Ecchinswell
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Visit Ecchinswell

pentahotel Reading
"Amazing Place, The staff was very helpful especially the blonde gentleman with the charming smile, love the guy, awesome fella! Great value"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Village Hotel Basingstoke
"Staff are friendly and rooms are of a good standard for money paid. Breakfast had a good selection Parking is not free anymore"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Village Hotel Reading
"Rooms super clean, very smart, the bed was amazing instant sleep when my head hit the pillow. The sports bar staff and food are brilliant. Thanks From Cornwall"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

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
"Sad to see a 4-star facility degraded to a 2-star one. Furniture and electrical items were in a terrible state. Complaints were met with 'we have reported it to maintenance' which basically means that nothing will be done during your stay! Shower head had to be propped up with rope to stop it falling! ..."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Reading Green Park Village Serviced Apt
"Very well-appointed accommodation; immaculately clean and comfortable for 4 persons especially family or couples. The bathroom with the tub, unfortunately, did not have a shower curtain or any way water could be prevented from splashing on the floor which created a compulsory cleaning up of the too ..."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
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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.

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.

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.

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 like golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

Cloth and Kings: Audio Tour of Newbury's History and Architecture

Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour


