The Wellington
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$169
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Wellington, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms.
Location
Located in Welwyn, The Wellington is within a 5-minute drive of Welwyn Roman Baths and Sherrardspark Wood. This luxury inn is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from The New Maynard Gallery and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Stanborough Park.
What's nearby
Welwyn Roman Baths(0.3 miles)
Sherrardspark Wood(1.3 miles)
The New Maynard Gallery(2.2 miles)
Barn Theatre(2.7 miles)
Stanborough Park(2.8 miles)
Knebworth Country Park(3.6 miles)
Knebworth House(4.1 miles)
Fielder Centre UH(5 miles)
Lamex Stadium(5.1 miles)
The Galleria(5.5 miles)
Cineworld Stevenage(5.6 miles)
Stevenage Community Arts Centre(5.7 miles)
David Lloyd Leisure(5.8 miles)
Hatfield House(5.9 miles)
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre(6.4 miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(14.1 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(28.6 miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(43.2 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(42.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Luggage Storage
Location
High Street, Welwyn, England, United Kingdom
Welwyn Roman Baths (0.3 miles)
Sherrardspark Wood (1.3 miles)
The New Maynard Gallery (2.2 miles)
Barn Theatre (2.7 miles)
Stanborough Park (2.8 miles)
Knebworth Country Park (3.6 miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 272 verified reviews
What guests think
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Travellers describe The Wellington as a characterful historic inn in picturesque Old Welwyn, combining welcoming staff, standout rooms rich with period charm, and convenient motorway access plus on-site parking, creating a distinctive village-base that feels both cosy and well located.
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Travellers describe The Wellington as a characterful historic inn in picturesque Old Welwyn, combining welcoming staff, standout rooms rich with period charm, and convenient motorway access plus on-site parking, creating a distinctive village-base that feels both cosy and well located.
Rooms feature beams, four-poster beds, and freestanding baths, with comfortable mattresses and thoughtful touches. Breakfast and dinners earn strong feedback, and the pub-restaurant is lively and often busy. Some guests mention noise from the road, church bells, or other rooms, and a few report limited Wi‑Fi or minor maintenance issues. Expect a charming village-inn stay with modern comforts.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are popular and often busy, and guests value the large, free car park.
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robert
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked an overnight stay before flying from Luton airport. Large free carpark for guests. Restaurant was excellent and very busy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very quirky - the wardrobe was a shower cubicle (presumably to preserve the look of the beams) and the toilet door similar. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant stay in an old coaching inn at amazing value.
Booked an overnight stay before flying from Luton airport. Large free carpark for guests. Restaurant was excellent and very busy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very quirky - the wardrobe was a shower cubicle (presumably to preserve the look of the beams) and the toilet door similar. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant stay in an old coaching inn at amazing value.
10
Patrick
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room full of character. Super friendly staff and service and absolutely excellent food. Highly recommend.
Beautiful room full of character. Super friendly staff and service and absolutely excellent food. Highly recommend.
8
Phil
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Central location with good service and food.
Central location with good service and food.
8
Dave
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
10
Mr Timothy James
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic old coach house beautifully renovated but keeping the 500 year features. Food was fabulous and the staff helpful and lovely. Set in a beautiful traditional English village.
Fantastic old coach house beautifully renovated but keeping the 500 year features. Food was fabulous and the staff helpful and lovely. Set in a beautiful traditional English village.
10
Anne
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to motorway but tucked away from any noise. Large car park, large pub and lots of amenities on your doorstep. Limited Internet was my only problem but it may have been due to the storm.
Close to motorway but tucked away from any noise. Large car park, large pub and lots of amenities on your doorstep. Limited Internet was my only problem but it may have been due to the storm.
10
Sara
Oct 1, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
10
Derek
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely room and bar/restaurant
Really lovely room and bar/restaurant
10
Mark
Mar 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything about The Wellington is superb. Before I arrived the manager called me to see if I wanted any food prepared as I would be arriving late. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - if you're vegetarian order the arancini. It's worth the visit just for this! Room was beautiful and cleaned every morning. The manager tried to book me a cab on the last day of my visit - but snow meant I was unlikely to get to my meeting on time so the owner drove me there. I'd love to return soon!
