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About this property

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 14-yard 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. Please be advised that as Sopwell House is a Georgian manor house, all bedrooms and suites are individual in their layout and size, so while rooms in the same category have the same generic benefits, individual configurations may differ. Guests should know that the room image shown online for a particular category may not correspond exactly to the room they receive when checking-in. Sopwell House Hotel has a Brasserie restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, while showcasing the finest of locally sourced ingredients and a celebration of comforting British classics, reimagined with a creative twist. For dinner, Omboo offers a sharing experience inspired by the spice routes of Asia and the Far East. Light meals and hot drinks are available in the Conservatory Bar and Octagon Bar 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The excellent service from all staff . Quality everywhere
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, excellent service, friendly staff, good room. Definitely return again.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very lovely overall facilities, brilliant food and service was brilliant
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were super friendly at all times! we upgraded to the club and it was the perfect day the facilities there are amazing.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was delicious and there was a great selection. Cocktails were divine. I was just upset we hadn't used the spa as that also looked fantastic
  • Vishal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The excellent service of the staff Front office ably led by Harris and Francesca in particular Restaurant supervisors Albino and Fion Spa young man Callum, Tia Drink champions Anastasios, Adrianna, Alessandro Housekeeping Vera Night duty Rahul,...
  • Chelsea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely facilities and such a great view and away from the busy lifestyle
  • Arjun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome, going above and beyond to ensure we were well looked after. The facilities are excellent, and the recent renovation has given the hotel a stylish and modern interior.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was nicely furnished Restaurant was good Spa nice
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old exterior and nice grounds with a nice, colourful modern interior. The bedroom was lovely. Large bed, very clean, nice bathrooms facilities. A/C worked properly which is always important. Nice on site restaurant that does taste Asian inspired...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Omboo
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • The Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Sopwell House Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible 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
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • 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
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch

House rules

Sopwell House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Residents to Sopwell House receive complimentary access to Cottonmill Spa from 15:00 on the arrival day until 11:00 on the day of departure. Cottonmill Spa is an adults-only spa 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, unless you book a room type that includes The Club.

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.

A pre-authorization of £200 per night for incidentals during your stay will also be made on arrival for all bookings. Please note although the card is not fully charged at this stage the authorized monies will be held against the likely purchase. Third party payments are not accepted. The card holder must be present in order to comply with the chip and pin procedures.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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