Pages 2-4 Maps of bedrooms and bedroom info (E.g Twin, Pet Friendly)
Page 4 Direction to bedrooms and conference rooms
Page 5 Useful contact numbers (Internal and External) and breakfast times
Page 6 Upgrade rates and late check out/early check in rates
Page 7 New bedroom and conference room names
Page 8 Room 13 (Accessible Bedroom Information)
Page 9 Electric car charging
Page 10 – 11 Local places to eat in Ware and Hertford
Page 12 Local Hospital and Pharmacy information
Page 13 Circuit Board Locations
Page 14 Local directions to Fanhams
Page 15 – 16 Bedroom rates for Jan 2026
Page 17 Facility overview
Pages 18 – 19 Bedroom info and views
Pages 20 – 21 Images on Fitness Room
Page 22 Grounds Map
Pages 23 – 24 History of Fanhams Hall
Courtyard Cosy: 22
Courtyard Comfy: 36
Courtyard Family: 2
Signature: 1
Courtyard Cosy: 10
Courtyard Comfy: 10
Courtyard Family: 0
Signature: 0
Courtyard Cosy: 5
Courtyard Comfy: 12
Courtyard Family: 2
Signature: 1
Courtyard Cosy: 7
Courtyard Comfy: 14
Courtyard Family: 0
Signature: 0
Shoebox: 2
Main House Cosy: 2
Main House Comfy: 4
Main House Family: 1
Signature: 7
Twin: 13, 14, 18, 38, 43, 67, 68, Cedar, Holly, Conker
Double Twin: 50, 32, 209
Pet Friendly: 3 (£40 cleaning fee per stay, maximum 2 dogs)
Baths: 4, 5, 6, 14, 18, 20, 25, 38, 39, 52, 62, 63, 209, Quince, Conker, Bonsai, Bramble, Holly, Rose, Chestnut
Sofa Bed: Bramble, Rose, Chestnut (£30 charge per stay)
Extra Bed: 13, 14, 27, 38, 39, 50, 54, 62, 63, 209, Holly, Conker, Chestnut (£30 charge per stay)
Cot: 4, 6, 13, 14, 19, 24, 30, 38, 39, 50, 51, 54, 56, 62, 63, 67, 209, Cedar, Bramble, Holly, Rose, Chestnut (£30 charge per stay)
Accessible: 13
Concept: 11, 21
Good Bedrooms: 6, 18, 25, 27, 30, 38, 51, 69, 70, all Main House
Facing KK: 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63
Last Let: 8, 11, 12, 25, Willow *noise* | 43 *appearance* | 211 and top floor of courtyard *heat*
*Charges listed as ‘per stay’ will be required to pay the fee every 3 nights.
External Door:
Internal Use Only – Drawings not to scale
Directions to Conference Rooms
• Long Gallery – Through first set of double doors, 2nd staircase on the right to the first floor, by the large mirror on the left.
• Brocket & Bethell – Through first set of double doors, 2nd staircase on the right, up the stairs(1st floor), straight ahead.
• Sakura – Through both sets of double doors, left into the bar with the sofas, straight down, up the stairs.
• Treacle & Ping-Pong – Through both sets of double doors, left into the bar with the sofas, straight down, up the stairs and right, past the coffee station on your left (entrance behind Energy Zone)
• Westminster & Morris and Turner– Left into the Cons bar, up to 1st floor by stairs or lift.
Directions to Main House Bedrooms
• Holly, Rose, Chestnut – Through first set of double doors, 2nd staircase on the right to the very top floor.
• Quince, Conker, Bonsai & Bramble – Left into the Cons bar, up to 2nd floor by stairs or lift. From the lift, turn right, follow corridor, go through the door and over the bridge.
• Blossom, Catalpa, Kanpai – Left into the Cons bar, up to 2nd floor by stairs or lift (by lift then turn left or by stairs then will be straight forward).
• Shoebox 1, Yuzu, Shoebox 2, Acer – Left into the Cons bar, up to 2nd floor by stairs or lift (by lift then turn right and go through the door or by stairs turn left and go through the door).
• Willow & Cedar as above, after lift has taken you to the 2nd floor take the stairs in front of you.
