Wick is a Gloucestershire village that lies on the A420 between Bristol and Chippenham, south of the Cotswolds and not far from the Georgian splendour of Bath. The nearby area, known as the Golden Valley, is quintessentially English and is very popular with not only walkers, bird-watchers and equestrians - but is also a favourite destination for hot air balloonists! The local church, the Victorian built St. Bartholomew's, faces the watermeadows of the River Boyd that bisects the village. The nearby Blue Lodge was once home to Anna Sewell, author of the famous Black Beauty novel. Tracy Park, now a golf club, is thought to have been the inspiration for Birtwick Place which features in the story. A short way out of town is Hangman's Hill which lies on the Bath Road. Legend tells of a highwayman who used to work the road, robbing unwary travellers as they passed by. It is said that he was caught and hanged on the hill and now haunts the road. As well as having two good pubs the village is also well served with some quality accommodation such as the charming country style of Southwood House or the magnificent Bury Manor Castle.
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Travelodge Littlehampton Rustington (0.14 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Comfort Inn Arundel (1.18 miles)
The Comfort Inn Hotel hosts 53 good sized en-suite rooms, all equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, wireless internet and TV. Many of our rooms have fantastic views across the beautiful lush countryside and ... More | visit website
The Regency Guest House (1.25 miles)
The Regency Guest House is situated in a premier location on the seafront overlooking the Green and the Oyster Pond. It is a stone's throw away from the beach and ... More
Racing Greens B&B (1.26 miles)
Premier Inn Arundel (1.55 miles)
Arundel Park Hotel (1.83 miles)
Located midway between Brighton & Portsmouth on the A27. The hotel is superb for business stop offs and leisure breaks. Plenty of free parking and just a short 4 minute ... More
Brooklands Country Guest House (1.95 miles)
Brooklands is a stunning barn conversion situated in the picturesque Arun Valley, just a short distance from the historic town of Arundel in West Sussex and only three miles from ... More
Portreeves (2.03 miles)
Derwent House (2.11 miles)
White Hart (2.13 miles)
The White Hart is a traditional public house 5 minutes walk from the town centre and Arundel Castle entrance.Arundel railway station is a 10 minute walk and a bus stop ... More
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