Havisham House in Woburn, England

The hotel's garden has been named the most sustainable garden in East Anglia. Guests can relax on the terrace or sit among outdoor furniture that overlooks the inner courtyard. The garden includes a variety of shrubs and plants that provide a quiet retreat from the main road.

Each room is named after a character from Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, such as the Dickens room or the Pip twin room. All rooms offer private bathrooms with walk-in showers and soundproofing for a quiet stay. Family rooms are available, and guests receive an electric blanket during colder months, plus a selection of teas, coffee pods, biscuits, and sweets in Kilner jars.

Host Adam is on site to welcome guests, carry luggage up the steep stairs, and offer local dining recommendations. A communal lounge and dining room are available for guests to use, and board games are provided. The resident French Bulldog, Stanley, adds a friendly presence, and the hotel is pet-friendly, allowing dogs to stay.

The property sits on the main road into Woburn, a short walk from the village's pubs, restaurants, and galleries. Free street parking is available opposite the house, and the hotel is 1.8 km from Woburn Abbey and within walking distance of Woburn Deer Park. Accessible parking spots are also provided, and the location is convenient for visits to Bletchley Park and Gulliver's Land.

A continental breakfast is served daily, with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, granola, and locally made marmalade. Guests can also request boiled eggs and toast, and host Adam provides fresh milk from the fridge. Packed lunches can be arranged, and there is no on-site restaurant, but several eateries are within a two-minute walk.

Garden: Award-winning most sustainable garden in East Anglia

Rooms: Dickens-themed rooms with soundproofing and electric blankets

Hospitality: Host Adam with luggage assistance and local tips

Location: 1.8 km from Woburn Abbey, free street parking

Breakfast: Continental spread with local marmalade and fresh fruit

Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome (resident French Bulldog on site)