little dated in bathroom

beautiful setting close to town

Stayed in May 2023

I got what I paid for (and more). The room was functional with shared facilities (that were very clean and regularly serviced)

Great value for money, friendly staff and an exceptional breakfast. Its a music college so there is music in the air and the atmosphere is harmonious. Good location. A big house surounded by trees and flowers only 5 minutes walk from the station.

Stayed in March 2023

Shared bathroom.

Comfortable bed and clean only had continental breakfast which was nice but a cooked breakfast was available.

Stayed in May 2023

wooden floors made it a bit noisy but that is to be expected in an old building.

The room was comfortable and the breakfast was very good.

Stayed in April 2023

Water pressure on shower was a bit on the low side (room 6 in lodge). Gravity fed hot water system in place - water pressure could be fixed quite easily with a boost pump providing the hot water cylinder has enough capacity to not run out of hot water with extra water use! Plumbing was occasionally a bit noisy in the lodge - but nothing to get concerned about.

Very comfortable, clean, cosy yet airy room. Very quiet - got a very good sleep each night. Great location for my needs. Very helpful, friendly staff. Decent breakfast. Beautiful main building. Quaint lodge. Good value.

Stayed in May 2023

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Stayed in April 2023

Smell of chloride cleaner in bathroom, very hot in bathroom

Lovely Breakfast, great garden.

Stayed in April 2023

Very nice area with friendly staff and a decent breakfast

Stayed in April 2023

facilities were limited but this was explained in description

clean, calm, peaceful

Stayed in March 2023

The shower could have been better. A change of towels would have been good too.

Stayed in March 2023

I'm quite tall, so the beds were not very comfortable for me. I hung over the edge and they were quite hard.

The staff were amazing. Very friendly. Kitchen staff also. Felt very well looked after. Breakfast was amazing.

Stayed in March 2023

The shower was poor. Very poor water pressure. Shower pump required.

Great location. Nice breakfast

Stayed in March 2023

Appreciated the good selection

Stayed in February 2023

Room size

Lovely breakfast to start your day Easy access location with ample parking

Stayed in February 2023

There were cotton sheets which is excellent, however all the rest of the bedding is synthetic, made me sweat, I would have appreciated at least a blanket made of wool

Very friendly welcome, helpful staff overall, beautiful building, relaexed atmosphere

Stayed in February 2023

The vegetarian sausages were awefull. I am not a fan of fake meat products, I will eat them when away partially as an experiment, partially because they can be the only source of protein in a meal. The sausages served were particularly bad, like eating sawdust. I do not smoke, drink or eat meat, but I do like good coffee. I tried the coffee, both in the room and at breakfast, I do not expect much at the budget so I dont wish to be negative, I'm just glad I brought my own.

Quiet. I am a very light sleeper, excessive noise from traffic, the constant rumble of air conditioning, guests arriving/returning after midnight all cause me problems. Benslow was very quiet. I will book Benslow the next time I am in Hitchin, or on my way to an airport.

Stayed in February 2023

No TV, although this is very clearly communicated in the property information. I might have preferred breakfast service to have started slightly earlier, but I always take time for cooked breakfast here.

Free guest parking. High quality cooked breakfast. Large double room with perfectly adequate shared bathroom facilities. Good provision of hot drink tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Free toiletries. Towels provided at no extra charge.

Stayed in February 2023

No TV, but this is very clearly indicated in the property facilities provision information. A slightly earlier sit-in breakfast would have suited me better personally, however, in an effort to accommodate earlier breakfast requirements I have been offered a breakfast bag to takeaway during a previous stay here, which admittedly I didn't take up as I was looking forward to their cooked breakfast.

Great location for Hitchin railway train station. Well situated for hassle-free departure by private car during the morning rush hour. Good cooked breakfast. Private ensuite room. Convenient free parking.

Stayed in December 2022

The room could have been cleaner. Large cobwebs hanging from the ceiling in both the bedroom and bathroom.

The location was perfect for our stay. Short walk into town and close to amenities. All the staff were lovely and accommodating.

Stayed in February 2023

Felt £60 was a little much for a room that isn't ensuite. I think ~£50ish would have been more reasonable.

Comfortable bed, warm room, good shower pressure, free parking, nice breakfast in the morning. 15 mins walk to town centre.

Stayed in February 2023

Our room was comfortable with a big shower room - bear in mind the is mainly a centre for music courses so is not exactly hotel level finish and decor - but we didn't expect that. Breakfast was great and plentiful - lots of fruit and a very nice cooked selection. the staff were all lovely, welcoming and friendly. There is no food served for B&B visitors in the evening but lots of great places to eat in Hitchin.

Stayed in February 2023

The bedroom didn’t match the photo used by Booking.com. The paintwork was chipped and scratched and the furniture had seen better days. There was only one bedside table so one person was unlucky. The bed linen had a funny smell.

breakfast was great

Stayed in February 2023

The location is quietly tucked away not far from the railway station, with plenty of parking for cars. The breakfast is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful. Not your run of the mill sterile traveling hotel, and if you can live a shared bathroom and without a TV and settle with a good book, and don’t mind a 10 minute walk to town it’s fantastic value.

Stayed in January 2023

The rooms are dated but then they don't profess to be anything else. Really missed a television in the room. Bar doesn't open until 2130 and cooked breakfast doesnt start until 0745 but they do provide a breakfast bag.

The staff are amazing and couldn't be more attentive to your needs. 10 out of 10. Bed was super comfortable. Would have loved to join the musicians to listen to their music but I wasn't sure if it was allowed or not but I could have asked I suppose.

Stayed in January 2023

Breakfast was poor. Luke warm and not much choice

Rooms were basic but warm and clean

Stayed in December 2022