This 4-star country-house hotel is set in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Featuring elegant rooms with garden views and tennis courts, it has a gym with a wide range of innovative exercise equipment. The modern Grill Room Restaurant serves international cuisine, with vegetables from the hotel’s own garden. There is also the Terrace Restaurant providing an al fresco dining space. Afternoon tea is served in the restaurant, or you can request a picnic in the grounds. Each room at Down Hall Hotel & Spa has a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom. The hotel has a cocktail bar for guests to enjoy, free WiFi, a conference center and free parking. Eden Spa features 4 luxury treatment rooms including 1 couples room, a relaxation room, a sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy pool, which guests can use for an additional cost and prior reservation. Down Hall Hotel & Spa is well-located for Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and London. The M11 motorway is a 15-minute drive, leading to the M25 or Cambridge. Stansted Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car. The gym at the property includes running machines, cross trainers, and exercise bikes, along with a rowing machine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kent
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved everything about our stay there. The room was large and comfortable for us and our two children. The facility was elegant, but was also very kid-friendly. I highly recommend staying.
  • Shelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The setting was gorgeous, the building was beautiful and clean and full of character.
  • Abdelwahab
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Beauty location, very tranquil and well maintained

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Garden Room
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Down Hall Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Playground
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that taxi fares to and from Stansted Airport are GBP 25 for 1 way and GBP 50 for a return journey.

The hotel recommends that dinner reservations are made before arrival. A limited service operates over Christmas and New Year.

The additional cost for children up to 12 years old includes breakfast when sharing a room with their parents.

Breakfast is GBP 10 per person if you order it the night before. Breakfast is GBP 19.50 per person when you order it on the same morning.

Please note that the property only allows dogs in certain executive rooms. Guests should contact the hotel at the time of booking to arrange their room. Additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Down Hall Hotel

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Down Hall Hotel on this page.

  • Room options at Down Hall Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Down Hall Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Garden Room

  • Check-in at Down Hall Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Down Hall Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, Down Hall Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Down Hall Hotel is 5 miles from the center of Bishops Stortford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Down Hall Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Down Hall Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Steam room
    • Tennis equipment
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages