The Croft’s guidebook
Food scene
The Alford arms is by far one of the best pubs in the area nestled in the countryside with lots of lovely woodland or scenic walks nearby, food is delicious. They are dog and family friendly and also have lots of outside space. Would be advisable to book to avoid disappointment.
19 locals recommend
Alford Arms
FrithsdenThe Alford arms is by far one of the best pubs in the area nestled in the countryside with lots of lovely woodland or scenic walks nearby, food is delicious. They are dog and family friendly and also have lots of outside space. Would be advisable to book to avoid disappointment.
Lovely pub just a short drive down the road from The Croft, lovely food, especially the pizza's!
Dog and family friendly
179 locals recommend
The Red Lion
Crete Hall RoadLovely pub just a short drive down the road from The Croft, lovely food, especially the pizza's!
Dog and family friendly
Cute coffee & cake shop that you can also treat yourself to some new house plants, or even pop into the garden centre if you're really green fingered. Dog friendly and is just a 3 minute drive from The Croft or a lovely 30 minute scenic walk.
Four Acres Nursery
Hemel Hempstead RoadCute coffee & cake shop that you can also treat yourself to some new house plants, or even pop into the garden centre if you're really green fingered. Dog friendly and is just a 3 minute drive from The Croft or a lovely 30 minute scenic walk.
Sightseeing
We highly recommend the Open Meditation sessions on Saturday afternoons.
Just a 10 minute walk away, we're very lucky to have this gem right on our doorstep.
6 locals recommend
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
We highly recommend the Open Meditation sessions on Saturday afternoons.
Just a 10 minute walk away, we're very lucky to have this gem right on our doorstep.
An absolute delight just a 10 minute drive away.
A beautiful sunset spot and a calendar full of events.. stargazing in the planetarium anyone?
38 locals recommend
Dunstable Downs
An absolute delight just a 10 minute drive away.
A beautiful sunset spot and a calendar full of events.. stargazing in the planetarium anyone?
Hemel Hempstead's own Val Thorens.
London's closest indoor real snow slope, providing perfect indoor skiing and snowboarding conditions.
34 locals recommend
The Snow Centre
Saint Albans HillHemel Hempstead's own Val Thorens.
London's closest indoor real snow slope, providing perfect indoor skiing and snowboarding conditions.
great walks
ASHRIDGE ESTATE
Ashridge is a firm favourite amongst guests as it's just a hop and a skip down the public footpath.
Famous for the picturesque bluebells in Spring and the Ivinghoe Beacon.
26 locals recommend
National Trust, Ashridge Estate
ASHRIDGE ESTATE
Ashridge is a firm favourite amongst guests as it's just a hop and a skip down the public footpath.
Famous for the picturesque bluebells in Spring and the Ivinghoe Beacon.
City/town information
Whether it's shopping or exploring historic artefacts, the quaint town of Berkhamsted is a pleasure to spend time in.
Berkhampsted also has a huge variety of pubs, restaurants and cafe's.
28 locals recommend
Berkhamsted
Whether it's shopping or exploring historic artefacts, the quaint town of Berkhamsted is a pleasure to spend time in.
Berkhampsted also has a huge variety of pubs, restaurants and cafe's.
cinema
An art deco single screen cinema originally opened in the 1930s.
Complete with a fantastic wine bar, it's understandable why this is nearly a sell out most nights.
34 locals recommend
The Rex
High StreetAn art deco single screen cinema originally opened in the 1930s.
Complete with a fantastic wine bar, it's understandable why this is nearly a sell out most nights.