The Chequers Inn - Steeped in history, the Chequers Inn, built in the 17th century, is full of charm and style. Oak posts and beams, flagstone floors - snug on a winter's evening, bright and sunny on a summer's day. Only 24 miles from London, it's just waiting for your visit. There are seventeen exclusive and individual bedrooms. With views over open countryside, seen through leaded windows, the warmth of stripped pine and luxurious fabrics leaves you feeling rested and comfortable.

George and Dragon - This 18th-century inn in the picturesque Chiltern Hills offers good dining and quirky, traditional bedrooms. The inn is close to the Hellfire Caves and West Wycombe Park. Reach the inn through a cobbled archway, as many traders and travellers have done for generations. Enjoy attentive service and a large garden with a children's play area. On the menu, George & Dragon serves local game, English cheeses, traditional puddings and lamb from the local estate. Well-kept Real Ales are available. Bedrooms are comfortable and interesting. All have the uneven floorboards and unusual features that come with age, in addition to Sky TV and an en suite bathroom.