Littlecote House Hotel
A Third Age Adult Only Hotels feature
by our Holidays & Travel Editor

Littlecote House Hotel is Grade I-listed Tudor property steeped in history near Hungerford on the charming Cotswold Borders. Just over an hour from London, Littlecote House commands an excellent location in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. Just 10 minutes away is the picturesque village of Hungerford, famous for it’s antiques shops and well worth a visit.

Here in 1535, Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour, the lovers’ tryst recalled in the Great Hall by a fine decorative Cupid’s head. Yet this is just part of a rich narrative that spans the centuries. From the lovingly preserved Roman mosaic to the Dutch parlour, Littlecote is a warren of antiquity.

At Littlecote, history is ever-present. Here they’ve hosted Tudor monarchs, Civil War captains and Regency nobles, not to mention the occasional friendly ghost. And the spirit of the ages lives on with the Roman mosaic, the Great Hall and the Cromwellian chapel.

Included in the price of your break:

• Grade I listed mansion dating from the 1500’s with original bedrooms
• 40 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in a picturesque countryside setting
• New wing with Signature and Ambassador rooms
• Two elegant restaurants, The Popham and Olivers Restaurant serving breakfast and evening meals
• 18m heated indoor swimming pool with lounge area and patio
• Separate fitness suite with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness studio
• The Late Lounge featuring complimantary evening shows

Littlecote House also boasts it’s own unique reasons to visit:

• The Great Hall where Henry VIII dined and Guy Fawkes was tried
• The Cromwellian Chapel featured in BBC’s “Building Britain” series
• The 18th Century Dutch Room with floor to ceiling hand painted panels
• The rooms where the D-Day landing were planned
• A 2nd Century Roman mosaic and remains of a villa within the grounds
• Tea, coffee and lunches served in the Old House, gardens and at the Pavilion
• Decleor health and beauty therapies

To find out more or to book your break at Littlecote House Hotel, visit Littlecote House Hotel, the perfect place for a Third Age break!