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 - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
Mountfitchet Castle - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
Epping Forest - 25 min drive - 27.3 km
Hylands House and Park - 27 min drive - 33.9 km
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 37 min drive - 40.7 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
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Hotel size
98 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
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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
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
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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
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What guests liked
The spa was great, with many options and top-notch facilities and treatments. (14 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and of high quality. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 May, 2025
Superb comfort, food & service
Lin
Lin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun, 2025
Really nice space in the English countryside. Enjoyed our time there. Great food. Great estate overall.
Giovanni
Giovanni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun, 2025
A lively hotel let down by its restaurant.
A wonderful hotel. Let down by its Garden Room restaurant which was poor for a hotel of this standing. The Terrace dining was good.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr, 2025
Unreal stay!
Hotel is absolutely beautiful, spotless, staff are all wonderful.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr, 2025
Fine country house hotel
Fine country house hotel with excellent service. Food is pricey but good quality
Rupert
Rupert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr, 2025
Fab stay!
Amazing stay at this wonderful hotel! Staff were so attentive to every need and could not have done more to make us feel welcome and special.
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar, 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 Feb, 2025
Beautiful country house hotel - excellent service
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb, 2025
Absolutely beautiful building a real treat to visit &’stay … our bed extremely comfortable too and all the staff we met were so nice & helpful too.
giles
giles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec, 2024
Family stay
Perfect Christmas family stay!
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb, 2025
Staff, Food & accommodation all excellent. Will definitely go back.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Apr, 2025
Down hall
Beautiful hotel in beautiful grounds. Service in the bar good. Great cosmo’s. Nice breakfast. Everything hot and well cooked and presented.
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct, 2024
Wonderful place to stay and visit, food was very delicious with great services, staff very friendly and welcoming
Mihaela
Mihaela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Sept, 2024
Nice place pleasant hotel
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan, 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
6/10 Good
22 Jun, 2025
Very delayed check in
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct, 2024
Really nice decor, lovely staff and food was excellent
Zain
Zain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May, 2025
Perfect birthday treat
Our stay was for my partner’s birthday I made a special request in the booking that there were red&white roses in the room when we got there. And there they were in a beautiful room with a little birthday cake it was a perfect couple of days. Food was delicious in the garden room and everyone was so nice and friendly and helpful
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Nov, 2024
Pleasant stay.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct, 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
17 Nov, 2024
Excellent spa & hotel. Very relaxing!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec, 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
26 Jan, 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
2/10 Poor
29 Jun, 2025
Torturous night!
Impossible to sleep at night given room temperatures of 28 degrees +; without availability of AC.
Windows don’t fully open.
In the modern era, a far more comfortable sleep would have been had at a Travelodge, Premier Inn etc for a third of the price.
And the food quality: £25-30 a dish for Wetherspoons quality. Again, better off just going to Spoons!
Good venue for an event; terrible place to stay.
TW
TW, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb, 2025
Tremendous value
Stunning Hotel and Grounds, having stopped in a fair few both workwise and personal wise, this was superb.