Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London
The first floor apartment has private access & provides guests with a stylish living room with dining area along with books and games, Freeview television & free W-Fi. The apartment covers the whole first floor of a detached house and offering lovely views is the fully equipped separate kitchen, including microwave, full oven & grill. The contemporary master bedroom has a comfortable double bed and ensuite shower room Door to private suntrap balcony with table & chairs and stunning views over open countryside There's also a single bedroom and separate bathroom. Situated near the picturesque village of Flamstead, Ashleys provides an ideal base to either relax and enjoy the Hertfordshire countryside or explore the local area, being within an easy drive of historical places and main tourist sites of St Albans and Woburn, and just 9 miles from the historic village of Wheathampstead. There are many local walks to try and local stables for those interested in riding. There are village shops and two pubs within easy reach serving excellent lunches and dinners. Ashleys is an open door to the local countryside with fantastic walks, riding stables, Hertfordshire County show ground, local pubs and a wealth of historic and interesting places to visit nearby. The Roman town of St Albans, Shaw’s Corner, Luton Hoo, Hatfield House, Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park and Harry Potter World are all within easy reach.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
St Albans
Located in St Albans, this apartment is in a rural area. Some of the area's popular attractions include ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenilworth Road Stadium or Vauxhall Road.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 30 min drive - 24.9 km
Woburn Safari Park - 35 min drive - 35.6 km
Bletchley Park - 48 min drive - 40.9 km
Getting around
Harpenden Station - 9 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Plume of Feathers - 14 min walk
The Cricketers of Redbourn - 6 min drive
Rose Garden Tearoom - 4 min drive
The Hub - 6 min drive
Harvester - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London?
As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$167, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Chic country apartment stunning views, near villages & easy reach of London located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chiltern Hills, Hertfordshire County Showground and Woodside Animal Farm. Stockwood Discovery Centre and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed here as we were going to the Harry Potter studio tour. It was a in a great location for this as well as visiting Watford and St Albans. The apartment was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Michelle P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review and pleased to note that you enjoyed your stay and had everything that you needed. Best wishes Eve
Clean, well equipped, easy check in with lock box, parking on site, quiet neighborhood with lovely views out the windows and off balcony, large master bedroom, cozy and comfy second bedroom, large comfortable living room, good location. Upstairs level, owners live on bottom floor. very nice stay.
Jane F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
28 Nov 2018
Quiet, comfortable, good apartment
Comfortable and quiet apartment. Everything we needed. Friendly, helpful host Eve. Pretty views from the rear and a balcony to see them from.
Lovely little cottage located in a quiet & quaint little village off the beaten path. Woke up to birds chirping and even seeing someone ride a horse down the lane ! The roads are flanked by beautiful meadows and ivy lined walls - definitely feels like a movie!! As lovely as it was it was a bit too far for us on this trip as it was our first to London, everything was as advertised . You will need a car to access it easily - but the owners gave us the train line that would be needed had we gone that route! Beautiful & Picturesque - be mindful the owners live downstairs and it being an older home you can hear every little movement both upstairs and down! 1 Car park is avail ! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Great place . .sat on the balcony watching the Red kites fly over
Had a lovely few days visiting local attractions. The apartment had all the home comforts, couldnt want for anyhting else. Very clean and comfortable. We sat on the balcony watching the Red kites fly over. Centrally located to main road links.
CELIA d.
Verified
8/10 Good
Geoffrey A.
25 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Very obliging hosts
Staying in Farmstead with Eve was a delight. We were awaiting a flight home to Australia but circumstances conspired against us and out flight was cancelled. We needed accommodation in the lock down as we had nowhere to stay while we awaited a rescheduled flight. Eve was particularly considerate of our situation and agreed to host us.
Great place for us to stay while visiting family. No frills, but everything we needed was there, and being handed fresh milk on arrival was a nice touch.
Großzügiger Parkplatz direkt vor der Haustür. Zwei Badezimmer mit Dusche und eines zusätzlich mit Badewanne. Das war für uns zwei sehr zeitsparend.Ein großer Balkon nach Süden ausgerichtet und mit Blick ins Grüne ist sehr erholsam.Die Küche ist mit allem was man braucht ausgestattet.Besonders die Waschmaschine ist neu, leise und leicht zu bedienen.Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
We had a comfortable, pleasant week and the flat was a perfect base for visiting the area. It was very peaceful apart from some aircraft noise, which didn’t bother us unduly. We loved the views of surrounding countryside.
We did not know this area of the country at all. The property was very good value for money. Eve, the owner, was very friendly and keen to know that everything was in order. The flat was clean and well-equipped and convenient for the NT properties in that area. Our only reservation was the proximity to the flight path to Luton airport but the noise of the aircraft was certainly tolerable.
Graham O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
tom b.
4 June 2019
Diappointed
Sorry to say this property was in need of refurbishment.
tom b.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy-Ann L.
29 Apr 2019
Our Mini Moon Stay
We came to stay here straight after our wedding as a little home from home get away. We were not disappointed, so quiet and tranquil and we had breakfast on the balcony too with the beautiful view. We would love to come back when we just want to get away and relax. Highly recommended. Owners very kind and friendly xx :) Thank you!
Mr & Mrs Marotta
Tracy-Ann L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review - and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again sometime soon. Eve
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony W.
6 Mar 2018
The flat is located in a very quiet area with beautiful views and all home comforts
We had a great time at the property. It is only 20 min drive to Luton Airport and St Albans from where we caught the train to London for a day out and also only 25 min drive away from Harry Potter Studios. The property is very clean, with beautiful views and all comforts, including washing machine. The owners are very nice and helpful and immediately to hand should you require assistance. I think this is my favourite place now when I go to London area and will definitely book again. Bit of advice, shop on route as the supermarkets are quite a distance away but a local petrol station is only 5 min away for the necessary supplies
Anthony W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philip G.
31 Jan 2018
Excellent
Lovely flat,very spacious warm everything you need from self catering accommodation,would definitely stay again
Philip G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Robert M.
29 Aug 2017
A very pleasant apartment
Eve was very friendly and helpful. The apartment is comfortable, clean and spacious. It's generally well equipped, with a good kitchen. Some more cutlery would probably be a good idea. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Robert M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It was a plasure to welcome Carole & Bob to the apartment and very pleased to hear that they enjoyed their stay . We would be pleased to welcome them back at some point in the future. Best wishes Eve
About the host
Hosted by Eve
We live in the apartmnet downstairs and are very familiar with the area as we've been here for around 20 years. We can advise on things to do and see and make recommendations for local restaurants, shows, museums, village pubs and places of interest. There is a public golf club within easy reach as well as two shopping malls, a swimming pool, a Cathedral and the beautiful Chiltern Hills. So, if you like the countryside, you're a Potter fan, you want a place with easy access to London, you're visiting the beautiful local area or need to catch an early flight, just let me know and I will do my best to be a great host! Thank you, Eve x
Why they chose this property
It’s lovely here - it's ‘5 minutes from the middle of nowhere and 10 minutes from the middle of everywhere' – that makes Ashleys a great base for most things. Horses ride past the front windows as there is a riding stables at the end of the lane. There are stunning, far reaching countryide views from the lovely balcony where you can sit and relax.
What makes this property unique
Although the apartment is on the outskirts of a village, it’s also close to all sorts of things, such as good restaurants and bars as well as theatres and live music venues and it’s easy to get to London or the airport via car or via public transport.Take a look at our web site for more information There is parking space for one vehicle outside the apartment, buses run from the end of our lane and the train station with trains to London is within easy reach.