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St. Michael’s Manor Hotel

Fishpool Street , Fishpool Street, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL3 4RY, United Kingdom

Love at First Sight

St Michael’s Manor Hotel is set on the edge of the charming Hertfordshire market city of St Albans with its many well-preserved Tudor and Georgian houses and a lively centre that's just a few minutes walk from the hotel. Occupying a handsome 16th-century manor house, on a site that has traces dating back at least 500 years, The five acres of grounds surrounding the hotel are beautifully landscaped in a typically English garden style and include a pretty lake. St Michael’s Manor offers the ambience of a traditional country manor with the advantages of being in the historic city of St Albans, which is just 20 minutes by train from London.

Romance

This hotel's beautiful grounds, luxurious interiors and excellent location in a charming English city set in idyllic countryside make it an ideal location for that romantic break you've been promising yourselves. If you have a significant anniversary to celebrate, or you just want to spend some quality time together, St Michael’s Manor is an excellent choice. The hotel has been hosting weddings since 1965 so if you book your ceremony here you can rest assured that dedicated and experienced professionals will work hard to make sure your big day is both memorable and intensely romantic.

Your Stay

The 30 bedrooms and suites are decorated in an attractive style that combines contemporary elements with traditional English country house touches and some have superb views across the gardens and lake. All rooms come with some lovely touches including large flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, bottled water and tea and coffee making facilities.

What to Do

Spend time enjoying the tranquil oasis of the exquisite grounds, with their lake, and enjoy a cocktail or a glass of champagne in the elegantly appointed bar or on the terrace overlooking the gardens. You'll also want to explore the history and heritage of St Albans and a good place to start is the Verulamium Museum which has a splendid range of exhibits describing what life was like in the town two millennia ago in Roman times. The Cathedral, with its glorious mixture of Romanesque and Gothic features, is also well worth a visit.

The Food of Love

The Lake Restaurant serves modern bristish cuisine and is set in an elegant orangery-style room overlooking the garden. Menus change seasonably but you can expect dishes like poached Atlantic lobster with claw tempura, roasted red leg partridge with liver parfait and elderberry jus, and if you can manage dessert - try the anise scented pineapple tatin with cherry ice cream.

    Accommodation:
  • Boutique Hotel
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Unusual/Unique Property
    Setting:
  • Lake
  • Rural
    Hotel features:
  • All Inclusive
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Panoramic View
  • Private Dining
  • Restaurant
Recommended for:
  • Destination Dining
  • Health & Wellness
  • History & Culture
  • Romantic Dinner
  • Tours & Excursions

Weddings at St. Michael’s Manor Hotel

    Wedding services:
  • Civil Unions
  • Same-Sex Weddings
  • Wedding Licence
  • Wedding Planner
    Wedding locations:
  • Castle/Historical Building
  • Gardens
  • Hotel Function Room
  • Lake/Riverside
Ceremony capacity: 140
Reception capacity: 140

Weddings

Weddings
Weddings

St Michael's Manor is the perfect romantic setting. The orangery, two private function rooms, lounge, bar, terrace and magnificent…

Accommodation

Deluxe Bedrooms

Located in the oldest part of the hotel, these charming double…

Garden Wing Bedrooms
  • Amazing Views
  • Feature Bed
  • Private Terrace/Balcony
Premier Bedrooms

These characterful, larger double bedrooms are in the older part of…

The Junior Suite

Located on the first floor overlooking Fishpool Street, is a large…