Inkpen in West Berkshire is a village of fewer than a thousand inhabitants, but with a wealth of history and architectural interest. Newbury and Hungerford are roughly equidistant; the village reached via small country lanes, though junction 14 of the M4 is just 10 minutes away. The village itself stretches roomily over several of those lanes in spite of the hills which loom nearby – Walbury Hill at 974 feet the highest point in all of England’s chalk downs, its peak topped with an Iron Age fort. The village dates from Saxon times at the latest, and is probably far older than that. The late 17th century rectory was once visited by Versailles’ garden designer, who may have been impressed with the crocuses still to be seen in a large field, the flowers said to have been planted by Knights Templar to produce saffron. The church of St Michael dates from those times, though with many an alteration and ‘improvement’ since then. Several other elegant buildings in the settlement date from the 18th century. Two pubs, both with restaurants, serve the village and surrounds, The Crown and Garter on Inkpen Common with rooms too, and even an organic food shop – this is a foodie area with a monthly farmers’ market.
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Places to Stay near Inkpen
The Crown and Garter Hotel (0.50 miles)
Crown & Garter (0.50 miles)
A traditional 17th Century Inn set in the beautiful Berkshire countryside and approached through quiet lanes and past cottages draped in honeysuckle.
The Inn’s ancient and unique charm can best be glimpsed in the bar area, ... More | visit website
The Swan Inn (0.82 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
The Dundas Arms (1.90 miles)
Images House (3.27 miles)
We have close links to County Events Activity Centre offering Off Road 4x4, Clay Shooting, Quad Biking, Archery & ... More | visit website
Three Swans Hotel (3.46 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
Alderborne House (3.49 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
Ramada Newbury Elcot Park (3.60 miles)
Experience everything you'd expect from an international hotel company in this elegant country house that rests in the Kennet Valley.
The impressive, stylish Ramada Elcot Park Newbury is set in 16 acres ... More
Bear Hotel (3.60 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 (3.67 miles)
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