Nestled in a picturesque setting, Old Cock Inn offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast, a charming bar, and delightful restaurant. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or stroll through the serene garden.
Hertfordshire County Showground - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 29 min drive - 23.1 km
Getting around
Luton Airport (LTN) - 20 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 71 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 86 min drive
Harpenden Station - 8 min walk
St Albans Abbey Station - 10 min drive
Park Street Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Chef Peking - 1 min walk
Cravin Coffee - 10 min walk
Costa Coffee - 7 min walk
Godfrey's - 1 min walk
Inn On The Green - 5 min walk
About this property
Old Cock Inn
Old Cock Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Old Cock Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Cock Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old Cock Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Old Cock Inn?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Cock Inn.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Cock Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Old Cock Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (9-min drive) and Genting Casino Luton (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Old Cock Inn and nearby?
Old Cock Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Old Cock Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Old Cock Inn like?
Old Cock Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Harpenden Station and 5 minutes' walk from Big Space.
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Reviews
Old Cock Inn Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, delicious, and freshly prepared. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Lovely room, great size, comfy bed and nice bathroom. Lovely views of the church. Breakfast was really tasty abd freshly prepared to order. Staff were super friendly.
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Very nice room, friendly staff, and very good breakfast.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Excellent staff and facilities
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
Dinner fabulous great chef breakfast choice great all staff professional and friendly.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
We had an enjoyable stay - the staff were friendly and included breakfast was delicious!
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Ideally situated for all Harpenden facilities, and links to London and other areas. Comfortable room and pleasant staff.
SALLIE
SALLIE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
The location was central and the room very comfortable. It is an older hotel, though. The window in my bathroom would not close so I had to have the heater on high. There is no dedicated hotel staff so not as much service as other hotels. But breakfast was great, and we dis enjoy our stay.
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
We had a lovely stay at this Inn. The rooms were very comfortable and the shower was great. All the staff we came across were friendly and professional. The breakfast was amazing (Full English) with really fresh quality produce in a wonderful setting.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Lovely hotel and great food the pub
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2023
Nice place
Nice room
Breakfast option would be good
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t, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2023
We had a great stay! Hosts are kind and the room was very nice! Thank you!
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2024
This was a lovely overnight spot. Rooms were well appointed with nice amenities. Clean and cozy. Breakfast was good, especially appreciated meal was included. Highly recommend.
Lori
Lori, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Fantastic!
Couldn’t have wished for a nicer stay. Perfect location to travel into London with frequent trains from Harpenden station.
The room was lovely and spacious. The bathroom was luxurious.
Breakfast was excellent with great choice and service.
Highly recommend.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Stay 14th Sep
the room was an excellent size as well as the bathroom, just a couple of things let it down was torn net curtain in the bedroom, the mastic around the shower needs attention as well as the painted wardrobe.
overall the stay was excellent and the breakfast was well presented and it was great value for money
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
The room was beautiful with a comfortable bed and huge bath. Staff kindly let me check in early as I was going to a local function. The pub itself looked very nice as well.
My room looked out over the garden and it was a summer evening so the staff told me it might be a little noisy until closing time. But I didn't find it noisy and was then very quiet during the night.
A very nice place to stay but quite expensive.
Louisa
Louisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
Lovely Pub/Hotel - No Parking
Hotel/Pub very nice - staff super friendly. Would stay again when in Harpenden for sure.
That said
Only issues I had - Parking. Harpenden in general is awful and there isn't much in the way of long term parking near the hotel that I could find.
Also when I checked in - I hadn't realised I paid vis Hotes.com and ended up paying again at the hotel - still trying to sort out but that is more down to me keep missing the manager - they have been helpful.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 11, 2024
Good location
Ok, convenient location. Needs some maintenance to the room. Not sure i really recieved the room i paid for.
Noisy due to pub regulars etc on fri night but i knew this would be a problem.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 5, 2023
Staff were nice, room was ok, but i was at the front of the building with a very busy road, noisy all night with single pane glass windows. Also don't plan on eating on a Monday, they don't do food then.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 4, 2026
Food was terrible for lunch, room was to cold at night and the breakfast got cancelled.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Quiet, space and clean comfy room. Great breakfast, friendly staff.
Nicolas
Nicolas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2026
Room was nice, however was cold
jamie
jamie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2023
always a good place to stay convenient to the town centre and all surrounds.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2023
Fitted well for a short stay in the town.
John
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2022
it was easy to check in the room was delightful and the landlord and staff all very helpful. well worth the stay. the location is convenient for everything.
Karen
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8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2022
Newly renovated! Great for a night or two in harpenden