The White House, 5 minutes stroll from The Harrow, a pretty house with luxury B & B, on the Kennet and Avon Canal run by Christopher & Annie Nicholl. Offering two luxury en suite double rooms. Contact 01672 870321   ‘As good as a 5 Star Hotel’  Richard Johnson.www.the-white-house-b-and-b.co.uk

Stockwell Cottage.  Right next door to The Harrow, Madeleine and Mike Walsh offer a warm welcome with a large double/twin and another double with a modern bathroom (with large bath!) right opposite.  Bath robes supplied!  Lounge with TV and a delicious country breakfast. Phone 01672 871496.or email stockwell.walsh@googlemail.com

Crofton Lodge.  In the nearby village of Crofton, near the famous beam engines and on the edge of the Savernake Forest, a very pretty cottage with one twin ensuite bedroom and another king size double bedroom with private bathroom.  Only 10 minutes drive from The Harrow, Ali is happy to drop guests off for dinner or drive them over the next morning to collect their car. Website: www.croftonlodge.co.uk or telephone Ali Burch on 01672 870328.

The Bear at Hungerford – most of the rooms have now been updated to a very high luxury standard, set in the middle of Hungerford, and a 10 minute cab ride to The Harrow. 01488 682 512. www.thebearhotelhungerford.co.uk

Oakhill Mill Bed & Breakfast, a 5 minutes drive or 20 minute stroll, Davina and Colin Slater welcome you to Oakhill Mill Bread and Breakfast set amongst  acres of water meadows and sitting astride the River Dun, this late 17th Century mill house possesses an unique friendly charm. The lake is host to swans, geese, and a variety of duck, including mallard, tufted and teal.  Telephone: 01488 682 212

http://www.oakhillmill.co.uk

 davina@oakhillfarm.fsnet.co.uk

Westcourt Farm – Jonny & Rozzie Buxton 01672 871399 info@westcourtfarm.com     www.westcourtfarm.com This restored Grade 2* Listed House with outdoor swimming pool is situated in nearby Shalbourne, self catering and B&B. A taxi would need to be booked.

Westcourt Bottom www.westcourtbottom.co.uk is a 15 minute drive away and offers delightful thatched cottage accommodation,  stunning gardens and an outdoor heated pool. 01672 810 924

Or for sheer luxury try The Vineyard at Stockcross (www.the-vineyard.co.uk), who have the finest collection of Californian wines in Europe. 25 minute car journey.