West Lodge Park Hotel

Introduction: Between Cockfosters and Potters Bar and within 35 acres of its own open grounds is the West Lodge Park. In the northern part of Barnet which is a north London suburb with is a middle to upper class residential area. Just under 1 mile to the south is Trent Park Country Park which is 3.8 km² and joins onto Trent Park Golf Course. There is a golf course even nearer to the hotel, Hadley Wood Golf course which is 0.3 miles away. Its just over 2 miles to the west for the high street shopping in Barnet. The M25 motorway which encircles London is just over 1 mile to the north giving good links also to the the M11, M1 and M4 motorways. Just over 1 mile from the hotel is Cockfosters tube station which goes directly into central London (around 30 minutes) and out to Heathrow airport. Local attractions include Barnet Museum (2.2 miles), Potters Bar Museum (2.4 miles), Myddelton House Gardens (4.2 miles) (view unusual plants) and Capel Manor Gardens (4.4 miles) (series of themed gardens). 

Hotel:
The West Lodge Park is a country mansion, though not strictly in the country, none the less the surrounding areas helps to create just such a feel. With its tree lined front drive and extensive landscaped grounds the hotel provides grandeur accommodation in its north London location. The extensive grounds contain an arboretum (open 14.00 till 17.00) with 100's of different shrubs' and trees (over 800) as well as a national collection of Hornbeam and Eleagnus. The hotel is also home to the Edward Beale collection of old master paintings.
Each of the guest rooms is decorated individually and comes with en-suite facilities. In-room amenities include  satellite television with pay movies, Trouser Press, Iron, tea/Coffee Maker, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Telephone, heating, Work Desk, and Hairdryer.
Some bedrooms have four poster beds and many have views over the hotel gardens. A room service is available.

Dining:
The Cedar Restaurant: AA rosette winner. The chef uses locally sourced fresh ingredients for his seasonal menus. Also has a fine wine list.
Open: 07.00 till 09.30 (08.00 till 10.00 weekends), 10.00 till 10.45 (10.00 till 18.00 Saturday), 12.30 till 14.30, 19.00 till 21.30 (19.00 till 22.00 weekends)
There is additionally a hotel bar.

7 meeting and function rooms cater for gatherings from small to large (up to 64).
On the top floor of the hotel is the Safiya health and beauty treatment area. A range of treatments and options are available ranging from half hour to sessions to all day treatments and the use of Elemis products.
Open: 10.00 till 18.00 (till 19.00 Thursday, closed Monday).
Hotel guests have entrance passes to a nearby leisure club.
Reception remains open 24/7. The hotel has WiFi internet access.
no-smoking in public and private areas of the hotel.