| The precise age of Bonningtons is not known, however 1st records originate from the early 1600s, so it is likely that the house predates this by a few years indicating a very late 16th century or early 17th century property. It is now a grade II listed building with a number of key listed features.
Records are not precise but at some stage the property was acquired by the Houblon''s Hallingbury estate. Bonningtons itself was reportedly the home of the estate manager. The estate itself also included Hatfield Forest. It was Jacob Houblon that created the current lake to be found in the centre of the forest, some time around 1740.
Jacobs son further enhanced the estate and forest around 1770 with the consultation of the famous landscaper Capability Brown adding further exotic trees and some areas opened up to improve the views. The lake itself was also altered at this time.
Set within the rural village of Rickling Green overlooking the historic cricket ground, The Cricketers Arms offers rooms with king-size beds and LCD TVs, just 15 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport.
With private bathrooms featuring power showers and luxury toiletries, rooms at The Cricketer’s Arms also provide free Wi-Fi, while some rooms include super king-size beds.
The hotel’s restaurant features a regularly changing menu made with fresh, local ingredients as well as a Sunday roast and a children’s menu.
The hotel provides transfers to Stansted Airport on request, and the M11 motorway is easily accessible, just a short 3–minute drive away. Free parking is also available.
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