Littlecote House Hotel

Littlecote House, Hungerford

This Grade I listed Tudor manor is bursting with history, having played host to Romans, a Civil War Army and the planning of the D-Day landings. The beautiful 34 hectares of grounds contain an ornate Roman mosaic floor and settlement remains.

There is plenty to do for active guests ranging from two tennis courts and an outdoor bowling green, to an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. For those wishing to explore a little further out, the famous market town of Marlborough is a mere 20-minute drive away.

Fact sheet

Location: Littlecote House Hotel, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0SU

Total no of rooms: 208 (64 Standard rooms, 111 Signature Rooms, 19 Historic Rooms, 14 Contemporary Royale Rooms)

Hotel: Built in the mid-1500s, this beautiful Grade I listed Tudor manor has a truly unique story. History is literally on the doorstep: the stunning location has played host to occupying Romans, a Tudor tryst and even a Civil War army. All of this comes with outstanding service, live entertainment every night, and a host of activities from audio tours of the old house, to tennis, archery, swimming and rifle shooting.

Garden space: 113 acres of gardens and rolling parkland. The grounds contain an ornate Roman mosaic floor and settlement remains.

The Popham restaurant: Named after Judge Popham, one of the original owners of the House, the restaurant serves breakfasts and three-course evening meals. Caters up to 348 guests.

Kennet Bar: Serves light lunches and snacks plus evening drinks. Caters up to 66 guests.

Late lounge: The main entertainment venue of the hotel, boasting a grand stage and dance floor.

Master George’s Coffee Shop: Named after ‘Master George’ who was one of the children residents when Littlecote was a privately owned house. Open for afternoon tea, hot and cold drinks, lunch, and cake throughout the day. Caters up to 36 guests.

Interesting facts:

  • Roman mosaic within the grounds.
  • Henry VIII courted Jane Seymour in the Great Hall at Littlecote House.
  • The airborne landings on D-Day were planned in the library and was the headquarters of US 101st Army in World War 2.
  • England’s last remaining Cromwellian Chapel in a private house is here.
  • War museum with Band of Brothers artefacts, cared for by ‘Kennet Valley War Trust’.
  • 18th-century hand painted Dutch parlour, thought to be early work by William Hogarth.
  • Close for visiting Avebury, Stonehenge, Bath, or Highclere Castle where Downtown Abbey was filmed.
  • England’s third most haunted building.
  • Past owners include ‘wild’ William Darrell, accused of two murders and Judge Popham, the leading judge in the trial of both Guy Fawkes and Sir Walter Raleigh.
  • Spa facilities, plus treatments and makeup in partnership with Temple Spa, Jessica and Mii Cosmetics.

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