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Hungerford, RG17 0LL
Telephone: 01488 683228
ALDERBORNE 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 short walk from the town centre, railway station and the Kennet and Avon Canal. "A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT ALDERBORNE, COME AS A GUEST AND GO AS A FRIEND" |
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| LOCATION Three miles from the M4 motorway Junction 14 makes this an ideal stopover for the West Country and Wales and for easy access to Bath, Oxford, Winchester, and the Cotswolds, Salisbury, Stonehenge and Avebury Windsor Legoland. (less than one hour by road). London Heathrow is approximately 45 minutes by road. Hungerford has a main line rail service to Newbury, Reading and London Paddington stations and there on to the national rail network. It is ideally situated for business in the Newbury and Swindon areas. |
| TOURIST ATTRACTIONS HUNGERFORD itself is a small historic town set in the midst of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the western fringe of Berkshire, bordering Wiltshire to the West. Hampshire to the South and Oxfordshire to the North. It is a busy traditional market town renowned for its antique shops and there is the popular Street Market on Wednesdays. There is an excellent variety of varied eating places to suit all tastes and budgets The KENNET and AVON CANAL passes through Hungerford and visitors can enjoy a trip along the canal aboard the 'Rose of Hungerford' or on the horse drawn barge. EXPLORING ON FOOT - There are many excellent local walks including an area of 'special scientific interest' which is renowned for its bird and plant life. Being avid ramblers we can offer many suggestions for exploring West Berkshire and the neighbouring Wiltshire Downs and we possess an extensive collection of the latest Ordnance Survey Maps. In addition we would be pleased to offer guided walks, provide transport to/from a chosen walk alternatively arrange a "meet and greet" from the train/bus station. Non members are always welcome to join the West Berks Ramblers on any walk featured in their programme. CYCLING - The Severn and Thames Route (Gloucester - Newbury) - THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE NN4A - passes through Hungerford and we are pleased to offer a friendly welcome to cyclists arriving in all weathers. Emergency repairs can be undertaken by your host FISHING - Fly Fishing and Coarse Fishing on the Kennet - we are very happy to make arrangements whether for trout - when in season - or coarse fishing. HORSE RACING WORLD - Newbury racecourse is only 10 miles away and Lambourn, one of the most famous racehorse training centres in the UK is only 5 miles away. Other local attractions include the Crofton Pumping Station, which houses two beam engines dating from 1812 and 1845, the former being the oldest working steam driven beam engine in the world. Wilton Windmill, which is still using wind power to turn the grindstone, Highclere Castle, the ruins of Donnington Castle and the famous Combe Gibbet. |
| TARIFF From £28.50 - £35.00 per person per night including Full English Breakfast Why not visit the Honeybones home page? |
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