"Charming historic building but inside there was a modern hotel with clean and comfortable, well-maintained rooms. It also has ample parking. There is a pleasant bar area and restaurant. They served a good buffet breakfast with a range of food to suit all tastes (fruit, yoghurt, cereals, bread/toast, pastries, cold meats and cheeses and also a full cooked breakfast). The food was good and the bacon and sausages on the cooked breakfast were particularly high quality. The hotel has an arrangement for guests to use the neighbouring Nuffield health and fitness club for no charge. The club is well-equipped, clean and has friendly staff. We took the opportunity while we were there to use the swimming pool and the sauna/steam room, which we enjoyed. On the edge of Letchworth Garden City but convenient for exploring anywhere in north Hertfordshire/south Cambridgeshire."