Bumblebee Cottage - Cosy Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4
  • The entire place is yours
  • 950 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 33 Mbps
  • Free parking

About this property

Charming Villa in Hemel Hempstead: Bumblebee Cottage offers a cosy villa in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features three bedrooms and a bathroom, equipped with modern amenities including a washing machine, dishwasher, and microwave. Free off-site parking is available. Outdoor Relaxation: An outdoor seating area provides a perfect spot for relaxation, while the garden offers scenic views. An electric vehicle charging station enhances convenience for eco-friendly travellers. Nearby Attractions: Located 16 km from London Luton Airport, the villa is close to attractions such as The Old Town Hall Arts Centre (9 km) and Ashridge (10 km). Guests appreciate the room cleanliness and bed comfort.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mrs
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very homely and well equipped kitchen, home away from home. Fabulous surroundings in the countryside. I will recommend 👌 this without hesitation.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It's such a lovely, quiet location. Cottage was close enough to Heathrow for us to meet family arriving from NZ. It broke their long journey before travelling to County Durham. We spent a day at Whipsnade zoo, which was only 10mins away. Full...”
Cathy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Was able to accommodate the whole family. Lovely country location.”
Hilary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sunny spring weekend was a lovely place to stay - went for a 5.5 mile walk from the front door as well as a visit to Ashridge Estate National Trust.”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Thos is a lovely little house to stay in in a beautiful area. Well equipped, spotless and really sweet. I would highly recommend”
Lynda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was lovely and cosy in early February and is surprisingly spacious for a cottage - plenty of room for 4 adults and a dog. We appreciated all of the equipment available throughout the cottage, from the nespresso machine to the spacious...”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I was staying on business so used this as a base for Ashridge house. I did not get to explore the area but I really enjoyed my stay, it felt like a home from home, it was very traditional and I liked that it looked lived in with art, books, games...”
Annie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful, quiet, clean, and had everything we needed to celebrate 25 years of friendship.”
Bradford
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was lovely, big bed for the master room, which was nice. mattress was a bit too soft for my liking, but my husband loved the space due to the size . The location was ideal for the zoo we went to only 9 minutes away.”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet,charming location. Fully equipped for everything you might need. Cottage stunning and full of character with a beautiful garden.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Paul

9.4
Host review score
Paul
A cosy retreat in this cottage, built in 1860, located in the charming village of Gaddesden Row. The perfect place to unwind in the cosy sitting room, outside in the beautiful garden overlooking the horse paddock, or cooking in the large and fully equipped kitchen. 20 min drive from Luton airport. 10-15 mins drive: Whipsnade Zoo, Rex Cinema, Ivinghoe Beacon, Berkhamsted, Amaravati Temple 20-30 min drive: St Albans Cathedral, Woburn Safari Park, Harry Potter Studio Tour Lon. Go Ape Wendover
Lovely friendly hamlet. Extremely dog friendly area. Mixture of retired and young families. 10-15 minute drive: The Alford Arms country pub, Whipsnade Zoo, The Rex 1930s Cinema, Dunstable Downs, Ivinghoe Beacon, Berkhamsted Castle. 20-30 minute drive: St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium Park, Ashridge Estate, Tring Natural History Museum, Woburn Safari Park, The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour London. There are lovely walks and cycling routes in the village. Parking is free on the lane. Shops a 5-10 minute drive with Potten End and Berkhamsted on the doorstep.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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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
£30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, 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.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bumblebee Cottage - Cosy Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.