Enjoy the countryside
We are very lucky to be surrounded by the rolling Hertfordshire countryside - unspoilt and quiet, yet very accessable. We've enjoyed putting together a guide to where to eat and stay in the area, so if you can stay a little longer to relax in the countryside then we highly recommend it.
Pubs, Restaurants and Hotel Suggestions
If you like pub lunches and traditional B&Bs
- The Moon and Stars in Rushden is a traditional old fashioned pub with gastro leanings. Our designer Alice particularly recommends the dessert platter if you are an aficionado.
Mill End, Rushden, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0TA, Tel: 01763 288330 - The Fox in Willian has just been refurbished and is light and airy, with lovely food.
The Fox, Willian, Hertfordshire, SG6 2AE, 01462 480233 - The Bull in Cottered. We've had some of our Christmas lunches at the Bull. It's only 4 miles away, is really friendly and has delicious food.
The Bull, Cottered, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9QP, 01763 281243 - Stay at Chipping Hall B&B. Recommended by the landlord of the Bull, this B&B is in a Georgian farmhouse a few miles away. It has lovely-looking rooms and all mod cons down to a heated swimming pool.
Chipping Hall, Chipping, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0PH, 01763 271514
If you like traditional with a contemporary twist
- Sheene Mill Hotel and Restaurant. This is a well established local landmark, and has been the nearest we get to a celebrity restaurant. It's interestingly designed and the food is generally excellent.
Sheene Mill Hotel and Restaurant, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6DX, 01763 261393
If you like golfing, spas and lashings of old-fashioned luxury
- Hanbury Manor is a bit further south than us, towards London, but it is unashamedly luxurious and ready to pamper you at an extremely high level
Hanbury Manor Hotel and Country Club, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SD, 01920 487722
Related Blog articles
- Read Sophie's blog article ready to lunch for more on where to stay and have lunch.
- Read Sarah's blog article Winter Wonderland to see pictures of us in the snow!