Hotels in Hurley

Hurley may be one of the smallest villages on the Thames, but it punches well above its weight for a short break. At its centre is Ye Olde Bell, a timber-framed hotel built in 1135 as the guesthouse for Hurley Priory and reputed to be the oldest purpose-built hotel in England; its beamed rooms, log fires and walled gardens make it a memorable base for exploring the river. Its long history includes hosting Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower during the Second World War, when they visited a secret Allied intelligence station nearby ahead of the Normandy landings.

Beyond the village, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames, both under fifteen minutes away, add a wider spread of hotels, from boutique townhouse conversions to larger riverside establishments with spa facilities, many overlooking the Thames itself. Maidenhead, on the edge of the Chilterns and served directly by the Elizabeth line, offers a broader choice of mid-range and business hotels for those who want fast access into London alongside a rural base.

Whichever option you choose, a stay around Hurley puts you within easy reach of the Thames Path, Chiltern Hills walking country and the historic market towns that line this stretch of the river, while still returning each evening to one of the quietest and prettiest villages on the whole waterway.