Theobalds House is a country house hotel in Cheshunt, the United Kingdom.[1] Wikidata describes it as “ruined stately home and palace near Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, England, UK”. It stands about 2.0 km from the centre of Cheshunt.[3]
Overview
Theobalds House, also known as Theobalds Palace, was a significant 16th-century stately home located in the parish of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Set in extensive parkland, it was a residence of statesmen Lord Burghley and his son the Earl of Salisbury, both leading royal advisers. It was a notable example of the Elizabethan prodigy house.
From “Theobalds House” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]
History and building
It is listed as a scheduled monument and a Grade II* listed building. [1]
Location
Measured in a straight line, the country house hotel is 2.0 km from the centre of Cheshunt. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is London City Airport (LCY), about 23 km from the centre of Cheshunt.[4]
It is one of 8 hotels in and around Cheshunt recorded in Wikidata, 7 of which have an article in Innpedia.[5] Innpedia also lists 1 chain-operated property there. See Hotels in Cheshunt.
Other hotels within 1.5 km:
- Travelodge Cheshunt — 0.7 km
See also
References
- ^ Theobalds House (Q512922). Wikidata. CC0.
- ^ Theobalds House. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-07-20.
- ^ Cheshunt (Q19790). Wikidata. CC0.
- ^ Airports. OurAirports. Public domain.
- ^ Hotels in Cheshunt. Wikidata. CC0.
Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.