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Sopwell House Hotel

Cottonmill Lane,
Rated 8.5 in 816 reviews

Sopwell House Hotel is a charming country retreat located in the historic city of St Albans, United Kingdom. Nestled amidst 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, this hotel offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The property is conveniently situated just a short drive from St Albans city center, providing easy access to a range of local attractions including the ancient St Albans Cathedral and the bustling markets.

This privately owned Georgian manor house exudes a sense of classic elegance and tranquility. Sopwell House Hotel boasts beautifully appointed rooms and suites, each designed to offer a comfortable and luxurious experience. Guests can enjoy a wide array of amenities including a modern spa complete with a selection of pampering treatments, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a hydrotherapy pool, and a thermal suite. These facilities provide the perfect opportunity for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Dining at Sopwell House Hotel is a refined affair, with several options available to cater to different tastes. The hotel's main restaurant offers a menu featuring seasonal British cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For a more casual setting, the lounge and conservatory bar serve afternoon tea, cocktails, and light bites.

Sopwell House Hotel is well-equipped to host a variety of events, ranging from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Its meeting and conference spaces are ideal for corporate events, while the beautiful gardens and elegant interiors make it a popular choice for weddings. With its combination of historic charm and modern comfort, Sopwell House Hotel presents a unique hospitality experience in the heart of Hertfordshire.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 14
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February
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 15
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March
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April
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May
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June
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August
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Saint Albans and near Sopwell House Hotel

St Albans Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral
Cathedral in St Albans, England
2km / 1.2mi
St. Stephen's Church
St. Stephen's Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Clarence Park
Clarence Park
Sports venue
1.9km / 1.2mi
Saint Luke's Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
1.4km / 0.88mi
St Alban & Stephen Catholic Church
St Alban & Stephen Catholic Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
St. Julian's Church
Church in Cotton Mill, Hertfordshire
0.5km / 0.34mi
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity
Church building in Frogmore, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Sopwell Nunnery
Sopwell Nunnery
Monastery in Hertfordshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
1.2km / 0.74mi
St Albans Organ Theatre
Theatre in the UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
St Albans South Signal Box Museum
St Albans South Signal Box Museum
Signal box in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
1.5km / 0.96mi
Verulamium Park
Verulamium Park
Park in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
1.6km / 1mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.3km / 1.5mi
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church
Grade I listed church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
The Alban Arena
The Alban Arena
Theatre and music venue in St Albans, England
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Alban's Museum + Gallery
Local museum in St Albans, United Kingdom
2.1km / 1.3mi
Kingsbury Water Mill
Kingsbury Water Mill
Mill in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.7mi
Verulamium Museum
Local museum in St Albans, United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
Saint Mary's
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
3.5km / 2.2mi
St Saviour
St Saviour
Church building in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Beech Bottom Dyke
Iron Age ditch
3.5km / 2.2mi
The Pemberton Almshouses
The Pemberton Almshouses
Almshouse in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Christ Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
3.9km / 2.4mi
Tyttenhanger House
Tyttenhanger House
Grade I listed English country house in the United Kingdom
3.6km / 2.2mi
St Peters Church
St Peters Church
Church building in London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Highfield Park
Park in the United Kingdom
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Paul
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
2km / 1.3mi
The Saint & Sinner
The Saint & Sinner
Listed building in Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
30 - 32 Market Place
30 - 32 Market Place
Building in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
The Clock Tower
The Clock Tower
Listed building in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Ancient Roman theatre in St Albans, England
3km / 1.9mi
Roman Verulamium
Roman Verulamium
Ancient town in Roman Britain
2.2km / 1.4mi
Spielplatz
Naturist resort in United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
St. Leonard
St. Leonard
Church in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
Aviation museum in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Great Nast Hyde House
Architectural structure in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Sandridge Lychgate
Sandridge Lychgate
Lychgate in Sandridge, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church building in Childwickbury, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Childwickbury Manor
Childwickbury Manor
Manor in Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Mark's
St Mark's
Church building in Colney Heath, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Old Gorhambury House
Old Gorhambury House
Country house in St Michael, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Martin
St Martin
Church building in Shenley, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
The Church of Ascension
The Church of Ascension
Church building in Bedmond, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Harpenden Common Golf Course
Golf club in Harpenden, St Albans, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Attraction in Leavesden, England
7.9km / 4.9mi

