a suite adds a separate living room with a dining area, and a kitchenette. set in a redbrick house in a residential area, this straightforward guesthouse is 2 miles from the shops, pubs and eateries in the city centre, and 3 miles from knebworth house, a tudor stately home with gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. there's also a patio. family rooms sleep up to 4 guests; 1 also has a fireplace. bright, casual rooms come with free wi-fi and tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Heathrow Airport 53 min
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