arms Hotel
STOKENCHURCH, HIGH WYCOMBE
Steeped in history. Dating from the 1600's much of the building's traditional facade remains, whereas inside has been transformed into a luxurious hotel. Surrounded by the picturesque village green, the hotel is centrally located in Stokenchurch, just 2 minutes from exit 5 of the M40, forty minutes from Birmingham's NEC with central London only an hours drive away
Three Horseshoes Inn     RADNAGE, HIGH WYCOMBE Traditional country inn recently awarded 4* Gold Tourist Board award Newly refurbished rooms, snug bar, smart dining room, award winning chef, beautiful gardens stunning views, private parking. Ideally located in the beautiful Chiltern hills approx 4 miles from J5 M40.
Kings Lodge Hotel     KINGS LANGLEY, WATFORD Built in 1642 and used as a hunting lodge by King Charles I. Fine Indian cuisine with lounge bar. All rooms en-suite with shower. Ideally located, 2 minutes drive from Junction 20 on M25 towards Watford. 3 miles from Watford Station, 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport. Kings Lodge is just off the A41 towards Kings Langley.
Chequers Inn     WOOBURN COMMON, Near BEACONSFIELD Steeped in history. 17th century Inn with oak posts and beams, flagstone floors. 17 exclusive and individual bedrooms. Ideally located only 24 miles from London
Kings Arms Hotel OLD AMERSHAM The Kings Arms is a wonderful 36 bedroom hotel dating back to the 15th century. Fully refurbished, extended and opened in May 2006. Set in the heart of Old Amersham.
Macdonald Hotels, The Crown AMERSHAM Historic 16th century coaching inn, famous for appearing in Four Weddings and a Funeral.  Full timber beams, open log fires and candlelit courtyard restaurant The hotel is situated close to the M25 and M40 motorways and located at the end of the metropolitan tube line.
The Blue Flag, CADMORE END, HIGH WYCOMBE Former coaching inn offering comfortable en-suite accommodation, a great atmosphere and own smoke house for preparing  fish. 16 well appointed bedrooms include a four poster room. Located close to Junction 5 of the M40.
The Rose and Crown
SAUNDERTON, PRINCES RISBOROUGH
Former inn now fully restyled to create a comfortable, 16 bedroom individual and contemporary hotel Located close to Princes Risborough and just a few miles from High Wycombe. Convenient for both the M40 and the Chiltern Line

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