Although Pendley Manor is now one of the most recognisable hotels in Hertfordshire, its story stretches back nearly 1,000 years and includes some famous names.

The Manor dates back to the Doomsday Book, when it was confiscated in 1066 by William the Conqueror and passed to his brother in law, Earl Moreton.

Jon de Angle, reputed to have been the first Member of Parliament, became the Manor’s next owner, before it was passed to the Verney family when Sir Robert Whittingham’s daughter married John Verney. The Verney family lived at the Manor for the next 150 years.

The Anderson family then occupied the Manor for the next four generations, prior to it being inherited by the Harcourt family. Sir William Harcourt abandoned the Manor in the 19th century, having objected to the building of the railway. It was burnt down in 1835.

Rooms

When it comes to providing rooms to a wide range of needs and budgets, our choice of Hertfordshire accommodation is truly first class. Our comfortable and well appointed bedrooms and suites are perfect whether your stay is for business or pleasure.

The hotel has 73 well appointed bedrooms including 33 rooms with four poster beds, 4 executive rooms, 2 suites and 2 family rooms. 

Restaurant & Bar

Impressive menus and beautiful wines make the award-winning Oak one of the best Hertfordshire restaurants available 
Our Head Chef and his team produce highly imaginative dishes inspired by a very contemporary approach. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used, sourced locally wherever possible – culminating in our Hertfordshire restaurant’s 2 AA Rosette award.

And when quality food is combined with a stunning surrounding, you can see why the Oak Restaurant is the perfect environment for business entertaining or that very special personal celebration.

Meetings & Conferences

Pendley Manor combines a wonderful countryside location with modern and flexible facilities making it the finest conference venue Hertfordshire offers.

Just 40 minutes from London and close to the important local centres of Luton, Milton Keynes, Watford, Aylesbury and Hemel Hempstead, Pendley Manor really is the first choice if you need conference venues in Hertfordshire – and it’s perfect for events, meetings or training seminars.

All the purpose-built meeting rooms within the Harcourt Conference Centre benefit from natural daylight, air conditioning and 3.3 metre high ceilings. They have been designed to offer you maximum flexibility while providing an ergonomic meeting environment for between six and 200 people.

Leisure & Spa

Check in, work out, chill out and enjoy the health and beauty facilities

The leisure facilities at Pendley Manor’s Hertfordshire spa cater for all tastes and ages.

Facilities include:

Heated indoor swimming pool
Invigorating spa bath
Sauna and steam room
Gymnasium
Aerobics studio
Snooker room
Classes consist of pilates, yoga, body conditioning and aqua aerobics.

Weddings

At Pendley Manor we offer idyllic surroundings for the most important day in your life. Outside, our immaculate lawns and landscaped gardens will show you just why this Hertfordshire wedding venue’s so sought after.

Inside, our traditional reception rooms and elegant banqueting suites provide the ideal setting for your wedding breakfast and other celebrations.

Pendley Manor can take care of all the little details that ensure your big day runs smoothly: red carpet on your arrival, fresh floral arrangements, a sumptuous wedding breakfast, champagne, silver cake stand and knife and of course, luxury overnight accommodation for yourself and your partner.

Our comprehensive package to suit different budgets sets us apart from other Hertfordshire wedding venues, and we are delighted to help with your individual requirements. You may wish to continue your celebrations well into the evening with live music and entertainment.