The Cock & Rabbit sits at the heart of one of the most beautiful and characterful villages in the Chiltern Hills. The Lee is a genuine community — and one that still has much of what makes English village life worth celebrating. Whether you're visiting for the day or staying a little longer, there's plenty to discover on your doorstep.
A Village Worth Exploring
The Shop at The Lee & The Lee Parish Hall
A community treasure. Owned and run by the village for the village, The Shop at The Lee is open 364 days a year and stocks everything from daily essentials to locally sourced bread, meat, and treats. It's the kind of village shop that most places only wish they still had.
Open Monday–Friday 7:30am–5pm | Saturday 8am–1pm | Sunday 7:30am–12pm Visit The Shop at The Lee →
The Lee Parish Hall
The site offers:
Large modernised village hall
Can also be hired with the Scout Hut for larger functions
Safe off-road car parking with gated access
Warm and well lit environment
Well-fitted separate kitchen including two cookers and fridge
Modern toilet facilities, including disabled person’s toilet
Tables, chairs, crockery and cutlery
Ideal size for children or adult parties, evening classes, etc.
Cutlery or crockery hire only also available
Reduced rates for regular users
The Lee Cricket Club
One of the most beautiful village cricket grounds in England — that's not our words, that's the club's own description, and anyone who's watched a match there would struggle to disagree. The Lee Cricket Club has been playing on Lee Manor Park Ground since 1875, with oak trees dotting the boundary and the occasional cow from the neighbouring field wandering up to watch. Saturday league cricket, Sunday friendlies, and a thriving junior section for boys and girls of all ages.
The Lee Tennis Court
A single tennis court available to hire by the hour, located at The Lee Parish Hall site alongside the village shop and scout hut. At just £6 per hour, it's a lovely way to spend an afternoon before popping into The Cock & Rabbit for a well-earned drink.
To book, contact Pippa Hart on 07785 323232.
Lower Bassibones Farm
If you're looking to extend your stay in The Lee, Lower Bassibones Farm offers four-star self-catering accommodation in a beautifully restored period barn at Lee Common, just a short distance from the pub. Set within its own private garden on the grounds of a working farm in the Chiltern AONB, it's an ideal base for exploring the area — and of course, The Cock & Rabbit is right on your doorstep.
01494 837798 | lowerbassibones@yahoo.co.ukVisit Lower Bassibones Farm →
Lee Common Church of England School
A small, welcoming village school serving the local community, rated Good by Ofsted and conveniently located in Lee Common, just a short distance from Great Missenden. For families visiting or relocating to the area, it's one of several excellent schools within easy reach.
The Lee Forum
The Lee Forum is the village's online community hub — a place for residents and neighbours to share information, news, and local announcements. First established in 2009 and now run under the auspices of The Lee Parish Council, it's a great way to keep up with what's happening in and around the village.
For more information about The Lee and the surrounding villages, visit the official village website at www.thelee.org.uk
Local Suppliers
Proud to Support Local
At The Cock & Rabbit, we believe great hospitality begins with great relationships. That's why we're proud to work alongside a wonderful network of local farmers, growers, producers, artisans and independent businesses who share our passion.
Whenever possible, we choose locally sourced ingredients and products, not only because they're fresher and full of flavour, but because supporting local businesses helps our community thrive.
We're incredibly grateful to the suppliers who help us deliver the quality our visitors have come to expect. By choosing to dine or drink with us, you're supporting far more than a village pub. You're helping to sustain a network of passionate local businesses that make the Chilterns such a special place to live, work and visit.
Cheyney's
We're proud to work with Cheyney's, a regenerative farm based just a short distance from The Cock & Rabbit. Their commitment to producing exceptional British eggs, vegetables and beef, while caring for the land through sustainable farming practices, reflects everything we value in the ingredients we serve.
For us, choosing local is about far more than reducing food miles. It's about building lasting relationships with passionate producers who care deeply about quality, animal welfare and the future of our countryside. Working with suppliers like Cheyney's allows us to showcase the very best our region has to offer while supporting the people who help keep our rural communities thriving.
Native Beef
We're proud to source our beef from Native Beef, an outstanding family-run farm on the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire border.
Their commitment to high animal welfare, sustainable farming and producing outstanding British beef perfectly reflects our own approach to food. By working with passionate local
producers like Native Beef, we're able to serve ingredients of the highest quality while supporting the farms and families that help shape our local countryside.
Two Spoons Tea
A great cup of tea deserves just as much care and attention as a great cup of coffee, which is why we're delighted to serve Two Spoons Tea, an award-winning Buckinghamshire tea company founded by professional tea tasters Giles Oakley and Mark Lawson.
With more than 50 years of combined experience and over a million cups tasted between them, their expertly blended teas are crafted with exceptional knowledge, passion and attention to detail. From a classic English Breakfast to delicate herbal infusions, every cup reflects their commitment to quality and flavour.
No2 Pound Street
We're proud to work with No2 Pound Street, an independent cheesemonger and wine shop based in nearby Wendover.
Specialising in exceptional British cheese and carefully chosen wines from small, independent producers, No2 Pound Street share our love of quality, character and proper craftsmanship. Their cheeses are selected directly from producers, with many aged in their own cheese cave to develop extra depth and flavour.
Great food deserves great wine, which is why we're proud to work with Lloyd's Wines, an independent, family-run wine merchant based here in the Chilterns. Simon and his team have built their reputation by sourcing exceptional wines from small, independent vineyards across Europe and beyond, choosing quality, character and craftsmanship over mass-produced labels. Their knowledge, passion and personal approach make them the perfect partner for The Cock & Rabbit.