The 17th century Kings Arms stands in the historic high street of Berkhamsted. Steeped in history itself, in the 19th Century it played host to royalty when one of the Inn keeper’s daughters became well acquainted with the exiled King of France! After a day of exploring the local area, enjoy a meal in the glass-ceiling restaurant then relax by the open fire with a favourite tipple before a great night’s sleep in the characterful en-suite bedrooms.

Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted castle is a motte-and-bailey castle dating from the 11th to 15th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. It was on this site that the Anglo-Saxons surrendered to William, Duke of Normandy in December 1066, and he became “The Conqueror”. The castle also has links to English Kings and Queens, Thomas Becket, Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer. A 10 minute walk from the Kings Arms.

Berkhamsted Heritage Trail

Berkhamsted has a history going back beyond Saxon times. Its claims to fame include strong royal, literary and teaching connections and there are many historical buildings to discover in the town. The Heritage Trail guides visitors around 32 ‘blue plaque’ places of interest including Graeme Greene’s birthplace, the Court House - an impressive Elizabethan building that now operates as the Parish Hall and Dean Incent’s House dating back to 1500, the former home of the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral and founder of Berkhamsted School.

Ashridge House

Ashridge House was built in the early 1800s. An impressive building from the outside and in, there are elegant state and reception rooms, a library and chapel. The landscaped gardens sit in among 190 acres of the Ashridge Estate, which can be freely explored. A 4 mile drive from The Kings Arms.