Part of the Wiltshire Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information.
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Historic Hotel Accommodation in Ramsbury, Wiltshire Part of the Wiltshire Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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Littlecote House HotelA Historic Hotel in Ramsbury, WiltshireHungerford Ramsbury Wiltshire England RG17 0SU
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From: £300.00 A stunning 16th century mansion set in exquisite manicured lawns, Littlecote House Hotel offers plentiful opportunities for a leisurely break, with more than a hint of historical romance. Here in 1535 Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour, the lovers tryst recalled in the Great Hall by a fine decorative Cupids head. Yet this is just part of a rich narrative that spans the centuries From the lovingly preserved Roman mosaic to the Dutch parlour, Littlecote is a warren of antiquity. Explore Littlecotes surrounding countryside; you neednt drive far for Stonehenge, historic Marlborough, Windsor Castle and the majesty of Salisbury Cathedral. If you ever want to leave Littlecote, that is .. Enjoy the indoor pool and spa pool, the fitness suite and beauty therapies (available at extra cost), plus croquet, tennis and other indoor and outdoor pleasures The old house itself is a warren of antiquity it pre-dates Henry VIII and it is jam packed with stories myths and taleswell worth a thorough exploration. Winter or summer, the gardens at Littlecote have something to offer. The north topiaried avenue epitomises the very essence of times past, while the herbaceous borders and the pretty lawns that run down to the burbling Kennet river will calm the soul Look out for the remains of the Roman villa, and the restored Roman Orpheus Mosaic! On a Warner Leisure Hotels short break theres live entertainment every night with breakfast, three course dinner and accommodation all included in the price. Please note all our breaks are for adults only. All members of the party must be over 21 years of age (Please note Littlecote House is a non-smoking hotel.) Accommodation Rating: 4* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Nearest Attractions Chisbury Chapel -
3.2 miles (Historic Church) Chisbury Camp -
3.2 miles (Prehistoric Site) Membury Hillfort -
3.3 miles (Prehistoric Site) Lambourn Woodlands, St Mary's Church -
3.4 miles (Historic Church) East Shefford, St Thomas' Church -
5.9 miles (Historic Church) Welford Park -
6.6 miles (Garden) Ashdown House -
7.5 miles (Historic House) Seven Barrows -
7.9 miles (Prehistoric Site) Ashbury, St Mary Church -
9.6 miles (Historic Church) Wayland's Smithy -
9.6 miles (Prehistoric Site) Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit Stanford in the Vale -
15.7 miles away Aldermaston -
17.9 miles away Buckland -
18.3 miles away Lechlade -
19.1 miles away Abingdon -
20.8 miles away Fairford -
21.3 miles away Bampton -
21.4 miles away Eastleach Martin and Eastleach Turville -
22.7 miles away
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description. More about these Historic Time Periods:RomanFind attractions tagged with:Roman (Time Period) - Henry VIII (Person) - 16th century (Time Period) - castle (Architecture) -Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizIn 1400 this Welsh landowner's private dispute with neighbour Reginald de Grey sparked a Welsh rebellion This Day in British History13 February, 1689 William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal Monarch Mayhem |
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