The Queen'S Arms in Hungerford, England

In the Lambourn Valley, The Queen's Arms is a Good Hotel Award winner and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The inn has 12 en-suite bedrooms, a private lodge with its own bar, kitchen, and garden, and an on-site restaurant serving traditional British cuisine. Guests are within 20-25 minutes' drive of Newbury and Swindon, with free parking and WiFi provided.

All 12 bedrooms are en suite and come with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, seating area, hairdryer, and toiletries. Many rooms have views of the paddocks, and the suites and superior rooms contain a free-standing roll-top bath. The Gold standard rooms add premium bedding and amenities.

A full cooked breakfast is served each morning in the restaurant, which also offers traditional British dishes, a range of desserts, and European and New World wines. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus are available, and the bar pours wine and champagne. Guests can also order room service, grab a snack from the snack bar, or buy packed lunches for day trips.

The Queen's Arms has meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and board meeting and conference rooms. Event spaces seat up to 120 guests, and the property hosts parties, celebrations, and weddings. The private lodge, with its own bar, kitchen, and garden, offers a dedicated space for events.

The Queen's Arms sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within 25 minutes of Marlborough, 30 minutes of Didcot, and 40 minutes of Oxford. Newbury Racecourse, Stonehenge, and Blenheim Palace are nearby, and hiking and horseback riding are easy to access. On-site entertainment includes live sport events, stand-up comedy, and themed dinner nights, while the golf course, kids' outdoor play equipment, and dog-friendly accommodation throughout the property with pet baskets and pet bowls cover leisure and family needs.

Heritage: Only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace

Recognition: Good Hotel Award winner

Rooms: 12 en-suite bedrooms with Gold standard rooms and roll-top baths

Dining: Traditional British dishes with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus

Events: Meeting and banquet facilities for up to 120 guests

Location: Near Newbury Racecourse, Stonehenge, and Blenheim Palace

Pets: Dog-friendly accommodation with pet baskets and pet bowls