A warm welcome awaits guests at this luxurious country house hotel.
From a sumptuous meal in the Grill room Restaurant, to a
traditional afternoon tea in the exquisite lounge, or an idyllic
walk around the 44-hectare estate, the conference hotel has
something to offer everyone. With 26 flexible meeting rooms, all
with natural daylight and perfect grounds for team building
activities, this hotel is the perfect venue for both a romantic
weekend away and meeting all guests' business requirements.
Originally built in 1540, the country house offers 99 rooms in
total and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and
check-out services, a hotel safe, cloakroom and lift access.
Further facilities include a newspaper stand, Internet access, room
and laundry services, and a car park.
Rooms
The comfortable single or twin/double rooms have free wireless
Internet access and a double or king-size bed with duck-down quilts
and pillows. Most rooms have parkland and forest views. Room
facilities include an en suite bathroom with a shower, bathtub and
hairdryer, a safety deposit box, telephone, radio, fan, central
heating, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a
wake-up service/alarm clock. An ironing set, trouser press, work
desk and individually regulated air conditioning also feature in
all guest rooms as standard. Guests may also relax on their private
terrace.
Restaurant & Food
We offer a wide range of dining experiences at Down Hall Country
House hotel, located in Bishop's Stortford, on the border of
Hertfordshire and Essex. This summer, enjoy The Terrace at Down
Hall, our new alfresco dining experience in the sophisticated
surroundings of the Down Hall estate. Enjoy a leisurely dinner at
our contemporary The Grill Room restaurant, which serves exciting
dishes from a modern English menu prepared with ingredients sourced
from our own vegetable garden. Our seasonally changing Grill Room
main menu and Sunday lunch menu have guests returning to our
restaurant time and time again.Traditional English afternoon tea
can be taken in the Lounge and during summer Down Hall can also
prepare a picnic for you to take in the stunning Hertfordshire and
Essex countryside.
Activities & Sport
The hotel offers an indoor heated swimming pool with a hot tub and
sauna as well as 2 tennis courts and a snooker/leisure room.
Directions, How to get
there
On the M11, exit at Junction 7 (Harlow) and follow the signs for
Hatfield Heath. From Hatfield Heath, the hotel is clearly
signposted. The hotel is 15 minutes in a taxi from Stansted
Airport, and the nearest train stations are in Sawbridgeworth,
Harlow and Bishop's Stortford.