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Down Hall Hotel

Hatfield Heath
Rated 8.1 in 803 reviews

Down Hall Hotel, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Bishop's Stortford in the United Kingdom, is an elegant and historic destination offering a quintessentially British experience. Set amidst 110 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, woodlands, and parklands, this magnificent Italianate mansion provides a serene and secluded retreat for guests seeking both leisure and relaxation.

Dating back to 1322, the Down Hall Hotel exudes timeless charm and character, seamlessly blending its historic grandeur with modern comforts. The hotel's sophisticated interiors are adorned with ornate ceilings, wood paneling, and grand fireplaces, reflecting the rich heritage of the estate.

Guests at Down Hall Hotel can indulge in a variety of amenities designed to enhance their stay. The luxurious Eden Spa offers a tranquil haven where visitors can enjoy rejuvenating treatments and therapies. For dining, the hotel's AA Rosette-awarded restaurant serves a delightful array of contemporary British cuisine, prepared with locally sourced produce.

The hotel is also a popular venue for weddings, conferences, and other events, boasting elegant function rooms and outstanding service. Its convenient location, just a short drive from London and Stansted Airport, makes it an ideal choice for both local visitors and international travelers.

Additionally, the surrounding countryside offers numerous outdoor activities, such as leisurely walks, picnics, and exploration of nearby attractions. Down Hall Hotel provides a charming getaway that captures the essence of traditional English hospitality, inviting guests to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of its rural setting.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Bishops Stortford and near Down Hall Hotel

Hatfield Heath War Memorial
Hatfield Heath War Memorial
War memorial in Hatfield Heath, Uttlesford, Essex, England, UK
1.8km / 1.2mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Matching, Essex, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Hatfield Heath, Essex, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Sheering, Essex, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Gibberd Garden
Gibberd Garden
Garden in Essex, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church in White Roding, Essex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
St Mary & St Hugh, Old Harlow
St Mary & St Hugh, Old Harlow
Church in Old Harlow, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Edmund
Church of St Edmund
Church building in Abbess Beauchamp and Berners Roding, Epping Forest, Essex, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak
Church in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Little Laver, Essex, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in High Laver, Essex, England, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Church in East Hertfordshire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Harlowbury
Grade I listed building in Harlow, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Chapel at Harlowbury
Chapel at Harlowbury
Grade I listed building in Harlow, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Chapel at Harlowbury
Chapel at Harlowbury
Grade I listed building in Harlow, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Harlowbury deserted medieval village
Archaeological site in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Parish Church of St James the Great
Parish Church of St James the Great
Church in High Wych, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Hallingbury, Essex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Barrington Hall
Barrington Hall
House in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen
Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen
Church in Magdalen Laver, Essex, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
Church of Our Lady of Fatima
Church of Our Lady of Fatima
Church building in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Contrapuntal Forms
Contrapuntal Forms
Sculpture by Barbara Hepworth
6.8km / 4.2mi
RAF Sawbridgeworth
RAF Sawbridgeworth
Former Royal Air Force station in England
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Harlow
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Harlow
Church in Harlow, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Harlow Town Park
Harlow Town Park
Park in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Parish Church of St Margaret
Parish Church of St Margaret
Church in Margaret Roding, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in High Roding, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church in Leaden Roding, Essex, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Parish Church of St James the Great, Thorley
Parish Church of St James the Great, Thorley
Church in Hertfordshire, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Aythorpe Roding, Essex, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Botolph Beauchamp Roding
Church of St Botolph Beauchamp Roding
Church in Beauchamp Roding, Essex, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Great Hallingbury, Essex, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church building in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Shell House
Shell House
Building in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Stephen, Tye Green Harlow
St Stephen, Tye Green Harlow
Church in Harlow, Essex
7.8km / 4.9mi
Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens
Local museum in Harlow, United Kingdom
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Germain
Church of St Germain
Church in Bobbingworth, Essex, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Moreton, Essex, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Hatfield Broad Oak, Uttlesford, Essex, England, UK
7.3km / 4.6mi
All Saints' Church, Hockerill
All Saints' Church, Hockerill
Church in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Waytemore Castle
Waytemore Castle
Castle in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Stane Street
Roman road that ran from Braughing, Hertfordshire to Colchester
8.3km / 5.2mi
St Andrew's Church, Willingale
St Andrew's Church, Willingale
Church in Willingale Spain, Essex, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
St Andrew's Church, Willingale
St Andrew's Church, Willingale
Church in Willingale Spain, Essex, England, UK
9.4km / 5.8mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Gilston, Hertfordshire, England, UK
8.3km / 5.1mi

