| set in a house with a traditional thatched roof, this modest inn off the a10 roadway is 9 miles from the benington lordship gardens and 6 miles from the blagrove common nature reserve. the 4 warm, cosy rooms featuring wood furnishings come with free wi-fi, tvs and en suite bathrooms; some feature tubs. other amenities include a garden with patio seating and a kids' play area. . a free continental breakfast buffet is available during the week; a cooked breakfast is served on weekends in the warm pub. parking is available
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 7
Knebworth House (32 min)
This lavish Tudor stately home and gardens hosts massive rock concerts and is open in summertime. Fairlands Valley Park (24 min)
Sprawling green space with aquatic & land-based activities, from sailing classes to rope-climbing. Stevenage Museum (24 min)
Small museum offering exhibits on the town's history through displays, films & hands-on activities. Royston Cave (14 min)
Snug cave discovered in 1742 & featuring storied stone carvings, open to the public Apr–Oct. Audley End House and Gardens (30 min)
English Heritage Jacobean mansion, a third its original size, in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Benington Lordship Gardens (22 min)
Tranquil garden park known for its verdant country landscape, castle ruins & contemporary sculpture. Panshanger Park (20 min)
Sprawling countryside park & popular walking destination featuring lakes, a river & wildlife. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (31 min)
Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (22 min)
Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. National Trust - Hatfield Forest (38 min)
Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. Scott's Grotto (15 min) Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk (30 min)
Family-fun miniature train ride through lush woodland, plus a fairy walk and cafe. Cromer Windmill (10 min)
Historic windmill built in 1681 & refurbished in the late 1900s, open seasonally to the public. Hertford Museum (17 min)
Local museum telling the story of the town through archaeological, social and historical exhibits. Mountfichet Castle (31 min)
Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. | 
