“Historic gastro-pub with rooms in the centre of a quaint country village. The popular restaurant uses the best local ingredients on its menu of British classics. Rooms are compact but cosy; expect underfloor heating, lovely bathrooms & warm homely touches. Traditional property with a current feel.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • An affordable & incredibly pleasant base from which to explore the area's attractions or simply enjoy a country weekend
  • Families

    • Family rooms & a separate five-bedroom cottage mean there are plenty of options for larger groups
  • Historic

    • One of the oldest coaching inns in England — discover over 600 years of history
  • Other Activities

    • It's a short drive to Heston Blumenthal's world-famous Michelin-starred restaurant, The Fat Duck
  • Sailing

    • Bray Marina has an active boating club, as well as boat training lessons & handling competitions
  • Sights nearby

    • Drive to Cliveden House, on the National Trust's most visited country house & gardens
  • Golf

    • Nearby Stoke Park is an upmarket choice for golf lovers
  • Great walks

    • It's a short stroll to the Thames Path
  • Wedding license

  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Less £

  • Downtown

  • Intimate

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Restaurant with rooms

  • Child friendly

  • Village

  • Antiques

  • Inn

  • Boutique

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Excellent restaurant & bar serves British food with a modern twist. The cosy pub setting will appeal to many
  • Good wine list

    Featured as one of the properties on the 'World's Best Wine Lists'
  • Fireplace

    With its open fire, wooden beams & country furniture, there's a wonderful modern traditional feel to the property
  • Outdoor dining

    Attractive garden & large sun-drenched terrace make this a fab choice for warm summer days
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Garden

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Not suitable for disabled guests

  • Private dining room

  • No pets

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Wedding license

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • It's a short drive to Heston Blumenthal's world-famous Michelin-starred restaurant, The Fat Duck
  • Sailing

    • Bray Marina has an active boating club, as well as boat training lessons & handling competitions
  • Sights nearby

    • Drive to Cliveden House, on the National Trust's most visited country house & gardens
  • Golf

    • Nearby Stoke Park is an upmarket choice for golf lovers
  • Great walks

    • It's a short stroll to the Thames Path

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Other reviews

Bel & The Dragon Cookham

This five-bedroom hotel – dating back to 1417 – has character in spades with low-beamed ceilings, roaring open fires next to cosy nooks to hole up and drink in, and modern British classics on the menu.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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