What to do in Bishops Stortford and near Down Hall Hotel

Hatfield Heath War Memorial
Hatfield Heath War Memorial
War memorial in Hatfield Heath, Uttlesford, Essex, England, UK
1.8km / 1.2mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Matching, Essex, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Hatfield Heath, Essex, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Sheering, Essex, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Gibberd Garden
Gibberd Garden
Garden in Essex, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church in White Roding, Essex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
St Mary & St Hugh, Old Harlow
St Mary & St Hugh, Old Harlow
Church in Old Harlow, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Edmund
Church of St Edmund
Church building in Abbess Beauchamp and Berners Roding, Epping Forest, Essex, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak
Church in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Little Laver, Essex, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in High Laver, Essex, England, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Church in East Hertfordshire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Harlowbury
Grade I listed building in Harlow, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Chapel at Harlowbury
Chapel at Harlowbury
Grade I listed building in Harlow, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Chapel at Harlowbury
Chapel at Harlowbury
Grade I listed building in Harlow, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Harlowbury deserted medieval village
Archaeological site in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Parish Church of St James the Great
Parish Church of St James the Great
Church in High Wych, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Hallingbury, Essex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Barrington Hall
Barrington Hall
House in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen
Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen
Church in Magdalen Laver, Essex, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
Church of Our Lady of Fatima
Church of Our Lady of Fatima
Church building in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Contrapuntal Forms
Contrapuntal Forms
Sculpture by Barbara Hepworth
6.8km / 4.2mi
RAF Sawbridgeworth
RAF Sawbridgeworth
Former Royal Air Force station in England
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Harlow
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Harlow
Church in Harlow, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Harlow Town Park
Harlow Town Park
Park in Harlow, Essex, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Parish Church of St Margaret
Parish Church of St Margaret
Church in Margaret Roding, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in High Roding, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church in Leaden Roding, Essex, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Parish Church of St James the Great, Thorley
Parish Church of St James the Great, Thorley
Church in Hertfordshire, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Parish Church of St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary
Church in Aythorpe Roding, Essex, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi

About Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford, located in Hertfordshire, offers a range of activities and attractions that cater to various interests. One of the notable areas is the Historic Town Centre, where visitors can explore charming streets lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town's rich history is evident in its architecture, including the St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 15th century and features beautiful stained glass windows.

For those interested in nature, Castle Park provides a pleasant environment for walking and picnicking. The park includes well-maintained gardens, a children's play area, and scenic views along the River Stort. Additionally, the Bishops Stortford Museum offers insights into local history, showcasing artifacts and exhibitions that reflect the town's past.

If you're looking for leisure activities, the Rhodes Arts Complex is a cultural hub that hosts a variety of performances, including theatre, music, and art exhibitions. The complex often has events suitable for families and individuals alike.

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the River Stort Navigation, which is ideal for walking, cycling, or boating. The towpath along the river provides a picturesque route and opportunities to enjoy the surrounding countryside.

In terms of dining, Bishops Stortford features a diverse range of restaurants and pubs, allowing visitors to sample different cuisines. Whether it's a cozy cafe for a coffee break or a fine dining experience, there are options to suit various tastes.

Overall, Bishops Stortford combines historical charm with natural beauty and cultural offerings, making it a pleasant destination for both residents and visitors.




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