ROOMS
Stay the night
Bedrooms above the pub, each named after a piece of Brent Pelham’s history and freshly renovated in keeping with the old building. A quiet Hertfordshire village, a log fire downstairs and dinner a staircase away.
9.4/10
“A lovely, calm and quiet break in the middle of the countryside.”
LUXURY DOUBLE · KING BED · GARDEN VIEW · 17 M² · SLEEPS 2
A generous, light-filled room under old oak beams, with a sleigh bed, a wingback armchair by the sash window and soft sage walls. The shower room has a brass-framed shower, a round lit mirror and star-patterned floor tiles.
Shonks links with Stocks to make a two-room suite, ideal for families or friends travelling together. Call us to book both.
The story behind the name
Named after Piers Shonks, the giant lord of the manor who, local legend says, slew a dragon with his three hounds and cheated the Devil by being buried within the wall of St Mary’s Church, where his tomb can still be seen today.
THE SHONKS TOMB INSCRIPTION, ST MARY’S CHURCH
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COMFORT DOUBLE OR TWIN · KING OR TWIN BEDS · 10 M² · SLEEPS 2
A flexible room beneath a great oak beam, made up as a king-size bed or two singles, so it suits couples, friends or colleagues alike. Panelled walls, brass reading lights and a window onto the greenery keep it cosy, and the shower room has blue-grey tiles, a brass-rimmed mirror and traditional brass taps.
Stocks links with Shonks to make a two-room suite, ideal for families or friends travelling together. Call us to book both.
The story behind the name
Named after the 16th-century stocks outside St Mary’s Church, once used for public punishment and still standing as a reminder of the village’s past.
THE STOCKS, BRENT PELHAM
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COMFORT DOUBLE · DOUBLE BED · 13 M² · SLEEPS 2
A characterful room with wide, time-worn oak floorboards, a sleigh bed beneath brass wall lights and a button-back armchair, watched over by an old hunting scene complete with hounds. The shower room has a brass-framed shower, star-patterned tiles and traditional brass cross-handle taps.
The story behind the name
A nod to the village’s hunting heritage. The Puckeridge Hunt’s hounds were kept in Brent Pelham, and Brent Pelham Hall was at the heart of local rural life.
THE PUCKERIDGE HUNT AT BRENT PELHAM HALL, 1930
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KING BED · GARDEN VIEW · SLEEPS 2
A calm, airy room tucked under the eaves, with sage green walls, patterned Roman blinds and windows on two sides looking out over the greenery. The shower room has a brass-framed shower, a heated brass towel rail and soft green tiles.
This room’s private bathroom is just along the corridor, for your use only.
The story behind the name
Named after the ancient yew that once stood in the fields outside the village, beneath whose roots, legend says, the Brent Pelham dragon made its lair.
ST MARY’S CHURCH, BRENT PELHAM
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YOUR STAY
Stay for dinner
Book a table for dinner when you reserve your room, then it is just a few steps up to bed. Every room has its own private bathroom; in the Yew Tree room it is just along the corridor and for your use only. Connecting rooms can be arranged for families and groups.
TVs are available on request, though we would rather you made the most of the fire, the garden and the walks on the doorstep.
CHECK-IN
From 3pm. Late arrivals welcome; please contact us 48 hours ahead for arrival details. Early check-in can be arranged for a charge.
CHECK-OUT
By 11am
KITCHENETTE
Guest kitchenette upstairs with tea, coffee, a fridge and a few breakfast offerings
SATURDAYS
Cooked breakfast available, 8am – 10:30am
TV
Available on request
PARKING
Free on-site parking
DOGS
Welcome, £25 per dog per stay
FAMILIES
Cots £25 and extra beds £35 per stay; high chairs available
WI-FI
Free, fast Wi-Fi throughout
GETTING HERE
About 35 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport; Audley End House and IWM Duxford are nearby