Hotel The Penny Farthing Hotel

296 - 298 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 677 reviews)

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8.2
Very Good
677 reviews

Lovely, individual room, very comfy bed, not too small, bathroom with huge shower. The place is hard to find from the High Street, but it's super quiet!

Josephine United Kingdom

Great location for golf course I was playing and good parking facilities

Helen United Kingdom

Nice room in a good location with very pleasant staff. Excellent

David United Kingdom

A comfortable room and en-suite. Great for a short stay. A tasty breakfast.

Clare United Kingdom

Excellent hotel for a short stay for a family visit nearby. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, great breakfast.

Nadia Canada

Great breakfast. Close to station and the high street

Michael United Kingdom

Breakfast was excellent. Cooked to order and very tasty - far exceeds many hotels who claim to provide "breakfast". Private secure car park.

Peter United Kingdom

Beautifully appointed room ... and a great location. Very helpful receptionist who printed out a map for us to walk to our friends and relations.

Stephen New Zealand

Hotel was very helpful and let me park in their car park earlier than check-in.

Jen Netherlands

No breakfast available but not a problem as next-door to Costa and M & S.

Gillian United Kingdom
8.2
Very Good
677 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Lovely, individual room, very comfy bed, not too small, bathroom with huge shower. The place is hard to find from the High Street, but it's super quiet!”
    Josephine Josephine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location for golf course I was playing and good parking facilities”
    Helen Helen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice room in a good location with very pleasant staff. Excellent”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A comfortable room and en-suite. Great for a short stay. A tasty breakfast.”
    Clare Clare United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent hotel for a short stay for a family visit nearby. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, great breakfast.”
    Nadia Nadia Canada Canada
  • “Great breakfast. Close to station and the high street”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was excellent. Cooked to order and very tasty - far exceeds many hotels who claim to provide "breakfast". Private secure car park.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautifully appointed room ... and a great location. Very helpful receptionist who printed out a map for us to walk to our friends and relations.”
    Stephen Stephen New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Hotel was very helpful and let me park in their car park earlier than check-in.”
    Jen Jen Netherlands Netherlands
  • “No breakfast available but not a problem as next-door to Costa and M & S.”
    Gillian Gillian United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.1
  • Facilities 7.9
  • Cleanliness 8.6
  • Comfort 8.5
  • Value for money 8.1
  • Location 9.2
  • Free WiFi 7.3
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The Pennyfarthing is an independent hotel in the center of Berkhamsted, just 6 minutes’ walk from Berkhamsted Railway Station. Free Wi-Fi and limited free onsite parking are both available.

Located in a Grade 2 listed building, the 19 rooms with attached bathroom have air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities.

Berkhamsted is a small country town about 30 minutes’ drive from Luton Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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8.2
Very Good
 · 677 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.1
  • Facilities 7.9
  • Cleanliness 8.6
  • Comfort 8.5
  • Value for money 8.1
  • Location 9.2
  • Free WiFi 7.3
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  • Josephine United Kingdom

    “Lovely, individual room, very comfy bed, not too small, bathroom with huge shower. The place is hard to find from the High Street, but it's super quiet!”

  • Helen United Kingdom

    “Great location for golf course I was playing and good parking facilities”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Nice room in a good location with very pleasant staff. Excellent”

  • Clare United Kingdom

    “A comfortable room and en-suite. Great for a short stay. A tasty breakfast.”

  • Nadia Canada

    “Excellent hotel for a short stay for a family visit nearby. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, great breakfast.”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Great breakfast. Close to station and the high street”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was excellent. Cooked to order and very tasty - far exceeds many hotels who claim to provide "breakfast". Private secure car park.”

  • Stephen New Zealand

    “Beautifully appointed room ... and a great location. Very helpful receptionist who printed out a map for us to walk to our friends and relations.”

  • Jen Netherlands

    “Hotel was very helpful and let me park in their car park earlier than check-in.”

  • Gillian United Kingdom

    “No breakfast available but not a problem as next-door to Costa and M & S.”

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About The Penny Farthing Hotel

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  • Do all rooms have baths?

    Not all bedrooms have baths, some have showers. If you would like to request your room to have a bath please give us a call/message and we will happily allocate you to a room with a bath should one be available.

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    Answered on November 24, 2019
  • Hi! We booked a room for 24-25. I see that pets are not allowed but wanted to double check if there are exceptions or additional fee for it? Thanks!

    Hello, We do have dog-friendly rooms. If you would be interested in booking one please give us a call.

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    Answered on March 16, 2021
  • Hello. We would like to visit on the 15th Nov. What is the latest we can check in? we live 2 hours away and would be leaving from work at about 6pm.

    We have a 24hr reception so that is not a problem please arrive when you are ready.

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    Answered on November 7, 2019
  • Do you have any rooms to accommodate X3 adults?

    Hello, Yes our family room which can consist of either two singles and a sofa bed or a double plus sofa bed.

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    Answered on March 16, 2021
  • Hello, do you allow a pet to also stay, I have 1 dog, room for 2 adults & 1 child (8yr), check in 9th Oct and out 11th Oct required. Regards Carl Dowling

    Yes, we have a few rooms that allow dogs. There is an additional charge of £20.00 to add a dog into a room.

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    Answered on September 30, 2020
  • Good evening, we would prefer a room with a shower - is that possible?

    all of our rooms have a shower - either over bath or stand alone.

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    Answered on January 16, 2020
  • Do you have interconnecting rooms for a family? So a twin and a double/queen/king? Please advise asap. Thank you.

    Unfortunately not, we have no interconnecting rooms.

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    Answered on September 30, 2020
  • On booking.com it doesn't mention if the price quoted includes breakfast but some of the reviews do. Does the price include breakfast or not?

    We are not currently offering breakfast, so this is not included in the price.

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    Answered on May 21, 2021
  • Hi, Is breakfast included, planning to stay on the 7th June?

    We are not currently offering breakfast, so this is not included in the price.

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    Answered on May 21, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Ashridge
    2.6 miles
  • Boxmoor Golf Club
    3.1 miles
  • The Old Town Hall Arts Centre
    4.2 miles
  • Ashridge Artisans Golf Club
    5.8 miles
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
    6.3 miles
  • Old Gorhambury House
    7.5 miles
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    8 miles
  • Harry Potter Studio Tour
    8 miles
  • Luton Hoo Estate
    9.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Watford Junction
    10.2 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Chorleywood
    7.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Luton Airport
    11.5 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    20.7 miles
  • London City Airport
    31.9 miles
How to get to The Penny Farthing Hotel from London Luton Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Penny Farthing Hotel
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/out Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express The Penny Farthing Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

There is a public car park directly behind the hotel. To reach the Penny Farthing car park, enter HP4 1HA into a sat-nav.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about The Penny Farthing Hotel

  • Check-in at The Penny Farthing Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Penny Farthing Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Berkhamsted.

  • The prices at The Penny Farthing Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Penny Farthing Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at The Penny Farthing Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Penny Farthing Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Penny Farthing Hotel by:

      • Car 30min