Idyllic Berkshire base near the River Thames - Refundable hotel

The Elephant Hotel, Pangbourne

Property details

A relaxing stay with individually designed, Indian-inspired guest rooms, in a village set on the River Thames - includes breakfast, dining credit and perks for your pooch. Refundable hotel - book with confidence

  • Hotel with history: The Elephant Hotel in Pangbourne proudly embraces its 19th-century roots, adopting its original name and, once again, forming a vibrant meeting place in the village's centre. 

  • Quaint relaxing retreat: You'll find quirky guest rooms, each with its own individual style affording you a personal experience. Interiors have been brought right up to date and exude a distinct 'traveller' vibe, with handcrafted furniture and antique rugs that have been sourced from all over the world. 

  • Wine and dine: Add to this the superior The Herd restaurant, which offers the ultimate steak experience, and you've got an inviting village stay just waiting to be enjoyed. Plenty of theatre and fanfare commences with live cooking over a roaring fire right in front of your eyes, with high-quality meat cooked to your liking. You can really taste the region across the menu, as seasonal ingredients are sourced from the local suppliers. Take your time over a glass of red, a prime steak, or settle into a Sunday lunch - any excuse to linger in the elegant dining setting. 

Amenities


- Garden with picnic area
- Pets are allowed on request (fees apply)
- Parking access
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Luggage storage

How to get there

The Elephant Hotel is located just a short walk from Pangbourne Station, and a few minutes from the M4 motorway. 

Good to know


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.


  • Hotel with history: The Elephant Hotel in Pangbourne proudly embraces its 19th-century roots, adopting its original name and, once again, forming a vibrant meeting place in the village's centre. 

  • Quaint relaxing retreat: You'll find quirky guest rooms, each with its own individual style affording you a personal experience. Interiors have been brought right up to date and exude a distinct 'traveller' vibe, with handcrafted furniture and antique rugs that have been sourced from all over the world. 

  • Wine and dine: Add to this the superior The Herd restaurant, which offers the ultimate steak experience, and you've got an inviting village stay just waiting to be enjoyed. Plenty of theatre and fanfare commences with live cooking over a roaring fire right in front of your eyes, with high-quality meat cooked to your liking. You can really taste the region across the menu, as seasonal ingredients are sourced from the local suppliers. Take your time over a glass of red, a prime steak, or settle into a Sunday lunch - any excuse to linger in the elegant dining setting. 

Amenities


- Garden with picnic area
- Pets are allowed on request (fees apply)
- Parking access
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Luggage storage

How to get there

The Elephant Hotel is located just a short walk from Pangbourne Station, and a few minutes from the M4 motorway. 

Good to know


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Church Road Pangbourne, West Berkshire RG8 7AR

The village of Pangbourne is situated on the River Thames, in the county of Berkshire. Reading is just a 20-minute drive east, and Pangbourne can be reached directly by rail from London in an hour and a half. There are plenty of attractions nearby, including Windsor Castle, Ascot, Newbury and Windsor Racecourses, Beale Park and Henley-on-Thames.
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Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).