What to do in Saint Albans and near Sopwell House Hotel

St Albans Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral
Cathedral in St Albans, England
2km / 1.2mi
St. Stephen's Church
St. Stephen's Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Clarence Park
Clarence Park
Sports venue
1.9km / 1.2mi
Saint Luke's Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
1.4km / 0.88mi
St Alban & Stephen Catholic Church
St Alban & Stephen Catholic Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
St. Julian's Church
Church in Cotton Mill, Hertfordshire
0.5km / 0.34mi
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity
Church building in Frogmore, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Sopwell Nunnery
Sopwell Nunnery
Monastery in Hertfordshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
1.2km / 0.74mi
St Albans Organ Theatre
Theatre in the UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
St Albans South Signal Box Museum
St Albans South Signal Box Museum
Signal box in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
1.5km / 0.96mi
Verulamium Park
Verulamium Park
Park in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
1.6km / 1mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.3km / 1.5mi
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church
Grade I listed church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
The Alban Arena
The Alban Arena
Theatre and music venue in St Albans, England
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Alban's Museum + Gallery
Local museum in St Albans, United Kingdom
2.1km / 1.3mi
Kingsbury Water Mill
Kingsbury Water Mill
Mill in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.7mi
Verulamium Museum
Local museum in St Albans, United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
Saint Mary's
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
3.5km / 2.2mi
St Saviour
St Saviour
Church building in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Beech Bottom Dyke
Iron Age ditch
3.5km / 2.2mi
The Pemberton Almshouses
The Pemberton Almshouses
Almshouse in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Christ Church
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
3.9km / 2.4mi
Tyttenhanger House
Tyttenhanger House
Grade I listed English country house in the United Kingdom
3.6km / 2.2mi
St Peters Church
St Peters Church
Church building in London Colney, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Highfield Park
Park in the United Kingdom
2.1km / 1.3mi
St Paul
Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire
2km / 1.3mi
The Saint & Sinner
The Saint & Sinner
Listed building in Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
30 - 32 Market Place
30 - 32 Market Place
Building in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
The Clock Tower
The Clock Tower
Listed building in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.3mi
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Ancient Roman theatre in St Albans, England
3km / 1.9mi
Roman Verulamium
Roman Verulamium
Ancient town in Roman Britain
2.2km / 1.4mi
Spielplatz
Naturist resort in United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
St. Leonard
St. Leonard
Church in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
Aviation museum in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
4.6km / 2.9mi
Great Nast Hyde House
Architectural structure in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Sandridge Lychgate
Sandridge Lychgate
Lychgate in Sandridge, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church building in Childwickbury, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Childwickbury Manor
Childwickbury Manor
Manor in Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Mark's
St Mark's
Church building in Colney Heath, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Old Gorhambury House
Old Gorhambury House
Country house in St Michael, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Martin
St Martin
Church building in Shenley, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
The Church of Ascension
The Church of Ascension
Church building in Bedmond, Hertfordshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Harpenden Common Golf Course
Golf club in Harpenden, St Albans, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Attraction in Leavesden, England
7.9km / 4.9mi

About Saint Albans

Saint Albans, located in Hertfordshire, offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. One of the key highlights is the St Albans Cathedral, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history. The cathedral features a beautiful medieval nave and impressive stained glass windows, making it a peaceful place for reflection and exploration.

Another notable site is the Verulamium Park, which encompasses the ruins of the Roman city of Verulamium. The park provides a scenic area for walking and picnicking, along with a museum that showcases artifacts from the Roman period. The Roman Theatre nearby is also worth a visit, as it offers insight into the ancient history of the area.

The Clock Tower, a landmark in the city, is a charming place to visit. It dates back to the 14th century and provides a glimpse into the local history. Nearby, the St Albans Markets offer a vibrant atmosphere, with a range of local produce, crafts, and food stalls to explore.

For those interested in shopping, the city has a mix of independent shops and well-known retailers, particularly around St Peter's Street. This area is also home to several cafés and restaurants, providing opportunities to enjoy local cuisine.

Nature enthusiasts may appreciate the Alban Way, a former railway line transformed into a walking and cycling path that offers a pleasant route through the countryside. Additionally, the Museum of St Albans provides insights into the city's history through various exhibitions and collections.

In summary, Saint Albans presents a blend of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that can cater to a range of interests, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors.




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