Down Hall Hotel
About this property
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 Garden 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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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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
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hedi
United States“This historic property is so unique and beautiful. It has tennis courts, helicopter paths and over 100 acres of green land to walk” - Diane United States“The nice big bedrooms Breakfast buffet Views out the window”
- Kent United States“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“The setting was gorgeous, the building was beautiful and clean and full of character.” - Abdelwahab
Saudi Arabia“Beauty location, very tranquil and well maintained” - Penny United Kingdom“beautiful place, clean, well maintained just excellent”
Ajw1991 United Kingdom“A very pleasant stay - comfortable bed, clean rooms, good food, and good service. Some areas of the hotel are really charming with an 'English country house' feel. There are plenty of facilities here, and if we had more time we would have made...”- Siu United Kingdom“Stunning location and property. We got a room upgrade - room was very tastefully designed. Spa and dinner were great too.”
- Sarah
Ireland“Beautiful hotel with lots of character and history. The grounds were vast and they had some excellent entertainment on the lawn in the evening. Would def return” - Eadon
Hong Kong“We got to the property later than planned and the staff were very accomodating in ensuring we could order food before restaurant closing”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Garden Room
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