Everything about The Wellington is superb. Before I arrived the manager called me to see if I wanted any food prepared as I would be arriving late. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - if you're vegetarian order the arancini. It's worth the visit just for this! Room was beautiful and cleaned every morning. The manager tried to book me a cab on the last day of my visit - but snow meant I was unlikely to get to my meeting on time so the owner drove me there. I'd love to return soon!
8
Peter
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Took three rooms here whilst we attended a local wedding. The Inn has real character and is good value for money. The staff are very friendly. We ate in the restaurant on Saturday night and the food we excellent. Everything we ordered was really good and the chef know what he was doing. Breakfast was substantial and also very good. Highly recommended.
Took three rooms here whilst we attended a local wedding. The Inn has real character and is good value for money. The staff are very friendly. We ate in the restaurant on Saturday night and the food we excellent. Everything we ordered was really good and the chef know what he was doing. Breakfast was substantial and also very good. Highly recommended.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean and well kept, with housekeeping maintaining the historic features. A few guests noted odors in pub areas or minor bathroom maintenance issues.
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Angela
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room in the centre of Welwyn . The pub offers good food and the welcome was warm and informative. The room was we stayed in was no 6 at the top of the establishment. The bed was very comfortable. The light was broken above the bath so we could not have that on but it is an open plan room , so did not worry us.
Lovely room in the centre of Welwyn . The pub offers good food and the welcome was warm and informative. The room was we stayed in was no 6 at the top of the establishment. The bed was very comfortable. The light was broken above the bath so we could not have that on but it is an open plan room , so did not worry us.
10
Theresa
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights in Room 3 which was beautiful, 11th century beams, large sleigh bed, slipper bath, en suite toilet. Clean, comfortable, nice toiletries, kettle and coffee maker, selection of teas etc. Lovely view of village and church. Breakfast delicious, dinner lovely also. Great place to stay. Good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Felt very luxurious and a real treat. Would happily stay again.
We stayed for 2 nights in Room 3 which was beautiful, 11th century beams, large sleigh bed, slipper bath, en suite toilet. Clean, comfortable, nice toiletries, kettle and coffee maker, selection of teas etc. Lovely view of village and church. Breakfast delicious, dinner lovely also. Great place to stay. Good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Felt very luxurious and a real treat. Would happily stay again.
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PHILIPPA
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room 1. Bath and shower dysfunctional and flooded floor. Noise from customers passing room 1 to public toilet. Smell of rancid fat from kitchen in the morning. No apology.
Room 1. Bath and shower dysfunctional and flooded floor. Noise from customers passing room 1 to public toilet. Smell of rancid fat from kitchen in the morning. No apology.
10
John
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service, clean and comfortable
Excellent service, clean and comfortable
10
John
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel with a genuine feel for it's history. Great setting in the centre of Old Welwyn. Clean comfortable room, good food and great staff.
Fabulous hotel with a genuine feel for it's history. Great setting in the centre of Old Welwyn. Clean comfortable room, good food and great staff.
10
Elizabeth
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We booked The Wellington for our wedding night. The staff were wonderful, incredibly attentive, helpful and discrete. Our room was not only beautiful, quiet and spotless but Ellie, the manager had arranged a welcome bouquet of flowers and petals across our bed. It was really touching. The general ambience is cozy and intimate. Breakfast was included and was spectacular. Thank you to everyone at The Wellington for the perfect hospitality.
We booked The Wellington for our wedding night. The staff were wonderful, incredibly attentive, helpful and discrete. Our room was not only beautiful, quiet and spotless but Ellie, the manager had arranged a welcome bouquet of flowers and petals across our bed. It was really touching. The general ambience is cozy and intimate. Breakfast was included and was spectacular. Thank you to everyone at The Wellington for the perfect hospitality.
10
Sara
Oct 1, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
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John
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was lovely and well designed to preserve the original building. If you want toilet privacy from your other guest I wouldn’t recommend it! The food was good for breakfast but the pub dining area needs a good clean as there was an unpleasant smell around the entrance. WiFi in the rooms was ok.
