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Hertfordshire Historic Houses

Brocket Hall

One of the finest stately homes with a long and intriguing history. Situated in 543 acres of mature parkland, affording stunning views over the Broadwater Lake. Built by renowned architect James Paine for the owner, Sir Mathew Lamb in 1760 and now a luxury hotel.

Brocket Hall, Welwyn,  AL8 7XG, Tel: 01707 335241 Email

 Hatfield House & Gardens 

This Jacobean house was built between 1607 and 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I. It has been the family home of the Cecils ever since. The interior decoration was the work of English, Flemish and French craftsmen, notably Maximilian Colt. The State Rooms include world-famous paintings including The Rainbow Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I and The Ermine Portrait by Nicholas Hilliard. Other paintings include works by Hoefnagel, Mytens, John de Critz the Elder and Sir Joshua Reynolds, Fine furniture from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, rare tapestries and historic armour can be found in the State Rooms. The 42 acres of gardens now include formal, knot, scented and wilderness areas which reflects their Jacobean origins.

Hatfield, AL9 5NQ  Tel: 01707 262030  Email