Hotels in the Wantage-Oxfordshire Region

• Wantage, located in Oxfordshire, is a small market town in southeast England. Wantage boasts a variety of shops situated around its market square. Home to a number of restaurants, pubs, and takeaways, Wantage offers ethnic and traditional foods to choose from. Rich in history, Wantage is believed to be the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. Wantage provides easy access to the scenic Berkshire Downs, which travelers can explore on foot, bicycle, or horseback. The accommodations in Wantage include bed and breakfasts, inns, and guest houses rather than hotels.

Brook Barn Country House

• The Brook Barn Country House is a five-star accommodation, named one of the top places to stay in Oxfordshire. Suited to both business and pleasure travelers, Brook Barn provides modern convenience. Formerly two stables before its transformation into a country house, this impressive stone building blends beautifully into the English countryside. The grounds include a chalk stream, an orchard, and abundant wild flowers. The on-site dining room prides itself on providing quality cuisine made from local meat and produce. Packed picnic lunches are available with 24-hour notice. Guest rooms are accented with wooden beams, and all beds are covered in Egyptian cotton linens. All rooms have the usual modern conveniences such as flat-screen televisions with Freeview or Sky, Wi-Fi, and DVD players as well.

  Brook Barn

  Letcombe Regis

  Wantage

  Oxfordshire, England

  OX12 9JD

  011-44-1235-766502

  brookbarn.com

Manor Farm Bed and Breakfast

• Manor Farm is located just outside Wantage in a rural setting. This Queen Anne manor house was built in 1402. The beamed ceilings and Georgian-style fireplaces create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. At approximately $45 a night, Manor Farm is an affordable luxury. All rooms and suites are uniquely appointed with traditional English decor and have en-suite bathrooms. A full English breakfast is served in the quaint, country dining room, and cereals, toast, and juice are also available. Local attractions include the Ancient Ridgeway Trail, the Pendon Museum, Blenheim Place, and the Cotswolds.

  Manor Farm Bed and Breakfast

  West Challow

  Wantage

  Oxfordshire, England

  OX12 9TJ

  011-44-1235-763188

  manorfarm-wantage.co.uk/

The Chequers Inn

• Less than seven miles outside of Wantage is The Chequers Inn. This countryside inn was recently updated. Three en-suite rooms offer cozy decor and modern conveniences. Owned and operated by Hunsu and Roberta, The Chequers Inn provides all the comforts of home with king-size beds, digital flat-screen televisions, hairdryers, free Wi-Fi, and a coffee/tea center. All rooms are non-smoking for the comfort of guests. Sumptuous breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are served on-site and prepared from local meat, poultry, and produce. Nearby attractions include the stately homes--Buscot Old Parsonage, Kingston Bagpuize House and Ashdown House, the Vale of White Horse, and the nearby market towns of Wantage, Abingdon, and Faringdon.

  The Chequers Inn

  Main St.

  Charney Bassett

  Nr Wantage

  Oxfordshire, England

  OX12 0EX

  011-44-1235-868642

  chequerscharney.co.uk