The History of Park Farm

The original Georgian farmhouse was purchased by the Gowing Family in 1958. Over the years they have tastefully transformed it from a Dairy Farm, offering farm holidays, into one of the region's leading hotels.

Until 1981, meals were prepared in the old farmhouse kitchen. This was then refurbished and expanded for the opening of the public restaurant in the original Georgian farmhouse.

1988
Ten Executive Bedrooms were added to the hotel

1991
The Leisure Centre and Conference and Banqueting Suites were completed.

2000
A further Twelve Luxury Bedrooms were added to the hotel.

2003/04
A new state-of-the-art Kitchen was completed and the opening of a brand new Restaurant inter-connecting to the existing Georgian Restaurant in the farmhouse.

2005
‘Another vast development’ – a complete renovation of the Lounge Bar, giving a modern, comfortable meeting and dining area.

2008
The completion of 11 new air-conditioned bedrooms along with 'Ellingham' – the new conference and banqueting suite.

Redecoration and redesign of The Colney Suite and Conservatory

'Farmhouse to Leading Hotel'

Throughout this development, an insistence on quality and attention to detail has ensured that the family atmosphere we value so highly at Park Farm Hotel has been retained.