The Nags Head

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

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Lounge
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Fireplace

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
London Road, Great Missenden, England, HP16 0DG
  • Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Chiltern Hills
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hughenden Manor
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Great Missenden

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is a short stroll from The Nags Head, and other popular attractions like Chiltern Hills are within a 10-minute drive. This 6-room, 4-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chiltern Hills - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hughenden Manor - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Stoke Mandeville Hospital - 15 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Cliveden House - 23 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chesham Underground Station - 10 min drive
  • Great Missenden Station - 17 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churchill's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Man - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jai Ho - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Nags Head

Inn with free parking, near Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Guests staying at The Nags Head enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Nags Head Inn Great Missenden
Nags Head Great Missenden
The Nags Head Inn
The Nags Head Great Missenden
The Nags Head Inn Great Missenden

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Nags Head?

The Nags Head provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around The Nags Head?

This inn is located in Great Missenden within a short 13-minute walk of Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. You'll also find Chiltern Hills and Amersham Field Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Nags Head?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Nags Head feature a casino at the property?

No, The Nags Head doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Nags Head?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Nags Head?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Nags Head have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Nags Head have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Nags Head serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Nags Head allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Nags Head.

Are there connecting rooms at The Nags Head?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Nags Head?

The closest major airport to The Nags Head is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 23.5 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Luton Airport (LTN), which is around 18.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Nags Head?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Nags Head.

The Nags Head Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lost your crown

Honest reviews. Carpet was overdue a vacuum. Toilet locks broken, overflowing paper bin and hand wash dispensers strewn around and not refined to the wall mountings. Very quiet in the pub at 5pm on a bank holiday easter weekend. Meal on the evening took over an hour to be served and when it arrived it was lack-lustre and bland. A whole fish which was watery and wasn’t given any proper serving cutlery - very poor. Meal was refunded and we were given an apology. We went to room number 7 and on entering came across 2 dirty cups and saucers - not the best first impression you want on entering your room. Manager apologised and took them away but also took out spoons away so we had nothing to use for our drink the next morning. Bathroom was tiny but it was clean and had a good shower. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Breakfast was over cooked (and that’s being generous). Mushrooms and scrambled eggs were overdone with butter and the bacon was cooked within an inch of its life so much so my knife wouldn’t cut through it - I thought it was jerky! Coffee was so milky I could t taste coffee - sorry team but this place has gone down in our estimation. It used to be a destination for great food which was what our weekend was about but to then be told you weren’t serving lamb on Easter Sunday, we left and didn’t stay the 2ns night we had planned. You had a lot to live up to as for some years we’d visited for the food but were sadly let down this trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO COMMENT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy rooms

The room was located above the bar area, overlooking the road and car park. It was unbelievably noisy. When in your room it sounds like there are twenty people standing beside the bed all have separate conversations. Once the bar closes you can then hear other guests talking in their rooms. Noise from the car park and the road can be heard very clearly even with windows closed. We didn’t sleep and checked out at 7.30. Terrible value for money at £189. Staff are incredible and can’t fault the service. Redcat need to refurbish the dated tired rooms. The shower in the bathroom goes from hot to freezing cold every 6 seconds so rendered unusable. Won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant as always. Very handy base for visiting family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

Cosy character filled pub/restaurant/b &b. Stayed there a number of times. Always a warm welcome. Lovely breakfast. A particular mention for Helen who serves breakfast on a Friday morning. She is so friendly and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Preston

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was exceptional. Manager was attentive and welcoming. Unfortunately room cleaning left a lot of questions. Shower glass not clean smoking debris in drawers and when using plug by bedside light carpet wall and skirtings are filthy. When mentioned to manager he seemed genuinely shocked. But I have now checked other reviews and this is previously mentioned. Shower was so difficult to turn off I nearly had to call for assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tammie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building and really friendly staff. Our room was over the restaurant so very noisy but didn’t go on till late so didn’t really bother us. The bathroom could do with a tidy up. Black limescale in the toilet and bath and carpet a bit grubby. Breakfast was really good with a good choice and as much coffee and tea as you want. Overall a good visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient for bisiting our family that live locally. Breakfast was great. Comfy bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice Miller

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay at the Nags Head. We had a wonderful time exploring Great Missenden (very easy to walk to from the Inn) & the countryside. The train into London was so easy. Our room was peaceful and a great place to come back to after a long day. The room was quiet and a a haven to get away from it all. And the breakfasts! We tried the Full English which is certainly a treat. Definitely try the fish & chips for dinner…so good!! If you want to have a true English countryside experience, check out the Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Berkeley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice inn with lovely garden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Huw

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location. Issues with bathroom not being cleaned and no cups for drinks, but staff were receptive when notified so this was a positive. The bins being emptied outside of room at 5am was noisy though. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Emelie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Friendly staff lovely old building clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024