Crown Hotel Brackley - 3-Star Hotel in Brackley (Northamptonshire), England

Crown Hotel Brackley occupies a 13th century coaching inn in the wide, tree-lined market place of Brackley. The building retains old-world character with Georgian and Victorian houses and shops as its backdrop. Two major walkways, the Knightley and Grafton Ways, start from the hotel, offering direct access to idyllic bridleways and footpaths.

The on-site restaurant focuses on traditional English cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, using high-quality British produce. An extensive drink menu includes real ales and carefully selected wines, available in the relaxed Tavern Bar. Breakfast is served as a continental option on weekdays and a cooked breakfast on weekends at an additional cost.

The hotel offers 29 elegantly furnished rooms, each retaining the old-world character of the coaching inn. Spacious interconnecting rooms accommodate families, and ground-floor rooms in the coach house are available for guests with dogs. Each room includes tea and coffee making facilities, a seating area, and a private bathroom with shower.

Crown Hotel Brackley sits within walking distance of the Silverstone Racing Circuit, Banbury, and Buckingham. Stowe Gardens and Park, the largest landscape garden in Britain with a magnificent Georgian garden of temples and lakes, is a short drive away. The hotel also provides direct access to the Knightley and Grafton Ways for long-distance walking, as well as the Antiques Cellar next door.

The Tavern Bar offers an extensive drink selection including real ales, fine wines, and gin and tonics, with a welcoming atmosphere for bar meals or lite bites. Facilities for large functions such as weddings and conferences are available, and the hotel provides luggage storage and free parking. Pets are welcome with a charge of £10 per night, and the hotel has a garden and patio area for evening drinks.

History: 13th century coaching inn on Brackley's market place

Dining: Traditional English cuisine with locally sourced ingredients

Family: Spacious interconnecting rooms for comfortable stays

Location: 10 min from Silverstone, 15 min from Stowe Gardens

Drinks: Real ales and carefully selected wines in the Tavern Bar

Pets: Dogs accepted at £10 per night