Axford is a charming Kennet Valley with undulating chalk downs, which make this an excellent region for walking and riding, with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the village is situated in a delightful setting between Marlborough and Ramsbury. Axford is also home to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Towns that are immersed in a rich history, this region was originally the hunting grounds of Henry VIII at Savernake Forest and Wolf Hall, where his third wife Jane Seymour's family resided, and it is home to some towns that are steeped in a rich history. Find the world famous high street, which is known for being the widest in Europe, a bustling town with plenty to offer, with 15th Century Coaching Inns and hotels, found around the village and towns in this famous region, find classic old brick work, and large tavern style front entrances, and some with their very own coat of arms as signage, all of which are popular venue for both locals and tourists alike.
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The village is situated in a convenient location within four miles to the east of the historic market town of Marlborough, which provides a wide variety of services, a variety of individual shops, including a Waitrose, and a recently opened locally sponsored Cinema, in addition to a sports centre and a variety of excellent primary and secondary schooling options. Swindon, a bigger business centre, can be reached by car in approximately 17 miles, while Newbury can be reached in approximately 12 miles. If you are intending staying in the area of Wiltshire use our Axford Holiday Accommodation Guide to find your accommodation.
Swindon, Hungerford, and Newbury all have train connections to London Paddington, and junctions 14 and 15 of the M4 motorway provide access to those two interchanges. For a romantic retreat, consider reserving a period house that has been registered on the National Register of Historic Places and possesses an enduring charm that permeates each room.
The downland and countryside to the surrounding area have been declared as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and this designation includes the Savernake forest that is located nearby. Stay in a country estate hotel that features lawns that are surrounded by mature stocked borders that offer a variety of colours and scents throughout the year. This type of hotel also features a meadow, mature trees, and a gravel terrace that is perfect for relaxing and taking in the view with family and friends while enjoying a drink from the bar.
Marlborough and Ogbourne St. George are both home to golf courses in the immediate area. Located on the outskirts of historic Marlborough close to Swindon, this golf course features tree-lined fairways on the first nine holes, followed by a back nine played on wonderfully springy turf that is 120 years old. Additionally, the clubhouse features a bar, restaurant, and veranda that offer the very best opportunity to take in the breathtaking vistas. Find a bungalow with two double bedrooms, a good-sized single room, a bathroom with a bath and a shower above the tub, an outside garden with a patio for dining outside, and a hot tub to relax the muscles after a day of adventuring in the neighbourhood.
