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~ Hertfordshire ~

The Grove. Chandler’s Cross.


The history of the estate certainly dates back to the late 13th century when a certain John de Britwell conveyed land at ‘The Manor on the Grove”, although the first notable building to occupy the site is most likely to have been constructed during the reign of Elizabeth I.


However, the real historic significance of The Grove is in its once being the choice destination as a weekend retreat for the elite of Victorian England. Welcomed by the 4th Earl of Clarendon – whose family had acquired the property in 1753 – the likes of Horace Walpole and Lord Palmerston would arrive early on a Saturday, returning to London first thing Monday morning. Even Queen Victoria and Edward VII were regular visitors to where the concept of “a weekend in the country” was almost invented

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More period and historic accommodation in Hertfordshire


Apsley

Shendish Manor. A farmhouse stood on this site for centuries, but this impressive country house dates from 1853. Expedia



Borehamwood

Corus Hotel Elstree. Only fifteen miles from central London, this oak-framed Tudor mansion offers four-star accommodation. Expedia | LateRooms



Hadley Wood

West Lodge Park. The existing four-star hotel was built in 1838, replacing a fifteenth century structure sadly destroyed by a fire. LateRooms



Harlow

Green Man, The. Benefiting from a quiet village location, The Green Man is a fourteenth century coaching inn offering accommodation in a contemporary block. LateRooms


Harpenden

Harpenden House. This attractive Georgian town house has been operating as a hotel since 1970, having previously been a convent and ‘school for Young Ladies’. TripAdvisor



Hatfield Heath

Down Hall. The estate’s history dates back to the 1300‘s, and much of Down Hall today is certainly several hundred years old. Located in its own extensive grounds, the hotel is less than 10 miles from Stansted Airport, and within easy reach of central London. LateRooms | Expedia



Hitchin

The Sun Hotel. A fine old town centre coaching inn whose structure largely dates from the 1500‘s. LateRooms | Expedia | Hotel's Own Site



Letchworth

Letchworth Hall Hotel. Dating back to 1625, Letchworth Hall offers 85 guest rooms (including four poster suites) and can even boast its own original Minstrel’s Gallery. Expedia | LateRooms | Hotel's Own Site



St. Albans

Sopwell House. This Georgian country house was once the private residence of Lord Mountbatten. Hotelbook.com | Expedia

The White Hart. Said to be around 600 years old, The White Hart is a pretty timber framed inn. LateRooms

St. Michael’s Manor. Parts of the present house date from 1585, but remnants of even earlier structures are still evident today - some of the foundations are said to date from the 11th century. Today, the hotel privides four star accommodation close to the city’s historic Verulam district. Expedia



Stevenage

The Roebuck. A fifteenth century inn situated on the outskirts of the town. Hotel Site



Ware


Hanbury Manor. An extremely impressive Jacobean country house offering five-star hotel accommodation and a PGA championship golf course. Expedia | LateRooms

Feathers Inn. Dating back to the early 1600‘s, this pretty coaching inn offers 31 guest rooms. Hotel's Own Site


Westmill

The Sword Inn Hand. Boutique-meets-traditional-inn at this rural 14th century hostelry. Expedia



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Nights In The Past is a guide to historic and period hotels and accommodation throughout the UK, France, Italy, and Western Europe, including Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal and Germany. We focus primarily upon those hotels and inns with connections to famous historic figures and events, from the medieval period to World War II. Our aim is to provide information to those seeking historic places to stay be it for weekend breaks, heritage tours, romantic getaways, honeymoons or even business travel. Thank you for visiting.


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