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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property

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A shower with a glass door, a toilet paper holder, and a towel rack.
Exterior
A chair, a potted plant, and a door.
A bed with a striped bedspread, two pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps.
Comfort Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $71
$59 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH
  • Place, Rex Cinema
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Berkhamsted Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Knox Johnston Leisure Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a striped rug.

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a striped rug.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Triple Room

  • 60 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The price is $92
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Berkhamsted

With a stay at The Penny Farthing in Berkhamsted, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Rex Cinema. .This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Knox Johnston Leisure Centre.

What's nearby

  • Rex Cinema - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Berkhamsted Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knox Johnston Leisure Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Pottery Project - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 24 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Berkhamsted Station - 8 min walk
  • Chesham Underground Station - 9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fred and Ginger Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

The Penny Farthing offers 19 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Berkhamsted hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1989.
Enjoy a meal at Kings Arms (short walk) or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Kings Arms (short walk) - Onsite restaurant.
Kings Arms (short walk) - Onsite pub. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kings Arms (short walk)
  • Kings Arms (short walk)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Pennyfarthing Berkhamsted
Pennyfarthing Hotel Berkhamsted
Pennyfarthing Hotel
The Pennyfarthing Hotel
The Penny Farthing Hotel
The Penny Farthing Berkhamsted
The Penny Farthing Hotel Berkhamsted

The Penny Farthing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 250 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice & cosy & good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice size room and great location. Really easy to check in and free easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Does the job. Pricey for what it is, but few other options so well located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

The staff are great . The property is out dated and could do with a refresh plus provision of at least breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

subin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ai Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean spacious room . Great location with easy access to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely location, nice staff and great value for money! Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay, good value, good service.

Last minute booking which was extremely good value (I usually have to pay much more in Berkhamsted) and very convenient for the station and my destination.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with a nice garden. Clean and spacious. Modern amenities. Great location and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and room clean and bed extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely and clean and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Old TV, bed was ample and comfortable, kettle, iron, hairdryer all available. Heating was a problem on the two cold nights we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean in a good location would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms ideal location and sister hotel excellent for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in Berkhamsted

Receptive staff. Nice location, pleasant walk around the area and a lot of eating options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Ai Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. I have stayed on multiple occasions at the hotel as it suits my needs when visiting friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central friendly helpful reception
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok but low standard
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value accommodation in popular area

Good,clean accommodation - rooms a bit tired but fine for a one or two night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Funsho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in a wonderful city. I enjoyed the 1 night i stayed!!. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Layo

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is not easy to find and I had to call to find out exactly how to reach the car park:the member of staff was extremely helpful I arrived before check-in time and asked for the toilets only to be told there were none available in the reception area at all, only in the bedrooms to which I did not have access. I was directed to Costa next door. The room was clean and functional and worth the £70 charge
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026