Berkshire’s attractions: Windsor Castle, Ascot, Eton and Bray - of three Michelin starred The Fat Duck and Waterside Inn fame, are a distraction from the beauty of this county. Green, pleasant and affluent, Berkshire has very pretty towns and villages, with graceful churches and wonderfully romantic old country piles in amongst fields and woodland. Berkshire is peaceful, and yet it’s got the best of everything, so if you’re looking for some quiet time alone, but with world class dining and antique and boutique shopping, then Berkshire’s most romantic hotels are probably for you and yours.

You don’t have to travel a long way to find romance, and for many Londoners, Berkshire, which is just to the west, is far enough away from town to feel mini-break-y and romantic. And our Guru’s recommendations for Berkshire’s 7 Most Romantic Hotels are a great place to start if that’s the feeling you’re looking for. In amongst seeing the majesty of Windsor Castle, of course.

Berkshire’s 7 Most Romantic Hotels

Berkshire’s Most Romantic Hotels for a Special Occasion

• The Vineyard at Stockcross is a five star country retreat with a 30,000 strong wine cellar, an excellent restaurant, an award-winning spa and 49 individually themed, spacious and elegant rooms and suites. If you, or your loved one needs a bit of pampering this is the place to come.
• Bray’s The Waterside Inn is the ultimate foodie venue. Michel and Alain Roux run the place and have three Michelin stars for their troubles. There are 22 sumptuous suites and rooms - some of the larger ones arranged in cottages nearby, and a wonderfully French breakfast served to your room on wicker trays.
• Coworth Park is a quintessentially English countryside retreat with a luxurious eco-spa, a choice of restaurants (one with Michelin Star) and bars and excellent equestrian facilities. Part of the Dorchester Collection, this is a beautifully decorated hotel and a dream for anyone of a horsey persuasion.

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• The Dundas Arms is a Grade II listed Georgian inn on the banks of the Kennet River in picturesque Kintbury, close to Newbury. The views from the eight classically country house bedrooms are peaceful and rural, but with luxurious bathrooms and wonderful feature wallpapers. Some of the rooms have private terraces. There’s a welcoming pub plus a more formal dining room.
• The Elephant at Pangbourne is a quirky Victorian property with 22 individually decorated rooms which follow the whole property’s theme of the opulence of the Empire. There’s handcrafted Indian furniture, oriental rugs and delicate but vibrant fabrics, plus an elegant restaurant championing local produce.

Berkshire’s Most Romantic Hotels with Hot Tubs

• Long time haunt of the anyone who could wrangle themselves an invitation - from Chaplin to Churchill and Laurence to Lennon - Cliveden House is a stunning stately home with genuine Old Masters adorning the walls and a priceless collection of antiques. You’re just 45 minutes from London, but the stylish, National Trust owned surroundings and luxurious details make this a trip-back-in-time. The hot tubs are of the outdoor, Canadian wood variety, and there’s also indoor and outdoor pools and a good spa.
• If you’re looking for a private hot tub with a view, the Crab and Boar is a wonderful option. It has an enviable position: high in the Newbury Downs, and several of its 14 rooms have private terraces with their own hot tubs. The decor was updated in 2015, into to a rustic-inn/ boutique hotel hybrid, which is a real pleasure to stay in - but this is actually an historic spot and Oliver Cromwell is a previous guest.

If you like the look of these properties, why not have a look at our Guru’s list of 4 of the Best Hotels with hot Tubs in Berkshire.

If you haven’t found your idea of the most romantic hotels in London on our Guru’s list of Berkshire's 7 Most Romantic Hotels you could:

• Consult our Ultimate Guide to the Most Romantic Hotels in the UK? or our list of 66 of the Most Romantic Hotels in the South East of the UK?
• Or you could browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Berkshire? or our Guru’s collection of 4 of the best hotels with hot tubs in Berkshire? or just the best places to stay in Windsor?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

Berkshire’s Most Romantic Hotels

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Tuesday, 14th May 2019