Quiet little UK village ‘ruined’ by asylum seekers screaming ‘Allah Allah’ at locals

In the peaceful village of Datchet, near Windsor, a well-known four-star hotel called the Manor Hotel is now being used to house asylum seekers. This decision has stirred a lot of strong feelings among local residents, some of whom say the situation is causing problems in the community.

Locals have shared stories about what’s been happening since the asylum seekers, reportedly from countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan, were moved in. A young shopkeeper named Abhi, who is originally from India, said he’s been harassed at his shop.

He claims that some asylum seekers come in shouting things like “Muslim is good” and “Allah, Allah,” and say offensive things about Hinduism and India. According to Abhi, they sometimes take food without paying, and he feels angry and unsafe about it.

The Manor Hotel is located right in the center of the village, not far from the home of Prince William and Princess Kate. It’s known as a stylish and comfortable hotel, with 54 rooms and a view of the village green. But now, instead of tourists or business travelers, the hotel is being used to house people seeking asylum in the UK.

Since the Labour government came into power in July 2024, it has added six more hotels across the country to house asylum seekers, including the Manor.

This is happening at a time when more migrants are crossing the English Channel than ever before over 6,700 already this year and it’s costing the government £5.5 million per day to house more than 38,000 migrants in hotels.

Some long-time residents are sad to see these changes. Irene Husbands, who is 91, said she had her wedding reception at the Manor Hotel in 1962 and now feels disappointed that the hotel is being used in this way.

She believes the hotel is making good money from government payments, but it has hurt the community’s spirit.

Other local businesses have also been affected. Cheryl Bohdjalian, who runs Nibbles café across from the hotel, said business has dropped since the regular hotel guests stopped coming. In the past, travelers would come in for breakfast or lunch, but now she says the asylum seekers don’t buy anything or help the local economy.

This situation has created tension in what was once a quiet and friendly village. While the government is trying to deal with a big immigration challenge, many locals feel like their voices aren’t being heard and their community is changing in a way they didn’t expect.