Hotels 1 to 3 in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire

Hotel Different Drummer - With a noble history dating back to 1476, this ancient inn has been transformed into a superbly furnished hotel where modern comforts blend harmoniously with historic charm. Until 1982, the hotel was known at the Swan with Two Necks. Today the hotel is privately owned and run by the Keswani family, who have sensitively refurbished the hotel, introducing modern comforts and facilities, while preserving the building's period charm and beautiful original features. Today, the traditions of a town distinguished by its hospitality and its beautifully preserved coaching hostelries are upheld at this splendid inn. Travellers from the inn's history would marvel at the luxury of en suite bathrooms, fitted carpets, central heating, and colour television with satellite channels in their rooms. The elegant Georgian fa?ade remains unchanged from 1743, when it replaced an earlier frontage following the great fire of Stony Stratford and fine antique furniture graces the rooms.

The Cock - Situated on the High Street in the charming market town of Stony Stratford, this historic 15th-century coaching inn offers comfortable en suite accommodation and tasty food. The Cock became famous in the great age of coach travel, with as many as 100 coaches a day coming into the town. The inn was the official stop for the Manchester Flier, with a 25-minute stop for dinner. Travellers staying at the hotel and at the adjacent Bull inn would compete with each other in telling outrageous tales of the road. It is from this that the famous phrase "a Cock and Bull Story" derives. A full refurbishment of the bar and dining area has recently completed and guests can enjoy the cosy sofas and warm fire in the Snug Bar. The 31 en suite rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities, with hairdryers available in some rooms and irons and ironing boards available on request.

Abbey Hill Hotel - Adjacent to the Abbey Hill Golf Club, this hotel is ideal for business or leisure visitors and has links to the A5 and M1. Abbey Hill Hotel is a short trip from the city centre and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Milton Keynes Central Train Station, with direct links to London. Guests can enjoy the restaurant's delicious menus or for something more informal, the bar or lounge. The leisure centre offers a gym, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and swimming pool.