The Chilterns an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty can be found a few miles North West of London. The Chilterns begin in Oxfordshire in the Thames
Valley and stretch north-east through Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire. They comprise of chalk hills covered with
beautiful beech woods, wild flowers, orchids (during summer months) and a variety of wildlife including red kites.
Within the quite valleys you will find pretty flint and brick cottages, National Trust properties, country pubs, b&b’s and guest houses.
The Chilterns are crossed by prehistoric byways which include the oldest road “The Ridgeway” and the Iron Age Hill Forts that can be found
scattered along the hills. The Chiltern Way is very popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders and covers miles of beautiful countryside.
On your visit to the Chilterns you will have plenty of places to visit. There is the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire. Wendover Woods in
Buckinghamshire. Warburg Wildlife Reserve in Oxfordshire and the Grand Union Canal which starts in London and runs through to the Chilterns via
Berkhamsted and Tring.
The Chilterns offers plenty of options outdoor pursuits including golf, fishing, mountain biking, bird watching, ballooning and gliding.
The Chilterns are easily accessible from the larger towns of Milton Keynes, Oxford, Reading and London with Heathrow and Luton airports less than
an hours drive away. Chiltern Railways is the main provider for the area and the M40, M25 and M1 are close by.
Villages and towns within reach of the Chilterns include Princes Risborough, Henley, Wendover and Old Amersham where you will find a variety of shops
for retail therapy and many good eating establishments from country pubs to quality restaurants.
The Chilterns are ideal for a short break or a relaxing holiday.
Bed and Breakfast holiday accommodation in the Chiltern Hills
 Ashburton House -
48 Berks Hill,Chorleywood Tel : 01923 285510
Bellows Mill -
Eaton Bray,Dunstable, nr Luton Tel : 01525 220548
Dardenne Garden Room B & B -
High Street,Riseley, Bedford Tel : 01234 709777
The Chequers -
171 Sharpenhoe Road,Luton, Streatly Tel : 01582 882072
The Gatehangers Inn -
Lower End,Aylesbury Tel : 01296 651296
The Ivy House -
London Road,Chalfont St Giles Tel : 01494 872184
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