This 4-star country-house hotel is set in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Featuring elegant rooms with garden views and tennis courts, it has a gym with a wide range of innovative exercise equipment. The modern Grill Room Restaurant serves international cuisine, with vegetables from the hotel’s own garden. There is also the Terrace Restaurant providing an al fresco dining space. Afternoon tea is served in the restaurant, or you can request a picnic in the grounds. Each room at Down Hall Hotel & Spa has a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom. The hotel has a cocktail bar for guests to enjoy, free WiFi, a conference centre and free parking. Eden Spa features 4 luxury treatment rooms including 1 couples room, a relaxation room, a sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy pool, which guests can use for an additional cost and prior reservation. Down Hall Hotel & Spa is well-located for Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and London. The M11 motorway is a 15-minute drive, leading to the M25 or Cambridge. Stansted Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car. The gym at the property includes running machines, cross trainers, and exercise bikes, along with a rowing machine.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and helpful and kindly gave us an upgrade to a lovely big bedroom.
  • Audria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location. Staff were so friendly, smiling, and accommodating. When we got there our room was on the 2nd floor and due to mums disability they upgraded us into one of their suite on the ground floor. No extra cost. The hotel is...
  • Sie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely setting with so much character. There is no lift so struggled getting bags up the stairs

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Garden Room
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Down Hall Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Children's playground
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Down Hall Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Down Hall Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that taxi fares to and from Stansted Airport are GBP 25 for 1 way and GBP 50 for a return journey.

The hotel recommends that dinner reservations are made before arrival. A limited service operates over Christmas and New Year.

The additional cost for children up to 12 years old includes breakfast when sharing a room with their parents.

Breakfast is GBP 10 per person if you order it the night before. Breakfast is GBP 19.50 per person when you order it on the same morning.

Please note that the property only allows dogs in certain executive rooms. Guests should contact the hotel at the time of booking to arrange their room. Additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Down Hall Hotel

  • Check-in at Down Hall Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Down Hall Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Down Hall Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at Down Hall Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Down Hall Hotel is 5 miles from the centre of Bishops Stortford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Down Hall Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Down Hall Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Garden Room

  • Down Hall Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Steam room
    • Tennis equipment
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Down Hall Hotel on this page.