Hotel Sopwell House Hotel
Cottonmill Lane, , St. Albans, AL1 2HQ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Facility was well kept, clean, upscale, had good restaurants, full bar facilities, afternoon tea, good service.
United States of AmericaSopwell is a lovely place that feels like a bit of luxury. The staff contribute considerably to that feeling with their very nothing is too much bother , helpful manner.
United KingdomExtremely clean, very on top of social distancing. Brilliant and friendly staff, lovely spa, nice food and drinks and super comfy beds. Really enjoyed our break, thank you!
United KingdomLovely spa, very nice restaurants and bars, beautiful surroundings, comfy clean rooms
United KingdomExcellent facilities (one of the best pool and gym areas I’ve seen), great location (a pleasant 25 min walk into St Albans), nice room (booked an Executive Room), great setting.
United KingdomMy sister and I had an exceptional experience. The staff were very friendly and always helpful. We especially liked the decor and the spa area.
United KingdomEverything! Sopwell House is one of the best spa hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff, food, decor, room, facilities- everything was 10/10! Make sure you upgrade to club spa access
United KingdomWe have stayed at Sopwell House several times before and upon our arrival we successfully asked to stay an extra night. It is a large hotel in spacious grounds. Our accommodation was excellent and the breakfasts and Brasserie dinners delicious. The staff were attentive and friendly.
JerseyBreakfast area very rushed and confusing. Staff working very hard but food was below your normal standard
United KingdomVery clean and professional the staff were so accommodating. Couldn’t of been better.
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This property is a Georgian Country House Hotel. Guests can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, stroll through 12 acres of gardens, and relax by the main leisure pool. Central London is a 40 minutes’ drive away and 30 minutes on the train. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
A 40 feet pool with poolside relaxation areas and a gym and fitness studio are some of the leisure facilities you can enjoy at Sopwell House, which also features a steam room, two vitality pools and a sauna. Access to the Club at Cottonmill Spa facilities is available at an extra cost.
The bedrooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, with a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports and tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary Elemis toiletries and a hairdryer are available in the private bathrooms.
Sopwell House Hotel has a Brasserie restaurant serving a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a gourmet dining Restaurant available on Friday and Saturday nights. Light meals and hot drinks are available in the Conservatory Bar and the Cocktail Lounge is open into the night.
The property is 1.3 miles from St Albans Abbey train station.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
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St Albans Central Library1.2 miles
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St Albans Cathedral1.3 miles
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Principal Health Centre1.3 miles
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Saint Albans Magistrates' Court1.3 miles
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St Albans & Mid Hertfordshire Magistrates Court1.3 miles
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St Albans City and District Council1.3 miles
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Highfield Park1.4 miles
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Saint Albans City Hospital1.9 miles
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Old Gorhambury House3.2 miles
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Hatfield House5.4 miles
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Watford Junction5.8 miles
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Stanmore Tube Station8.1 miles
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Yeah8.7 miles
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Cockfosters Tube Station9.5 miles
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Kenton Tube Station10.6 miles
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Knebworth House10.6 miles
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Harrow-on-the-Hill Tube Station10.8 miles
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Southgate London Tube Station11.1 miles
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Preston Road Tube Station11.3 miles
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River River Ver0.2 miles
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Train Garston4.1 miles
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London Luton Airport10.2 miles
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London Heathrow Airport19 miles
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London City Airport22.7 miles
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Food: British
Open for: Dinner
The Brasserie
Food: British
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of Sopwell House Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secure parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- Adults only
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Makeup services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Bathhouse
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Mobile app for room service
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- Delivered food covered securely
- Breakfast to-go containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
- Russian
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered 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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Debit card
Sopwell House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
All facilities in Cottonmill Spa are adult only and therefore not accessible to children under the age of 16 years. Those aged 16 or 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult, with only a limited treatment selection available.
Those wishing to enhance their experience further are welcome to upgrade to our exclusive inner sanctum; The Club at Cottonmill. Prices to upgrade are per person, vary seasonally and are only available on the day itself. Places are subject to limited availability and cannot be pre-booked or guaranteed in any way.
If you have accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact the property directly using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Sofa beds are provided for children on request. Meals are not included in the child package.
Upon check-in a credit card is required to pre-authorize the accommodations and a GBP 100 per room per day security deposit is taken.
Third party payments are not accepted. The card holder must be present in order to comply with the chip and pin procedures.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Sopwell House Hotel
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Guests staying at Sopwell House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Sopwell House Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- The Brasserie
- The Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Sopwell House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sopwell House Hotel by:
- Car 19min
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Sopwell House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Bathhouse
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Makeup services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
- Personal trainer
- Locker rooms
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Check-in at Sopwell House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sopwell House Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Sopwell House Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
