From luxury countryside retreats to waterside lodges and modern hotels, you’ll find something to suit every style of stay.
Below are some recommended places to stay within easy reach of the zoo. We’ll be adding more details soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Fanhams Hall
Whether you’re staying in the main house or the tranquil courtyard, you’ll find their rooms are paragons of calm with lashings of individual charm and style.
Official check-in time is 2pm and check-out by 11am, but if you arrive earlier, or want to stay a little longer, there will always be a comfy spot in the lounge, bar or atrium ready and waiting…
Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club is a Jacobean-style manor house set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside in Ware Hertfordshire. Wood-panelled libraries and cosy fireplaces coexist with modern amenities, 13 event spaces and discerning service. Their charming hotel rooms and spacious suites feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and plush bedding. For the ultimate countryside retreat, practice your swing on the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus II, and unwind at the spa and leisure club with a heated indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre. Enjoy an array of food and beverage options, from afternoon tea at Cast Iron Grill and Oak Hall, to a relaxed bite to eat at Vardons. Take advantage of the recently refurbished, light-filled event and wedding venues with delicious catering and expert planning services available to ensure an occasion to remember. Additional amenities at the Ware golf hotel include room service, complimentary parking and valet dry-cleaning.
DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree
Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree, a fabulous 4-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Borehamwood, United Kingdom. Just a stone’s throw away from the city center at a mere 1.2mi, this hotel offers the perfect mix of convenience and luxury for your stay.
With 1154 reviews to its name, this hotel has garnered quite a reputation for its exceptional service and top-notch amenities. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including a delicious breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and even a golf course for those looking to tee off during their stay.
Roydon Marina Village
Located just 30 minutes from Central London, Roydon Marina Village offers an exceptional getaway featuring moorings, luxury lodges, residential park homes, a hotel, and the Boathouse Café.
Nestled beside a tranquil 32-acre lake in the stunning Lee Valley Regional Park – an award-winning green space teeming with local wildlife – this idyllic haven is perfect for relaxation and exploration.
Enjoy the serene Northbound routes along the River Stort or venture south to explore the vibrant sights of London and its surroundings by water. Your perfect escape awaits at Roydon Marina Village.
Brocket Hall
In the tranquil grounds of the Brocket Hall Estate lies Melbourne Lodge, our stunning 18th century Grade 1 listed Georgian coach house conversion.
Previously the stable block, it sheltered the tireless steeds that not only took the Hall’s residents hunting, but also provided the main point of interest on race days proudly held on the private racecourse that circled the Estate during the 18th Century.
With stunning views of the Hall, Broadwater Lake and The Melbourne Club golf course, the 16 luxury ensuite bedrooms in Melbourne Lodge, each named after one of the great racehorses of the day, are the perfect place to stay after enjoying an exhilarating round of golf on one of our championship courses, a sumptuous dinner in Auberge du Lac, a fabulous wedding or private party.
Grandly spacious, furnished with original pieces from the Estate, each room retains the heritage and luxury of a bygone era with all the conveniences of the 21st Century including free WiFi, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Each of our 12 double bedrooms are also available as twin rooms.
