The Fox Inn
Pub with rooms in Willian, Hertfordshire
From £130 per night
Curator's notes:
- Vibrant 'gastropub' with chic rooms
- Modern British food
- Smart and contemporary feel
- Cracking bar offering top beers
Rooms from
Doubles: £130 (singles £115)
Good to know
- All major credit cards accepted
- Disabled access
- Alfresco & private dining
- Parking available
- Dog stay: £10
Dog-friendly
Dogs are allowed in the bar and welcome overnight in the Garden
Rooms where dog beds, towels, treats and bowls are standard.
No car
needed
Just seven minutes away from two stations, The Fox is easy to
access if leaving your car at home.
Family favourite
Families are made very welcome - smaller portions are
available and there's a good-sized family room.
Rooms
With very few good places to stay locally, the Nye's decision to buy the adjoining post office was an inspired one. Not only have they preserved the amenity for the village, it allowed them to add eight rooms to the business.
The result is impressive; all are country-smart in look and feel, with contemporary furnishings and quirky detail touches; note the striking butterfly and animal wall coverings and the modern wooden bedheads, for example. All are very comfortable with big cosy beds topped with quality linen and vibrant throws and cushions, high-spec TVs, digital radios and spotless tiled bathrooms with walk-in showers.
The triple-aspect room at the top has a roll top tub in the room (soak and watch the TV), while the five chalet-style Garden Rooms (away from the village road) have private terraces and they are ideal for those travelling with their canine chums. The Fox English breakfast will really set you up for the day.
Restaurant & bar
The Fox has certainly nurtured its fine reputation for being the best 'gastropub' for miles around with their menus offering something for everyone.
Showcasing the best regional ingredients, dishes range from imaginative lunchtime sandwiches, exciting pub classics with a twist to more sophisticated dishes on the evening carte. Meats are sourced from local farms - roast 28-day aged beef from Woodview Farm for Sunday lunch - and the fresh seafood comes straight from the Norfolk coast.
The Fox may thrive off its foodie reputation, but it remains a
true local boozer with a relaxed vibe in the spacious bar. You'll
find five top-quality ales and lagers on tap, including Adnams
Southwold, Woodforde's Wherry and changing guest ales. There's a
shelf of boutique gins, a good range of juices and soft drinks, and
a good global list of wines (22 by the glass).
Gallery
