Best Luxury Hotels In Hertfordshire

Just a short hop from London, the open countryside of Hertfordshire offers sophistication, serenity and plenty of activities for all ages. The county has been home to many aristocrats, with a range of stunning mansions-turned-hotels. Here are some of the high-end staycations we recommend in Hertfordshire.



Sopwell House

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms126 Rooms & Suites including 16 individually Designed Mews Suites
AmenitiesAsian-inspired Restaurant, Brasserie, Conservatory Bar, Octagon Bar, award-Winning Spa with Pools, Sauna, Steam Room, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre & 15 Event Spaces
MoreLocated in 12 acres of Hertfordshire Countryside near Luton Airport

This was once the country seat of Lord Mountbatten. Now the Georgian mansion is a modern hotel with 126 rooms and a sleek spa (The Cottonmill). For an ultra-exclusive stay, book a Mews Suite, accessed via private gates, and set in gardens designed by the RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Gold award winner, Ann-Marie Powell. Drink and dine in The Brasserie, Outdoor Terrace, Cocktail Lounge and Conservatory.

The Grove

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms215 Rooms & Suites Including 12 Individually Designed Mansion Suites
AmenitiesMultiple Dining Venues Offering Varied Cuisines, Sequoia Spa with Indoor Pool, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Heated Pool, Pet Friendly Policy, Butler Service, Kids Club, Championship Golf Course & Tennis Courts
MoreLocated in 300 Acres of Hertfordshire Countryside just 18 Miles from Central London

Just 18 miles from London, The Grove was the ancestral home of the Earls of Clarendon. Perfect for a golf break close to the city, it has a championship course, fine dining options and an award-winning spa. Its outdoor pool is a superb spot to catch some rays as you recline on a lounger with a cocktail in hand – and there’s an activities programme to keep younger guests occupied, so the adults can relax and enjoy a romantic picnic in the grounds.

Down Hall Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms98 individually Designed Bedrooms including Luxurious Suites
AmenitiesFeatures include a Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine, a Stylish Cocktail Bar, Boutique Spa with Hydrotherapy Pool, Steam Room & Sauna, Health Club, Enclosed Pool, Pet-Friendly Rooms with Garden access & Outdoor Tennis Courts
MoreLocated amidst 110 acres of Woodland & Gardens on the Hertfordshire & Essex Border, approximately 45 Minutes From Central London

Down Hall has 98 grand and elegant rooms decorated in theatrical rich fabrics and sporting freestanding mirrored tubs. Close to Stansted Airport, it’s ideal for those seeking a base before jetting abroad, or vacationers from the far end of the UK seeking a break just a short domestic flight away. The hotel is very family-friendly and treatments at the Eden Spa can be booked ahead of your stay. Walk, play tennis or have a game of giant chess in the 120 acres surrounding the property and dine at the Grill Room Restaurant with its excellent daily changing menu.

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Down Hall Hotel

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