The Grove

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23 Years

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Luxury Hotel Near London with Spa & Golf

The Grove is a five-star luxury hotel nestled in 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, offering an exclusive retreat just 18 miles from central London. Established in 2003, our estate combines historical elegance with modern sophistication, featuring award-winning dining, a championship golf course, and an award-winning spa. With 20 years of expertise, we specialise in creating unforgettable experiences for guests seeking relaxation, recreation, or celebration. Our team draws on deep local knowledge and industry expertise to deliver exceptional service across 226 opulent guest rooms, 14 meeting spaces, and bespoke event venues.

Recognised for excellence through accolades like Hotel of the Year and Golf Course of the Year, we maintain rigorous standards of quality through partnerships with brands like Jo Malone London and Bamford Wellness. Our commitment to preserving the estate's heritage while innovating guest experiences underscores our position as a trusted leader in luxury hospitality.

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Luxury Accommodation Spa Treatments Golf Course Fine Dining Event Hosting Kids Club Meeting Spaces Golf Tuition Afternoon Tea Exclusive Hire

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Year established: 2003

Highlights and features

We offer 20 years of expertise in luxury hospitality with award-winning facilities
Our 300-acre estate combines historical significance with modern amenities
We provide exclusive access to a championship golf course and Bamford spa
Our dedicated event team hosts weddings and corporate events for up to 300 guests
We maintain heritage authenticity while offering contemporary guest experiences

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Luxury Accommodation

Our 226 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites combine 18th-century architecture with contemporary comforts. Each room features premium amenities, luxury bedding, and scenic countryside views. The property maintains rigorous quality standards through regular refurbishments, most recently investing 1.6m in spa upgrades and mansion suite renovations.

Spa Treatments

The award-winning Sequoia Spa offers Bamford treatments, a 22m pool, and wellness facilities across 4,000 sq ft. Our experienced therapists provide tailored treatments using organic products. The spa received a major renovation in 2022, enhancing its reputation as one of the region's premier wellness destinations.

Golf Course

Our 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Tiger Woods, has hosted major tournaments including the World Golf Championships. The facility includes professional tuition, equipment hire, and membership options. Recent upgrades in 2023 have enhanced course maintenance and player amenities.

Event Hosting

We provide 14 versatile event spaces for weddings, conferences, and private parties. Our dedicated events team supports occasions ranging from intimate meetings to grand celebrations for 300 guests. The estate's historical significance adds unique character to special events.

Fine Dining

Five distinct dining venues offer diverse culinary experiences, from Michelin-starred cuisine to casual lounges. Our restaurants feature seasonal menus using local ingredients, with special offerings like Christmas afternoon tea inspired by Jo Malone London fragrances. The Glasshouse and Madhus provide signature fine dining experiences.

Questions

What accommodation options are available at The Grove?

We offer 226 luxurious rooms and suites, including family-friendly options and exclusive mansion suites with premium amenities.

Does The Grove have dining facilities on-site?

Yes, we feature five unique restaurants including The Glasshouse and Madhus, plus three bars serving seasonal menus.

What leisure facilities are available?

Our facilities include a championship golf course, award-winning Sequoia Spa, and outdoor activities like archery and cycling.

Can I host events at The Grove?

We provide 14 versatile event spaces accommodating up to 300 guests, with dedicated planning services for weddings and corporate events.

What historical features does the hotel have?

Dating back to 3,000 BC, our estate features original architectural elements, historical artifacts, and connections to notable figures.

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John Shevlin

Jun 21, 2022 Report

The Grove is such a beautiful venue and every time we go we have a lovely time. Staff are delightful and the food is impeccable. Drinks are great and I really enjoyed my Hendricks & Fever Tree tonic's this evening. The grounds are so beautiful to walk around and the Stables bar is a great place to grab a few drinks and have some bar food with a great atmosphere. We are yet to try the spa but that is next on our list to try as it looks fantastic.

Antonia Profozic

Jun 03, 2022 Report

We stayed in the Grove for a weekend and had amazing time, everything was top staff and service, room and grounds of hotel. Food was amazing, spa treatments were excellent. The therapists were very nice, professional and very good at their job. Highly recommended using the spa facilities. Well done to everyone who made our weekend memorable and thank you, we're looking forward to come back one day

Tony Staal

May 23, 2022 Report

For over 20 years plus The Grove (Glass House) still has its wow factor. Spotlessly clean, stunning decor throughout, excellent service and the food was out of this world. In my opinion, worth every penny. A buzzing atmosphere of groups young and old all enjoying themselves. Time well spent.

Lucy Lou

May 20, 2022 Report

I have just finished working on an event where we took over the whole hotel. I think it is the best hotel I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Every member of staff was incredible and I mean every single staff member. They were extremely helpful with no request to big. They are yes people and made a hard event seem easy. It was also great to see how much they enjoy working with each other and even during the most stressful moments their team work shone through. I hope to be lucky enough to be working on another event here.

Natasha Peach

May 14, 2022 Report

Spent a night here for my birthday and loved every minute. The service, the food, the room, the facilities, the grounds were all gorgeous and everything felt luxe. We were made to feel very welcome with our kids during our stay, which made it extra relaxing and enjoyable. The temperature of the pools was perfect, the bed was so comfortable and the room was quiet, calm, with a big balcony to enjoy the view of the gardens and it felt like a lovely place to be when we weren't enjoy the spa, the pools or the gardens.

There was loads to explore within the grounds and our kids loved the games room, crafting cottage and the amazing event breakfast. Can't wait to return! Thanks to all the staff for making our stay so memorable.

Duncan Mort

May 10, 2022 Report

The background to our visit to the Glasshouse restaurant for dinner that Saturday night was to celebrate a very special birthday. Guests gathered from as far away as Australia enjoyed the evening. The atmosphere I have found is always pleasurable and the food stations that evening had on offer a very wide selection of items to chose from and the displays were a pleasure to behold. What more can wish for?

Reena B.

Apr 18, 2022 Report

The restaurant was absolutely lovely. We had a lovely waitress who was really friendly and helpful. Food was amazing - lots of choices (especially for me as a vegetarian). Dessert counter was phenomenal. Quite pricey, but worth it.