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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.

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England, Hertfordshire, Watford

The Grove

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 214 rooms and suites across the Mansion and grounds, from Mansion Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites up to the Victoria and Clarendon Suites, plus Wisteria Cottage
Amenities The Glasshouse, The Stables, Sequoia Kitchen and Madhu's for dining; Sequoia Spa with a 22m indoor pool, jacuzzi and Bamford treatments, plus an outdoor pool at Ralph's Beach; 18-hole championship golf course and Anouska's Kids Club.
More Set on a country estate at Chandler's Cross near Watford, Hertfordshire, just 18 miles from central London and close to the M25.

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.

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England, Hertfordshire, Saint Albans

Sopwell House

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 126 rooms and suites in a Georgian mansion, including 16 Mews Suites reached through private gates; Plush and Chic rooms up to Luxe and Corner suites
Amenities The Brasserie and Omboo restaurants, Octagon and Conservatory bars and afternoon tea in The Pantry; Cottonmill Spa with indoor pool, vitality and hydrotherapy pools and multiple saunas and steam rooms; gym and studio.
More Set in landscaped gardens on the edge of St Albans, Hertfordshire, close to the M25 and a short train ride from central London.

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.

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England, Hertfordshire, Bishops Stortford

Down Hall Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
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Rooms 98 individually designed rooms across the Mansion House and West Wing, from Classic rooms to Mansion House Suites and the flame-lit Master (Liddell) Suite.
Amenities Restaurant, Garden Room, The Terrace and Fox Bar and Lounge; Eden Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room; The Barn Spa; gym, tennis and woodland Trim Trail.
More Set in 110 acres of parkland and woodland on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, 45 minutes from central London and 15 minutes from Stansted.

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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