Down Hall Country House

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.