This hotel is located in a quiet, rural setting and yet lies close to Junction 9 of the M1, and offers guests easy access to Luton Airport. Luton town centre and Luton railway station are around a 10-minute drive away. The main centres of St Albans and London are approximately 30 minutes away. Whipsnade Zoo, the Roman Verulamium and Woburn Safari Park are all in the area. Visitors will find Gullivers Land around a 25-minute drive away, and there are shopping facilities some 25 minutes' drive away in Milton Keynes. This family friendly hotel comprises a total of 140 bedrooms and offers the Borders restaurant, a bar with satellite TV and a terrace, air conditioning, a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a currency exchange facility, a lift, conference facilities, room and laundry services and parking. All rooms come with double or twin beds and have en suite bathrooms with bathtub/ shower. The accommodation offer satellite TV and tea/ coffee making facilities as well as pay per view movies. In addition, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a radio, Internet access, individually adjustable air conditioning, central heating and a safe are provided in all accommodation as standard. The gym is fully-equipped with treadmills, bicycles and rowing machines. There is also an indoor swimming pool and sauna and steam rooms. Treatments are available at a charge. Furthermore, aqua aerobics (charges apply), a hot tub and massage may be enjoyed. A full buffet breakfast is available and guests may enjoy lunch and dinner at the main bar and Borders restaurant: Borders serves a buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner and the bar offers light snacks for lunch and various beverages.