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Luton Hoo Hotel. Luton.
Taking almost a decade to build during the late 1700‘s, the existing house is only the last of a number to have stood on the site. Designed by the architect Robert Adam - with the grounds the work of Capability Brown - this fine country house was originally the home of the 3rd Earl of Bute.
Samuel Johnson described it as one of the places he did not “regret coming to see”, although it later required great work following a massive fire at the property in 1843. During its existence, however, it is said to have been patronised by several members of the royal family and other notable figures such as Sir Winston Churchill.
Today, this grade-I listed property boasts around 1000 acres of parkland, an 18-hole golf course and a spa.
For further details go straight to Luton Hoo’s entry at LateRooms | Lastminute.com
Samuel Johnson described it as one of the places he did not “regret coming to see”, although it later required great work following a massive fire at the property in 1843. During its existence, however, it is said to have been patronised by several members of the royal family and other notable figures such as Sir Winston Churchill.
Today, this grade-
For further details go straight to Luton Hoo’s entry at
The Falcon. Bletsoe.
“An inn, the cleanest, the sweetest, the civilist, the quietest, the liveliest and the cheapest that was ever built or conducted. On one side it has a garden, then the meadows through which winds the Ouse, and on the other the public road with its coach and horse hurrying to London, its market people halting to drink, its farmers, horsemen and foot travellers...“
So wrote Edward Fitzgerald whilst staying here in 1859. But far more famous than the lines about The Falcon he wrote in a letter was his 'The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám' which he penned during his stay.
Originally a mill, the building itself was transformed into a coaching inn as long ago as 1727. Today it offers one non-smoking guest room.
So wrote Edward Fitzgerald whilst staying here in 1859. But far more famous than the lines about The Falcon he wrote in a letter was his 'The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám' which he penned during his stay.
Originally a mill, the building itself was transformed into a coaching inn as long ago as 1727. Today it offers one non-
More Period Accommodation in Bedfordshire...
Aspley Guise
Aspley Guise
Best Western Moore Place. A classic Georgian manor house, Moore Place dates back to 1786. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Bedford
Barns Hotel, The. Accommodation around a 17th century manor house and converted 13th century tithe barn. Book online now with LateRooms | Booking.com
Bedford Swan Hotel. Built in 1794, this four-star hotel overlooks the River Ouse. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Dunstable
Old Palace Lodge Hotel. Former farmhouse built upon the site of the medieval Kingsbury Palace (constructed by Henry I in 1109). Booking.com | LateRooms
Milton Ernest
The Queen’s Head. Originally two cottages, this 17th century inn boasts Glenn Miller amongst its former patrons. He, along with many others, was stationed at nearby Milton Ernest Hall as part of the 8th USAAF Service Command. Booking.com
Stevenage
Ramada Cromwell Stevenage. Formerly the home of John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell. TripAdvisor
Woburn
Bell Hotel, The. A traditional seventeenth century English inn. Lastminute.com
Inn at Woburn, The. Beginning life as a coaching inn in 1724, today the Inn at Woburn offers accommodation both within the main building and seven individual cottages. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Longs Inn. An archetypal village coaching inn, Longs is thought to date from the seventeenth century, with first mention of its existence being made in 1649. Booking.com
Menzies Flitwick Manor. Classic Georgian country house offering 17 individually designed guest rooms and suites. Lastminute.com | Booking.com
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If you prefer your historic holiday more self catering style, see our Old Holiday Cottages section for inspiration. There are plenty to be found in the East of England, and we’ve endeavoured to list only those reputed to have been built before 1700.
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Discover the delights of the English countryside and find some period places to stay with our Beautiful Villages of England section.
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Moore Place
Menzies Flitwick Manor
Old Palace Lodge