The Rookery

The Rookery Inside, the Rookery is all period charm.
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Quietly located a short distance from the Barbican, St Paul’s, Holborn and The Tate Modern, the only remaining early houses in St Peter’s Lane have been repaired and extended to create our delightful small hotel. Polished wood panelling, stone flagged floors, open fires and genuine antique furniture give the place a warm, homely atmosphere – more private club than hotel.

“The weather has been so hot, and we are so unused to it, that nobody knew how to behave themselves.”Walpole, July 1757 ...
14/08/2026

“The weather has been so hot, and we are so unused to it, that nobody knew how to behave themselves.”

Walpole, July 1757

Meet Clarice.At The Rookery, our bedrooms aren’t numbered, they’re named after the fascinating characters who once calle...
02/08/2026

Meet Clarice.

At The Rookery, our bedrooms aren’t numbered, they’re named after the fascinating characters who once called Clerkenwell home.

Clarice Bonell was one of the area’s most infamous residents. Known as Clarice of Cokke’s Lane, she built a formidable reputation in 18th-century London, becoming one of the city’s best-known madams. Her family had been part of Clerkenwell’s story for generations, Clarice’s own reputation spreading city wide, her story ending, as many did in those days, with her death from the pox

Today, her namesake room offers a rather different kind of hospitality. Thankfully, the only thing you’ll catch is a wonderful night’s sleep.

Every room at The Rookery has a story. This just happens to be one of our most notorious.

The finest bacon sandwich in London
26/07/2026

The finest bacon sandwich in London

Our bathrooms are the one area where we’re quite happy not to be historically accurate.
21/06/2026

Our bathrooms are the one area where we’re quite happy not to be historically accurate.

14/06/2026

The Rookery, as seen by

We’re always fascinated by the details our guests notice. These images, captured during Merlin’s recent stay, offer a beautiful glimpse of the house through an artist’s eye.

It’s not often we have our breath taken away, but a visit to Barts North Wing had us reaching for the smelling salts.The...
28/05/2026

It’s not often we have our breath taken away, but a visit to Barts North Wing had us reaching for the smelling salts.

The Great Hall - available to hire for weddings and events - is utterly magnificent. But the ‘Hogarth Stair’ truly has to be seen to be believed.

Within The Pool of Bethesda you’ll spot real Georgian medical conditions (gout, of course, along with jaundice and rickets), dramatic theatrical lighting, and tiny restored details hidden for centuries beneath layers of grime. The paintings must have done their job a thousand times over - moving wealthy visitors emotionally and encouraging donations to the hospital, which has offered free care to Londoners since it was founded in 1123.

Visitors are welcome on Mondays, Tuesdays and the first Sunday of the month from 10am - 4pm. The North Wing is also available for private hire for music events, talks, conferences and more.

“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.” William Hazlitt
10/04/2026

“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.”

William Hazlitt

Easter treats
05/04/2026

Easter treats

Every day is book day at The Rookery.
05/03/2026

Every day is book day at The Rookery.


Address

12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street
London
EC1M6DS

Telephone

+442073360931

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