Title: The Penny Farthing Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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) # The Penny Farthing Hotel in Berkhamsted with a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for The Penny Farthing ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Penny Farthing (Berkhamsted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/2733e40f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Penny Farthing (Berkhamsted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/8e2d50de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels - The Penny Farthing (Berkhamsted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/56058299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Penny Farthing (Berkhamsted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/149e545e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Economy Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Penny Farthing (Berkhamsted)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/fac985eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Penny Farthing sits just steps from a train station, offering travelers free WiFi throughout public areas. Guests appreciate access to a nearby health club, while practical services like laundry and luggage storage make travel logistics easier for those on the move. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi £57 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 13 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 14 - Dec 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=2969752&PinnedHotelID=2969752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Economy Double Room ![Economy Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/fac985eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room 8.4 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk chair - 54 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Economy Twin Room ![Economy Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/cfc18066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin Room 7.8 Good 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk chair - 54 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/e9fac0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk chair - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2970000/2969800/2969752/41a6f9d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk chair - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBerkhamsted-Hotels-The-Pennyfarthing-Hotel.h2969752.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBerkhamsted-Hotels-The-Pennyfarthing-Hotel.h2969752.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.76188%2C-0.56911&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0SKmmjgRIsg8aP723_gPzwLbpNE=) 296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH #### What's nearby - Rex Cinema \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Berkhamsted Castle \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - The Pottery Project \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Chiltern Hills \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London \- 15 min drive \- 11.8 miles #### Getting around - Berkhamsted Station - 8 min walk - Chesham Underground Station - 9 min drive - London (LTN-Luton) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Berkhamsted Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Joan - ‬4 min walk - ‪Fred and Ginger Coffee - ‬7 min walk - ‪Zaza - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Crown - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### The Penny Farthing Hotel near a train station The Penny Farthing provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Self-parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and laundry services - A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Penny Farthing boast comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Electric kettles, heating and desks ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3970000/3969968/0dec919e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Kings Arms Berkhamsted - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services 8.2 Very good 143 reviews £47 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=3969968&PinnedHotelID=3969968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22500/22427/e58c5b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Watermill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Hemel Hempstead - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services 7.0 Good 354 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 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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 are 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 on 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 at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Penny Farthing pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Penny Farthing? ### How much is parking at The Penny Farthing? ### What time is check-in at The Penny Farthing? ### What time is check-out at The Penny Farthing? ### Where is The Penny Farthing located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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