Down Hall Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel with spa

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Lobby sitting area
Lounge
Property entrance
Lounge
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, England, CM22 7AS
  • Place, Hatfield Forest Country Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gibberd Garden
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountfitchet Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Estate Patio Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Bishop's Stortford

Near the airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Bishop's Stortford hotel, you'll find Pishiobury Park and Hatfield Forest Country Park. Saint Nicholas Church, Moreton and The Gibberd Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hatfield Forest Country Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • The Gibberd Garden - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
  • The Henry Moore Foundation - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Epping Forest - 25 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Sawbridgeworth Station - 9 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queen's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mayfield Farm Bakery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Down Hall Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel with spa
Down Hall Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 9591 square feet (891 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Down Hall Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bishop's Stortford hotel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 9591 sq ft of conference space
  • 891 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1322
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Down Hall Hotel offers 98 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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
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Hotel Down Hall Country
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Reviews

Down Hall Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel but unfortunately no air con and was unbelievable hot in our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

TW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JET STORY SP. Z O.O.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I loved the grounds the location the decor in this hotel it was beautiful however , the staff were awful no one served myself and my friend on the terrrave for over two hours to the point I got up and went and got the drinks both times myself ! At dinner they didn’t take our plates away we were sat for over an hour with our plates on the table service was poor and basic training needed or more staff so that the day shift staff can rotate as the staff work from day to night then breakfast clearly overworked . Then comes the worse part we didn’t sleep and my other half has extra heat exhaustion because the rooms are not air conned and it was a hot weekend to the point where we had to wet towels on our bodies throughout the night the walls were warm and the tiles in the bathroom hot from how warm it was we told reception who were well aware of how hot it was yet no water was sent to the room or any compensation offered she had told us that she couldn’t do anything about it as the hotel was fully booked and that there was no more fans either ! We overheard a couple at reception say they were leaving to stay in a travel lodge because the environment was inhumane !! Secondly our friends we went with were pregnant it was for my other half’s 30tj birthday we had to cancel the spa the next day as we couldn’t think of anything worse then sitting in heat again and we left before lunch it ruined our stay and for that we would never stay there again it was unbearable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very delayed check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, attentive staff Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been here before and had problems but thought we would give it another go. Still not a lot better. Food and drink is very overpriced and as the hotel is in the middle of nowhere, you do not have the option of going out. We probably will not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and grounds are great Food, not so good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great staff, fantastic food in the garden restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice space in the English countryside. Enjoyed our time there. Great food. Great estate overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, we were there for a wedding and it was spectacular Only gripe I had was my room was extremely hot even with the Dyson fan on and windows open and was incredibly uncomfortable getting ready so avoid room 116 in summer times !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Pragya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property doesn't have a pool. The service was particularly bad. We were given cups with lipstick marks and espresso cups spilled with coffee. The hospitality was cold and rude at multiple times for even innocuous questions. The rooms were way too warm - would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absurdly tiny room, vey hot. Lovely breakfast Nice grounds Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, as always.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely experience - the staff were welcoming and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, the food was good and the spa facilities and treatments were top notch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Enjoyable and Comfortable Stay

Down Hall was a truely beautiful hotel, very elegant and picturesque, the grounds were amazing, the hotel room was very spacious maybe the ventilation could be a litte better, but I was provided with a Fan so this aspect was addressed. Staff were very helpful throuhout my stay, and I was provided with everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025