
Berkshire, United Kingdom
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Goring and Streatley are twin villages in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the boundary of Berkshire and Oxfordshire respectively, in England. Goring (or Goring-on-Thames) is in Oxfordshire and Streatley in Berkshire, but as everything in these villages is within reasonably easy walking distance of everything else, it seems better to deal with them as one.
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The lock and bridge.
Built in 1923.
Built in the 15th century.
A late Palladian, early Neoclassical country house built by John Carr for Sir Francis Sykes that is now run by the National Trust. Used as a filming location for Pride and Prejudice, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Downton Abbey.
A series of walks from Goring Railway Station, from 4 to 10 miles in length. Leaflet available from the website.
A monthly acoustic music night in the village hall featuring local acts. Information is available at the website.
13th-century traditional country pub, with accommodation, real ales, reasonably priced high-quality food, 3 working open fireplaces, ample parking and a beer garden. This pub in Streatley is a very food-oriented pub (full menu on pub website), with excellent fare at moderate prices. There is an ancient Yew tree, which is the burial site of a monk and a nun executed in 1440 for 'misconduct'. From the bridge, walk or drive uphill on the Streatley side until you reach the pub at the crossroads. It also does bed and breakfast in a range of self-contained en suite cottages alongside the pub garden.
This is a traditional oak-beamed eighteenth-century coaching inn. Besides serving bar food and snacks, there is a separate restaurant for dining. The menu is substantial and traditional English roast is available for Sunday lunch. It has 10 rooms, all en suite.
This very traditional old pub is located in the tiny village of Aldworth, on the Berkshire Downs about two and a half miles from Streatley. It regularly wins prizes for the quality of its beer and is housed in a 13th-century hall house which has been in the licensees' family for over 200 years, has a large garden and is next to the village cricket ground.
Run by the Youth Hostels Association of England & Wales.
This up-market hotel has a great location beside the Thames, ideal for an English summer's day. Many bedrooms enjoy the views and rooms are well appointed. The hotel offers a range of facilities including meeting rooms and leisure club. The restaurant of this up-market hotel (see below) has picturesque waterside views and offers a combination of traditional English and European cuisine.
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