Bed and breakfast accommodation in Princes Risborough
A peaceful oasis in the Chilterns Protected Landscape
A place to relax and unwind.
Planning a walk on the Ridgeway?
Planning a walk along the Ridgeway National Trail? We have collated some information which many people ask us about but which is not usually available on the Ridgeway website, or in many of the different books and leaflets which are produced. So get in touch as soon as you can!
There are several companies which will undertake the planning and accommodation for you, which, while it looks to be a good idea, becomes an expensive option, but does take the stress out of the equation.
Unless the plan is to complete the trail on weekends as and when time allows, accommodation becomes an integral aspect of planning.
Since Covid, the number of places to stay conveniently close to the trail has dropped considerably, many stopping altogether, others switching to Air B&B with a ‘hands-off approach’ to providing accommodation, leaving you to find your own breakfast as well as your evening meal.
Planning a walk on Britain’s oldest trail often starts many months in advance by deciding how long you want to spend walking end to end.
The next thing is to plan how long to walk each day, given your experience, whether you will have your luggage moved by a separate company or will be carrying it yourself. Then you can start to find places to stay as close as possible to the trail and your itinerary— not as easy as it once was!
You may find you have to walk 2 miles or more to reach your booked accommodation—and walk back again the next morning before continuing the walk!
Try and book the accommodation as soon as you can, but do research how much accommodation is available on the planned route stops to get an idea of the overall availability before booking or you may end up walking 6 miles one day and 16 the next!
Unless it is a hotel or pub (increasingly few and far between now), the few B&B’s still around are small, so accommodation is often limited to 2 or 3 rooms, so capacity is limited. There are a few campsites, but then you have to carry your tent too!
Here at Ridgeway Lodge, we only have 3 rooms, so a maximum of 6 guests, but as one room would share facilities with another, that room is only let when a group or family of 4 want to stay. So if the two ensuite rooms we have are booked, 4 is our maximum number of guests. I believe we are one of the very few, if not the only one to be on the actual trail route—another reason to book well in advance!
We are always happy to advise prospective walkers in any way we can, so do get in touch.
Situated a mile south of the market town of Princes Risborough in the Chilterns Protected Landscape, but less than a mile from the Chiltern Railway, Ridgeway Lodge is surrounded by farmland, with far-reaching views to the north, south, west and east. The ancient Ridgeway long-distance path-reputed to be one of the oldest roads in the UK- skirts the house - a welcome sight at the end of a day's hike!
Miv and John, who own Ridgeway Lodge aim to look after guests as they would like to be looked after - and happily most seem to agree!
"We have tried to provide visitors with everything needed to make their stay, whether it be for one night or several, as comfortable and relaxing as possible."
Ridgeway Lodge is a peaceful spot in the secret Chilterns, a place to relax and unwind. Spend a few days, enjoy the views, walk and chill out before heading back to the hustle and bustle of 'normal life'! Yet this is also an ideal spot from which to travel to Oxford, London, Bicester - all well within an hour from Princes Risborough station. Providing comfortable ensuite rooms and a place to chat with friends and family, in a relaxed 'home from home' environment. Watch the seasons unfold with the views across the fields down the valley from the lounge - brown corduroy stripes in late autumn, white winter, through the first haze of green in Spring, deep green turning to gold in summer and the harvest which changes the colours again when dozens of Red Kites follow the combine!!
Besides people, some of our other visitors include muntjac, roe and fallow deer, foxes, rabbits, squirrels and wild ducks all wandering through the garden to visit the stream and pond. Red kites, owls, swallows and bats, too, all visit at various times of the year.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for human visitors is provided by three bedrooms, two on the ground floor and another large ensuite room on the first floor. Beds are fitted with supportive mattresses, snug Pure New Wool duvets and 100% cotton bedlinen. Almost without exception people say they enjoy one of their best night's sleep and it has been known that guests sometimes oversleep!
The 'Studio' upstairs, is large enough for an extra (inflatable) bed and/or a travel cot, both of which are available. All rooms have a tv, and the studio has a hospitality tray with fresh milk and chilled filtered water if needed.
The ground floor rooms, which afford easy level access for those less mobile, offer versatile options. One room is ensuite, but if a family need two rooms then both rooms share the shower room via a door in the hallway - this allows parents with children the privacy of the ensuite but the convenience of bathroom access for the children in the other room. Four friends walking the Ridgeway and staying one night are offered the option of sharing facilities if they want to stay.
The annex rooms are adjacent to the lounge/dining room, and small kitchen. This is well stocked with regular, fruit and decaf teas, coffees, chilled filtered water and all the cutlery, china and glassware needed, together with an oven, grill, microwave and fridge. The only thing missing is a dishwasher - sadly no space for that!
Guests in the ground floor rooms can make their morning cuppa in the kitchen area adjacent to the bedrooms.
