West Berkshire begins at Newbury and has several country house hotels in impressive locations.
A historic Hotel in Berkshire is The Bear at Hungerford, now under new ownership. It dates back to the 13th century and was once owned by King Henry VIII, who bequeathed it to Catherine Parr. The Three Swans in the same town is also 700 years old and was formerly a Coaching Inn. The works of local artists adorn the dining room.
Nearby at Inkpen, travellers have been stopping for 500 years for hearty pies and real ale at The Crown & Garter. One of the most comfortable Hotels in Berkshire is The Vineyard at Stockcross with five AA stars and 4 red rosettes for cuisine. It has spa, indoor pool, wedding and conference facilities. In the same ownership is one of the leading Golfing Hotels in Berkshire, the Donnington Valley, modern with extensive grounds, spa, 18-hole course, putting green and fishing. The Regency Park at Thatcham is a low rise, modern hotel also with spa and pool.
One of the finest architectural Hotels in Berkshire is Newbury Manor, a former Georgian watermill beside the river Kennet. One of the leading sporting Hotels in Berkshire is the 8-room Queen’s Arms in the 
Lambourn valley, ideal for fishing, shooting or riding holidays. The Crab at Chieveley is an inn with 13 rooms themed around famous hotels of the world.