The Wellington Arms
South East England Hampshire Basingstoke
- From £90 a night
- 25 Guest Rooms
- Country House Hotel
- Pub with Rooms
This comfortable Hampshire pub with rooms is a perfect short break from London and gives the chance to spend time on the huge estate of the Duke of Wellington.
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Part of the Grosvenor Pubs group, which has several properties in Hampshire and Surrey, the Wellington Arms occupies a splendid location on the vast Wellington estate a few miles north of Basingstoke. It's a comfortable and rather grand sort of place, apart from the prices, which are extremely moderate whether you're just staying overnight in one of its comfy guest rooms or just stopping by for lunch. You also have all the benefits of the Duke of Wellington's old stamping-ground on your doorstep, with its country park, children's farm and playground and lots of opportunities for walking, cycling and horseriding.
A family-friendly pub at heart, the Wellington Arms is a large 18th-century building that has a spacious and casual bar and restaurant serving really good food along with 25 beautiful en-suite guest bedrooms. Appropriately, there's a country feel throughout, with lots of references to hunting, shooting and fishing, as well as the Iron Duke himself, who lived some of the time in nearby Strafield Saye House but in reality spent most of his time in London. There's a pubby feel for drinkers around the bar, an elegant, slightly more formal restaurant area and a separate wedding venue next door. The food is upmarket pub fare for the most part, with high quality classics – fish and chips, burgers, cottage pie and steaks – and a couple of veggie dishes, daily specials and a variety of gluten-free options. Breakfast, included in overnight rates, is a generous full English, with other hot options available.
The rooms are stylish, comfortable and mostly quite spacious – six in the main house, and a further 19 in a rear extension. Furnished in cool greys and greens, they all come with king- or super-king-sized bed, plus tea- and coffee-making facilities (including Nespresso machines). Four rooms have baths, the rest good rainfall showers and bathrooms come with ESPA toiletries.
It's a terrific place to stay if you want a convenient short break in the country from London – easy to reach and with plenty to do nearby, not least the delights of the estate itself, where, as well as the country park and grounds, you can visit the Duke of Wellington's original residence at Stratfield Saye House, which is still home to the Wellington dynasty. And in case the Duke's estate isn't grand enough for you or you fancy a bit of Downton Abbey action, Highclere Castle is a short drive away, plus Jane Austen's House in Alton is easily reachable by car 20 minutes to the south.
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The Wellington Arms Hotel and pub has 25 en-suite modern bedrooms, which all enjoy stylish interior combining warm greys and blues, set against the sharp white linens that sit upon the dreamy sleep-inducing beds. Luxury touches remain ever present as you look around each room, from ESPA toiletries, luxury linens and towels, Nespresso coffee machines and smart TV's to the quality, black-out curtains to ensure a perfect night's sleep. Enjoy the comfort of the bedrooms, which sit across two floors, with the benefit of having a great pub and restaurant downstairs that serves quality, seasonal food that has been lovingly prepared. The menus are well-equipped to cater for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan tastes and the chefs have well-established relationships with local, independent producers including Secretts Farm, Cold-Pressed Oil Company, Chalk Stream trout and Mouka ice cream. The bar features a range of local drinks, including Gorilla Gin, Silent Pool, Bombay Sapphire, Nibbs and much more. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere within a quality establishment, where our people and small touches make all the difference.
Suitable For
The Wellington Arms offers a selection of family-friendly interconnecting and dog friendly rooms. Please call or email the team directly to make a reservation for these rooms, as specific rooms cannot be reserved online.
A £15 per night surcharge for dog-friendly rooms apply, which covers the additional cleaning requirements. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the garden (not allowed in the main restaurant).
The Wellington Arms is very family-friendly, with kids menus, toiletries, toy boxes and a selection of interconnecting rooms.
Nearby
Stratfield Turgis is a small hamlet offering easy access to Reading and Basingstoke. There's plenty to see and do, however particular favourites, if you have time, would be to plan a visit to West Green House & Gardens, especially if they've an open-air concert taking place in the summer months, or perhaps, you'd prefer a day of relaxation at Thame Lido followed by a trip to Stanlake Park Wine Estate for a spot of wine quaffing.Food & Drink
Apart from our own delicious pub restaurant, we love the food at Wellington Farm Shop and Cafe just down the road; so this is definitely worth a visit (we dare you to leave empty handed, their shop is fabulous!). If you're looking for something a bit alternative, the nearby village of Hartley Wintney offer some loving food options including a quality Italian restaurant, Mamma Mia, or for a good curry we'd recommend The Taj or The Monsoon. If you're looking to treat yourself to more of a fine dining experience, we would highly recommend the hotel restaurant's at Heckfield Place and Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, plus, for Michelin-starred dining there is L'Ortolan, The Waterside Inn, The Fat Duck (plus many more in the county).Open
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The Owner Says
The Wellington Arms Hotel and pub sits on The Duke of Wellington's estate. The estate was originally purchased in 1817 by the 1st Duke of Wellington following his victorious efforts during the Battle of Waterloo. Two centuries later, the 9th Duke of Wellington and his family have created a wealth of new businesses and business ventures to be enjoyed by the public across its estate.
Located in the small and quintessentially English hamlet of Stratfield Turgis, which is located on the main A33 between Reading and Basingstoke, the area is home to a number of beautiful natural features, most prominent is the River Loddon which meanders it's way through the parish, allowing for some wonderful walks alongside trout-filled streams and through ancient woodland.
The hotel and pub is home to 25 beautiful en-suite bedrooms, each designed with a modern, comforting style alongside, of course, the benefits of a top-notch bar, restaurant and pub garden to enjoy downstairs. The hotel also features stunning event facilities to host private and corporate events.
Location
Contact Website 01256 882 214 The Wellington Arms, Basingstoke Road, Stratfield Turgis, Hampshire RG27 0ASGetting There
The Wellington Arms is extremely easy to reach, just off the A33 near Hook, Basingstoke and Reading with good access to the M3 and M4 motorways.
Bramley train station is just under 4 miles away (3.9 miles) and sits on the Basingstoke and Reading line to London Paddington. The journey takes just under one hour and requires a train change at Reading. Hook train station is the next closest station, at just over 7 miles distance (7.3 miles) and sits on a direct line to Basingstoke and London Waterloo, which takes just over one hour with no changes. Please note, we would recommend a taxi pick up from these stations, as bus routes are not good in the local area.
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