Escape to the countryside at Down Hall Hotel, where rustic charm and luxury blend seamlessly. Unwind with a hot stone massage or explore the garden on the grounds. With an outdoor tennis court, in-room WiFi, and multilingual staff ready to assist you.
Hatfield Forest Country Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
The Gibberd Garden - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
The Henry Moore Foundation - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
Mountfitchet Castle - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
Epping Forest - 23 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
London (STN-Stansted) - 15 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 45 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 46 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 50 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 66 min drive
Sawbridgeworth Station - 9 min drive
Harlow Mill Station - 10 min drive
Ongar Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Hatfield Heath, opp the White Horse - 4 min drive
Star of India - 9 min drive
Queens Head Inn - 9 min drive
Old Bell Inn - 10 min drive
Mayfield Farm Bakery - 9 min drive
About this property
Down Hall Hotel
When visiting Bishop's Stortford, Down Hall Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and British cuisine is served at The Grill Room, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
98 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Tennis
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space (9591 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1322
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Health club
Full-service spa
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch plasma TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Eden Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
The Grill Room – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Down Country Hall
Down Hall Country
Down Hall Country Hotel
Down Hall Country House Bishop's Stortford
Down Hall Hotel Spa
Down Hall Country House Hotel Bishop's Stortford
Down Hall House
Hotel Down Hall
Down Hall Country House
Down Hall Hotel
Hotel Down Hall Country
Down Hall Hotel Bishop's Stortford
Down Hall Hotel Hotel
Down Hall Hotel Bishop's Stortford
Down Hall Hotel Hotel Bishop's Stortford
Frequently asked questions
Does Down Hall Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Down Hall Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Down Hall Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Down Hall Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Down Hall Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Down Hall Hotel and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a steam room. Down Hall Hotel also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Down Hall Hotel?
Yes, The Grill Room offers British cuisine.
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Down Hall Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2025
The Best Hotel
The best hotel, so dog friendly I love it every time I stay, thank you!!
Georgina
Georgina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2025
Beautiful country house hotel - excellent service
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2025
Best hotel ever
Amazing was perfect
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2025
Down Hall Hotel and Spa
We had a wonderful stay at Down Hall hotel it was a family get together and all aspects of it was wonderful. We will definitely be returning in the future
Jonathon
Jonathon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2024
Family stay
Perfect Christmas family stay!
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2025
Nice stay
Nice but short stay so can't really say much about the place. Good breakfast quality and big size rooms all advantage.
Tymoteusz
Tymoteusz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 February 2025
Would stay again
Lovely room and grounds. Only slight quibbles would be the shower (very close to the wall making it difficult to get fully under and not very powerful) and breakfast (could have been hotter). But overall nice place.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2025
Tremendous value
Stunning Hotel and Grounds, having stopped in a fair few both workwise and personal wise, this was superb.
On Hire Limited
On Hire Limited, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2025
Revisited after 14 years and it’s even better
Beautiful building in quiet area, super friendly staff, comfy beds, delicious food and drinks, excellent breakfast buffet
Rosanne
Rosanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Wonderful place to stay and visit, food was very delicious with great services, staff very friendly and welcoming
Mihaela
Mihaela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2024
Business trip, and I plan to definitely return on a leisure trip. A really wonderful hotel.
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Excellent spa & hotel. Very relaxing!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Really nice decor, lovely staff and food was excellent
Zain
Zain, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 November 2024
Pleasant stay.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 September 2024
Nice place pleasant hotel
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Exceptional location, my room was spacious and clean, very comfortable bed . Staff very friendly and pleasant, overall a very pleasant stay
Mihaela
Mihaela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
Great
Great hotel. First time visiting and I would take it again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Amazing place to relax
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2025
Exceptionally good
This was by far one of the best stately manor/Halls we have stayed at, The House is breathtaking and spacious, free parking and breakfast was included in the Price. The fine dining was excellent but pricey, Therr was a cheaper option in the lounge bar. Drinks expensive but well worth it for the experience. Spa and hydra pools not included but was very nice. The best thing about the hotel were the staff. Polite, helpful and attentive, by far the best service we have had in a long while. Thoroughly impressed and highly recommended
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Mitchell & Tracy 60th Treat
Lovely venue, very professional and helpful staff, food high standard, rooms spacious and shower bathroom high standard.
Mitchell
Mitchell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
The staff were really helpful and professional
Jennie
Jennie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Very pleasant stay and staff friendly and professional
Liam
Liam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2024
Beautiful stop over
A flying visit but well worth it. Rooms are grand and so comfortable, very clean and well put together. Very quiet and peaceful at night and all the staff were warm and welcoming, so polite and exceptional service. We’d love to visit again and stay for longer to make use of spa and facilities.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
The staff are very friendly and it is a very nice setting!
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 December 2024
Nice hotel but spa too small and cold.
Not a spa destination since no pool either.
Water in the shower in the room was cold too.