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Chalfont St. Giles is a small and very historic village, famous for its connections with John Milton, who lived here whilst fleeing from the Plague of London. His cottage is open to the public. It was here that he completed 'Paradise Lost' and the sequel 'Paradise Regained'. The Vache, an Elizabethan mansion, once home to friends of Captain Cook who erected a monument to him in the grounds. The Pheasant Inn in the village dates from the 16th century and was frequented by Oliver Cromwell and his troops during the Civil War. Many people will recognise the village as 'Walmington-on-Sea' in the Dad’s Army film. Visit Jordans Meeting House, built in 1688, it is the most famous of the Quaker Meeting Houses. In the old burial ground is the grave of William Penn.
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Attractions near Chalfont St. Giles
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Milton's Cottage
(< 1 Mile)*
Come and visit the Grade 1 listed XVIth Century cottage where John Milton lived and completed "Paradise Lost" and started "Paradise regained". |
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Chenies Manor House
(3 Miles)*
The semi-fortified brick Manor House was built by Sir John Cheyne about 1460. Sir John Russell (later the 1st Earl of Bedford) made additions in 1526, and it was his principal residence. |
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Bekonscot Model Village
(4 Miles)*
Bekonscot is the oldest model village in the world. Portraying rural England in the 1930's, time has stood still in this wonderland of make-believe, which is 80 years old. |
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Towns near Chalfont St. Giles
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Chorleywood West Tourist Information
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Chalfont St. Peter Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
Chalfont St. Peter, often described as the gateway to the Chilterns, is a picturesque village situated at the South East corner of the Chiltern district. |
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Gerrards Cross Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Chalfont St. Giles
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Bellhouse Hotel
(2 Miles)*
Situated in the heart of leafy Buckinghamshire, conveniently located 11 miles from Windsor Castle, 15 miles from Heathrow airport by car or 20 minutes by train from Central London, the Bellhouse offers a warm, friendly welcome complemented by professio... |
Crown Hotel
(3 Miles)*
The Crown Hotel is a 16th century coaching inn, famous for appearing in Four Weddings and a Funeral, set in the old town of Amersham. Full timber beams, open log fires and the courtyard restaurant reflect the authentic Elizabethan atmosphere. |
The Ethorpe Hotel
(3 Miles)*
In the heart of Gerrards Cross and renowned for its good food, fine wines and award-winning ales, this hotel exudes the character and charm that epitomise the traditional British inn. |
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Self Catering near Chalfont St. Giles
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Midvale
(2 Miles)*
Chalfont Lettings provide superior serviced apartments and houses for either short or long term occupancy. Business or pleasure, rest assured, all of our apartments have been finished with you in mind. |
Servants Quarters
(7 Miles)*
This is a large country house, formerly part of the Cliveden estate. We let out the original servants quarters (dont worry, theyve been modernised!) on a self catered basis. |
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