Refurbished in 2017, the Cromwell Hotel Stevenage was once a farm house and home to John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell The property is close to the A1-M- and just 10 minutes drive from Knebworth Park Free high-speed WiFi is provided All rooms include a private bathroom and hairdryer Rooms also feature a TV, teacoffee making facilities, and a work desk with lamp Room service is also available The brasserie Rump and Wade is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, serving a selection of locally sourced and freshly prepared modern British dishes Guests can enjoy a cocktail or a pint of real ale in the extensive bar area Free parking is available, and Duxford Imperial War Museum is a 30-minute drive away Woburn Abbey and Woburn Safari are both 45 minutes drive from the hotel The hotel offers discounted rates for a local leisure centre, located on a leisure park just a few minutes away