Directions to Courtyard Bedrooms
• Under the arch way opposite reception then you will see a set of brown double doors on the right, tap the code C2045 for the external door.
• Ground Floor: 4 – 25
• First Floor: 26 – 51
• Second Floor: 52 – 73
• The Archway, Room 3 – Opposite reception you will see an archway to the right. Brown door on your left hand side.
• Fitness Room Code - 1407
Internal Phone Numbers
Fanhams Hall Reception
01920 460 511
Jonathan 07719 313218
Joanna 07877547665
Nev 07888729465
Colin 07761 08379
Taxi Phone Numbers
A2B 01992 633355
Acre Cars 01992 451111
Starlight Transfers & Travel: Des 07743 000304
Hertford Taxi & Travel: Scott 07575 601119
Luigi (6-Seater): 07432 688245
Ware Taxi 01920 465465
FHH Address: Fanhams Hall, Fanhams Hall Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG127PZ
Breakfast - £22.50 per person per day
Monday to Friday: 7am-9:30am
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-10am
Bank Holiday: 8am-10am
Upgrade Rates prior to arrival
Upgrade Rates on arrival
Early Check in
Before 11:00
£50 11:00-14:00
£25
All early check ins must be approved by: Guest Services Manager/Supervisor/DM/HSK
Late Check Out
Until 12:00 Noon Complimentary (Approval Req)
12:00-13:00
£50 13:00-14:00
£75
14:00 onwards* Best available B&B rate
*At least 5 bedrooms must be available for sell that night
All late check outs must be approved by: Guest Services Manager/DM/HSK
Meeting Rooms
Current Name New Name Pronunciation Story to Name
Westmill Croft Croft family connection
Royston Bethell W Wood Bethell
Hitchin Brocket Brocket family connection
Syndicate 5 n/a
Hunsdon n/a
Knebworth Treacle Treacle trade in Ware
Welwyn Ping-Pong Ping pong table room
Long Gallery n/a
Hadham Westminster Westminster Bank connection
Syndicate 2 Turner Laurence Arthur Turner plasterwork
Syndicate 3 Morris Morris and Co stained glass
Hormead n/a
Ware Sakura (L)
Hertford & Ware Sakura Sah-koo-rah Japanese inspired by the connect from the grounds. Sakura is a flowering cherry tree
Hertford Sakura (R)
Bedrooms
Current Name New Name Pronunciation Story to Name
Holly n/a
Rose n/a
Chestnut n/a
204 Quince kwins A fruit which is grown in the grounds at FH
205 Conker Tree on the grounds
206 Bonsai bon·sai Japanese Tree
207/Wisteria Bramble
208 Shoebox 1
209 Yuzu yoo·zoo Native citrus fruit used in Japanese cuisine
210 Shoebox 2
211 Acer ay·suh Japanese maple tree
212 Blossom
213 Catalpa kuh·tal·puh Tree native to East Asia
214 Kanpai kam·pie Means cheers in Japanese
Willlow n/a
Cedar n/a
Accessible Bedroom Information
Width of the main corridor room door is 740mm
Width of the bathroom door is 840mm
Width of the door to access ramp from outside is 800mm
Height from floor to mattress is 600mm
Can also be twinned.
BP Pulse Charging Station
Fanhams Hall, Fanhams Hall Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7PZ
Get fast, rapid, and ultra-fast charging with bp pulse. This EV charging station, located in Ware, SG12 7PZ, is part of the bp pulse network. Check below for charger availability, connector types, and other amenities.
https://uk-chargers.bppulse.com/en/uk/hertfordshire/ware/fanhams-hall-road
CHAdeMO (DC 50kW Max)
Type 2 (AC 7.3kW Max)
Type 2 (AC 14.2kW Max)
CCS (DC 50kW Max)
Dining Offsite
Around Ware?
