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Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Family-friendly cottage in Hemel Hempstead

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Property grounds
Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Located in the idyllic English countryside, this 19th Century cottage offers a warm retreat with a gas fireplace and beautiful garden overlooking the horse paddock. Prepare delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen or unwind on the patio area perfect for sipping coffee, tea or cocktails.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Family-friendly cottage in Hemel Hempstead
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Strictly no pets upstairs or on the soft furnishings downstairs. If extra cleaning is required a charge will be made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Period Country Cottage

About the area

Map
Gaddesden Row, England

What's nearby

  • Hertfordshire County Showground - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Ashridge Estate - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • The Snow Centre - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 14 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 18 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Berkhamsted Station - 12 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse & Jockey Table Table - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bridgewater Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alford Arms - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located?

This family-friendly Hemel Hempstead cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chiltern Hills and Frithsden Vineyard. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Woodside Animal Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Bumblebee Cottage - a 19th Century Cottage in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at wonderful Bumblebee Cottage. Everything was there - very well equiped - we missed nothing. We had a very warm welcome with little gifts ;-) We loved the beautiful surrounding. Everything was perfect for our family of four and our two dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

Great to find a 3 bedroom house in this beautiful area. Peaceful village. Welcoming host next door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

A cosy cottage in quiet location. Perfect for visiting Whipsnade zoo and Harry Potter studios. Had everything we needed for a short stay. Only negative was the parking as it was difficult to find a space on the very narrow lanes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in Herts

Lovely terraced property, well appointed and stocked and adequate space for 5. We especially enjoyed the visit for the horses in the field at the back of the house. Great location for exploring and easy access to London. Parking is difficult, although with some creativity we always managed to find a space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter at BumbleBee Cottage

A beautifully quant cottage, with all the facilities needed for a lovely family Easter visit. Amazing countryside location, quiet yet near facilities of Berkhamstead, Tring and Hemel Hempstead. BumbleBee Cottage is compact but never felt small - even when hosting Easter Sunday roast for parents. Bedrooms lovely and comfortable. We’ll themed throughout - can you spot all of them?
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Oldie worldie country cottage. Comfotable beds and plenty of towels and other toiletries etc. Everything you needed was there. Wifi and TV good reception. Lovely exterior view over field with horses, deer and plenty of birdlife. If you have more than one car parking may be an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful surroundings

Finding this gem is a bit of a challenge, especially for a new-to-England-driver, but the accommodation is nice, well-outfitted, very clean and comfortable on all counts. It was really nice to be a bit removed from the city / town and a great place for a retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022