Highclere
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Wonderful hotel comfortable beds and pillows spotlessly clean. Nice decor. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
pentahotel Reading
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel
Friendly, helpful staff. Made the stay enjoyable and easy. Would absolutely stay again!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hawks Barn: New getaway barn with stunning views.
We were made to feel very welcome and loved our stay in Hawks Barn. It has been beautifully renovated and had everything that we needed. A real bonus was nearby access to a walk in the grounds of Highclere.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
PREMIER SUITES Reading
A great location to stay and easy to get to and from the train station. Had booked using Hotels.com and booked 2 apartments. Whatever the mix up was I got a call saying I hadn’t paid for any of them and was a total mix up. Language barrier didn’t help and would put me off doing it again
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Unique, Spacious, Self-Built Eco House with Huge Garden and Movie Room
We had a wonderful weekend here with friends and our children. There is a great open plan living space that opens out onto comfortable outside seating and the garden. There is a great cinema room but the huge garden with climbing frame, football posts, swing and access to a tennis court meant the ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Highclere Castle
Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds.
Welford Park
You can find out about the history of Welford with a visit to Welford Park. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Donnington Castle
Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War.
Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.
West Berkshire Museum
Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people.
Newbury Racecourse
Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities such as golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour
Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail
