With well appointed en-suite old English styled rooms featuring luxury pocket sprung single and king size beds The Baskerville is the perfect place to wine dine and stay the night whether for business or pleasure. The bar with its rugby memorabilia offers 4 cask ales 40 malt whiskies 10 Gins and 70 wines and is the ideal place to meet the locals or simply to relax with the newspaper. Cool in the summer and cosy in the winter with roaring log fires. The restaurant " Oxfordshires Restaurant of the Year 2016 " with an "AA Rosette" and voted "Silver in Best Tourism Pub of the Year 2017" It has outstanding customer service only matched by its creative and seasonally changing menus. Fresh ethically and locally sourced produce lie at the heart of its modern but classically based dishes which offer a memorable dining experience. The small town of Henley-on-Thames with its many interesting shops and home to the Henley Royal Regatta and the Henley Festival is only 2 miles away. Enjoy a boat trip up the Thames or visit the River and Rowing Museum. Try a night at the Kenton theatre the fourth oldest in England. Within the village why not stroll along to Shiplake lock and watch the river cruisers pass through. A little further up the hill is the 13th century parish church of St Mary's where Alfred Lord Tennyson was married. Further afield are the towns of Reading 7 miles Windsor with its castle and nearby Legoland. 15 miles and the university town of Oxford 22 miles. All of these can be reached by train from Shiplake station via Twyford on First Great Western trains. Feeling a little more adventurous? Paddington station is less than an hour away with all that London can offer.
The Baskerville is a traditional village pub and restaurant constructed in the mid 1930s with very little change in its layout since that time. It has 2 double bedrooms one twin bedroom and 1 family room all situated on the first floor. All rooms have ensuite facilities. It is a 4 star in from the AA and Visit Britain and has a silver accolade from Visit Britain.
Awards:
- AA Rosette
- enjoyEngland Breakfast Award
Style:
- Traditional
- Secluded
- Rustic
- Homely
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Non-smoking
- Alarm clock
- Pets allowed
- Family/oversized room
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Wireless internet connection
- Colour television
- Freeview
- Ironing board
Bed Details:
- Double bed
- Single bed
- Twin (single beds)
Bathroom Details:
- En suite
- Shower
Eco Policy:
The Baskerville sources produce locally and organically where possible and is freshly delivered daily. Fish is sourced from sustainable sources only. Coffees and teas are "Fairtrade". We do not use products such as foie gras. We support the charity WaterAid by charging customers 50p for a jug of tap water. All waste is recycled.
Amenities:
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Ironing facilities
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Internet access (wireless) in public areas
- Baggage store
- Non-smoking (throughout)
Parking:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Number of Rooms: 4
Number of Floors: 2
Mobility Description:
There is a level tarmac surfaced car park for 15 cars with no barriers or speed bumps that is floodlit at night. Parking spaces adjacent to the entrance doors can be reserved for customers with access difficulties. These parking spaces allow access to the rear of cars. The nearest public car parking is at Shiplake station but this is full during weekdays. We are a dog friendly pub that provides bowls for dogs. Dogs are permitted in rooms and the bar. All customers are given a front door key to access the pub during closing hours. A mobile ramp is inside the front door to cover the two steps at the entrance for wheel chair users. Staff will assist those with access difficulties and will also take luggage to their rooms. Staff will arrange taxis for customers and try to meet any other needs. Access to bedrooms on first floor is by a wide stair comprising two flights and a half landing. Stair risers are not steep. There is a wide first floor corridor to the
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- The Baskerville restaurant has 54 covers including 12 forming a private room that is suitable dscreet business dining or a family gathering. Tables which can be put together to accommodate larger parties are arranged in a variety of sizes and are well spaced out affording a degree of privacy. It has a well tended beautiful garden with large teak dining tables and traditional picnic benches. With a large BBQ and seating over 100 is is suitable for small weddingas and other family occassions.
Children Policy: Children welcome
Child Facilities:
- Children's play area
- Highchairs
- Cots
- Children's menu
Check In Time: 1753-01-01 13:00:00.000
Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 10:00:00.000
Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 23:00:00.000
Pet Policy:
- Dogs
- Cats
Recreation:
- Mountain biking
- Garden
- Water activities
- River
- Walking
- Playground
- Horse riding
- Boating
- Shopping - boutique
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Horse racing
- Gym off-site
- Fine dining
- Theatre
- Shopping - antiques
- Nature trail
- Shopping
- Museums/galleries
- Golf
- Cycling
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Meeting rooms
Directions:
Exit M40 at Junction 6. Right at bottom of slip road to Watlington. Through Watlington to T junction turning left for Henley. T junction at Nettlebed turn left. Entering Henley straight at double mini roundabouts following one way system in right lane to Thames passing through traffic lights at bridge. Bear right where road leaves Thames to traffic lights turning left for Reading. Straight for 1.5 miles. Entering Lower Shiplake bear left at War Memorial signposted Baskerville into Station Road.;