Wigginton is a small, commuter village 30 miles north-west of London and near Tring. In Victorian times it was best known for straw plaiting and was part of the Rothschild estate and therefore a site for seeing Muntjack deer and where the Glis Glis (an fat dormouse-like creature) was introduced to the area. Six Glis Glis were brought to the U.K. in 1902 as part of Baron Rothschild’s wildlife collection and now number at least 10,000 throughout the Chilterns, very cute but causing much damage, yet they are a protected species! The world-famous Champneys health resort is located in the village, first opened in 1925 as a health farm this stately home of the Rothschild family pioneered holistic health. Set in 170 acres of parkland, having undergone a recent £14million refurbishment, it can offer top-class yoga, snooker, swimming, Pilates, manicured grounds, all in an historical atmosphere. There is also a school, village hall and 2 churches (Church of England and Baptist). The Greyhound pub is a popular lunch venue for walkers - the wealth of walking paths encompasses Bull’s Wood, on the outskirts of Wigginton. The pub offers overnight accommodation, as does the self-catering cottages at Wick Farm and of course Champneys
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Rangers Cottage (0.28 miles)
Set high in the Chiltern Hills, in a designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', Rangers Cottage has lovely views over open countryside and Woodland Trust land. The house was built ... More
Pendley Manor (1.03 miles)
Penley Manor Hotel is set in 35 acres of wooded parkland, within Hertfordshires beautiful countryside. This splendid late Victorian Manor was refurbished and opened as an hotel in October 1989.
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Champneys Health Resort (1.09 miles)
Premier Inn Tring (2.32 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M25. Local attractions include Whipsnade Zoo, RAF Halton, Pendley Manor and the Ridgeway Walk. For shops and local amenities Aylesbury town centre is only 1 mile away. Our Tring ... More | visit websiteThe Pennyfarthing Hotel (3.37 miles)
The Pennyfarthing Hotel occupies pride of place in Berkhamsted's lovely old High Street with the picturesque Grand Union Canal running adjacent to the car park at the rear of the Hotel.All rooms are ensuite and ... More | visit website
Kings Arms Hotel (3.63 miles)
A 17th-century former coaching inn, this privately owned and passionately run boutique hotel is a place where old meets new, with stylish, contemporary accommodation blending seamlessly with historic charm. Surrounded by the ... More
Innkeeper's Lodge Aylesbury (East) (3.70 miles)
West Lodge (3.81 miles)
West Lodge Hotel (3.81 miles)
Chartridge Conference Centre (3.88 miles)
Set in 25 acres of beautiful Chilterns countryside Chartridge helps you forget the hustle and bustle of a busy scheduleSet foot inside Chartridge and delight in the elegant surroundings, superb ... More
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