This 4-star country-house hotel is set in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. It has elegant rooms with garden views, a swimming pool and tennis courts.
The modern Grill Room Restaurant serves international cuisine, with vegetables from the hotel's own garden. There is also the Terrace Restaurant providing an al fresco dining space. Afternoon tea is served in the traditional lounge, or you can request a picnic in the grounds.
Each room at Down Hall Country House Hotel has a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom. The hotel has a cocktail bar for guests to enjoy, free Wi-Fi, a conference centre and free parking.
Down Hall is well-located for Bishop?s Stortford, Harlow and London. The M11 motorway is a 15-minute drive, leading to the M25 or Cambridge. Stansted Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car.
Hotel Information
Down Hall features 26 meeting and event rooms. The extensive grounds are ideal for team-building activities.
Throughout the year, Down Hall hosts a series of special events including gourmet picnics, Valentine's Day dinner, Mother's Day lunch, wedding fairs, Christmas party nights, two-day Christmas packages, Christmas Day lunch and New Year celebrations.
Surrounding Area
Down Hall is situated in the Hertfordshire/Essex countryside. Attractions within driving distance include Audley End House, the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Lakeside Shopping Centre and Chelmsford.
Transport
By Car: (from the M11 motorway/the North):
- Leave the M11 motorway at junction 8.
- Take the A1250 towards the town centre of Bishop?s Stortford.
- Turn left at the traffic lights to Hatfield Heath (A1060).
- Down Hall is approximately 6 miles (10 km) further on, on the A1060 Chelmsford Road.
- At Hatfield Heath, keep left and then turn right into the lane opposite the Hunters Meet Restaurant and left at the end, following the sign.
By Car: (from the M11 motorway/the South):
- Leave the M11 motorway at junction 7.
- Take the A414 towards Harlow.
- At the fourth roundabout, follow the B183 towards Hatfield Heath.
- After approximately 5 miles (8 km) the road bears right - signposted Down Hall Conference Centre.
By Train:
From London Liverpool Street Station take the Cambridge or Bishop?s Stortford train to Bishop?s Stortford. There are 2 every hour and the journey should take approximately 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Stansted Express train service to Bishop?s Stortford. This service runs every 15 minutes. From the station, you can take a taxi to Down Hall and the journey should take about 10 minutes.
Restaurants
Grill Room offers contemporary dining with an innovative and seasonal menu.
Traditional afternoon tea is served daily in the grand surroundings of the Lounge, between 14.00 ? 17.00.
Outdoor dining and picnics in the grounds can be enjoyed during the summer months.
Down Hall is proud to use ingredients from its own vegetable garden in its menus.
Important
The hotel recommends that dinner reservations are made before arrival. A limited service operates over Christmas and New Year.
The additional cost for children up to 12 years old includes breakfast when sharing a room with their parents.
