Tonwell Tower

Rising 23 metres above the Hertfordshire countryside, Tonwell Tower is a remarkable architectural conversion just under an hour from London. Originally built in 1964 as a Brutalist water tower, this Grade II listed landmark has been reimagined as a four-bedroom private home, offering a stay that is as design-led as it is memorable.

Sleeping up to eight guests, the tower unfolds across six levels, with more than 1,600 sq ft of living space connected by spiral staircases. At its summit, the former water tank has been transformed into a dramatic open-plan kitchen, dining and living space framed by expansive glazing and far-reaching views that stretch across fields and as far as the City of London skyline. Four flexible en-suite bedrooms (each arranged as doubles or twins) ensure comfort and privacy for every guest.

Mid-century Danish furniture sits alongside carefully integrated modern technology, from underfloor heating and smart lighting to high-spec kitchen appliances and sustainability-led bathroom design. A generous roof terrace crowns the experience, with the option of an eight-person hot tub for soaking beneath open skies.

For celebratory weekends, multi-generational gatherings or design-focused escapes, Tonwell Tower offers something truly distinctive.