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Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, located in the village of Barkham, is just a few minutes' drive from the pleasant town of Wokingham, but it feels like a true rural escape.For hundreds of years, the 17th-century red-brick structure, with its stout chimneys and flagstone floors, has provided warm hospitality to weary travelers.Locals, families, and couples can now enjoy hearty pub fare and real ales in this welcoming haven.Ye Olde Leathern Bottel is located in the leafy, laid-back village of Barkham, in the heart of the Berkshire countryside but only a short distance from Reading and Windsor.On the doorstep are country parks, nature reserves, museums, and charming historic architecture.With its quiet leafy streets, community feel, and acres of woods, the small village of Barkham may appear small and unassuming at first glance.Despite this, the village has a long history of royal connections, having supplied the wood for the roof of Westminster Abbey.The name Barkham comes from the word "birch home," which refers to the birch trees that line the edge of Windsor Forest.The village's manor house is legendary, and proceeds from the manor went toward the rebuilding of the great Windsor Castle during King Edward III's reign.The current house, which dates from the 18th century, is well worth a stroll after lunch.Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, a traditional rural hideaway within easy driving distance of several nearby towns, serves lunch.Its food is quintessentially English, with traditional pub fare, some of which are served with a cheeky twist, on the menu.The plush sofas beg to be sunk into, and the lovely garden is ideal for a sunset glass of wine.