The village of Longford, situated at the north-west edge of Heathrow, is an ideal base for airline passengers. Surrounded by major roads lined with hotels, Longford has nevertheless retained its charming village character, with some delightful buildings at its heart. Perhaps the most dramatic is Yeomans, a grand, timber-framed house surviving from the 1500s. It looks across the road to the village's oldest pub, the White Horse, another timber-framed structure with 17th Century origins. Next door is the large, thatched Ash Tree Cottage, an 18th Century dwelling and a picture postcard come to life. Other attractive sights include a magnificent half-timbered Quaker Meeting House dating back to 1676 (now privately owned), the 17th Century Weekly House (converted inside into offices), and a building called The Stables, which contains part of an old coaching inn. Also interesting is Spelthorne Farm, a charitable venue which encourages the disabled to work with animals. The farm moved to the village to make way for Heathrow's Terminal Five. For the same reason, the courses of two local rivers were altered. Now, Longford residents are contending not only with aircraft and traffic noise but with threats to the village itself from a proposed third runway.
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Heathrow Lodge (0.16 miles)
The Heathrow Lodge is in an ideal location for business travellers and tourists. FreeParking space is available for guests during their stay (subject to availability). Free courtesy bus to all ... More
Harmondsworth Hall (0.66 miles)
Harmondsworth Hall ia a large 17th century grade two listed building, with charming charachter, set in a small peaceful village with two pubs and a 12th century church, which is mentioned in the Doomsday book. ... More | visit website
Roddell Court (0.94 miles)
Heathrow Apartments now have 4 exquisite and spacious residences available to accommodate guests at Roddel Court. Each luxurious two- bedroom, two-bathroom residence is decorated in a modern and elegant contemporary ... More
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (1.21 miles)
Located just minutes by car from the spectacular Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds and less than 30 minutes by train from central London. This ... More | visit websiteTravelodge Heathrow Terminal 5 (1.29 miles)
The Travelodge Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel is a newly built hotel, perfectly located for your pre-flight stopover. The hotel is just a short drive from all of the airport terminals and is serviced by the ... More | visit website
Park Inn Heathrow (1.65 miles)
The closest hotel to Heathrow airport, the Park Inn offers contemporary accommodation and extensive leisure facilities.
With a shuttle bus connecting the hotel with the nearby Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3, ... More
Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 Junction 4 (1.71 miles)
Contemporary and convenient, our airport hotel accommodation couldn’t be more accessible, just off the M4 motorway at Junction 4 and minutes from London Heathrow Airport, with a convenient shuttle bus service to Terminals 1, 2, 3 ... More | visit website
Tower Arms Hotel (1.75 miles)
The Tower Arms Hotel is a famous, traditional family run English pub & hotel with an emphasis on comfort and friendly service. The Tower Arms offers 11 comfortable bed and ... More
The Hurley Apartments (1.92 miles)
Airport Guest House (1.98 miles)
Recommended in almost every travel guide book, the Airport Guesthouse is the right place to stay in your arrival, or in upon early departure from Heathrow airport.
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