Room was lovely and well designed to preserve the original building. If you want toilet privacy from your other guest I wouldn’t recommend it! The food was good for breakfast but the pub dining area needs a good clean as there was an unpleasant smell around the entrance. WiFi in the rooms was ok.
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Rooms
Rooms offer distinctive period character (beams, four-poster beds, freestanding baths) and good comfort. Some report noise from the road or church, occasional heat on hot days, and limited in-room Wi‑Fi.
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robert
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked an overnight stay before flying from Luton airport. Large free carpark for guests. Restaurant was excellent and very busy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very quirky - the wardrobe was a shower cubicle (presumably to preserve the look of the beams) and the toilet door similar. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant stay in an old coaching inn at amazing value.
Booked an overnight stay before flying from Luton airport. Large free carpark for guests. Restaurant was excellent and very busy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very quirky - the wardrobe was a shower cubicle (presumably to preserve the look of the beams) and the toilet door similar. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant stay in an old coaching inn at amazing value.
10
Ashna
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Needed a place to stay overnight. Found this really lovely place in well close to motorway. Our room had real character with creaky floor boards and beams in the bedroom and bathroom. Well decorated. Awesome breakfast included in the price.
Needed a place to stay overnight. Found this really lovely place in well close to motorway. Our room had real character with creaky floor boards and beams in the bedroom and bathroom. Well decorated. Awesome breakfast included in the price.
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Theresa
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights in Room 3 which was beautiful, 11th century beams, large sleigh bed, slipper bath, en suite toilet. Clean, comfortable, nice toiletries, kettle and coffee maker, selection of teas etc. Lovely view of village and church. Breakfast delicious, dinner lovely also. Great place to stay. Good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Felt very luxurious and a real treat. Would happily stay again.
We stayed for 2 nights in Room 3 which was beautiful, 11th century beams, large sleigh bed, slipper bath, en suite toilet. Clean, comfortable, nice toiletries, kettle and coffee maker, selection of teas etc. Lovely view of village and church. Breakfast delicious, dinner lovely also. Great place to stay. Good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Felt very luxurious and a real treat. Would happily stay again.
10
Karen
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous room with a bath. Building was amazing and steeped in history. Loved it.
Fabulous room with a bath. Building was amazing and steeped in history. Loved it.
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Dave
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
8
Michael
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room but stayed on a hot day with a small baby. The room has a fan but was very hot . Also facing the road so quite noisy.
Nice room but stayed on a hot day with a small baby. The room has a fan but was very hot . Also facing the road so quite noisy.
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Anne
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to motorway but tucked away from any noise. Large car park, large pub and lots of amenities on your doorstep. Limited Internet was my only problem but it may have been due to the storm.
Close to motorway but tucked away from any noise. Large car park, large pub and lots of amenities on your doorstep. Limited Internet was my only problem but it may have been due to the storm.
10
Ashley
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
As someone who travels for work every single week, it's easy to become jaded to the usual fair of 3 and 4 star hotels out there. Not so on this occasion; I'm happy to say that of the 20+ hotels I've stayed in this year the Wellington is, if not the greatest of the lot, certainly in the top 3. The rooms are stunning, traditionally cosy whilst being simultaneously modern and spacious. How these rooms are so cheap I'll never know, but I'm grateful they are as my employer wouldn't have footed the bill otherwise! Of course, any stay can be made or broken by the quality of food; luckily, the standard of food perfectly matches that of the rooms, and I enjoyed two of the most enjoyable meals I've had for over a month during my stay. Whilst there was a significant delay to my meal as they were short staffed the 2nd night, this was made up for by the deliciousness of my meal, the politeness of the staff and the free drink offered by way of apology. Needless to say, I will absolutely be staying again in future, and wholeheartedly look forward to it!
As someone who travels for work every single week, it's easy to become jaded to the usual fair of 3 and 4 star hotels out there. Not so on this occasion; I'm happy to say that of the 20+ hotels I've stayed in this year the Wellington is, if not the greatest of the lot, certainly in the top 3. The rooms are stunning, traditionally cosy whilst being simultaneously modern and spacious. How these rooms are so cheap I'll never know, but I'm grateful they are as my employer wouldn't have footed the bill otherwise! Of course, any stay can be made or broken by the quality of food; luckily, the standard of food perfectly matches that of the rooms, and I enjoyed two of the most enjoyable meals I've had for over a month during my stay. Whilst there was a significant delay to my meal as they were short staffed the 2nd night, this was made up for by the deliciousness of my meal, the politeness of the staff and the free drink offered by way of apology. Needless to say, I will absolutely be staying again in future, and wholeheartedly look forward to it!
8
John
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was lovely and well designed to preserve the original building. If you want toilet privacy from your other guest I wouldn’t recommend it! The food was good for breakfast but the pub dining area needs a good clean as there was an unpleasant smell around the entrance. WiFi in the rooms was ok.
Room was lovely and well designed to preserve the original building. If you want toilet privacy from your other guest I wouldn’t recommend it! The food was good for breakfast but the pub dining area needs a good clean as there was an unpleasant smell around the entrance. WiFi in the rooms was ok.
8
Garry
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place, my room was good , 4 poster bed and bath in middle of room, service was good throughout stay
Nice place, my room was good , 4 poster bed and bath in middle of room, service was good throughout stay
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Service
Service is consistently friendly, helpful, and professional, with staff sometimes going above and beyond. Occasional waits occurred when the venue was busy.
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Laura
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved our stay! Staff were so friendly and professional, breakfast was great well worth the money! Will definitely be back!
Loved our stay! Staff were so friendly and professional, breakfast was great well worth the money! Will definitely be back!
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Dave
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
10
Sarah
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We have just returned from a really lovely 2 night stay at the Wellington. The whole weekend from start to finish was very special and made even better by the staff. Particular mention must go to Ellie who managed a problem for us that was our fault but she went above and beyond to help us work it out. Callum is an absolute ray of sunshine, please don’t ever lose your sparkle and a big thank you to Isaac who carried on in Ellie‘s absence continuing to resolve our problem with great efficiency. All of the waiting staff were a credit to the hotel. We ate in the restaurant for dinner on the first night and enjoyed the breakfast in the mornings. All the food was delicious and we really couldn’t fault any aspect of our meals so congratulations to the kitchen and the chef. The rooms are beautifully and thoughtfully designed and our only issue was one which can’t be avoided and that was the fact that the road outside tends to be quite busy but it does quieten down during the hours when you would be wanting to sleep. We have been looking at the events at the nearby Hatfield House and would happily consider staying again if we fancy attending any of them. Thank you again to everyone at the Wellington. You really did make our stay very special.
We have just returned from a really lovely 2 night stay at the Wellington. The whole weekend from start to finish was very special and made even better by the staff. Particular mention must go to Ellie who managed a problem for us that was our fault but she went above and beyond to help us work it out. Callum is an absolute ray of sunshine, please don’t ever lose your sparkle and a big thank you to Isaac who carried on in Ellie‘s absence continuing to resolve our problem with great efficiency. All of the waiting staff were a credit to the hotel. We ate in the restaurant for dinner on the first night and enjoyed the breakfast in the mornings. All the food was delicious and we really couldn’t fault any aspect of our meals so congratulations to the kitchen and the chef. The rooms are beautifully and thoughtfully designed and our only issue was one which can’t be avoided and that was the fact that the road outside tends to be quite busy but it does quieten down during the hours when you would be wanting to sleep. We have been looking at the events at the nearby Hatfield House and would happily consider staying again if we fancy attending any of them. Thank you again to everyone at the Wellington. You really did make our stay very special.
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Sarah
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We have just returned from a really lovely two night stay at the Wellington. The whole weekend from start to finish was very special and made even better by the staff. Particular mention must go to Ellie who managed a problem for us that was our fault but she went above and beyond to help us work it out. Callum is an absolute ray of sunshine, please don’t ever lose your sparkle and a big thank you to Isaac who carried on in Ellie‘s absence continuing to resolve our problem with great efficiency. All of the waiting staff were a credit to the hotel. We ate in the restaurant for dinner on the first night and enjoyed the breakfast in the mornings. All the food was delicious and we really couldn’t fault any aspect of our meals so congratulations to the kitchen and the chef. The rooms are beautifully and thoughtfully designed and our only issue was one which can’t be avoided and that was the fact that the road outside tends to be quite busy but it does quieten down during the hours when you would be wanting to sleep. We have been looking at the events at the nearby Hatfield House and would happily consider staying again if we fancy attending any of them. Thank you again to everyone at the Wellington. You really did make our stay very special.
We have just returned from a really lovely two night stay at the Wellington. The whole weekend from start to finish was very special and made even better by the staff. Particular mention must go to Ellie who managed a problem for us that was our fault but she went above and beyond to help us work it out. Callum is an absolute ray of sunshine, please don’t ever lose your sparkle and a big thank you to Isaac who carried on in Ellie‘s absence continuing to resolve our problem with great efficiency. All of the waiting staff were a credit to the hotel. We ate in the restaurant for dinner on the first night and enjoyed the breakfast in the mornings. All the food was delicious and we really couldn’t fault any aspect of our meals so congratulations to the kitchen and the chef. The rooms are beautifully and thoughtfully designed and our only issue was one which can’t be avoided and that was the fact that the road outside tends to be quite busy but it does quieten down during the hours when you would be wanting to sleep. We have been looking at the events at the nearby Hatfield House and would happily consider staying again if we fancy attending any of them. Thank you again to everyone at the Wellington. You really did make our stay very special.
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Jeremy
Dec 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Visited to meet family in town where my husband used to live. Ellie checked us in quickly. Room 6 in the attic was fabulous. Lots of great touches, shampoo etc, hair dryer, Christmas stocking decoration hanging on the wall. We returned at 9pm and they were closed but Seb? let us in and served us a round of drinks while he cashed up. Terrific will visit again
Visited to meet family in town where my husband used to live. Ellie checked us in quickly. Room 6 in the attic was fabulous. Lots of great touches, shampoo etc, hair dryer, Christmas stocking decoration hanging on the wall. We returned at 9pm and they were closed but Seb? let us in and served us a round of drinks while he cashed up. Terrific will visit again
10
Mr. Alexander
Aug 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were super helpful
Staff were super helpful
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John William Colin
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
If I could give a higher score I would. Absolutely superb place to stay and also eat. Has never let me down. Cosy, quiet and relaxing after a busy day at work. Great night’s sleep. Food delicious. Service personal. Overall fantastic. Many thanks.
If I could give a higher score I would. Absolutely superb place to stay and also eat. Has never let me down. Cosy, quiet and relaxing after a busy day at work. Great night’s sleep. Food delicious. Service personal. Overall fantastic. Many thanks.
10
Sara
Oct 1, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
10
Mark
Mar 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything about The Wellington is superb. Before I arrived the manager called me to see if I wanted any food prepared as I would be arriving late. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - if you're vegetarian order the arancini. It's worth the visit just for this! Room was beautiful and cleaned every morning. The manager tried to book me a cab on the last day of my visit - but snow meant I was unlikely to get to my meeting on time so the owner drove me there. I'd love to return soon!
Everything about The Wellington is superb. Before I arrived the manager called me to see if I wanted any food prepared as I would be arriving late. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - if you're vegetarian order the arancini. It's worth the visit just for this! Room was beautiful and cleaned every morning. The manager tried to book me a cab on the last day of my visit - but snow meant I was unlikely to get to my meeting on time so the owner drove me there. I'd love to return soon!
10
Ian
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff i encountered were very helpful, profesional and welcoming. The food was very nice and the room was comfy with a good shower and wifi.
The staff i encountered were very helpful, profesional and welcoming. The food was very nice and the room was comfy with a good shower and wifi.
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Location
Central in Old Welwyn and convenient for the motorway, with views of the church and a village setting. Some guests experienced noise from the road or bells.
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Ashna
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Needed a place to stay overnight. Found this really lovely place in well close to motorway. Our room had real character with creaky floor boards and beams in the bedroom and bathroom. Well decorated. Awesome breakfast included in the price.
Needed a place to stay overnight. Found this really lovely place in well close to motorway. Our room had real character with creaky floor boards and beams in the bedroom and bathroom. Well decorated. Awesome breakfast included in the price.
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Andrew
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bit noisy with the church bells going at it for an hour in the evening but nice otherwise. Hot water only warm in the morning
Bit noisy with the church bells going at it for an hour in the evening but nice otherwise. Hot water only warm in the morning
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Phil
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Central location with good service and food.
Central location with good service and food.
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Theresa
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights in Room 3 which was beautiful, 11th century beams, large sleigh bed, slipper bath, en suite toilet. Clean, comfortable, nice toiletries, kettle and coffee maker, selection of teas etc. Lovely view of village and church. Breakfast delicious, dinner lovely also. Great place to stay. Good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Felt very luxurious and a real treat. Would happily stay again.
We stayed for 2 nights in Room 3 which was beautiful, 11th century beams, large sleigh bed, slipper bath, en suite toilet. Clean, comfortable, nice toiletries, kettle and coffee maker, selection of teas etc. Lovely view of village and church. Breakfast delicious, dinner lovely also. Great place to stay. Good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Felt very luxurious and a real treat. Would happily stay again.
10
David
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for Xmas eve, staff and food were excellent. Loved our stay and were made to feel really special on such a festive time of the year. With the church opposite the pub was all very festive
Stayed for Xmas eve, staff and food were excellent. Loved our stay and were made to feel really special on such a festive time of the year. With the church opposite the pub was all very festive
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Dave
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
This is a lovely little pub/restaurant in a picturesque village. Staff were very friendly, but were very busy, so took a short while to get booked in. The room was lovely, especially with the standalone bath, and a comfy bed. We did not eat there, as we had a prior booking, but the restaurant was full for the majority of the time we were there for drinks. It was good to have parking at the back too as street parking was quite difficult. Lovely stay
10
Mr Timothy James
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic old coach house beautifully renovated but keeping the 500 year features. Food was fabulous and the staff helpful and lovely. Set in a beautiful traditional English village.
Fantastic old coach house beautifully renovated but keeping the 500 year features. Food was fabulous and the staff helpful and lovely. Set in a beautiful traditional English village.
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Anne
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to motorway but tucked away from any noise. Large car park, large pub and lots of amenities on your doorstep. Limited Internet was my only problem but it may have been due to the storm.
Close to motorway but tucked away from any noise. Large car park, large pub and lots of amenities on your doorstep. Limited Internet was my only problem but it may have been due to the storm.
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John
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel with a genuine feel for it's history. Great setting in the centre of Old Welwyn. Clean comfortable room, good food and great staff.
Fabulous hotel with a genuine feel for it's history. Great setting in the centre of Old Welwyn. Clean comfortable room, good food and great staff.
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Sara
Oct 1, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
Lovely historic pub in good location. Clean, comfortable well appointed room. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good food. Large safe car park. Highly recommended
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Dining
Breakfast and dinners receive strong praise for quality and flavor, and the restaurant is popular. A few guests noted occasional delays or a need for better cleanliness in a pub area.
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robert
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked an overnight stay before flying from Luton airport. Large free carpark for guests. Restaurant was excellent and very busy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very quirky - the wardrobe was a shower cubicle (presumably to preserve the look of the beams) and the toilet door similar. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant stay in an old coaching inn at amazing value.
Booked an overnight stay before flying from Luton airport. Large free carpark for guests. Restaurant was excellent and very busy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very quirky - the wardrobe was a shower cubicle (presumably to preserve the look of the beams) and the toilet door similar. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant stay in an old coaching inn at amazing value.
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Timothy
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A real hidden gem in a beautiful 14th century building with picturesque views over a quaint church. Thoughtfully furnished in a way that feels modern and clean with a more than a careful eye towards the building’s heritage. Very comfortable four poster bed and always lovely to have a freestanding bath in a room. Appreciated the good selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, as well as extras like bath salts, plenty of towels and cushions, etc. Plenty of ambient lighting, nice curtains, very quiet so got a good night’s sleep. Had perhaps once of the best cooked veggie breakfasts in a long time in the morning and staff at check in, breakfast and check out were all very helpful, thorough and friendly. Need an excuse to come back now!
A real hidden gem in a beautiful 14th century building with picturesque views over a quaint church. Thoughtfully furnished in a way that feels modern and clean with a more than a careful eye towards the building’s heritage. Very comfortable four poster bed and always lovely to have a freestanding bath in a room. Appreciated the good selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, as well as extras like bath salts, plenty of towels and cushions, etc. Plenty of ambient lighting, nice curtains, very quiet so got a good night’s sleep. Had perhaps once of the best cooked veggie breakfasts in a long time in the morning and staff at check in, breakfast and check out were all very helpful, thorough and friendly. Need an excuse to come back now!
10
Nicole
Jan 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice, staff very helpful, food delicious, room gorgeous.
Very nice, staff very helpful, food delicious, room gorgeous.
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Mr Timothy James
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic old coach house beautifully renovated but keeping the 500 year features. Food was fabulous and the staff helpful and lovely. Set in a beautiful traditional English village.
Fantastic old coach house beautifully renovated but keeping the 500 year features. Food was fabulous and the staff helpful and lovely. Set in a beautiful traditional English village.
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Nancy
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a fabulous comfy stay at The wellington. The room was fab and the food in the restaurant was amazing. The staff were great and very friendly. Would def stay there again
I had a fabulous comfy stay at The wellington. The room was fab and the food in the restaurant was amazing. The staff were great and very friendly. Would def stay there again
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Ashley
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
As someone who travels for work every single week, it's easy to become jaded to the usual fair of 3 and 4 star hotels out there. Not so on this occasion; I'm happy to say that of the 20+ hotels I've stayed in this year the Wellington is, if not the greatest of the lot, certainly in the top 3. The rooms are stunning, traditionally cosy whilst being simultaneously modern and spacious. How these rooms are so cheap I'll never know, but I'm grateful they are as my employer wouldn't have footed the bill otherwise! Of course, any stay can be made or broken by the quality of food; luckily, the standard of food perfectly matches that of the rooms, and I enjoyed two of the most enjoyable meals I've had for over a month during my stay. Whilst there was a significant delay to my meal as they were short staffed the 2nd night, this was made up for by the deliciousness of my meal, the politeness of the staff and the free drink offered by way of apology. Needless to say, I will absolutely be staying again in future, and wholeheartedly look forward to it!
As someone who travels for work every single week, it's easy to become jaded to the usual fair of 3 and 4 star hotels out there. Not so on this occasion; I'm happy to say that of the 20+ hotels I've stayed in this year the Wellington is, if not the greatest of the lot, certainly in the top 3. The rooms are stunning, traditionally cosy whilst being simultaneously modern and spacious. How these rooms are so cheap I'll never know, but I'm grateful they are as my employer wouldn't have footed the bill otherwise! Of course, any stay can be made or broken by the quality of food; luckily, the standard of food perfectly matches that of the rooms, and I enjoyed two of the most enjoyable meals I've had for over a month during my stay. Whilst there was a significant delay to my meal as they were short staffed the 2nd night, this was made up for by the deliciousness of my meal, the politeness of the staff and the free drink offered by way of apology. Needless to say, I will absolutely be staying again in future, and wholeheartedly look forward to it!
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Peter
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place, great selection of restaurants local and at the pub. The rooms are great and the breakfast was devine. Looking forward to the next stay
Loved this place, great selection of restaurants local and at the pub. The rooms are great and the breakfast was devine. Looking forward to the next stay
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John
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was lovely and well designed to preserve the original building. If you want toilet privacy from your other guest I wouldn’t recommend it! The food was good for breakfast but the pub dining area needs a good clean as there was an unpleasant smell around the entrance. WiFi in the rooms was ok.
Room was lovely and well designed to preserve the original building. If you want toilet privacy from your other guest I wouldn’t recommend it! The food was good for breakfast but the pub dining area needs a good clean as there was an unpleasant smell around the entrance. WiFi in the rooms was ok.
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Mark
Mar 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything about The Wellington is superb. Before I arrived the manager called me to see if I wanted any food prepared as I would be arriving late. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - if you're vegetarian order the arancini. It's worth the visit just for this! Room was beautiful and cleaned every morning. The manager tried to book me a cab on the last day of my visit - but snow meant I was unlikely to get to my meeting on time so the owner drove me there. I'd love to return soon!
Everything about The Wellington is superb. Before I arrived the manager called me to see if I wanted any food prepared as I would be arriving late. Breakfast and dinner were excellent - if you're vegetarian order the arancini. It's worth the visit just for this! Room was beautiful and cleaned every morning. The manager tried to book me a cab on the last day of my visit - but snow meant I was unlikely to get to my meeting on time so the owner drove me there. I'd love to return soon!
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Peter
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Took three rooms here whilst we attended a local wedding. The Inn has real character and is good value for money. The staff are very friendly. We ate in the restaurant on Saturday night and the food we excellent. Everything we ordered was really good and the chef know what he was doing. Breakfast was substantial and also very good. Highly recommended.
Took three rooms here whilst we attended a local wedding. The Inn has real character and is good value for money. The staff are very friendly. We ate in the restaurant on Saturday night and the food we excellent. Everything we ordered was really good and the chef know what he was doing. Breakfast was substantial and also very good. Highly recommended.
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Valerie
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Attractive, historic pub hotel, well located with its own carpark. Bar/check in staff very helpful and efficient. Exceptional attention to detail throughout. Very good breakfast menu and good cooked breakfast. As it's a very old building, there are many small steps to negotiate and no lift.
Attractive, historic pub hotel, well located with its own carpark. Bar/check in staff very helpful and efficient. Exceptional attention to detail throughout. Very good breakfast menu and good cooked breakfast. As it's a very old building, there are many small steps to negotiate and no lift.
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Liam
Jul 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very accommodating when we arrived early for our room. Cleaner gave us time to change in there before going to a wedding and leave our luggage there also. Extremely helpful staff all round.
Very accommodating when we arrived early for our room. Cleaner gave us time to change in there before going to a wedding and leave our luggage there also. Extremely helpful staff all round.
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Adrian
Jun 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room itself was absolutely fantastic and I can’t fault the staff or the breakfast. However there were a number of items in our room that were broken, one of which was quite dangerous! a light switch on the side of the bed which had a bare wire, if anyone was staying here with a younger child they could stick their fingers in there and get a nasty shock! Also, a lot of the furniture is quite tired and whilst the bath was lovely, you couldn’t actually turn the cold tap off completely as it just span round and round leaving a dripping noise when you were trying to relax in the bath. Overall a lovely hotel but could do with some maintenance.
The room itself was absolutely fantastic and I can’t fault the staff or the breakfast. However there were a number of items in our room that were broken, one of which was quite dangerous! a light switch on the side of the bed which had a bare wire, if anyone was staying here with a younger child they could stick their fingers in there and get a nasty shock! Also, a lot of the furniture is quite tired and whilst the bath was lovely, you couldn’t actually turn the cold tap off completely as it just span round and round leaving a dripping noise when you were trying to relax in the bath. Overall a lovely hotel but could do with some maintenance.
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Michael
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Superb stay. Lovely room, delicious food and the staff were fantastic. We will be back!
Superb stay. Lovely room, delicious food and the staff were fantastic. We will be back!
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Nancy
May 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are fab and food is lovely
Staff are fab and food is lovely
FAQs about The Wellington
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite, and it is limited. No reservation is required.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Welwyn, within a 5-minute drive of Welwyn Roman Baths and Stanborough Park. It is 2.6 miles from The New Maynard Gallery and 3.1 miles from Barn Theatre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-10-29: 168.94625434875488USD
- 2026-10-30: 150.9074454071045USD
- 2026-10-31: 163.864845803833USD
- 2026-11-01: 150.9074454071045USD
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit/debit cards
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