| check-in time: 12:00 pm. set on the edge of whipsnade common, this quaint village pub with rooms occupies a thatched cottage dating to the 15th century. it's 2 miles from whipsnade zoo and 6 miles from ashridge estate. other amenities include a garden and a seasonal patio. some rooms feature 4-poster beds. there's a casual restaurant serving english and international cuisine, as well as a bar with a fireplace offering real ale and snacks. featuring countryside views, the cosy rooms offer en suite bathrooms, as well as free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. breakfast and parking are complimentary
Heathrow Airport 46 min
Natural History Museum at Tring (19 min)
Lord Rothschild's collection of stuffed animals, some now sadly extinct, with free kids' events. Ashridge House (14 min)
Neo-Gothic mansion dating to 1825 & formal historical gardens, open for public tours. Verulamium Park (21 min)
100-acre green space featuring a lake with waterfowl, a playground, benches & sports facilities. National Trust - Ashridge Estate (14 min)
Area of the Chilterns Hills with wildlife-rich landscapes to be explored on foot or by bike. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (9 min)
Sprawling, 600-acre home to more than 2500 animals, with tours, adventure play areas and classes. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (29 min)
Visitors can tour actual film sets and learn the special effects tricks used in the popular films. Woburn Abbey (24 min)
Historical home to the Duke of Bedford with gardens, a deer park & extensive collection paintings. Luton Hoo Estate (16 min)
Country estate with a flower-filled 18th-century garden, hosting craft fairs & summer concerts. Dunstable Downs (2 min)
Cliffside area with nature walks & bird-watching, plus a woodland playground, cafe & shop. Stockwood Discovery Centre (16 min)
Museum with eclectic local history displays, horse-drawn carriage collection and sculpture garden. Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (29 min)
Film studio and wizarding world Woburn Safari Park (26 min)
Road safari through animal enclosures, foot safari with keeper talks/demos and a high ropes course. The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban (23 min)
Free daily tours amid medieval artworks, plus trips up the tower in this landmark Norman cathedral. Ivinghoe Beacon (7 min)
Rising 233m above sea level, this hill is a popluar spot for walking & flying model airplanes. National Trust - Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate (4 min)
Chalk and grassland areas, designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, with walking trails. | 
