Curated luxury hotels in Markyate

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.

With a stay at The Comet London Hatfield, you'll be centrally located in Hatfield, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Hatfield House. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from The Galleria and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Hertfordshire.

With a stay at The Brocket Arms in Welwyn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hatfield House and Welwyn Roman Baths. This inn is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 15 mi (24.2 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Just 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of St Albans and with easy access to the M25 is the The Colney Fox by Innkeeper's Collection. The former coaching inn provides country comforts with Central London under an hour away by car.

Each bright en suite room at the Colney Fox Innkeeper’s Collection comes with a TV, desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

Guests can relax in the Colney Fox’s patio garden or else indoors in the traditional pub lounge with beamed ceilings and a contemporary design.

The bustling town of St Albans is nearby for restaurants, shops and bars. 5 minutes’ drive away are the Willows Farm Village children’s park and the aircraft heritage centre at Salisbury Hall.

Featuring a garden, private pool and river views, Traditional Log Cabin next to Harry Potter Studios is set in Kings Langley. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests.

The chalet is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with pool views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.

Watford Junction is 4.3 km from Traditional Log Cabin next to Harry Potter Studios, while Stanmore is 15 km away. London Luton Airport is 26 km from the property.

A stay at Holiday Inn Stevenage by IHG places you in the heart of Stevenage – a 2-minute drive from Gordon Craig Theatre and 8 minutes from Welwyn Roman Baths. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Knebworth House and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Benington Lordship Gardens.

Close to the city centre and only a 10-minute walk from the railway station, Holiday Inn Stevenage has a mini-gym and boasts a modern and stylish Destinations Bar and Restaurant. The hotel is easily accessible from junction 7 of the A1 (M).

Holiday Inn Stevenage has air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and black-out curtains. Tea/coffee making facilities, desk and en-suite facilities are also featured. Free WiFi is available through the hotel.

The hotel offers conference facilities for up to 400 guests and guests can start the day off with a a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from London Luton Airport by car, 25 minutes by train from central London, and 40 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Cambridge