Maltons (Gastropub) – Cambridge Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0ST
Telephone - 01920 464020
https://maltonsrestaurant.co.uk/
The Mexican (Mexican) – 102 High St, Ware SG12 9AP
Telephone – 01920 449559
https://themex.uk/the-mexican-menus
Zero Ristorante Pizzeria (Italian) – 12 High Street, Ware, SG12 9BX
Telephone – 01920 468205
https://www.zero-ristorante.co.uk/
Waterside Inn (Pub) – Bridge Foot, Ware, SG12 9DW
Telephone – 01920 468628
https://www.heritagepubs.co.uk/waterside-inn-ware/food-and-drink
The Village Taverna (Greek) – 42/44 West Street Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9EE
Telephone - 01920 460 607
https://thevillagetaverna.co.uk/
Sfizio (Italian) - 46-47 Church St, Ware SG12 9EW
Telephone – 01920 463933
https://sfizio-restaurant.com/
Enoteca Restaurant & Wine Bar - 8 West St, Ware SG12 9EE
Telephone - 01920 487744
https://www.enotecazero.com/
Vodina (Turkish) – 21-22, Tudor Square, Ware SG12 9XF
Telephone - 01920 486688
https://vodinarestaurant.co.uk/our-menu/
One Thai Café (Thai) – 1 West St, Ware SG12 9EE
Telephone - 01920 485978
https://www.onethai.com/ware-menus/
Casa Lua (Spanish) – 64 High St, Ware SG12 9DA
Telephone - 01920 463554
https://casalua.co.uk/food-menu/
Around Hertford?
Veyso’s Brasserie (Mediterranean) – 97-101 For St, Hertford, SG14 1AS
Telephone - 01992 550055
https://veysos.co.uk/index.html
Ember (European Grill cuisine)– 42 Fore St, Hertford SG14 1BY Telephone – 07992 937396
https://emberhertford.co.uk/
Lussmanns Brasserie (Bistro) – 83 Fore St, Hertford SG14 1AL
Telephone - 01992 929500
https://www.lussmanns.com/classics-menu/#
Nelore Brazilian Steak House – 130 Fore St, Hertford SG14 1AJ Telephone - 01992 937351
https://neloresteakhouse.co.uk/our-menu/
Old Siam (Thai) – 6 Parliament Square, Hertford SG14 1EY Telephone - 01992 559999
https://www.oldsiamhertford.com/our-menu.htm
Oishii Restaurant (Japanese) – 33 The Wash, Hertford SG14 1PT Telephone - 01992 500995
https://www.oishiihertford.com/menu
Local Hospital and Pharmacy information
Pharmacy:
• Tesco Pharmacy, Opens 8-7, Sundays 11-5 (5-6 West St, Ware, SG12 9EE)
• Boots Pharmacy, Opens 8:30-6, Sundays 9-5:30 (66 High St, Ware, SG12 9BA)
• Andrews Chemist, Opens 9-7, Sundays 9-5:30 (104 High St, Ware, SG12 9AP)
A&E:
• Princess Alexandra Hospital (Open for anyone 16 or over 24 Hours
o Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX – 01279 444455
• Lister Hospital (Open for anyone 16 or over 24 Hours)
o Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AB – 01438314333
• Barnet Hospital (All ages 24 hours)
Main House
Room/Area
Reception, Great Hall, Long Gallery, Sales Office, Reception Toilets
Black & White Area, Oak, Library, Lounge
Telephone Kiosk, Atrium Walkway & Cellar
Atrium Bar & Conservatory Bar
Walkway to Pavilion
Dist Board Location
Cupboard back of Syndicate 10- entrance via Long Gallery
Cupboard under stairs in Black & White Area
Store Area back of bar
Chef’s office
Kitchen Chef’s office
Pavilion
Pavilion Restaurant
Sakura In projection room
Westminster, Gents & Corridor
First Floor Walkway
Cupboard next to syndicate 2/3/4
Cupboard next to door leading to syndicate 2,3,4 as above Ping-Pong, Treacle & Syndicate 8
Bethell, Brocket, Syndicate 5 & Trainers Lounge and Landing
Chestnut, Rose, Holly & Landing
Quince to Bramble, corridor Housekeepers Cupboard
Shoebox 1 to Cedar.S9
Cupboard in Ping-Pong in Wall Panelling
Cupboard leading down to Trainers Lounge
Cupboard leading down from Chestnut to Treacle
Cupboard leading down from Chestnut to Treacle
Cupboard next to door leading to Blossom - Kanpai
Courtyard/Gym/Maintenance Shed and Staff House
Archway, Rooms 4-11, 21 to 25
Rooms 12 to 20
Rooms 26-36, Rooms 46 to 51
Rooms 37 to 45
Rooms 52 to 60, Rooms 70 to 73
Rooms 61 to 69
Cupboard opposite Room 4
Cupboard opposite Room 12
Cupboard opposite Room 26
Cupboard opposite Room 37
Cupboard opposite Room 52
Cupboard opposite Room 61
Karaoke Klub Above Cellar Steps in ‘Sound Control’Area
Gym (South side above Karaoke Klub) Above Cellar Steps in ‘Sound Control’Area
