Title: 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419100/110419052/c96c3997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419100/110419052/f120060a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419100/110419052/03c82a88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419100/110419052/31d01f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110419100/110419052/abee8cea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of this charming village, The Old Smithy offers a tranquil retreat with modern comforts. Relax by the log burning stove, unwind in the large rear garden or take advantage of off-road parking and excellent transport links into London. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Dryer £408 includes taxes & fees 17 Sept - 18 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links This charming 17th century character cottage, formerly the village store and blacksmiths, retains many character features such as exposed beams and brick work. Spacious accommodation with modern amenities and a log burning stove. Large rear garden offers privacy and a driveway with off road parking. Excellent transport links into London and proximity to Luton Airport. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.851196,-0.447245&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aao%7BHfjvA%3FW%3FY%3FY%40W%40Y%3FY%40W%40Y%40WBY%40WBY%40WBYBWBWDWBWBWDWDWBWFWDWDUDWFUFUDUFUFUFUHUFSFUHSFSHUHSHQHSHQJSHQJQHQJQJOJQJOHOLOJOJMLOJMLMJMLKLMLKJKLKLKLINILILILINGLINGLELGNENGLENCNELCNCNCLCPALANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNDNBLDNFLDNFLDNFLHLFNHLHLHLHNHLJJJLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLNJLJNJNJNJNJPJNJPHPJPHPJRHPHRHRHRFRHRHRFTFRHTFTFTFTDTFTDVFTDVDTDVDVDVBVDVBVDVBV%40VBXBVBX%40V%40XBV%40X%40V%3FX%40X%3FV%40X%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FXAX%3FVAX%3FXAVAXCVAXAVCXCVCXAVCVEVCVEVCVEVEVEVETEVGTEVGTETGTGTGTITGRGTIRIRGRIRIRIRIPKRIPKPIPKPKNKPKNKNKNKNKLMNKLMLMLKJMLMJMJKJMJOHMHMHMHOHMFMHOFMDOFMDOFMDOBODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMAQAMCOCOCMCOEOCMEOGOEMGMEOGMIOGMIMIMIOIMIMKMKKKMKMMMKKMMMKMMOKMKOMOIOKOKQKOKQIQKQIQKSIQISIQISIUGSISGUGSIUGUGUGUEUGUGUEWEUEWGWCWEWEWCWCWEWCWCWCYAWCYAWCYAWAYAW%3FYAYAW%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6ry3SghePQTQOK7XpmKaMcQ9VJw=) Lower Woodside, Bedfordshire #### What's nearby - Stockwood Discovery Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Luton Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - University of Bedfordshire - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Kenilworth Road Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Harpenden Station - 10 min drive - London (LTN-Luton) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬4 min drive - ‪Horse & Jockey Table Table - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crossway Chip Shop - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Garden Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Skyfrys - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links on 17 Sept 2025 start from £407.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/17th-Century-Character-House-With-Original-Features.h110419052.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is 17th century character house with original features, excellent transport links located? > Situated in Luton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Woodside Animal Farm, Stockwood Discovery Centre and Chiltern Hills. Grosvenor Casinos and University of Bedfordshire are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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