Introduction: The Down Hall Country House Hotel is an historic country house Hotel
located on the Hertfordshire/Essex border within easy reach of London and
Stansted Airport and with a history dating back to 1540 (the site itself dates
back to 1322 when records show a monastery stood on this site). he major
motorways of the M11 and M25 can be reached within 15 minutes.
Set in over 100 acres of scenic countryside, park, landscaped gardens and
woodland, you will discover a Victorian mansion brimming with charm, style and
elegance. A genuine English country mansion in an Italianate style, now used to
provide hotel accommodation for the guest looking for something out of the norm.
The front of the hotel faces the winding drive that guests will access the
entrance by as they reach this honey coloured mansion. Once inside you will
first be greeted by the high and richly decorated ceilings and views out over
the hotel grounds which even includes a helicopter pad.
Hotel:
The Down Hall Hotel offers a traditional setting with real log fires and
tapestries decorating the walls.
Enjoy any of the 99 bedrooms and feature rooms, designed to complement the
elegant surroundings. In-room you will find complimentary WiFi high speed internet access,
desk area, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee facilities, television and radio.
Each bedroom has its own private marble bathroom with bathrobes, shower and
bath.
There are a range of room type including executive class and some feature
bedrooms. The feature rooms have 2 and 4 poster beds, many enjoy views out over
the hotels landscaped grounds and garden. Some bedrooms on the ground floor have
their own patio access.
24 hour rooms service. Dry cleaning service.
The Grill Room is the main restaurant and a bistro-style venue with informal
dining throughout the day and serving modern British seasonal dishes. Here the menu
is seasonal with the chef using locally produced fresh produce. Sample dishes
include breast of corn fed chicken on risotto of wild mushrooms or pumpkin and
goats cheese tortalloni with asparagus, rocket and parmesan. The setting is
contemporary with Italian wood flooring, dark wood tables, red leather seating
and an abundance of natural daylight from the large windows.
The Ibbetsons restaurant is a 2 AA rosettes holder and has an intimate setting
for fine dining.
Open: Thursday till Saturday, 19.00 till 21.30.
Open: 12.30 till 14.00 (closed Saturday, till 14.30 Sundays), 19.00 till 21.45.
The hotel lounge serves traditional English tea. In winter a real log fire
blazes creating a warm atmosphere. Tea is served between 14.00 and 17.00 and
consists of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, pastries and cakes.
(unlimited tea or coffee is included in the price)
26 meeting/function rooms means there something to suit all types of events.
They have high tech amenities including WiFi and make use of natural daylight.
The largest room candle up to 200 guests.
Leisure facilities at the Down Hall Country House Hotel include a full size heated indoor swimming pool (06.00 till
22.00). Guest have complimentary use of the leisure facilities.
Parking: Onsite spaces
Room Numbers: 99
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 11.00 am