Where are You?
We're in Hertfordshire!​
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A 20 minute fast train from London Kings Cross / St Pancras and a 15 minute taxi drive
30 minute train from Cambridge and a 15 minute taxi drive
45 minute drive from North London (Barnet)
2 hour drive from Birmingham
1.5 hour drive to the Suffolk Coast
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Our address is:
Bethnal&Bec, Nottinghams, Cottered, Hertfordshire, SG9 9PU
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What 3 Words:
Bethnal&Bec: static.device.reduction The Foaling Box: softest.nooks.wager
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Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GDUVniJKk55XU6sp8
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Driving to us:
Best you check us out on the options above from wherever you're coming from..... but in a nutshell:
+ 20 minutes from A1 Junction 9 Baldock / Letchworth
+ 7 minutes from A10 Buntingford Junction
+ 50 minutes from M25 Junction 25 & 23
+ 50 minutes from M1 Junction 13
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We have private off road parking for 1 car per retreat (includes 2 x EV Charge points (Zappi))
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Train:
Stevenage Mainline is the best option for us. Lots of taxis outside all the time. Sometimes so Ubers - but please don't rely on an Uber collecting you from us to take you back to the station!
Baldock Station is technically closer - you may struggle to get a non-booked taxi from there
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Taxi:
Local firms all need pre-booking (we recommend!)
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Bus:
386 Stevenage - Bishops Stortford runs through our village 4 times a day
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HertsLynx is Hertfordshire County Council’s Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service, offering a flexible way to travel by bus; unlike traditional bus services, the service doesn’t follow a timetable or have any set routes, instead passengers can choose from a wide variety of pick up and drop off locations within designated operating zones across Hertfordshire. Passengers can select where and when they would like to travel by using the HertsLynx app or booking website here
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Cycling:
We have a locked bike shed that you can use.
Plus we'll give you a free Dine In Box if you Cycle here - or bring your bikes with you to use when here
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Plane:
We are 40 minutes drive from both London Stansted & London Luton
London Gatwick - direct train from LGW to Stevenage (see above) takes 1 hour
London Heathrow - Taxi will take 2 hours and cost min £80
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For Hire:
Electric Mountain Bikes
We now have 2 Forme electric bikes with a 40 mile charge range to hire for £30 each per day
If you arrive by Public Transport its just £15 each per day