Hotels 1 to 2 in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Bedford Arms Hotel - Recently refurbished in a traditional English style, this charming country house hotel is located in the quiet, peaceful Chiltern village of Chenies, just 10 minutes from the M25 motorway. Originally built in 1860, the Bedford Arms is an attractive Elizabethan-style inn that was once owned by the Duke of Bedford. There are 18 beautifully appointed en suite rooms, all of which have satellite TV and high quality toiletries and bathroom products. 10 of the bedrooms are individually designed and decorated in a traditional style, reflecting the hotel's historic past. There are also 8 new stylish and contemporary rooms. These include 2 spacious four-poster suites, one of which has a jacuzzi. Most of the bedrooms have wonderful views of either the hotel gardens or the surrounding Chiltern countryside. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The hotel has 2 bars and a beautiful oak-panelled restaurant. The restaurant offers a traditional menu and has recently received an AA Rosette award for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses. Free on-site parking is available for guests.

Long Island Hotel - Just metres from Rickmansworth Station and only 8 minutes from Wembley Stadium, the hotel offers free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, comfortable en suite rooms and tasty food. The Long Island Exchange Bar & Grill has a convenient location, just across the road from Rickmansworth Station. The station offers quick and easy direct access to central London via the London Underground network and main line National Rail services. The centre of Watford, its shops and businesses are just 5 minutes' drive away, as is Watford Junction Station. All of the en suite rooms have satellite TV, tea/coffee, hairdryers and telephone. The Long Island Exchange Bar & Grill specialises in good, simple English food. There is a big-screen TV with surround sound in the bar, which shows all major sporting events during the week.