The Pennyfarthing is an independent hotel in the centre of Berkhamsted, just 6 minutes’ walk from Berkhamsted Railway Station. Free Wi-Fi and limited private parking available (additional fees applicable). Situated in a Grade 2 listed building, the 19 en suite rooms 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It’s clean. Great location and with own parking. Friendly staff. And room facilities are great
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had a spacious room on the first floor with a modern bathroom and really good shower. It overlooked the courtyard so potentially could be noisy in the summer but was absolutely fine when we were there in December. Very convenient...
Emma
Malta Malta
Very nice products in bathroom and complimentary water, coffee biscuits. Staff were exceptional.
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely hotel great location staff are lovely and will definitely be back.
Danai
Greece Greece
Lovely little hotel, and the room was warm this time as the Aircon had been left on for us.
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Check in was so easy as we had pre-paid, we just turned up, gave our names and the very friendly receptionist handed us our key. Although this isn't a luxury hotel, I always have a nice stay, the rooms are clean, well equipped and perfect for a...
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything was good. Clean Good facilities. Perfect location and friendly staff
Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location. Berkhamsted is a Little London with plenty of food choices plus busy pubs and The Rex cinema which is a dream visit. The staff were very helpful. We managed to secure a last minute change to include our dog when our carer fell ill....
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location with a free car park. Staff were all very friendly & couldn't do enough for us. Room was nice & warm with extra tea/milk/biscuits when requested. Lovely.
Tomislav
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, more than ample coffee/tea facilities even biscuits, large ensuite, beautifully warm.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.