Tranquil Hertfordshire mansion stay with stunning gardens

Down Hall Hotel Spa & Estate, Hatfield Heath

Prestige Double room
Standard room
Prestige Double room

Property details

A grand and historic country house hotel exuding traditional elegance, with a luxurious spa - includes breakfast, and optional dinner
  • A countryside escape: Tucked away near Hatfield Heath, Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate feels like your own private country retreat. With a history dating back to the 11th century, this historic Italianate mansion is set amidst beautiful grounds and is perfect for those looking for a countryside getaway. The hotel's classic interiors, ornate ceilings and abundance of natural daylight make for a splendid change from everyday life.

  • Culinary classics: Good food is never far at Down Hall. Sip cocktails and enjoy some nibbles in the stylish bar, or take a traditional afternoon tea on the terrace, overlooking the gorgeous grounds. The hotel's own extensive Kitchen Garden provides much of the produce served in the award-winning restaurant, where you'll find elevated seasonal menus crafted from the freshest ingredients.

  • Soul-soothing spa: After a day of walking the 110-acre estate and surrounding country lanes, indulge in a relaxing massage in the hotel's Eden Spa, with ESPA products at the heart of its facial and body treatment menu. You'll also find a well-equipped fitness centre, a sauna and a steam room on site (fees apply for spa and treatments). 

How to get there

The nearest train station is Sawbridgeworth, a ten-minute drive from the hotel. Stansted Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel; you can also take the bus from Hatfield Heath, which is just over a mile from the hotel. By car, the hotel is about an hour and a half's drive from central London. 

Good to know

Please note that spa treatments and use of the Eden Spa incur additional charges and must be pre-booked prior to your arrival. Two-hour access to the Wet Spa is £30 per person from Monday to Thursday, and £35 per person from Friday to Sunday. Towels, robes and slippers are provided to all guests of the Wet Spa. You must be aged 18 or above to use the Wet Spa facilities. The spa can be fully booked at peak times, so you are recommended to book treatments as soon as possible.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • A countryside escape: Tucked away near Hatfield Heath, Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate feels like your own private country retreat. With a history dating back to the 11th century, this historic Italianate mansion is set amidst beautiful grounds and is perfect for those looking for a countryside getaway. The hotel's classic interiors, ornate ceilings and abundance of natural daylight make for a splendid change from everyday life.

  • Culinary classics: Good food is never far at Down Hall. Sip cocktails and enjoy some nibbles in the stylish bar, or take a traditional afternoon tea on the terrace, overlooking the gorgeous grounds. The hotel's own extensive Kitchen Garden provides much of the produce served in the award-winning restaurant, where you'll find elevated seasonal menus crafted from the freshest ingredients.

  • Soul-soothing spa: After a day of walking the 110-acre estate and surrounding country lanes, indulge in a relaxing massage in the hotel's Eden Spa, with ESPA products at the heart of its facial and body treatment menu. You'll also find a well-equipped fitness centre, a sauna and a steam room on site (fees apply for spa and treatments). 

How to get there

The nearest train station is Sawbridgeworth, a ten-minute drive from the hotel. Stansted Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel; you can also take the bus from Hatfield Heath, which is just over a mile from the hotel. By car, the hotel is about an hour and a half's drive from central London. 

Good to know

Please note that spa treatments and use of the Eden Spa incur additional charges and must be pre-booked prior to your arrival. Two-hour access to the Wet Spa is £30 per person from Monday to Thursday, and £35 per person from Friday to Sunday. Towels, robes and slippers are provided to all guests of the Wet Spa. You must be aged 18 or above to use the Wet Spa facilities. The spa can be fully booked at peak times, so you are recommended to book treatments as soon as possible.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Reception

  • Fitness centre

  • Terrace

  • Room service

  • Tennis court

  • Jacuzzi

  • Sauna

  • Steam room

  • Garden

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Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Down Hall Country House Hotel, Matching Rd, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7AS

If you're tired of the traffic noise, shoulder-barging on the tube and general craziness of London, then you'll be happy to know that you can be strolling the Hertfordshire countryside around Down Hall in just over an hour's drive. 110 acres of woodland, parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens are waiting to be explored on gentle strolls, with longer country walks possible in the rural surroundings beyond the hotel's estate. 

For those wishing to go a bit further afield, there are country houses aplenty within an hour's drive - magnificent Audley End House is definitely worth a visit. Duxford Air Museum is just 35 minutes away and a must visit for any history buffs. Also just a short drive away is Bishop's Stortford, a historic market town that's worth a day trip to explore its old pubs, farmer's markets and cute boutiques.