Carol and David Cantwell offer bed and breakfast accommodation at The Paddock, their bungalow set in 1½ acres of rural Berkshire. It is convenient for several main centres including Newbury and Reading. More locally, Thatcham, Aldermaston and Greenham are very close. It is a mile from the nearest railway station (for London Paddington) and the main A4 road, and about five miles from the M4 motorway (J12). Travelling time from London Heathrow airport is approximately 45 minutes. Parking is plentiful. Own transport is essential in this rural location. The surrounding area of Bucklebury Common is excellent for walking and mountain biking. The River Kennet and Kennet & Avon Canal run nearby. There are many pleasant village pubs and restaurants in the area. Within one hour's drive are Windsor Castle, Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle and Stratfield Saye House as well as the historic cities of Oxford, Winchester and Salisbury. The accommodation has been inspected and accredited by the English Tourism Council. One double bedroom is available with en-suite shower/WC, and a twin room is available at lower cost but with a shared bathroom. Both rooms have television and tea/coffee making facilities and for those guests wishing to catch up on their email, internet access is available. Please note that no smoking is permitted in the bungalow. A choice of breakfasts is available, including a traditional full English breakfast. Rates: £30 to £40 per person per night. £50 to £60 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets are welcome. Off street parking. 2 Star VB.

The Christopher Hotel, Bar and Grill is a former Coaching Inn dating back to 1711 and recently modernised to a high standard. Situated in the heart of Eton and surrounded by Antique Shops, Art Galleries, Bars and Restaurants and close to the world famous Eton College. Eton is separated from Royal Windsor by a pedestrian bridge over the River Thames and the hotel is therefore ideal for visiting Windsor Castle, Legoland and the many other attractions that Windsor has to offer. The Christopher Hotel is also perfect for business travelers. The Slough Trading Estate is only 3 miles away and the distance to the Heathrow Airport is 9 miles. Our hotel in Windsor is ideal for both leisure and business visitors. There is a choice of 34 well appointed rooms ranging from Junior Suites, Family Rooms Double bedded rooms and deluxe Singles. Rooms at our hotel in Windsor have a clean and simple design and are equipped with the latest technology and home comforts. Each room has high-speed internet access, laptop safes, power showers and some have full air-conditioning. Many of our rooms are suitable for families and have either a sofa bed or space for extra beds. Rates: £125 single. From £173.25 to £235 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets are allowed. Off street parking. Dinner is available. Wi-fi/internet access. 3 Star AA.

Beacon House is a situated in rural Berkshire at Inkpen, near Hungerford and offers bed and breakfast accommodation, stunning scenery and local walks, and includes an art and crafts gallery. All bedrooms have wash basins and central heating and there are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower. There is a kitchen upstairs for visitors to use for making drinks, sandwiches etc. The spacious reception rooms were greatly enhanced a few years ago by the addition of the Conservatory that replaced the balcony that used to be accessed from the twin bedroom. There is a good selection of books, and in the lounge a piano and, in winter, a log fire. Many guests have commented on the peaceful atmosphere of Beacon House - for the residents, however, there is plenty of work to keep us occupied but we enjoy sharing the lovely facilities that we are so fortunate to have. We can only take four guests at a time and so we are able to give personal attention to every one. The rooms, two single and one twin, look across fields towards Inkpen Beacon, the highest chalk hill in the British Isles - a lovely walk in good weather! Inkpen is an excellent centre for exploring the South of England being close to the crossroads of the M4 and the A34. The cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury together with Oxford and Windsor are all within an hour’s drive, as are the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. Also within easy reach are the cities of Portsmouth, Bath, Bristol and Gloucester. If it is countryside and scenery that you like to visit, we live in an area of outstanding natural beauty and are not too far from the Cotswolds and the New Forest. Rates : £32 per person per night. £64 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets allowed. Parking available. Dinner is available. 3 Stars AA.