In the heart of the Chilterns lies the hilltop hamlet of Ashendon, overlooking the picturesque Vale of Aylesbury and home to this wonderful 17th Century traditional country free house.

In the tranquility of the countryside yet within easy reach of the M40 and A41, Aylesbury, Bicester and Westcott Venture Park, and close to many national treasures such as the Rothschild's Waddesdon Manor, Claydon Manor and the Chilterns.

You can be assured a warm welcome from Laura the Landlady, a fine selection of locally sourced and freshly cooked food, and a selection of wines and properly kept cask ales.

The Gatehangers Inn

Its origins firmly established in local history as an old courthouse, the Gatehangers Inn was for many years named the Red Lion. In 1962 a local man hung a gate on the nearby allotments to stop the animals from straying.

In good British tradition this event led to an annual celebration of food and beer and the birth of the Gatehangers Club and hence the name of the pub today.

The Gatehangers offers some of the best value hotel accommodation in the area. You might just need bed and breakfast, or you can include a freshly cooked dinner in the restaurant and a few pints in the bar.