Gym (Above Maintenance Shop) In Maintenance Shop
North Lodge Staff House In Doorway Area to Staff House
History Of Fanhams Hall
The early history can be traced back from 1412 to 1715 when a Queen Anne house was built to replace the original farmhouse. The present drawing room, with the exception of the window recesses, and the white hall as far as the oak room door, give the frontage of the Queen Anne house. The depth can be judged by a view of the original back wall seen from the inner back entrance hall through a window looking onto the small inner courtyard, which in more recent years had been enclosed as an atrium. An old metal bell pull to the back of the door can still be seen in the original wall in this courtyard. The Queen Anne staircase from the white hall was included in this early building. The present oak paneled dining room formed the site of the old conservatory.
The House does not appear to have remained long in the ownership of any one family until 1859. In 1822 it was
purchased by Samuel Adams, one of the owners of the Ware bank, known then and recorded in the current edition of the Bankers’ Almanac as “Adams & Co.- established 1813 – bankrupt – 1856”.
In 1859 Henry Page of Ware, the founder of the malting business of Henry Page & Co Ltd Ware, purchased the Hall and the house was connected with this family until its purchase by Westminster Bank in December 1950. In 1971 it was sold to The Building Societies’Association to house their Institute and Training College.
Henry Page was an astute businessman and left a large fortune to his daughter Anne, who married Richard Benyon Croft was created the first Lord Croft and on his death in 1947 was succeeded by his son. Lord Croft lived in the south-east wing of the house, and the former bedrooms numbered 113-115 and the existing bedrooms numbered 207-210 are, in fact, in what was formerly known as Lord Croft’s maisonette. Of the first Lord’s six sisters, one married Sir Edward Pearson and another, Anne, married as his second wife, Lord Brocket, formerly Sir Charles Nall-Cain, the Liverpool Brewer.
Lord and Lady Brocket lived at Brocket Hall, Welwyn, until, Lord Brocket’s death in 1934, when Anne, Lady Brocket returned to Fanhams Hall where she resided until her death in 1949. Lady Brocket was keenly interested in the gardens, which were opened to the public on certain days during the summer months.
The Japanese gardens were designed by a Mr Inaka and laid out by Professor Suzuki. Japanese gardeners came over from Japan each summer in pre-war days, to carry out work on the ornamental lakes and the hill, little Fuji-yama, and to plant the trees and shrubs. A Japanese teahouse is situated near the Fox Lake. The Japanese garden; the Austrian house and the lake, the wisteria walk, the lime walk around the croquet lawn, the Queen Anne garden with the red brick paths, the lily pond, formal gardens and herbaceous borders are all great points of interest in the grounds. The red brick paths of the Queen Anne garden when examined more closely will reveal many more recent designs. The grounds abound with a variety of beautiful trees, the more rare varieties including Japanese maples and a group of three catalpa trees. The large mound known as Fuji-yama Mound was built with the earth excavated from the two lakes.
Demolition of the stables, harness room and loose boxes was also undertaken in early 1965, with a view to development of the area as a two storey block to include syndicate rooms and study bedrooms. The remaining old coach house to the left of the clock tower archway is a reminder that Fanhams Hall was built for family enjoyment in a more leisured age.
In 1951 the Croft family sold the house to the Westminster Bank to serve as a Staff College. In 1971 it was purchased by the Building Societies’Association, who in turn sold it to J.Sainsbury PLC in February 1986 to become their training centre. It was taken over for a short period by Aquarius Hotels in 2005 and in the Autumn of that year Fanhams Hall was resold and is now owned by Exclusive Hotels.