Garston Manor, Watford, has been described as ‘one of the finest and
most dignified medium-sized estates in the county of Hertfordshire’.
This was the opinion of Stafford Bourne, son of one of the founders of
the London store, Bourne and Hollingsworth, who lived here with his
parents and siblings for ten years, from 1911.
Built before 1813 and situated in 21 acres of park and woodland, Garston
Manor provides the perfect ambience for any special occasion.
With ample car parking, we are located within easy reach of the M1, A41
and M25. The building was acquired by O’Neill Enterprises in 1997 and
has undergone ten years of refurbishing to bring it back to its
former glory.
The estate was sold to the Bournes by a member of the Watney family.
Claude Watney’s wife liked to receive visitors on the steps of her home
with a snake twined round her arm. She was also responsible for some
oriental décor in the house. After story of Sohrab and Rustruro, her
bath had wicker caging round it. The very heavy doors of her Persian
Room are of leather with metal shields and bosses, still in position.
The entrance opens onto a large atrium with a lovely mosaic floor and a
rounded transparent dome. The hallway leads to a comfortable panelled
lounge, the Tudor room for dancing, which can seat 60 and the ballroom, an elegant room with
a large chandelier and matching wall-lights.
It overlooks our magnificent lawns and woodland and will seat
110 guests for a formal meal. The Manor House provides additional rooms
for buffets, conferences or a bar.
Our excellent in-house caterer will simply enhance your conference or
special event. Team-building events can be staged for companies. Smaller
groups are welcome. Company or family fun days can utilise the five acre lawn.
Enquiries welcome on 01923 663875. Our address is Garston Manor, High
Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 0JX.