Bedford Arms Hotel

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
9.2 (442 reviews)
Chenies , Rickmansworth , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
High price
Need for more amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Rooms very clean & well decorated.
Service
9.75
Staff were friendly, helpful, and a credit to the business.
Location
9.25
Superb peaceful location just off the m25.
Room Quality
9.65
Very nice room with lovely view, comfortable bed.
Amenities
8.25
A couple more breakfast tea bags in the rooms would be great.
Value for Money
8.75
I think £180 just for the room with no breakfast included is rather expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food was superb and reasonably priced.
Overall Experience
9.45
A delightful stay, the staff and setting were fabulous.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:43

Property Description

Charming Country House Hotel in Chenies

Historic Elegance: Originally built in 1860, the Bedford Arms offers a blend of traditional English style and modern comfort. With 18 beautifully appointed rooms, including unique four-poster suites, guests can immerse themselves in the hotel's historic charm.

Award-Winning Dining: Indulge in exquisite dining at the oak-paneled restaurant, recently honored with an AA Rosette award. Enjoy a traditional menu crafted with high-quality ingredients for a memorable culinary experience.

Tranquil Surroundings: Nestled in the peaceful Chiltern village of Chenies, the hotel provides a serene escape with picturesque views of the countryside. Relax in the tranquil ambiance while still being conveniently located just 10 minutes from the M25 motorway.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and tranquility at the Bedford Arms Hotel.

Important information:

Pets can be accommodated on request in certain rooms. Please request this in the Special Requests section to ensure availability. There is a supplemental charge of GBP 25 per stay.

On Sunday the kitchen is open from 12.00 to 16.00.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 442 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.65
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Philip • couple • gb
9
A very quiet location with good amenities provided at a fair price.
Pros:

Lovely countryside location with excellent outdoor garden areas to enjoy. The room was comfortable and the bathroom was very clean.

Cons:

Perhaps a selection of fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and raspberries) would have been nice to have with the cereal selection as it was summer and these can all be sourced locally.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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FREALDO • solo_traveller • fr
8
So british
Pros:

Le lieu, l'établissement typique, ambiance british

Cons:

La qualité literie trop molle

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rufaro • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Malgorzata • extended_group • pl
10
Entirely positive experience!
Pros:

Stayed for 1 night, close to Serge Hill Plant Library which was convenient for us. Spacious parking. Staff helpful and friendly. Check in and check out as smooth as can be. Hotel and restaurant decorated tastefully with lots of art (all sorts of paintings, drawings, etc) which makes it a unique and really pleasant place. Very comfortable beds, nice linen, little kettle and coffee machine in each room. Delicious breakfast: big variety of warm freshly served options. Gluten free available. Entirely positive experience.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
9
Friendly helpful staff, lovely location, would happily stay again
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful. We arrived with bikes, and they went out of their way to offer solutions to keep the bikes in a safe location.
Breakfast was wholesome my daughter had no issues requesting hard-boiled eggs.

Cons:

I wasn't keen on the approach to wifi, I would prefer stating I'm a guest and my room number, then the captive portal option where I have to register my details yet again. That being said it worked and was fast enough.

Dinner, though nice, much of it was served lukewarm, which let it down significantly.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • fr
8
Hôtel de charme
Pros:

Le cadre, le calme, le petit déjeuner

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
9
Comfortable, relaxed with a very comfortable vibe. Great service throughout our stay
Pros:

Location, character of the property. The rooms were immaculate and well appointed.

Cons:

Parking was a bit tricky

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful rooms and lovely helpful staff
Pros:

Superb rooms and a lovely location

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • family_with_children • fr
10
Un sejour parfait
Pros:

Tout, des hotes acceuillant, une chambre fantastique

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
10
Best stay I’ve had in a very long time.
Pros:

History throughout back to Kings and Dukes. Sympathetically updated and the best rooms I’ve stayed in. Staff very friendly and nothing too much trouble. Young best bitter.. 1st class made to order breakfast. Comfy beds. Great toiletries and very quiet and peaceful despite location near M25.

Cons:

Nothing at all. Could not fault one single thing.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • family_with_children • it
9
Soggiorno comodo e caratteristico
Pros:

Struttura molto caratteristica, stanza molto ampia e bagno rinnovato. Buona la colazione con varia scelta. Comodo il pub!

Cons:

Ho chiesto una culla, purtroppo non ci siamo accorti subito che non era presente il materasso ma c’era solamente il fondo rigido.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • couple • ca
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Bart • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Coreen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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marcus • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Air con in room was great

Cons:

Poor selection of food
Had to make 3rd choice due to low stock

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee