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Brocket Hall. Built in 1760, replacing an earlier buildings of 1239 and 1430.
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Brocket Hall, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The exterior of Brocket Hall doubled as "Cranston Grange" in the Father Brown tv episode "The Oracle of the Dog" (1974).
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A swan takes off from The Broadwater, an artificial lake on the River Lea, with Brocket Hall behind. Brocket Hall was built by James Paine in 1760, although there had been two previous buildings on the site, the first dating from 1239. It was the home of two Prime Ministers, Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston, who died at Brocket in 1865 while in office. It was later the home of the Baronets Brocket, the third Baronet converting it into a hotel, which is its current use. It is grade I listed - for listing particulars see http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=158435&resourceID=5.
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Palladian bridge at Brocket Hall
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Looking across The Broadwater towards Brocket Hall. Brocket Hall was built by James Paine in 1760, although there had been two previous buildings on the site, the first dating from 1239. It was the home of two Prime Ministers, Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston, who died at Brocket in 1865 while in office. It was later the home of the Baronets Brocket, the third Baronet converting it into a hotel, which is its current use. It is grade I listed.
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President Hotel

President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street London England
The price is €145 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€145
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (3,990 reviews)
Location of hotel is ideal for taking the Tube as well as enjoying local restaurants.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

President Hotel
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
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The price is €121 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€121
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,056 reviews)
The hotel has a pub, cafe/pizzeria and shop onsite. We were upgraded to a room in the City Sleeper part of the hotel which looks freshly decorated. Liked the Brit pop style panels along the corridors. We had a room looking down into the courtyard so no traffic noise. The room was quite spacious and ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Royal National Hotel
Point A Hotel London Kings Cross – St Pancras

Point A Hotel London Kings Cross – St Pancras

2.5 out of 5
324 Gray's Inn Road London England
Fully refundable
The price is €97 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€97
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,803 reviews)
Great location, good wifi. Clean room and comfortable

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Point A Hotel London Kings Cross – St Pancras
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Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,281 reviews)
Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The location is perfect for the theaters and Covent Garden.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
The Lincoln Suites

The Lincoln Suites

4 out of 5
37-39 Kingsway London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
I loved it. It was right in the middle of London. It was close to everything. It was clean and quiet.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Lincoln Suites
Berkley Aparthotel

Berkley Aparthotel

3 out of 5
28-30 Rivington Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (275 reviews)
Good location, but there are better places to stay in this price range. The room I got was relatively clean, but tired. The shower curtain rail came off at one point. The co2 alarm was going off with an incessant beeping due to low battery just as I arrived, and this was fixed by just ripping the ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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The New Maynard Gallery

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Barn Theatre

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