Pearse House History
Pearse House is a classic Victorian mansion, maintained in fine order. Built as a family home in 1870 and used as such until the Second World War, Pearse House has had many different existences on the way to its present use as an Hotel and Conference Centre.
These include:
- Annexe to Herts & Essex Hospital 1939 - 1943.
- Officers mess to USAF 344th Bombardment Group 1944/45.
- Herts & Essex Girls School Boarding house 1946 - 1960 (when headmistress was Miss Pearse, hence the renaming of the house in the 60’s).
- Hertfordshire Educational Committee 1960 – 1977.
Surprisingly, perhaps, whilst the area around has changed dramatically the house itself has remained much as it was and would be easily recognised by its former owners.
We have tried to retain the atmosphere and comfort of this Victorian family home of the 19th Century, whilst adding the modern comforts and facilities demanded by 21st Century business clients.
Hopefully we have succeeded, and our predecessors and successors will approve of our period of stewardship.
