Reviews of Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade Limited This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
The Cross Roads, Whipsnade, Dunstable, UK, Whipsnade, LU6 2LN, United Kingdom
#1 of 1 hotels in Whipsnade
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 424 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.1
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: September 5, 2025
Jacqueline
United Kingdom28 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely old Inn, friendly owners and staff. Great breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Lovely old historic building. Very friendly greeting on arrival by John the owner. Fabulous breakfast. Very friendly staff. Evening meal both nights, very enjoyable. Room small but comfy and very clean.. Def stay again.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Remi
Belgium36 Reviews3 helpful votes10“A true gem located in the beautiful countryside!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
We wouldn't be able to write any points of improvement. Keep the lodge as it is, keep doing what you do with the same warmth and passion, it is simply perfect!
We enjoyed a 3-night stay at Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade on a trip from Belgium. The location was ideal for our plans to visit Whipsnade Zoo and Bletchley Park. The location will also suit any lover of nature as it is located in the middle of the beautiful countryside with surprising hills, ridges and amazing views. The building itself partially dates back to 1540, of course adapted to all modern accommodation needs. The room is extremely quiet, even when the restaurant is full. As a lousy sleeper, I can really testify that I spent the best nights since long here. Also, there are no surrounding buildings, no busy traffic whatsoever (not even with the zoo nearby). Returning to the room after a day away felt like coming home. Also the staff and owners are very warm, kind and super welcoming. Nothing would be asking to much of them! We cannot stress that point enough, as it is the people who make this place just perfect! The (full English) breakfast was the very best we ever had, all sourced from local produce. Also the evening meals were delicious and prepared with the utmost care, so we ate 3 evenings at the lodge. They also have surprising veggie options on the menu! We will definitely return here, even make a detour, as we had a most wonderful stay! <3
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Jo
United Kingdom25 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent all round!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Large choice at breakfast. We were attending a wedding locally so the location was ideal for us.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Sonya
United Kingdom10 Reviews10“Short and sweet!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Friendly and welcoming staff, clean and comfy bedroom - it felt very homely. Nice selection of toiletries. Breakfast was very yummy, good selection and freshly cooked - the hot chocolate was very good too!!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Matthew
United Kingdom6 Reviews10“Great short stay, homely and incredibly welcoming”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
Fabulous boutique hotel. Lovely rooms, amazing breakfast and welcoming, friendly staff. A gem of a find. Would highly recommend and stay again in the future.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Amanda
United Kingdom11 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect stay for a local wedding- good value for money!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff exceptionally friendly- comfortable room - great freshly cooked breakfast served by Linda such a lovely lady!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Marie
United Kingdom3 Reviews10“Perfect stay, super friendly,definitely go back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful property , absolute gem of a place,
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Diane
United Kingdom57 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good overnight stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tea/coffee making not in room.
Comfortable stay. Good food and excellent hosts.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 5, 2025
A
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Very friendly and helpful staff. Facilities sufficient for the weekend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Excellent breakfast, (with fresh mushrooms) well presented.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Tansy
United Kingdom46 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Very friendly, good value pub to stay at when visiting local sights”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Because of the size of the rooms, tea/coffee making (and chilled water) was provided on a table downstairs, which was a sensible compromise but means you need decent nightwear!
Perfect location for a Whipsnade visit (and for other local sights). A lovely old thatched traditional pub. Very friendly - the owner went out of his way to chat to us each day, making sure we had everything we needed - and all the staff were great. Excellent breakfast and decent evening meal. We enjoyed having the choice of outside tables and inside, with comfy sofas for coffee after our meal. Although the room was small, it had what we needed and the window opened well so it was cool and well-ventilated. Plenty of parking.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Clare
United Kingdom7 Reviews10“Would throughly recommend this place as Whipsnade is lovely and good cheaper alternative to Milton Keynes if you’re look”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Amazing food. Excellent service and went the extra mile for us on the Sunday as we had to leave pre breakfast for the Grand Prix and they set breakfast up anyway!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Glenn
United Kingdom4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very little to be honest
Excellent staff, rgeat food. decent hot power shower would recommend
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Emily
United Kingdom6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
The Staff really make this place! So friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Bambridge
United Kingdom14 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cute
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Gaye
United Kingdom2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
this is a lovely place to stay john and louise are brilliant hosts. the staff are great. the rooms are clean and tidy and have everything you need.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Catherine
United Kingdom7 Reviews9.0“Staff were incredibly friendly, cheerful and helpful. Thank you.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Lots of character.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Eric
United Kingdom1 review10“Excellent family reunion”- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I found nothing to dislike. I never go anywhere to pick faults but would bring anything that I felt that if anything needed to be improved, I would have brought it to their attention.
Warm and welcoming from the beginning. Everything explained regarding the facilities. Food was exceptional quality and locally sourced. The portions were more than adequate and could be adjusted to your liking. We were four cousins and our partners meeting up and were well accommodated, so we had the best experience you could wish for. All the staff were very helpful and cheerful and we wouldn't hesitate to go back again. A big 'Thank you to John, his wife, and his team for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Martin
United Kingdom1 review10“Great place, great price, great hosts, would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No tea and coffee in the room BUT it was available if you went downstairs at no cost to residents.
Excellent location. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Owner came and introduced himself and was keen to know more about us and where we were from. Bed was extremely comfortable, room was clean and bathroom was good. Breakfast was fabulous and the main courses off the menu was top notch, highly recommended. Would definitely return to this great place.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Hilary
United Kingdom3 Reviews10“Lovely old thatched property, clean & comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Welcoming and friendly hosts. Good food, comfy bed, lovely clean modern room overlooking a field.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Louise
United Kingdom15 Reviews10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very welcoming hosts - great pub, great nights sleep.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom127 Reviews15 helpful votes8.0“Charming stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On one of the hottest nights of the year a room fan would have been welcome.
A quaint hotel located in the nice village of Whipsnade, close to M1 etc., with plenty of parking. Extensive menu with generous potions and friendly staff and owners.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Jeannine
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Marvin
United States19 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was comfortable and the setting is peaceful. Breakfast was good, as was dinner the night before. The garden outside the pub was great spot to relax and have dinner. Also, this is only about 45 minutes away from Heathrow, so made a good spot for a last night of the trip!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Amanda
United Kingdom8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Sisters 50th treat”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful location hotel and grounds. Fabulous staff. Food was really nice also. Perfect place Would definitely recommend
Stayed in June 2025
