THE ELEPHANT

Set in the charming village of Pangbourne beside the River Thames, just minutes from the M4 and the vibrant city of Reading with good access to Newbury and Oxford, this luxury hotel offers free Wi-Fi, car parking and an AA Rosette winning restaurant. This offers a return to the opulence of the empire, where guests come to escape, do business, relax with friends or unwind in style. Beautiful handcrafted Indian furniture, rich oriental rugs and delicate fabrics all come together to create bedrooms which are individual in style but identical in attention to detail. Each and every one has all modern conveniences guests have come to expect. Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with over 50 channels, DVD player with a selection of movies available and not to mention the speciality tea and coffee or the bespoke soaps and bubble bath. There are two dining areas, BaBar which has a bistro feel serving excellent local produce in a simple and classic manner. While the restaurant, Christophs offers an elegant fine dining alternative. You can even choose to dine alfresco in the enclosed garden weather permitting! The ethos continues behind the bar where you will find well conditioned ales from local breweries alongside more traditional tipples. The business facilities are elegant yet practical, travelling away on business shouldn't mean giving up on home comforts. There are three meeting rooms which can accommodate between ten and sixty delegates. The hotel has wireless network throughout, integrated audio technology as well as lots of natural daylight. Reaching the hotel is simple being within easy access to the M25, M40 and Heathrow. The surrounding area has plenty to offer, Pangbourne itself rests on the banks of the River Thames, and the meadow is a great walk next to the River with stunning views of the wooded Chiltern Hills.