Rooms

All rooms are located separate to the main dwelling in our converted barn/coach house (thus allowing complete privacy for guests). Each room has its own entrance/exit door with key to the outside, this allows for late arrivals and early morning departures, and trips to the local pub opposite. All rooms have full en suite facilities with a bathroom that contains a toilet, sink and either a bath or power shower. Towels are supplied. All rooms are and always have been fully non-smoking. All have an interconnected smoke detection/fire alarm system with emergency lighting to the same specifications as hotels. All rooms have soundproofing between rooms. This has been fully inspected and approved and again complies with the latest government regulations for sound transmission to the same standard as hotels. Dawn to dusk external lighting applies around the complete site, complying with the latest regulations on energy conservation, similarly all other lighting utilises low energy consumption. With self-controlled heating in all rooms, you can make yourself comfortable before making a tea or coffee and relaxing in front of the TV.

Hotel details

The precise age of Bonningtons is not known, however 1st records originate from the early 1600s, so it is likely that the house predates this by a few years indicating a very late 16th century or early 17th century property. It is now a grade II listed building with a number of key listed features. Records are not precise but at some stage the property was acquired by the Houblon's Hallingbury estate. Bonningtons itself was reportedly the home of the estate manager. The estate itself also included Hatfield Forest. It was Jacob Houblon that created the current lake to be found in the centre of the forest, some time around 1740. Jacobs son further enhanced the estate and forest around 1770 with the consultation of the famous landscaper Capability Brown adding further exotic trees and some areas opened up to improve the views. The lake itself was also altered at this time.

Food & Beverages

Continental breakfast is available, which can be taken at any time in the self-service breakfast area. There is choice of cereals, bread or toast, preserves and marmalade, fresh orange juice (not from concentrate), yoghurt, pastries, fresh fruit, and tea or coffee. Lunchtime and evening meals can be taken in the George pub, located on the opposite side of the green, around 75 metres away. A free drink is available at another local pub, The Three Horseshoes, when ordering any main course meal.

Transfers to Bishops Stortford Rail Station or Stansted Airport are usually available from 07:00 until 11:00. Collections are usually between 16:00 and 21:00. If you want a transfer, this should be confirmed with Bonningtons before your arrival.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge. 

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 3.50 per day. 

Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

15 % VAT is included.  Service charge is not applicable.  City/tourist tax is not applicable. 

Meal Plan

Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.  Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy