Hotels:

1. Castle and Ball Hotel. High st. Marlborough. 01672 515201.  Bedrooms: 3 single, 20 double, 6 twin.  All ensuite.  Tea-making facilities and colour TV.  Special midweek leisure rate for two nights or more: phone and ask for details, as this changes all the time.  It usually includes dinner. Rate: £75 including breakfast.

Historic coaching inn dating from 15th century.

2. The Marlborough. High St, Marlborough (near St Peter’s church). 01672 515011. (http://themarlboroughgroup.co.uk) Ancient pub with lots of character. £60 per room per night, but ask for mid-week rate. This pub has been newly renovated and food is reputed to be good.

Leaflet of other hotels and B & B places in Marlborough from the Tourist Office: 01672 513989. Or visit http://www.a1tourism.com/uk/marlborough.html for a comprehensive list of hotels and bed and breakfast places.

Bed and breakfast:

5.  Wye Lane, London Road, Marlborough. SN8 1PJ. 01672 513210.  Twin/Double Bedroom – £70 per night, Single Bedroom – £50. http://www.orchardclose-bb for more details.

6. Beckhampton Bed and Breakfast, Isobel Cottage, Beckhampton, Near Marlborough SN8 1QJ. 01672 539534. info@aveburyworld.co.uk. Cottage accommodation a few minutes walk from the Waggon and Horses pub on the edge of Avebury. Check prices on line or call Simon and Kate Hamersley.