Highclere
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pentahotel Reading
Excellent
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
The room was really nicely done and I appreciated the little extra touches like biscuits, hot chocolate sachets, and nice bramley toiletries. It was a bit dated in places (eg bathroom door chipped at the bottom, a couple of moths, and noise from other rooms using their water and walking upstairs). ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Village Hotel Basingstoke
Good hotel. Great staff. Not sure about the glass door into the bathroom. We had six rooms booked and nobody liked the lack of privacy in the rooms.
Reviewed on May 4, 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 Nov 10, 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 May 8, 2026

City Wall House by House of Fisher
Ides for a longer stay with good facilities, clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 28, 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 trip to Welford Park. Check out 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.

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.

Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.
Newbury Racecourse
Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities like golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate

Basingstoke: Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights
- Highclere Castle
- Thames River
- South Downs National Park
- Winchester Cathedral
- University of Reading
- Oracle
- Bombay Sapphire Distillery
- Kennet & Avon Canal
- North Wessex Downs
- Madejski Stadium
- Thames Path
- Wokefield Park Golf Club
- Winchester Christmas Market
- Watermill Theatre
- Welford Park
- Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
- Hexagon
- Donnington Castle
- University of Winchester
- Newbury Showground
- Shinfield Studios
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Milestones Museum
- Uffington White Horse
- Mapledurham House and Watermill
- Reading Museum and Town Hall
- Great Hall



