This is a real country pub with bed and breakfast accommodation situated in the Chiltern Hills, a mile from Amersham underground station.

Within the flint and brick walls of this Grade 2 listed two hundred and fifty year old building there are open fires, old beams, lots of brass, old pictures, arm chairs and even the odd ghost story. But no juke boxes or fruit machines.

There are four double rooms and one single room. All are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities and a safe.

Meals are varied ranging from traditional English food to more exotic dishes – think pan fried ostrich.

The Ivy House has won accolades for its beers, wines and accommodation from the British Institute of Innkeepers and the Campaign for Real Ale.