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This hotel dates from the Tudor period, but the inside reflects the very best in modern design. It is featured in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral, as well as the TV show Midsomer Murders.

Set in 30 acres of grounds in Chiltern’s countryside overlooking the Chess Valley, Latimer Place boasts an indoor pool and sauna, 25 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport. London can be reached in 35 minutes by train.

The Pennyfarthing is an independent hotel in the centre of Berkhamsted, just 6 minutes’ walk from Berkhamsted Railway Station. Free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking are both available.

Originally a private home dating back to the early 1900s, Chartridge Lodge offers easy reach to several National Trust properties, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, and many Chiltern Hills walks.

Set in the idyllic Hertfordshire countryside, Champneys Tring health resort has modern rooms in a classic English stately home. It offers guests a swimming pool, spa and health treatments.

Dating back to the 18th century and set in a picturesque location overlooking Chipperfield Common, this countryside retreat exudes character and charm.

Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead West has excellent transport links to London and the Southeast; good value accommodation; and an on-site restaurant for breakfast and evening meals.

Built around an old flourmill, on the banks of the River Bulbourne, the hotel offers comfortable and relaxing surroundings, free parking and free wireless broadband internet access.

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, The Ivy House offers accommodation in Chalfont Saint Giles. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.

Dating back from the 17th-century and located a 5 minutes’ walk from Hemel Hempstead Train Station, this family-run hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and an award-winning conservatory restaurant.

Dating back to the 16th century, Chequers Apartments are set it a Grade II listed coaching inn, now operating as a traditional English pub. With low ceilings and open fires, guests also benefit from free on-site parking.

Originally a 16th-century coaching inn, The Crown in Old Amersham offers relaxed dining, traditional hospitality and easy access to the M40, M25, M1 and M4.

Recently refurbished in a traditional English style, this charming country house hotel is located in the quiet, peaceful Chiltern village of Chenies, just 10 minutes from the M25 motorway.

This 17th century former coaching inn is set in the historic town of Berkhamsted, and features luxurious boutique-style rooms with iPod docking stations and private en suite bathrooms.