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Lockley Farm offers quality self-catering accommodation set in a picturesque, country setting, near Welwyn in Hertfordshire.
With a choice of five properties consisting of Barn conversions and an isolated detached lodge / cottage. Each house has a current 4 Star Recommendation with the English Tourist Board / Council and are therefore maintained to a high standard. With each property sleeping a varied number of guests, there is a choice of preferred accommodation to suit each individuals needs.
The farm is a working arable farm, there is also seasonal grazing for beef cattle, with horses and chickens residing permanently.
With approximately 2 miles of footpaths guests can experience picturesque and
hilly countryside walks.
With the farm location situated 3 miles by car from Welwyn North station, there is easy access to London 30mins by train, 25 miles by road via A1M.
To the north, historical Cambridge is 35 miles by car, and Oxford is within a 2 hour drive.
Gamekeepers Lodge - Built in 1912 in the middle of the farm as requested by the then gamekeeper. If commands good views of hilly countryside and has a secluded position with woods to the rear of the property.
In 1992, the lodge was completely refurbished to a high comfortable standard and currently has a 4 star commended recommendation by the English Tourism Council / Board.
The Shire Barn - This 17th Century semi-detached barn was restored in 2000 and is set in the main farmyard area, it is built of wood, bricks and is beamed throughout.
In the early 1900's the need to establish a fire station and the development of the Welwyn bypass lead to the careful dismantling of the Barn and rebuilding at Lockley Farm.
The Barn is spacious, with beamed interior and maintains a homely comfortable atmosphere.
Mill Farm Barn - This 17th Century semi-detached barn was originally situated near the civic centre in the village of Welwyn, where it was used to store coal by a local merchant.
In the early 1900's the need to establish a fire station and the development of the Welwyn bypass lead to the careful dismantling of the Barn and rebuilding it at Lockley Farm.
In later years, the barn was used for grinding, storing corn, housing shire horses, cattle, chickens and domestic horses.
In 1999, the barn which is set in the main farmyard was restored to a high standard currently has a 4 star recommendation by the English Tourism Council / Board.
The Barn is spacious, with high sweeping ceilings, but still commands a homely feel.
There are countryside views from some upstairs windows and its interior is heavily beamed and maintains a warm, cosy and homely atmosphere.
The Gate house - Detached 18th century barn conversion, flint and brick construction.
Its interior is beamed throughout, maintaining a compact, cosy and homely atmosphere.
Situated in the main farmyard area there are nice views of Welwyn village and surrounding countryside.
Courtyard Barn - This semi-detached 'L-Shaped' barn conversion set in the main farmyard area has been sympathetically restored to a high standard to maintain its original features.
The barn is comfortable, homely with exposed beams and timbers throughout enhancing spacious, good quality accommodation with level flooring
Welwyn was built by the Romans and is particularly famous for its Roman Baths, the village is approximately 1 mile from the farm with several shops a post office, church and several public houses.
A wider range of shops, cafes and restaurants are located in Welwyn Garden City and the Hatfield Galleria (about 5 miles away) provides a cinema, a selection of restaurants and shops.
There are also a variety of traditional English Country Public Houses to be found in the Welwyn area, offering good food, locally brewed beer and bar facilities, the atmosphere being cosy, and relaxed.
With the Gordon Craig Theatre and Roaring Meg Retail Park in nearby Stevenage, offering further restaurants, cinemas, bowling alley and nightclubs, the local area has plenty to offer every guest staying at Lockley Farm.
Horse riding can be arranged locally, swimming pools, squash, tennis, dry slope skiing, ten-pin bowling, roller skating and golf facilities are within 6 miles of the farm.
Tel 01438 718641
www.lockleyfarm.co.uk
Hertfordshire self catering holiday cottages