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The Jack Russell
Situated in Andover, this inn is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Walbury Hill and within 6 miles (10 km) of Combe Gibbet and Highclere Castle. Sandham Memorial Chapel and ...
The Jack Russell£83
The Jack Russell£83
The Chequers Hotel
Situated in Newbury, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Newbury Town Hall and West Berkshire Museum. Shaw House and Donnington Castle are also within 1 ...
The Chequers Hotel£56
The Chequers Hotel£56
The Dundas Arms
Situated in Hungerford, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Combe Gibbet, Welford Park and Walbury Hill. Deanwood Park Golf Course and Donnington Castle are ...
The Dundas Arms£83
The Dundas Arms£83
The Yew Tree
Situated in Newbury, this inn is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Highclere Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sandham Memorial Chapel and West Berkshire Museum. Newbury ...
The Yew Tree£67
The Yew Tree£67
Esseborne Manor Hotel
Situated in Andover, this hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Highclere Castle, Walbury Hill and Combe Gibbet. Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age and Sandham ...
Esseborne Manor Hotel£93
Esseborne Manor Hotel£93
The Dolphin
Situated in Newbury, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Newbury Town Hall and West Berkshire Museum. Newbury Racecourse and Shaw House are also within 2 ...
The Dolphin£67
The Dolphin£67
The Furze Bush Inn
Situated in Newbury, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sandham Memorial Chapel, Walbury Hill and Highclere Castle. West Berkshire Museum and Newbury Town ...
The Furze Bush Inn£75
The Furze Bush Inn£75
Berkshire Rooms - Newbury
These apartments are located throughout the area in Newbury.
Berkshire Rooms - Newbury£71
Berkshire Rooms - Newbury£71
Bourne Valley Inn
Situated in Andover, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Whitchurch Silk Mill, Finkley Down Farm and Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age. St Mary's Church ...
Bourne Valley Inn£67
Bourne Valley Inn£67
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa
Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Donnington Castle and Shaw House. Newbury Town Hall and West Berkshire Museum are also ...
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa£74
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa£74Pocket Guide: Combe Gibbet Combe Gibbet Hotels
Berkshire is a county packed with surprises and unlikely attractions. Perhaps the most unlikely of all is the somewhat morbidly-named Combe Gibbet. The fact that it's situated on top of Gallows Down might give a fair idea of what to expect on your visit! Combe Gibbet is the name of the gibbet itself, situated within the parish of Combe. It remains famous for being situated on the site of a Neolithic burial mound and, despite its grisly silhouette, was only used once. There are a number of reasons to visit this attraction and you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, from characterful inns and comfortable B&Bs, to glamorous and luxurious hotels.
The Story of Combe Gibbet
The story behind Combe Gibbet is true: George Broomham and Dorothy Newman were conducting an affair, when they were seen by George's wife and son. In order to prevent repercussions, the adulterous pair murdered the witnesses to their debauchery, but were caught in the act by the village vagrant, 'Mad Thomas'. Thomas reported the crime and they were executed at Winchester Assizes. The gibbet was used to display both their bodies, to serve as a warning to those who might follow in their footsteps. The gibbet that stands is not the original, but it still draws visitors throughout the year. However, Gallows Down is also the site of some more pleasant activities, such as the 16-mile Combe Gibbet Cross Country Race and is also a popular launching site for paragliders and hand-gliders.
Hotels near Combe Gibbet
There's plenty of reasonably-priced accommodation in the area. Bracknell, which is less than an hour away, is home to a number of well-priced and comfortable hotels, such as the Grange Bracknell, the Fines Bayliwick Hotel and the Elizabeth House bed and breakfast. However, if you're in the area for a special occasion or feel it's time to treat your partner to a little slice of luxury, the Oakley Court Hotel offers beautiful surroundings, sumptuous rooms and a remarkable restaurant. For those who prefer to look after themselves, there are self-catering options available, in the Berkshire Rooms Bracknell and the Beneficial House - House of Fisher.
Combe Gibbet may be one of Berkshire's more macabre attractions, but it remains enduringly popular. Book a room in a hotel near Combe Gibbet and you'll find yourself well placed to explore all that this extraordinary county has to offer.
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