A historic hamlet in Hertfordshire is the perfect place for a peaceful weekend wander.
Cow Roast is situated between the market town of Berkhamsted and the nearby Tring, around 25 minutes' drive from Watford, and is within the civil parishes of Northchurch and Wigginton.
Although rural, the hamlet is a short drive from mainline stations that provide service to London Euston and the A41 bypass.
Cow Roast has lots to enjoy despite its small size with a highly regarded restaurant and a popular marina.
The historic Hertfordshire hamlet, Cow Roast
The hamlet earned its name from the corruption of the name “Cow Rest,” suggesting the area was a place with pens and grazing for resting cattle on route to market.
Cow Roast has strong historical significance, with Dacorum Borough Council describing it as: "One of the most important late Iron Age and Roman industrial landscapes in England."
Pottery, coins, tools, and jewellery made from iron, bronze, stone, shale, glass, and bone have all been found during excavations at Cow Roast Larger, as well as 14 well-shafts, which suggest water usage on an industrial scale.
One of the hamlet's most popular destinations is The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden, which has an impressive 4.4 out of 5 Google Reviews rating.
It is self-described as serving a “tantalising array of dishes that are prepared with precision and passion.”
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating on its open terrace that overlooks the surrounding grounds, along with its outside bar and kitchen.
It serves a range of meals including slow roasted pork belly, lamb shank, buttermilk chicken burger, pan fried duck breast, catch of the day, pork ribs and much more.
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On Google Reviews, one recent guest to the restaurant shared: “Food was delicious and the atmosphere and decor beautiful.”
Cow Roast is also home to Cowroast Waterside & Marina, set on the Tring Summit of the Grand Union Canal, offering a secure and picturesque mooring spot.
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