If you’re looking for an English countryside escape with a ‘miles away from anywhere’ feel, without being at all remote, the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is superb. Covering 324 square-miles across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, parts of the Chilterns are just 40 minutes by train from London.
With rolling green scenery, picturesque villages, woodlands, restorative walks and acres of countryside to explore, the area is a green oasis sandwiched in between Oxford, London, Milton Keynes and Cambridgeshire.
Visit this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to experience a slice of English country life, and choose from our hand-picked, high-end properties with hot tubs, log fires and more that help make life luxurious.
Escape to the country in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Explore the peaceful picture-perfect villages and striking countryside of the Hambleden Valley which is also a hotspot for Red Kites. As is Coombe Hill, where there are wide-reaching vistas across the Aylesbury Vale and over to Chequers. For a slice of sophisticated Chiltern Hills life, dine out in Michelin Star restaurants in the riverside Georgian town of Marlow, or head to stylish Henley-on-Thames, famous for its boat trips and Henley Royal Regatta. There’s Ascot too, for upmarket bars, restaurants and horse-racing. Meanwhile, history buffs should head to Berkhamsted that has a Norman Castle, or to Princes Risborough, known for its Whiteleaf Cross chalk carving in the hillside.
The first thing you should do in the Chiltern Hills is explore all that the countryside has to offer. Begin with a visit to one of the superb farm shops for a delicious lunch of local produce, before purchasing goodies to devour back at your cottage. Why not drop into the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery and pick up a bottle of something to go with it? It’s a fantastic place for a tour and tasting session too. If you’re feeling more active, walk or cycle on some of the designated trails. There are plenty to choose from, including the Ridgeway National Trail that runs past the famous Uffington White Horse landmark that’s etched into the hillside. Do also book a boat trip with Hobbs of Henley and cruise the Thames. Then, if you like discovering stately homes, visit the National Trust’s Greys Court or Stonor Park, the latter hosts a programme of summertime concerts too.
If you’re visiting this peaceful, lush hideaway that stretches across the south and east of England, it’s the perfect opportunity to pair the great outdoors with a range of home comforts.
With our carefully curated selection of country homes, lodges, cabins and cottages in the Chiltern Hills, you can unwind in a bath of warm bubbles at the end of every day and wash away the stresses of city life. After a day full of hiking, cycling and indulging at local restaurants, there is nothing more relaxing than sinking your feet into a hot tub.
Dog-friendly Cottages in the Chiltern Hills
What makes the Chiltern Hills perfect for travellers with four paws is that there are around 324 square-miles of greenery and breath-taking scenery to enjoy, as well as the famous chalk streams to paddle in.
After furry family members have spent all day stretching their legs, guests can relax in the knowledge that our dog-friendly Chiltern Hills properties cater for their pets, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space.
Family Cottages in the Chiltern Hills
Peruse our catalogue of family cottages in the Chiltern Hills and choose a holiday home that suits the needs of all your guests. Whether you need a spacious cottage with room for the whole family, an accessible space for grandparents, a large kitchen for cook-ups and baking, we will have it. Enjoy staying all together with fun facilities such as barbecues, TVs, games rooms and hot tubs.
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