Curated luxury hotels near North Wessex Downs

With a stay at The Coat and Bear in Newbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Highclere Castle and West Berkshire Museum. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Thames River and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.

Situated in the picturesque village of Inkpen, the Crown and Garter is a traditional English pub with stylish rooms, a restaurant and bakery. It opens onto a lovely garden.

Offering garden views, rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is an en suite bathroom.

A range of cuisine is served in the restaurant and you can sample delights from the bakery, run by the property’s pastry chef.

The surrounding area is ideal for fishing, cycling and walking. Nearby attractions include Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle, which can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

Wayfarer’s Walk is around 3 miles away.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, The Merlin is situated in Marlborough, 20 km from Lydiard Park and 32 km from Lacock Abbey. The property is around 33 km from Newbury Racecourse, 35 km from Cotswold Water Park and 39 km from Highclere Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Coate Water Country Park.

At the inn, every room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, rooms at The Merlin also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a city view. All units in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Stonehenge is 39 km from The Merlin, while Old Sarum is 41 km away.

The private, luxurious Vineyard in Stockcross is an award-winning 5-star Hotel and Spa near Newbury in Berkshire. It offers beautiful bedrooms and gourmet cuisine amongst an exquisite art collection.

The elegant, individually designed rooms are air conditioned, each featuring a minibar. Sleek bathrooms have an Italian marble finish, whilst some rooms boast a seating area and a patio or balcony.

Guests can indulge in a treatment at the spa, or relax in the pool, sauna, steam room or garden. Guests can use the 18-hole golf course at a sister hotel, on request.

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa is a few miles from the M4, 5 miles from Newbury Racecourse and about 8 miles from Highclere Castle. Central London can be reached in an hour’s drive.

Overlooking a scenic golf course, Donnington & Co Hotel boasts a luxury health club and spa along with an award-winning restaurant. Its stylish rooms are set in lovely countryside, but only 2 miles from Newbury’s centre.

Air-conditioned rooms each offer a flat-screen satellite TV, free tea/coffee, a laptop safe and Egyptian cotton bed linen. All marble bathrooms have a hairdryer, whilst some also have bathrobes and slippers.

Spa at Donnington & Co features an 18 metre pool, a Matrix gym and a dance studio. Guests can also relax in the spa bath, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy room, or in one of the 7 treatment suites. Please note there will be a spa access charge of £10 per person per stay. This will be charged upon arrival at the hotel.

The Press Restaurant is renowned for its wine list of over 300 wines, as well as its varied, seasonal menu.

Golf at Donnington & Co is placed next to the hotel, and offers a challenging 18-hole course. The tranquil parkland course is set against the grade II listed clubhouse.

Relax in the countryside just off the M4 motorway, four miles from central Newbury. We're within 15 minutes of Donnington Castle, Welford Park, and Newbury Racecourse. Our hotel features sauna and steam rooms and a heated indoor pool. Every stay starts with our signature warm chocolate chip cookie.

The Space Restaurant, our all-day dining venue, is now open at the ORIDA Hotels Newbury North. Merging a restaurant, bar, and lounge into a single cohesive space, the menu has been specially created with foods geared toward productivity and natural energy boosts. Dishes include healthy options, classical, and British favourites such as hot and cold sandwiches, the tapas style platters and grilled meats.

The Roseate Reading is in the heart of Reading, within a 10-minute walk of Forbury Gardens and Thames River. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Reading Museum and Town Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Laurence Church.

With a stay at Crazy Bear Hotel-Stadhampton in Oxford, you'll be 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Christ Church College and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from University of Oxford. This luxury hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Pitts Rivers Museum and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Located in Durnford, 6.8 km from Old Sarum, The Great Bustard provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.7 km from Stonehenge.

At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at The Great Bustard have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. The units include a wardrobe.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Salisbury Train Station is 10 km from the accommodation, while Salisbury Cathedral is 11 km away. Southampton Airport is 48 km from the property.

For the explorers, the food lovers and the do it differently-ers. From the outside, Lainston House is a beautiful, Queen Anne red brick hotel with 63 acres of gorgeous grounds in Winchester, Hampshire. But this isn’t your average country house estate. Here you’ll find adventure round every corner, from our walled garden hosting cookery classes and extraordinary events, to walking trails and world-renowned fly fishing in the Test Valley. Redefining country house hotel stays, we invite you to bring your wildest dreams so we can help you tick them off your bucket list.

One thing about adventures is they tend to work up a hefty appetite, so it’s fortunate that Lainston House is full of opportunities for feasting. The Avenue restaurant, named after the stunning avenue of lime trees leading up to the house, serves up a tantalising tasting menu with a BBC MasterChef: The Professionals champion at the helm.
Meanwhile, The Wellhouse is one of the only UK restaurants where every dish is cooked by woodfire. Its historic, rustic-luxe atmosphere and deep, smoky flavours make for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Oh and if that wasn't enough to whet your appetite, you can get adventurous with your culinary skills too at Season cookery school.

Perfectly located in the heart of Hampshire just 10 minutes from the centre of Winchester, Lainston House makes a great base for walking or cycling the South Downs Way, visiting Goodwood, Broadlands, Carfest and also staying the night before you head to Southampton to join your cruise.

Situated in Witney, 15 km from Blenheim Palace, The Harcourt Arms features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is located 18 km from University of Oxford.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hairdryer, while some rooms at the hotel also feature a seating area.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Notley Abbey is 40 km from The Harcourt Arms, while Lydiard Park is 42 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 87 km away.

Located in Swindon (South Swindon), Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon is within a 5-minute drive of Wyvern Theatre and Heelis. This spa hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Swindon Designer Outlet and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Lydiard Park.

With a stay at The Peppermill in Devizes, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Wiltshire Heritage Museum and Wadworth Brewery. This luxury inn is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Oare House.

Located in Oxford, voco Oxford Thames by IHG is on the riverwalk – a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 8 minutes from University of Oxford. This spa hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Oxford Castle and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Christ Church College.

With a stay at Village Hotel Basingstoke in Basingstoke, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Festival Place and The Anvil. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Basingstoke Leisure Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Milestones Museum.

In the heart of Oxford, voco Oxford Spires by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Oxford Castle. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from New Theatre Oxford and 2 mi (3.3 km) from University of Oxford.

With a stay at Cricklade House Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, you'll be centrally located in Swindon, within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Thames Path. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Paddy's Pawfect Paddock and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Swindon and Cricklade Railway.

When you stay at Apollo Hotel in Basingstoke, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Basingstoke Leisure Park and The Anvil. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Festival Place and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Milestones Museum.

With a stay at Sudbury House Hotel in Faringdon, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Great Coxwell Barn. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Faringdon Folly Tower.

Located in Melksham, Beechfield House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lacock Abbey and Melksham Assembly Hall. This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Thermae Bath Spa and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lacock Bakery.