The village of Froxfield lies close the the River Dun and is set on either side of the old Great West Road, now the A4. This ancient hamlet is most notable for the magnificent red brick almshouses arranged in a quadrangle around an open courtyard, known as the Somerset Hospital. They were founded by the widow of the fourth Duke of Somerset in 1686 for thirty widows of clergy and twenty widows of laymen, according to records of the time. The village flourished when the Kennet and Avon Canal was cut through the valley in 1810. Just a few decades later the Great Western railway made it three main transport arteries passing through the valley just south of the village. The canal was used to carry materials to the wharf at Froxfield that were to be used in the construction of the railway line which eventually led to the demise of the waterways. After years of decline the canal was restored in the 1970s. Visitors arriving by boat can take the two minute walk north from the wharf to the Pelican Inn. Thatched and timber framed buildings still stand in Froxfield, most of which was designated a conservation are in 1993.
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Places to Stay near Froxfield
Pelican Inn (0.06 miles)
The Pelican Inn offers the best in refreshment, food and accommodation in the county. With its stunning Oak bar, serving a wide range of refreshments to the restaurant where you can eat ... More
Littlecote House Hotel (0.79 miles)
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Littlecote House Hotel is a superb Grade I listed Tudor mansion in Berkshire. Love, murder, scandal & romance. The history ... More | visit website
Alderborne House (2.10 miles)
Alderbourne House is the family home of Colin & Pat Honeybone. A modern detached family house situated on the southern edge of the town in a quiet location and backing on to open countryside. A ... More | visit website
Images House (2.34 miles)
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Three Swans Hotel (2.45 miles)
A charming and historic coaching inn, situated in the beautiful Kennet Valley yet easy to reach, just 3 miles from junction 14 of the M4 and with excellent rail links. ... More
Bear Hotel (2.56 miles)
A 13th century Coaching Inn with a modern twist, that has been refurbished to bring it into the 21st century providing all the latest in mod-cons! Including plasma tvs,with 12 ... More | visit website
Westcourt Farm (3.54 miles)
The Swan Inn (4.40 miles)
The Swan Inn at Inkpen is a perfect venue for an evening meal, a conference, a weekend exploring the Berkshire countryside, or a longer stay. The tastefully extended 17th-century village inn has 10 en suite bedrooms, ... More | visit website
Days Inn Membury - M4 (5.03 miles)
Pheasant Inn (5.10 miles)
Ideally positioned within 300 yards of Junction 14 of the M4, The Pheasant Inn is a genuinely old unspoilt traditional Pub which offers a warm reception and good food. 11 ... More
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