Curated luxury hotels near College Lake Nature Reserve

Located in Tring, Pendley Manor is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Tring Local History Museum and Natural History Museum at Tring. This luxury hotel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Located in Tring, Champneys Tring is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Tring Local History Museum and Natural History Museum at Tring. This spa hotel is 16.1 mi (26 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Set in a beautifully restored 17th century inn, this guest accommodation is at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and offers spacious and stylish rooms. Stayed in by Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor, The Bell, Aylesbury East by Innkeeper’s Collection now serves seasonal dishes and speciality drinks in The Bell restaurant and bar.

Free toiletries are provided in each room’s en suite bathroom and there is also a TV and tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Some rooms have lovely beamed ceilings.

Guests can dine by the warmth of the log fire in the colder months or enjoy a light lunch in the sunshine on the outdoor seating area.

Located just 5 minutes’ drive from Chiltern Forest and its treetop adventure course, Go Ape, The Bell, Aylesbury East by Innkeeper’s Collection offers free private parking. The M25 motorway is 20 minutes’ drive away, as is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.

Located in Whipsnade, 18 km from Woburn Abbey, Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade Limited provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has garden views and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 28 km from Bletchley Park.

At the inn, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade Limited will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whipsnade, like hiking and cycling.

Milton Keynes Bowl is 29 km from the accommodation, while Watford Junction is 31 km away. London Luton Airport is 14 km from the property.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Aylesbury by IHG in Aylesbury, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Buckinghamshire County Museum.

Set in the ancient Aylesbury village of Weston Turville, this Innkeeper's Collection features free on-site parking and an on-site pub with roaring log fires. Aylesbury town centre and Go Ape! Adventure Park can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all rooms at this Innkeeper's Collection.

Traditional Sunday roasts are served in the Vintage Inns pub, as well as a wide range of modern British classics. Cask ales and fine wines are on offer at the bar, which includes a pretty beer garden for the warmer months.

The famous Icknield Way path is 10 minutes by car and dotted with archaeological remains. Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is only 10.8 miles away and The Weston Turville Golf Club is a 5-minute walk.

With a stay at Old Palace Lodge Hotel in Dunstable, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Dunstable Downs. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Bletchley Park.

The Bell Hotel Aylesbury is located in Aylesbury and features a restaurant, a garden and a bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All rooms feature a wardrobe, ironing facilities, tea/coffee making facilites and a flat-screen TV.

Oxford is 31 km from the accommodation, while Milton Keynes is 26 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 31 km away.

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.

All rooms at The King’s Arms are decorated in a mix of traditional and contemporary design, each room is individually decorated and furnished, and named after a character from Graham Greene’s novels. Rooms offer luxury toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.


The central point of the elegant new restaurant is an open plan charcoal grill. Aged steaks, fresh fish and the best of local produce feature in an innovative menu throughout the day across breakfast, lunch and dinner.


The stylish bar and lounge area offers a diverse range incorporating local real ales and fine wines, as well as champagne and cocktails. A bar food menu is available all day, and the bar is open until midnight mid-week and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

With a stay at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf And Spa in Luton, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Stockwood Discovery Centre. This luxury hotel is 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Hatfield House.

A 10-minute walk from the centre of Great Missenden is the Nag’s Head Hotel, a 4-star 15th century inn. Guests can enjoy contemporary styled interiors, Anglo-French fusion cuisine and free Wi-Fi.

Each en suite room is individually designed, some featuring original wood beams and all boasting modern fittings. Views look out onto the surrounding countryside and the Nag’s Head’s own large garden.

The hotel’s kitchen has been awarded an AA Rosette and ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible. The bar area also features a selection of real ales and has an impressive open fire.

Nearby Great Missenden is home to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, and in the local area there are many quaint villages and pretty country walks to discover.

The village can be reached from central London via the Underground system to Amersham or via rail links from Great Missenden itself.

Located in St Albans, Aubrey Park is a 3-minute drive from Hertfordshire County Showground and 7 minutes from The Snow Centre. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

Located in Amersham, The Crown is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Amersham Museum and Chiltern Hills. This inn is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Thames River.

Located in Great Missenden, The Nags Head is a 1-minute drive from Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre and 6 minutes from Chiltern Hills. This inn is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hughenden Manor and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Bekonscot Model Village.

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 by IHG is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of St Albans Cathedral and Chiltern Hills. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from The Grove.

The Aubrey Park Hotel is set in woodlands a short drive from Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, being only 8 miles from Luton Airport, 5 minutes' drive from junction 9 of the M1 and 10 minutes' drive from the M25. Ample free parking and a cocktail bar are also on offer.

Free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries are featured in each room at Aubrey Park.

The on-site brasserie restaurant features dishes made with locally sourced produce. A traditional English breakfast is also on offer, as well as a variety of continental options.

Attractions close to the hotel include Harry Potter Studio Tours, Hertfordshire Show Grounds, Historic St.Albans, Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park and Hemel Hempstead Snow Center.

Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 offers an excellent location just off the M1 (Junction 8) and is easily accessed from the M25. This hotel offers high-speed internet throughout.

A flat-screen HD TV and pillow menu is provided in each air-conditioned room at the hotel.

Guests can enjoy a fully equipped leisure club including a swimming pool and fitness centre. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional British dishes and hosts regular themed menus. Enjoy Pizzas and steaks in the hotel bar and Starbucks Coffee is served in the lounge. Kids under 13 eat for free.

The Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 is just 8 miles from Luton Airport, 21 miles from Heathrow Airport and 15 miles from Wembley Stadium. There are also good local rail links to London Euston. The Warner Brothers Studio attraction can be reached in a 10-minute drive.

Silverstone Race Track is 53 miles away.

Situated in Luton, 22 km from Woburn Abbey, Spark by Hilton Luton features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Hatfield House.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Speaking Bulgarian, Bengali, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

Knebworth House is 26 km from Spark by Hilton Luton, while Watford Junction is 29 km from the property. London Luton Airport is 4 km away.

Located in Milton Keynes, The Woburn Hotel is in the historical district – a 3-minute walk from St Mary's Church and 13 minutes by foot from Woburn Abbey Deer Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Woburn Abbey.