The Wellington Arms - Basingstoke-Reading Hotel - Heckfield
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Award-winning country pub and hotel on the Wellington Estate, Heckfield
Dining & Local Produce
The Wellington Arms features an on-site restaurant run by an Award-winning Head Chef who crafts seasonal, locally sourced menus. Flexible breakfast options include buffet, continental, and full English, while the farm shop offers unique gifts and local treats. Guests can book private dining for small groups or special occasions.
Accommodations & Rooms
The property offers 25 boutique hotel rooms, including a luxury honeymoon suite, all with garden views, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Each room provides a work desk and free WiFi, with many guest reviews noting spacious bathrooms with large walk-in showers and fluffy bathrobes. A selection of pillows, Nespresso coffee machines, and artisan teas are available in each room.
Events & Outdoor Activities
Guests have exclusive use of the beautiful Wellington Estate grounds for weddings, family gatherings, or team-building activities with a wide range of outdoor activities. The venue combines a pub, hotel, and events space with a picturesque garden and function rooms for celebrations. Live entertainment is provided throughout the year, including music events on the outdoor patio.
Pet-Friendly & Family Amenities
The Wellington Arms is family-oriented with a children's play area on the farm shop grounds, plus family rooms and flexible dining accommodating special dietary needs. Pets are welcome with pet beds, bowls, and dog-friendly seating in the restaurant and bar. The hotel also provides a fitness centre, yoga classes, and an electric vehicle charging station for all guests.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits on the A33 near Heckfield, within easy reach of Jane Austen's House Museum, Wellington Country Park, and Newbury Racecourse. Guests can access Reading train station 8 miles away and London Heathrow Airport 31 mile away. The Wellington Arms also offers a golf course nearby and accessible parking for disabled guests.
- Dining: Award-winning Head Chef, seasonal locally sourced menus
- Rooms: 25 boutique rooms including luxury honeymoon suite
- Events: Exclusive use of Wellington Estate grounds for weddings & gatherings
- Pet-Friendly: Dog beds, bowls, and restaurant access for dogs
- Family: Children's play area, family rooms, flexible dietary options
- Location: Near Jane Austen's House Museum, Wellington Country Park, Newbury Racecourse
- Leisure: Fitness centre, yoga classes, electric vehicle charging
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
Essential information about The Wellington Arms - Basingstoke-Reading Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 112 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.1 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 31.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Heathrow, LHR |
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