The Crown Amersham
Cosy country pub meets modern coaching inn — unfussy, characterful, rural without being precious
Courtyard Suite 101 is the Four Weddings room — worth asking for if it's available
Why It Matters
Famous for its cameo in Four Weddings and a Funeral (the Queen Elizabeth I suite, now Courtyard Suite 101, is where Hugh Grant first kissed Andie MacDowell). Interiors by Ilse Crawford. Hawkyns restaurant by twice Michelin-starred Atul Kochhar on site. Michelin Guide listed. End of the Metropolitan Line, so technically accessible from central London without a car.
A Grade II listed coaching inn that has stood on Old Amersham's medieval High Street since 1620. Designer Ilse Crawford overhauled the interiors to create what she called a 'new English vernacular' — whitewashed walls, Welsh wool blankets, Ercol chairs, coir carpet, twisted oak beams, and the odd 16th-century mural. The result is a hotel that feels genuinely old without feeling musty. Add Hawkyns restaurant (helmed by twice Michelin-starred Atul Kochhar), a cobbled courtyard, and a log-fire bar pouring locally brewed Rebellion ale, and you have a proper Chilterns destination just 45 minutes from London Marylebone.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Bailey Room
Located in the modern building at the rear of the property. Traditionally furnished with a large bed and private bathroom with shower. A decent, well-appointed room, but the trade-off is clear: it lacks the old-inn atmosphere of the main building. Notably quieter than the High Street rooms. Dogs are not allowed in this category.
Bailey Suite
Largest option in the Bailey building. Queen-sized bed plus a double sofa bed — good for those needing extra space. Freestanding bathtub and separate shower. Spacious and well-equipped, though the atmosphere is decidedly more contemporary hotel than historic coaching inn.
QueenCourtyard Suite
The headline rooms, designed by Ilse Crawford, leading directly onto the cobbled courtyard. Super king-sized beds — some with four-posters — with free-standing claw-foot baths in the bedroom itself and a rainforest shower in the en-suite. High vaulted ceilings, dark beams, sheepskin, and rocking chairs. Suite 101 is the Four Weddings and a Funeral room; Suite 102 is one of the largest, with a dramatic four-poster beneath a chandelier. Dogs welcome.
Super King / Four-Poster (varies by suite)Main Inn Deluxe Room
Larger rooms within the main inn. Same pared-back Ilse Crawford aesthetic with the added benefit of more floor space. Room 5 is a favourite — it has a raised bathroom area up a small stairwell. Room 1 is the only room in the house with his 'n' hers basins. Dogs allowed.
Main Inn Standard Room
In the original 16th-century coaching inn building. Ilse Crawford's signature look: spotless white walls, Welsh wool blankets, rush matting, Roberts radios, and Temple Spa bathroom products. Original oak beams and uneven floorboards — full of character, but you will hear neighbours moving around. Dogs allowed in this category.
Main Inn Superior Room
The upper tier in the main inn. Room 12 belongs to this category and is genuinely worth knowing about — a section of 16th-century hand-painted wall is preserved here and is National Trust-protected. Same Ilse Crawford bones as the rest. Dogs allowed.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Dozens of scenic walking trails run directly from Old Amersham through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hotel can supply wellies. Day walks to nearby villages such as Little Missenden and Chenies are well-worn routes.
A croquet lawn is set up behind the hotel during summer. Classic English country-house experience — guests are free to use it.
Disraeli's country home in High Wycombe, managed by the National Trust. A short drive away — Victorian stately rooms and riverside parkland.
Amersham is the western terminus of the Metropolitan line. Baker Street is roughly 50 minutes away by tube. An easy option for guests who want a cultural day in London without changing hotels.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Three private event/meeting spaces on site. The Courtyard Room seats up to 120 for events. The back room snug seats up to 40. Used for weddings, corporate away-days, birthday parties, and private dining.
Inglenook fireplace in the bar area, with a separate 'back room' snug that also has a fireplace and courtyard views — can be reserved for private gatherings of up to 40.
Free WiFi throughout the hotel, including in all guest rooms.
Full cooked English breakfast (or continental) included with all room rates. Options include Full English, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
The Crown produces its own small-batch Old Amersham Gin, available at the bar and to purchase to take home.
Breakfast room service available 7–10am Mon–Fri, 7:30–10:30am weekends. All-day menu available via room service 11am–9:30pm Mon–Sat and 11am–9pm Sunday.
A historic cobbled courtyard at the centre of the inn. Tables are set here in good weather for outdoor drinks and dining.
Free parking for guests accessed via Whielden Street, just past the blue building. The car park uses an ANPR system — guests must register their number plate at reception on arrival.
Dogs welcome in Courtyard Suites and Main Inn Standard, Deluxe and Superior rooms — additional charge applies. Dogs allowed in the bar but not the restaurant.
No pool on site.
No spa facility at the property.
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