Shower rooms are supplied with fluffy towels, slippers and lovely drenching showers. The ground floor has step free access, and a fitted shower seat for safety. There is underfloor heating here too.
The lounge/diner has french doors to the garden, smart tv, DVD player, jigsaws, books and boxed games to play. Comfily furnished with sofas and chair, dining table to seat 8 and a breakfast bar too.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is taken in the dining area, and a full English breakfast is offered, using British bacon and sausages and eggs from a neighbour's hens. Other options include vegetarian, croissants and fruit. Marmalade, lemonade curd and jams are home made and the bees in the garden give us their honey. When available, locally pressed apple juice from our own apple trees is served, or fresh orange juice.
Visitors are welcomed with tea, coffee and home made cake, shown around then left to settle in. A bell is provided in case of queries, as we are on the premises, but quite separate to the guest accommodation. Guests have a key and come and go as they wish. Parking is provided, and we also have storage for bicycles.
FACILITIES
Internet access
Off street parking
Tea and coffee making facilities
Iron/board available on request
TV
Hairdryer
Travel cot available
Fridge
Microwave
Garden for residents
Ensuite rooms
Own key
Ground floor bedroom
Non smoking
LOCATION
RIDGEWAY LODGE
Ridgeway Lodge, Upper Icknield Way, Saunderton, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9NL
CONTACT
Miv Hughes
Single night bookings Monday to Thursday inc. only. Weekends, 2 night minimum- Friday/Saturday-Saturday/Sunday, but single nights on a Sunday are sometimes accepted.
For further enquiries or to make a booking, please email us. Further details of the accommodation will be sent via email.
ridgewaylodge.bb@gmail.example.com
What our guests say...
GOOGLE AND TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS 2025/26
A Chiltern gem - We were given a very warm welcome by gracious hosts Miv and John. Over our four night stay they remained attentive and made sure we were comfortable. The lodge is in the beautiful and tranquil Chiltern countryside adjacent to both walking and bridle paths. Getting to local pubs and attractions requires a vehicle. Free parking is available. Rooms and bathrooms are spotless. The bedding is comfortable making for a restful night's sleep (note the upstairs ensuite accommodation has a vaulted ceiling). Guests have access to sitting area and kitchenette with oven (no hob) microwave small fridge, kettle and toaster. Tea and coffee are always available.Toronto, Canada
Wonderful peaceful place with great hospitality - We had a lovely warm welcome and wonderful stay with Miv and John in their beautiful home. Right by the Ridgeway path it is very tranquil and very well located for short trips by car to the nearest towns and great pubs. Delicious breakfast with home made jams certainly puts a spring in your step for more walking! Thanks again!London
We were walking the Ridgeway National Trail and required a B&B close to it. Ridgeway Lodge is as its name suggests, right on the trail in an idyllic setting. The lodge is beautifully furnished. Spotlessly clean. Spacious. You have the use of a lounge and there is a kitchen suitable for heating up prepared microwave meals and an oven ( no hob ) but a plug in single induction ring is available. There is also a fridge ( no freezer or freezer box ) we used Ridgeway lodge as a base so were able to self cater in the evening and prepare packed lunches . We also could relax in its fabulous garden. Bristol
Lovely! - A lovely home in an idyllic location. It is close to the ridgeway. The host and hostess are wonderful. They were also very helpful. Breakfast was also wonderful with lots of choices. The coffee was very good. We spent two nights. Best accommodations on our walk so far. Little Bras d'Or, Canada
Beautiful and tranquil accommodation - With a very warm welcome and excellent facilities , Ridgeway guest house was a perfect stay for a few days away. The rooms I was staying in were very well appointed with a large living /dining area with small kitchen area off. The comfy armchairs, tea and home made cake were highly welcome after a long journey and the breakfast choice was very wide. This was a bed and breakfast like no other that I have stayed in before because of the high quality home from home feel. Miv and John are very helpful with any small questions and help you to make the most of the area which is beautiful. London - 5/5 Google
A perfectly placed B&B for walkers - On the outskirts of Princes Risborough (close enough to walk in and back), the B&B is adjacent to major walking pathways. I was actually staying here as a bit of a break after walking in the Lakes but couldn't resist a day out on the Chalk hills. Miv was a wonderful host and looked after me very well, even checking on my progress on my walking day as it was getting a bit dark outside! The rooms are comfortable and the bathroom is great. The common lounge room is large and there are some cooking facilities. Parking available. I would definitely return if in the area. Thanks for the stay! 5/5 Google
To have a place to stay so close to the Ridgeway was such a benefit. Ridgeway Lodge is extremely walker friendly, with a lounge and kitchen available to use in order to relax and prepare food. Miv and John kept in touch while I was walking, not only to make sure I was safe, but to provide information and offer to pick up food so I didn't have to walk the extra mile and a half to the town. The room was perfect, the bed comfortable and the area peaceful. Nothing was too much trouble and it made my final day on the walk much easier!