Description: The Glen Eagle Manor is beautifully situated
on the edge of the garden town of Harpenden and Set at the end of a high street
full of boutiques, shops, restaurants and bars. Harpenden is some 4 miles south
of Luton airport and linked by the A1081 main road. The nearby train station
gives a direct link to
London St Pancras International terminal and station and even down to the
south coast and Brighton. The town is also surrounded by large open spaces and
areas of parkland. Nearest places of interest include Redbournbury Watermill
(2.62 miles), Capability Green Business Park (3.9 miles), Shaws Corner (4 miles)
(former home of Bernard Shaw the play writer), Gorhambury (4.31 miles),
Verulamium Museum (4.5 miles), Cathedral of St. Albanand Luton (4.76 miles),
Shaws Corner Museum (3.98 miles) and the Roman Theatre and Verulamium (4.47
miles).
Originally a Victorian Town House this attractive hotel is set in award winning
wonderful gardens. The hotel Has many original period features (first became a
hotel in 1890) that have been retained including the stain glass arched windows
and galleried reception Staircase. The garden is beautifully kept.
All rooms are en-suite (shower, hairdryer) with a television, direct dial
telephone with voicemail, tea/coffee making Facilities, a modem jack, trouser
press and express checkout. Ironing boards & irons available on request.
Bridal suite has a Jacuzzi. Deluxe garden room opens out onto the gardens. Four
poster rooms and a suite with 2 bedrooms also available. These 4 types of rooms
all have air-conditioning and larger bathrooms.
Triples & Family rooms: Double or twin with foldaway beds or sofa beds. Max 2
adults.
The hotel has a room service menu. Drinks and sandwiches available 24 hours.
Sheldons Brasserie: Offers modern English and French cuisine and fine wines.
Open for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The Glen lounge bar: Spacious area to sit back and enjoy a range of drinks.
Furnished with deep cushioned sofas.
There are 2 function/meeting rooms that can handle up to 120 guests. Screens,
whiteboards, flipchart, video and DVD players supplied.
The hotel reception has safety deposit box facilities.
Directions: From m1 junction 9, at roundabout take the
turning for Kinsbourne green. Follow this road through until you come to a mini
roundabout which brings you onto the a1081. turn right at that roundabout and
the hotel is on the right hand side 2 miles later, just after the garage and car
dealer. from m1 junction 10 at roundabout off slip road go left onto dual
carriageway and move into the right hand lane as you approach junction 10a. at
the roundabout turn right onto the a1081, following the signs for Harpenden and
St Albans. the hotel is 4 miles further on that road.
Parking: available onsite
Room Numbers: 60
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
History: Formerly the Hanover International
Harpenden (2004)