Reviews of Harpenden House
4 Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4ET, United Kingdom
#1 of 3 hotels in Harpenden
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 19 apartment reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.6
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Simon
Portugal11 Reviews8.0“overall a very good stay, which will no doubt repeat”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 5 - Second Floor
- • Stayed 8 nights
The bathroom shower is a little impractical as the water does tend to splatter a lot (regardless of shower head angle)onto the rest of the bathroom floor making it and the bath mat sodden. The floor sponge/blade cleaner, that could help clean up, needs replacing along with the floor mat. A solution ought to be found to make showering practical. The carpets on the entrance stairway could do with deep cleaning as could he carpet as you enter the apartment
We have stayed at HH on a number of occasions and it was the first time for us to stay in Apt 5.The layout of all the HH apartments is excellent. The host, Tony, responds well to any question or requests and was readily available throughout our stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Sarah
United States of America9 Reviews10“The best place to stay will return”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 1 - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The driveway ! but it was fine
Had everything we needed and was very comfortable and the location to restaurants and train was fantastic
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Sarah
United States of America9 Reviews10“loved this place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 7- First Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
absolutely EVERYTHING
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: May 24, 2023
Mary-jane
United Kingdom33 Reviews10“excellent we didn’t want to leave”- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 3 - First Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really .
the property was just what we needed for our family with a dog. the bedrooms were a good size and the beds clean and comfortable. the kitchen had everything you needed and it was well positioned looking over the lounge area but separated by glass the dining lounge area was well decorated and the sofas and dining chairs comfortable. the large tv was a real treat . the courtyard garden was perfect for the dog.lounge with a large outdoor dining area perfect for alfresco dining. it was well decorated with outside lights making it fun for entertainers
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: April 4, 2023
Joanne
Australia4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 6 - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Easy check in and good communication and instructions. Very well appointed unit with everything you need.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Ann
Canada20 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“This is the best place to stay in Harpenden, in our opinion. So much better than a hotel or pub.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 4 - First Floor
- • Stayed 9 nights
It would have been nice to have some coffee/milk in the house, and we always like dishcloths for dishes rather than scrubby pads. We were missing a few glasses, and the shower had lower water pressure than is ideal, but Tony quickly fixed the shower as best he could. We had a small issue with the lockbox (there was more than one) and we had initially expected to be met at the property, but we got in and all was well.
Excellent location in the centre of Harpenden, but not noisy. We heard people in the other apartments occasionally but it was never disturbing. Apartment 4 is well situated on the first floor, with some stairs. The kitchen was well equipped. It was warm, and we could control the heating. It was lovely to have 2 bedrooms and we found the beds very comfortable. It was ideal for a stay while visiting family. We have been visiting Harpenden for 60 years and this was absolutely ideal now that our relatives can no longer accommodate us. We will use it again if we are ever there for another long stay. Tony was a lovely guy and very responsive.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Donald
United Kingdom3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 5 - Second Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our flat was spacious and light, the bed very comfortable. One criticism, however, the flat is badly in need of a good dust!!
Tony was extremely helpful and friendly. Nothing was any trouble to him. Thank you Tony. Knowing Harpenden as we do, having family there, made the visit all the more special.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: May 16, 2022
Laura
Italy11 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Apartment 7- First Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
Spacious, clean, silent 2 bedrooms apartment equipped with everything needed for a short or long stay. Tony is a very welcoming and helpful host. Quiet location close to the train station and Luton airport, parking available.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: March 21, 2022
Claudia
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Perfect”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 7- First Floor
- • Stayed 22 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, lovely flat, amazing host.
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: March 21, 2022
Maria
United States of America34 Reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Apartment 4 - First Floor
- • Stayed 11 nights
This is a wonderful place. Very spacious and confortable. Nicely decorated and fully stocked with kitchen supplies. The hosts really make sure you are confortable. It's all about details. After check in, host had left a bottle of wine in the kitchen as a welcome gift. I was also very pleased to find hair drier and iron options.
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Stephen
United Kingdom2 Reviews4.0“Very disappointed would not recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 5 - Second Floor
- • Stayed 17 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was apt 5 and unless you’re 5ft 6in or smaller the ceilings are too low, it made things very awkward. The bathroom is not very good at all, constantly soaking the rest of the bathroom when you had a shower because of the layout. It was not cleaned at all well. Cobwebs and dust and most disgusting of all hair in the shower. I would not expect this from the pictures or price.
The location and parking.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: July 21, 2022
Nicola
United States of America1 review7.0“okay experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment 7- First Floor
- • Stayed 17 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the flat could use a deep cleaning - dusty and lots of cobwebs. the couch was dirty and uncomfortable - not like the posted photos. way too many decorations on every window ledge, etc - always needed moving to open windows. also, there was no mention of very noisy construction supply company next door - they beginning about 7 am M-F
the flat is located so near the main part of town. parking was easy and always available. neighbors in building were quiet.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Tom
Canada4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment 1 - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: June 5, 2023
Angela
Hong Kong3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 3 - First Floor
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: April 28, 2023
Hanson
Hong Kong2 Reviews9.0“Excellent place for a short stay and Tony had been extremely helpful. Highly recommended!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 6 - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 21 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: January 14, 2023
Jo
New Zealand3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 4 - First Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: June 20, 2022
Chiara
Germany1 review9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment 7- First Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: May 1, 2022
Yvonne
United States of America2 Reviews10“Very enjoyable stay, great location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Apartment 7- First Floor
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2022
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