• Entire home
  • 2045 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Located 12 km from Hatfield House, The Game Keepers Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 17th century, this holiday home is 28 km from Cockfosters and 30 km from Edgware. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Knebworth House. The spacious holiday home with a patio and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Watford Junction is 31 km from the holiday home, while Southgate London is 31 km away. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 18 km from The Game Keepers Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
6.9
Location
9.0
Low score for Welwyn
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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Iola

8.2
8.2
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Iola
Rural cottage, built in 1642, 15 mins walk from Welwyn North station & taxis, 20 mins from historic Welwyn Village. On train: 35 minutes to Kings Cross London, 3 hours to York, 45 mins in car to Cambridge, 1 hour 20 to Oxford. Easy access to A1, M1 & M25. Walks, cycle paths & pubs nearby. 2 decent sized double bedrooms (one also has a twin bedroom off it) 2 bathrooms (baths & showers) Kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, lounge with open fire/wood burner, large garden. Games room on request Authentic gamekeeper’s cottage in beautiful grounds in the countryside. Surrounded by great pubs, restaurants & places of interest for people of all ages. Pool, table tennis, croquet & bar football available by arrangement. Relax on the comfy leather suite in front of the inglenook open fireplace. It is furnished with hotel grade bed linen, the rooms and garden with patio are large. This is an unforgettable retreat set off the road with a gated driveway entrance. There is plenty of space to park. Guests are given exclusive access to the whole of the cottage. The Game Keeper's Lodge can also be booked to increase capacity to sleep 8 more people. Peaceful & ideal for isolation.
I used to run a business from the cottage. I love it with its large garden and I cannot bear to sell it, so I have decided to share it with others & it gives me a business interest with some opportunity for interaction with people, which I miss. I like to meet my guests if they like to be sociable & check that there is nothing with which I can help them. I am also respectful of the fact that some guests will prefer to be left in their peaceful seclusion.
It is about 2 miles from Welwyn village. This has several pubs and restaurants, & many buildings that are several hundred years old, including Anne Van Gogh's house, to which Vincent Van Gogh walked the 25 miles from London because he could not afford a carriage. The Mimram river runs through Welwyn and ducks can be seen from the High Street. There is a Victorian fernary in walking distance from the village. You can visit Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Abbey, Wimpole Home Farm (National Trust), where your children can pet animals, Hatfield House, the Roman baths in Welwyn and many other places of interest. Welwyn Garden City is 3 miles away and still offers a large John Lewis store. It is an excellent example of the layout and architecture of the Garden City movement, which took place in around 1935. There are many Garden City cottages, which were originally built as council houses and are now in private occupancy because they are so attractive. The large green public areas make the Garden City very attractive and an operational fountain adorns the Parkway. The historic city of St. Albans, famously ransacked by Boudica in about 60AD, is a 20-30 minute drive away, depending on traffic.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Game Keepers Cottage

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Game Keepers Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 04:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Game Keepers Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    A damage deposit of £500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Game Keepers Cottage

    • The Game Keepers Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Game Keepers Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • The Game Keepers Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Game Keepers Cottage is 1.3 miles from the centre of Welwyn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Game Keepers Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Game Keepers Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, The Game Keepers Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.