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The Grove

5.0 star property
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Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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Chandlers Cross, Watford, England, WD3 4TG
  • The Grove
    1 min walk
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    5 min drive
  • Cassiobury Park
    5 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    38 min drive

Room options

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Clarendon Suite

Clarendon Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Grove)

Suite (The Grove)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, View

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Victoria Suite

Victoria Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Piano Suite

Piano Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Villiers Suite

Villiers Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, View (King)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hyde Suite

Hyde Suite

  • 64 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • 34 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Mansion)

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Watford

Located in Watford, The Grove is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 5 minutes from Cassiobury Park. .This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Watford Palace Theatre and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Topgolf Watford.

What's nearby

  • The Grove - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Watford Palace Theatre - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Topgolf Watford - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Vicarage Road Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Watford Junction Station - 6 min drive
  • Watford Underground Station - 8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rhubarb Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sunny Side Brunch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed at the Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Studio Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Grove

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
The Grove offers 215 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary newspapers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sequoia has 16 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 215 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Stables, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
The Stables - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
The Glasshouse - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Lounges - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Colette's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14.00 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Stables
  • The Glasshouse
  • The Lounges
  • Colette's

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Playground
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms - 17

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Beach towels
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by credit card or debit card and is due at the time of check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 14 to September 14:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Beach
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 80.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night
  • High chair fee: GBP 0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Use of the spa and walled garden facilities is permitted after 1 PM on day of arrival. Use of the facilities before 1 PM incurs a resort fee of GBP 30 per person.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grove Aparthotel Watford
Grove Watford
Grove Hotel Watford
The Grove Hotel
The Grove Watford
The Grove Hotel Watford

The Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 174 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel but room prices gave us higher expectations than were met. Whilst we were very fortunate to be upgraded from a standard room to deluxe, it still fell short. Our cold tap wouldn’t run, weak toilet flush, we had very basic mini bar and the hallways to the bedrooms were very dated and didn’t smell particularly fresh. Great all round hotel with amazing amenities but it could do with modernising the rooms. Tv was old fashioned (but did have Netflix), and balcony was very small with two very basic chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay. I would say the view rooms probably not worth it. Ours was half obstructed by a wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing for our kids, 2 and 5. They absolutely loved it!!! It was a great spot and of our 14 days overseas their breakfast offering was the MOST EPIC!! So delicious! Super impressed. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not up to usual high standards
We are regulars at The Grove and love it there, but the dinner service (outside the lounge) was dreadful last night. Lack of attentiveness, no proactivity, incredibly slow, etc. At £750 a night in a 5* hotel, that’s just not acceptable. Everything else was great, as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Anniversary Stay
It was our 24th wedding anniversary & this was addressed by us being given an early check in (requested some time before) & a slightly later check out as we had a morning spa treatment. We were given a bottle of champagne & chocolates in our room & the staff were all thoroughly assertive, kind & helpful. A few months prior to our stay we had a phonecall to ask if the a customer Relations Team could help with anything during our stay & a few days before our stay we had a watts app message asking the same thing & responded to any messages almost immediately so the service was impeccable. Every part of the hotel was spotless clean, well sign posted & 5 star. The ‘Feast on Cloud 9’ was a lovely experience as was the pop up restaurant Skewd. The walled garden & outside pool & beach was amazing especially as we had fantastic weather. If we could afford it I would love to stay again & would highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel
Great stay with family for fathers day. We ate at all of the restaurants, all were super, but the breakfast really must be the best I have ever had in the UK. Grounds and activities were all great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Average!
Booked 2 nights at The Grove and was really looking forward to our stay; however it wasn’t quite up to the standard I expected. Room had everything you need and was clean [which is expected]. The desk/dressing table could do with an updated larger wall mirror. Certain staircase and lifts could do with some TLC as they are worn! Spa, was nice however facilities in the women’s changing room were not all working! Disappointing! You get the usually robe, towels, flip flops as you do in a “luxury hotel/spa”! Food, I would say breakfast and dinner at Skewd were the highlight. Breakfast had a variety of options from fresh fruit to cooked hot food. Everything was delicious, I tried a bit of everything. Dinner at Skewd was lovely, service was great. The team bought out a birthday treat and shots on the house which was a nice touch. Hotel Service, hit and miss with reception. when called they are quick to get you off the line, twice I was hung up on while still asking for something! Doormen and baggage porters were very friendly and courteous. Very annoyingly, by magic…!!!! One of my sandals went missing from the room! I arrived wearing both on Friday and upon leaving it had gone missing! No one seemed to know where it had gone!!! I would have expected a courtesy call having left my details! Nothing a day later after leaving!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chryssoula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with high standards. Some slight niggles with the room but a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times, every visit is a complete joy. Staff are wonderful, service is excellent, food is superb, facilities (especially the pools) are 11 our of 10 ! Gardens are wonderful and there are beautiful walks around. Will keep returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and very convenient. The grounds are stunning. I would have expected the rooms to be nicer given the $$$. The tub is so difficult to step into, I was scared each time as I'm pregnant and kept grabbing for dear life. I kept thinking what would people with disabilities or elderly do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Great hotel, beautiful bedroom with good space, very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Golf course was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eberhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting and the hotel proper were great. The long corridors to get to our room needed getting used to. The staff were excellent, caring and attentive. We had erroneously not booked the fine dining Madhus and ended up in the Stables, so noisy with young folks that we left for the Glasshouse, best described as a gastro pub. The buffet was plentiful and well presented. The service was pleasant and helpful. The distance between the two restaurants is so impressive that we had to order a golf cart for transport ( matter of age ). We liked our stay overall but next time will book the Madhus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely getaway just outside of London
It's an excellent hotel for a family getaway. The staff were super friendly, the food was fantastic, the outdoor pool was heated, and the activities were great! Our only complaint was that the beds were a little uncomfortable. This was especially the case for the kids' sofa bed and temp bed. Our kids are 11 and 13, so they may be too old for these sorts of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beat hotel
Amazing hotel, the staff are amazing and the food at the glasshouse is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024