The Hertfordshire Family Hotels Guide

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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one of Royston's most iconic buildings, a Grade II listed Georgian house, has luxurious boutique bedrooms and a popular restaurant on site

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magnificent Georgian house set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, once the country home of Lord Mountbatten, now a relaxing retreat

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a converted farm set in 700 acres of countryside on Welwyn's outskirts offering stylish, well-appointed rooms and award winning dining

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a well-appointed hotel close to shops, bars and restaurants, located a short walk from the station for regular trains into Central London

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a traditionally-furnished townhouse hotel offering comfortable rooms, situated a 15-minute walk from Vicarage Road football and rugby stadium

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conveneintly placed just off of the M25 at junction 22, this modern hotel makes for a comfortable eb-route stopover or touring base

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a well-presented hotel surrounded by scenic gardens and yet only a 5-minute drive from the M11 and Stansted Airport

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enjoy a stroll in the pretty garden of this charming Edwardian residence featuring a piano room, situated 1.4 miles from Highfield Park

Ramada Hotel Stansted Airport

Birchanger Green Services

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a modern hotel offering spacious rooms, well placed for visiting local attractions including Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village

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a modern hotel offering spacious rooms situated at a motorway service station serving the A1M and M25

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take advantage of the cardiovascular equipment in the gym of this modern hotel, situated a 3-minute drive from the M1

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a modern hotel offering a British and Italian menu in the restaurant, situated a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport

The Fox

Willian

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an award-winning village inn with luxurious designer rooms, some with a freestanding bathtub, and a smart restaurant serving seasonal dishes

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enjoy a refreshing swim or relax on the heated garden terrace of this modern hotel offering good access to the M1, A1(M) and M25

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enjoy the historic atmosphere of the oldest hotel in Hertford featuring ornate ceilings, gleaming wood paneling and exposed oak beams

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relax in simply furnished rooms at this 600-year-old coaching inn situated opposite the famous Cathedral and Abbey

Boxmoor Lodge Hotel

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a well-appointed, family-run hotel set in a pretty garden, situated just off the A41 and within walking distance of Hemel Hempstead station

Holiday Inn M1 Jct. 8

Hemel Hempstead

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relax in the spa of this modern, well-appointed hotel situated just minutes from Junction 8 of the M1

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a 16th-century coaching inn transformed into a modern hotel with many period features, offering a choice of rooms or 2-bedroom apartment

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a beautifully presented Edwardian hotel with many period features situated a short walk from the Cathedral and Abbey

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rest in cosy rooms at this comfortable hotel set in a pretty garden and situated a short walk from the Old Town

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a well-appointed, modern hotel situated a 5-minute walk from Watford Junction station for trains into Euston

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at this hotel, located just off the A1 near Junction 23 of the M25, enjoy the plush comfort of the spacious rooms and the enjoyable leisure facilities

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an independent, family-run hotel for over 30 years that offers an informal and relaxed environment and is ideally located for exploring Hertfordshire

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a budget hotel with spacious rooms and an on-site café, located just three miles from Stansted Airport, but in a peaceful woodland setting

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a traditionally furnished hotel located within walking distance of the station and just a short drive from the A1M

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relax in comfortable rooms at this modern hotel set in woodland and situated just an 8-mile drive from Luton Airport

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a well-presented hotel in the heart of the town offering a lively bar and popular nightclub

Kings Arms Hotel

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rustic charm meets contemporary style at this beautifully presented hotel featuring an open plan charcoal grill in the restaurant

Days Inn Stevenage North

Baldock Services A1M Jct. 10

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a modern, budget hotel situated at the Baldcock Service Station, and and ideal stop-over for travellers

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a modern hotel offering simply furnished rooms situated a short distance from the Elstree Studios and BBC Elstree Centre

Hunters Meet Hotel

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enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool at this family-run hotel situated within easy reach of the M11 and Stansted Airport

Days Inn Stansted/Bishops Stortford

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rest in simply furnished rooms at this no-frills hotel situated at Junction 8 of the M11, just a few minutes drive from Stansted Airport

Sun Hotel

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on warm days, relax on the patio of this renovated 15th-century coaching inn, ideally placed to visit Knebworth Park and the Pegsdon Hills

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in Hitchin's historic centre, a fine Italian restaurant has impressive rooms decorated in a grand 17th century Venetian style, some with ornate beds

Needham House Hotel

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a crisply furnished, stylish hotel offering well-appointed rooms and situated just 6.2 miles from Luton Airport

The Comet

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a well-presented, modern hotel situated opposite the opposite The Galleria Shopping Centre and just a short drive from local attractions

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enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in the bar of this comfortable hotel situated a short drive from Knebworth Park

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good value accommodation situated on the southbound A1, well located for visiting the Duxford Air Museum and Cambridge

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in the centre of St Albans near the cathedral, a handsome Victorian mansion has spacious, elegant rooms furnished in period style

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a renovated old coaching inn, on the A505 road on the edge of Royston, offers a refuge for travellers in modern rooms, with classic pub dining

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enjoy a meal in the stylish restaurant of this 15th-century coaching inn situated a short drive from Stansted Airport and Bishop's Stortford

The George Hotel

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situated in the heart of the town, this comfortable 14th-century inn is just a short drive from the M11 and Stansted Airport

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relax in lakeside cabins at this well-appointed hostel adjacent to an activity centre offering an excellent range of activities including sailing

Stansted Inn

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relax on the patio of this comfortable guesthouse offering simply-furnished, airy rooms, situated near the M11 and Stansted Airport

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a traditional, 17th-century coaching inn offering modern, simply furnished rooms, situated a 15-minute drive from Stansted Airport

Feathers Inn

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soak up the atmosphere of this 17th-century coaching inn featuring exposed beams and log fires, situated a 2-minute drive from the A10

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modern accommodation featuring a colourful decor and situated a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport and the M11

Elstree Inn

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situated just 2 miles from Stansted Airport, this comfortable guesthouse offering cosy rooms is set in a pretty garden

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a homely guesthouse situated a 7-minute drive from Stansted, offering a taxi transfer service to the airport

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beautifully presented, modern 1 and 2-bedroom apartments situated close to many bars and restaurants

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situated a short drive from Stansted Airport, this simply furnished, groundfloor guest accommodation, offers views across open countryside

North Hill Farm

Chorleywood

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a comfortable guesthouse in a quiet location and ideally situated for the Harry Potter Experience at the Warner Brothers Studio

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a homely guesthouse in a quiet location situated a short drive from Stansted Airport and the M11

The Barn Annexe

Little Hallingbury

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well-appointed accommodation set in private grounds, situated close to Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Airport

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a delightful 15th Century listed manor house set in an acre of grounds, situated only 2 miles from Stansted Airport

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