Holiday lets in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England

Hitchin is a pleasant market town in Hertfordshire and an attractive place to enjoy a cottage stay.  In Hitchin town centre you will find cafes, restaurants and plenty of shops.  There are also a number of historic buildings which add to the interest and charm of Hitchin.  Hitchin is also well located for visiting England’s capital city of London with Kings Cross just a 30 or 40 minute train ride away.

Hitchin is located in the north of Hertfordshire, just 4 miles from Letchworth Garden City.  The town is also near the border with Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire making Hitchin a good location to explore parts of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and the city of London.  Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Pegsdon Hills are nearby with plenty of good walks.  Enjoy looking out for wildlife when walking in this Deacon Hill area.  There are also a number of attractions an easy drive away from Hitchin.  Wrest Park with its country house and extensive gardens is just 10 miles drive away and the Dunstable Downs with its fantastic countryside just 13 miles away.  A self catering stay in Hitchin allows you to combine a town break with time out in the beautiful surrounding countryside offering the best of both worlds.