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Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Master bedroom leads into twin/double room, then into dressing area and en-suite
Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Digswell, England
  • Place, Welwyn Roman Baths
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The New Maynard Gallery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanborough Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Family bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin/superking

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

En suite for family room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London

Authentic gamekeeper's cottage, built in 1642, in beautiful grounds in the heart of the countryside. Surrounded by many great pubs, restaurants and places of interest for people of all ages. Pool, table tennis and bar football and other games in games area, which is available by arrangement.

Relax on the comfy leather suite in front of the inglenook open fireplace. The cottage is furnished with hotel grade bed linen, the rooms and garden with patio are large. 2 decent sized double bedrooms (one also has a twin bedroom off it) 2 bathrooms (both with baths & showers), downstairs WC, Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, lounge with open fire/wood burner, large garden.

This is an unforgettable retreat set off the road with a gated driveway entrance. There is plenty of space to park. Guests are given exclusive access to the whole of the cottage.

The Game Keeper's Lodge can also be booked to increase capacity to sleep 8 more people.

Peaceful & ideal for isolation. Antibacterial products provided.

Rural cottage, built in 1642, 15 mins walk from Welwyn North station & taxis, 20 mins from historic Welwyn Village. On train: 35 minutes to Kings Cross London, 3 hours to York, 45 mins in car to Cambridge, 1 hour 20 to Oxford. Easy access to A1, M1 & M25. Walks, cycle paths & pubs nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Exceptions may be made by prior written agreement
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Pets

Pets allowed
By arrangement, at my discretion, some chargeable.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On the patio
early check-in and/or late check-out can be made by arrangements only and it might be charged

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10778833
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: exceptions may be made by prior written agreement
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Welwyn

Located in Welwyn, this holiday home is in a rural area. Welwyn Roman Baths and Hatfield House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Knebworth Country Park and Stanborough Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Hartham Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Lamex Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking.
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Digswell, England

What's nearby

  • Welwyn Roman Baths - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The New Maynard Gallery - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Stanborough Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Barn Theatre - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hatfield House - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Welwyn North Station - 11 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hakalok Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tewin Road Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Classic Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gamekeepers Cottage rural, good for isolation walks cycling Near train to London located?

This family-friendly Welwyn holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Welwyn Roman Baths and The New Maynard Gallery. Knebworth Country Park and Stanborough Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Welwyn North Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kinnari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home

We spent Christmas at the cottage and enjoyed our time so much. The home is warm and cozy. The kitchen was perfect for cooking a holiday meal and the dining room was amazing. We enjoyed playing games and sitting by the fire!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2022
Absolutely loved hosting this family they were great with communication and respected our property. Once departed the property was left clean and tidy. Would definitely love to host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Place to Quarantine

We were in a unique situation and the Gamekeepers Lodge was perfect for what we needed. Having just arrived from America on a job transfer we needed a place to quarantine prior to making the final move to Scotland. Essential to our needs was a large garden for our dogs. The house, property and neighborhood was super! Especially helpful and kind was Iolande - the owner. She was extremely gracious, friendly, and responsive. We needed to extend an extra day and she was extremely accommodating. We will have fond memories of our time at the Gamekeepers Lodge.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2021
Jason, you’ll always be welcome. It was lovely to meet you all, including the 4 legged members of your party😊
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2/10 Terrible

Damon C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A complete nightmare

Owner demanded I meet her for scones and tea so she would give me property address, and demanded I meet her in person to pay. Mind you, I was traveling from the US for a medical procedure. She then proceeded to enter the property while I was still there, inspecting her house and accusing me of “breaking house rules” because I opened windows due to a musty smell in the house. She made up a list of reasons why I was breaking the rules, including accusing me of taking the key with me without her permission, and leaving her mail box open (no reason for me to use her mailbox). She said she would only clean and make the bed for one room, despite the fact I rented the entire place. She also said in the UK, she has the right to enter the property whenever she pleases. She ultimately cancelled my reservation, threatened to tow my car and throw my belongings in the snow, one week early when I reported issues to VRBO. She said she would refund me for it, asked for my bank account number. It’s been a week and she has not refunded me the almost $2k she said she would. Truly a disturbing experience, and willing to file a lawsuit to get my money back and report the abuse.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

A mixed bag

We stayed here as a group of guys escaping family life for the weekend. We really had to convince the management/owner to let us stay in the first place as a group of men, which I kind of understand but it's not a good start. Location and nearby stuff was all great. However the house itself is fine, but the general feeling is that the owners are doing you a favour letting you stay there. Stroppy notes everywhere warning of fines if rules aren't followed, long and detailed list of rules that kind of thing. As we were a group of 9 we expected 9 proper beds, however nearer the time we discovered 3+ of these would be camp beds/sofas. Although if you need the listing properly it says that the Lodge (building next to the main house) is a separate place. That's why we thought everyone would get a bed, this is not immediately obvious and should be made crystal clear. It kind of felt like a sleepover at a friend's house where it was every man for himself at bedtime. The cooker was weird and hard to use, and there were 3 dining chairs in the dining room (there were 9 of us) also there must have been 20+ brandy glasses but only 3 that would hold more than half a pint! Washed up and put away reusable paper pepsi cups though (!) The "games room" for which we paid an additional £20 was a knackered old marquee that was filthy and smelly. I tried to point this out as genuine feedback but the owner wasn't interested. We couldn't stand to be in there for more than 5 mins. It also takes up 50% of the garden, which was otherwise very pretty. I rarely leave poor reviews and I really tried to reach a compromise with the manager but to no avail. The overall impression was that of a tired old house with knackered kit that someone begrudgingly let you stay in. Not exactly how it should be.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Natacha G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice countryside getaway

We rented the property for a weekend away with several members of my family. The cottage is in a lovely countryside with lots of walks available nearby. We rented both the cottage and the lodge. The garden is lovely. The game room is quite big and the children enjoyed it. The cottage needs to be refurbished (roof above the master bedroom has a plastic sheet covering it outside, paper peeling off in the bathroom...) but is very nice and comfortable. The beds were comfortable apart from the sofa beds but we were aware of this. Leanne, the property manager was very helpful and quickly came to help us when we locked ourselves out. The deposit was refunded very quickly after our stay. We all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and expertly managed

Had an excellent weekend getaway with a group of friends. Property was as advertised and the gardens were beautiful. Only gripe would be the bed in the master bedroom, wasnt that comfortable, but would absolutely reccomend. Host was exceptional, any queries were quickly answered and was always very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2021
Micheal and friends were a pleasure to host would definitely welcome them back.

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Hosted by Sarah Bochsler

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