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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Economy Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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, The Pottery Project
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Pottery Project.

What's nearby

  • Rex Cinema - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Berkhamsted Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Knox Johnston Leisure Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Pottery Project - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 24 min drive - 18.1 km

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
  • ‪The George - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Berkhamsted Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

The Penny Farthing offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Berkhamsted hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring 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.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1989.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 4 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00

Late check-in subject to availability

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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. 92 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
First impressions wasn't too bad. However, upon looking around the room, I soon noticed somethings. The floor was all stained and I didn't feel comfortable walking around in my socks let alone bare feet. The bed felt soft at first when I sat on it which I enjoy a soft bed, but laying on it you could feel the springs starting to come through. The bedroom area felt like it just needed some TLC, a newer TV wouldn't go a miss either. The beverage facilities wasn't bad though, although I had to go to reception to get a bottle of water, as the bottle in my room had been used! glad I noticed! The main thing for me though is the shower was *putting it politely* abysmal. The water temperature fluctuated every few seconds, the shower head was squirting out in every direction but where you wanted it to. Wasn't happy unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ai Ling, Winchester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problems
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne Marie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025