The Nags Head, Great Missenden, HP16 0DG, United Kingdom
#1 of 4 hotels in Great Missenden
Guests' ChoiceBased on 368 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
7.9
Free Wifi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 27, 2025
Livingourdream
United KingdomFriendly and welcoming staff for whom nothing was too much trouble, particularly with my late arrival. A charming old building with really good facilities.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Lc
IrelandThe quirky, quaint charming characteristics of this little gem. A very warm welcoming staff and the feeling that you are staying at your eccentric Aunty's house. Will definitely return again. Thank you!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Amanda
AustraliaDefective shower water temperature.
Historical, quaint , comfortable and clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Barbara
United KingdomThe shower
Very friendly and welcoming host. Excellent dinner and overall very good value Great garden
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Keith
United KingdomWe were in room 1. The bathroom was very poor with the shower over an old enamel bath, chipped in several places, which was very slippy and quite dangerous. The shower water temperature varied a lot during the shower going from hot to cold and back to hot again. They should change this set up to a walk in shower, with no bath, and fix the water temperature problem. They don't take American Express too.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was nice too ( see comment below re bathroom though). The breakfast was very nice
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
John
United KingdomAll staff were great from the entrance to the exit including the lovely lady who cleaned my room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomShower pulsating between hot and cold in room 1. Waiting over 20 minutes for full English which arrived with Luke warm beans cold mushrooms and a sausage that was reheated and Luke warm.
Rustic country pub, with charm in bucket loads.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Gwen
United KingdomThe room was advertised as a superior king room but did not live up to expectations or photographs on website. There was broken mirrored furniture, a broken bedstead and chipped enamel on the bath. It was hard to sleep due to the noise from a fan and busy road. This was a shame as the pub, staff and food were excellent. Avoid room 3 - other rooms looked better.
The food at both dinner and breakfast was excellent and a cut above usual pub food. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The country pub and garden were lovely.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Tom
United KingdomHigh standard of accommodation. Nice setting
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Stephen
AustraliaRoom 7 - a bit loud and bright with no fan or air-con
The food especially breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Carole
United KingdomNarrow stairs , quite a few
Comfortable bed
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 16, 2025
Tim
United KingdomFood was excellent
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 15, 2025
Meyer
United KingdomSmall room and shower room. Needs a bit of maintenance on decor and shower
Linens very good. Breakfast great.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Richard
United KingdomService charge for meal.would have liked the choice to tip
Staff food
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Lesley
United KingdomBackground noise hampered my sleep - something electrical and automated - refrigeration or heating maybe or the very big extraction unit on the outside of the building. Bliss when it stopped.
Pleasing decor and ambience throughout. Clean room and bedding, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, plenty of towels, friendly, welcoming and helpful staff, delicious food and good size portions.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Gloria
United KingdomThis was our 2nd stay at The Nags Head, a beautiful 15th Century inn and restaurant. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are lovely, and the breakfast (included in price) was great! We will be back soon!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 22, 2025
Tracy
United KingdomWifi
The wifi was terrible, which was problematic and I had planned to work in the evenings. I don't think it was clear on the booking that this would be the case. Everything else was lovely, although you do get noise from the bar downstairs.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Stephen
United KingdomShower heat a little temperamental.
Breakfast was great, staff friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
John
United KingdomNothing major, small things that need attention. Could have done with kettle in room rather than use water from coffee machine as it wasn't hot enough for tea. Bed base needs securing, one hook broken. Bathroom could do with overhaul/good clean. Bath had marks/breaks, toilet very stained and dirty plus loo brush dirty. Shower was powerful but fluctuated in temperature. Some noise from downstairs, but this didn't affect us too much as a Sunday.
Nice quirky place. Good food. Staff lovely. Slept well. Free parking. Good walks around area. We would stay again.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Karim
United KingdomIt’s a shame, and I know things are hard for hospitality industry but the rooms are a little tired. The decor in our room didn’t really suit the lovely beams and the bathroom could’ve done with a little maintenance. I don’t like giving a poor review but I feel I have to be a bit honest. But the staff more than made up for those small little niggles 100%.
The staff were fantastic, especially the lady at breakfast. The pub itself is really warm and cozy.Also breakfast was delicious and as much hot tea and orange juice as you could want for!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Deumayne-jones
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Staggs
United KingdomI can not think of anything I didn't like. We had just got of a ten hour flight and booked last minute
Just motorway quiet area staff were very welcoming good choice of drinks in the bar and excellent menu although we didn't have dinner. Our room was clean and comfortable we had good night's sleep.Breakfast was excellent plenty of choice and very good produce. We both had full English and very good coffee orange juice .
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
George
United KingdomSome noise and light from outside at night. Odd breakfast menu, with cereal/yoghurt/fruit listed as alternatives to a cooked breakfast rather supplementary to it (though staff we happy to adapt when asked).
Friendly, characterful old pub in attractive country on outskirts of Great Missenden. Comfortable well-equipped room, but beware low ceilings! Good dinner and decent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
James
United KingdomRoom needs a bit of DIY and outlook onto backyard a bit grotty The elaborate coffee machine seems so unnecessary. Couldn't work the bedroom one and the one in the bar makes half a cup and very quickly cold. A cafetière seems so much better.
Great friendly young staff. Good meal. Nice relaxed atmosphere
Stayed in February 2025
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