“A 16th-century farmhouse turned into a chic boutique hotel in Stevenage's old town. Rooms decorated in cobalt blue mix the old and new with luxe bathrooms, panelled walls, and Hypnos mattresses. With a popular modern British restaurant and friendly staff, this is an easy base to explore from.”

Recommended for

  • Boutique

    • The design sees a chic combination of original features and traditional artworks mixed with funky modern design
  • Short break

    • Located just an hour's drive or 30-minute train from London — this is an easy weekend destination
  • Value chic

    • A seriously stylish stay at incredibly low rates
  • Historic

    • Parts of the property include a 16th-century farmhouse, once owned by Oliver Cromwell’s secretary
  • Sights nearby

    • Hatfield House and Knebworth House are both easily accessible from the hotel
  • Museums

    • Visit Stevenage Museum and learn about Britain’s first post-war New Town
  • Great walks

    • Stroll through the 250 acres of rambling parkland in Knebworth’s grounds
  • Restaurant

    • Modern British cuisine is served in the Rump and Wade
  • Child friendly

    • Interconnecting rooms and cots are available
  • Chic

  • Pet friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Sit-out Terrace

Facilities

  • Rooms

    77 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Modern British cuisine is served in the Rump and Wade
  • Child friendly

    Interconnecting rooms and cots are available
  • Disabled access

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Meeting Room

  • Bar

  • Wifi

  • Room service

  • Pet friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Hatfield House and Knebworth House are both easily accessible from the hotel
  • Museums

    • Visit Stevenage Museum and learn about Britain’s first post-war New Town
  • Great walks

    • Stroll through the 250 acres of rambling parkland in Knebworth’s grounds

Map & Location

Other reviews

Hotel Cromwell

This 16th-century farmhouse, once owned by Oliver Cromwell’s secretary, is now a contemporary hotel in the heart of Stevenage’s old town. Step inside for a winning combination of bold interiors with a strong restaurant offering – exactly what’s needed to encourage return visits...

Originally published by The Telegraph

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