Down Hall

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Luxury Hotel & Spa in Essex | Down Hall

Down Hall is a historic luxury estate with roots tracing back to the 11th century. Our 19th-century Italianate mansion combines architectural elegance with modern comforts across 110 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens. We offer 98 individually designed bedrooms, including suites with real flame fires and panoramic views, alongside award-winning dining experiences at The Garden Room restaurant. Our Eden Spa and newly opened Barn Spa provide holistic wellness treatments using premium products, while our 14 event spaces accommodate weddings and conferences for up to 200 guests.

Sustainability is central to our operations, demonstrated through our kitchen garden supplying seasonal ingredients, electric vehicle charging points, and zero-waste initiatives. Located just 45 minutes from central London, we blend historic charm with contemporary luxury to create unforgettable experiences for leisure and business guests.

Services

Luxury Accommodations Fine Dining Spa Treatments Event Hosting Wedding Venues Outdoor Activities Conference Facilities Private Dining Gift Vouchers Sustainability Initiatives

Highlights and features

Historic 19th-century Italianate mansion with modern luxury amenities
Award-winning two-rosette restaurant using kitchen garden produce
14 versatile event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests
Dual spa facilities with Bramley products and hydrotherapy pools
Sustainability-focused operations with zero-waste initiatives

Associations and certifications

AA Hotel of the Year 2024
AA Two Rosette-awarded restaurant

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Services

Luxury Accommodations

Our 98 individually designed bedrooms and suites blend historic charm with modern luxury. Features include real flame fires, panoramic garden views, 24-hour room service, and premium amenities like Bramley toiletries. Room categories range from compact Classics to the opulent Liddell Suite with private terrace, all offering complimentary WiFi and luxury bedding.

Fine Dining

The AA Two Rosette-awarded Garden Room restaurant serves modern English cuisine using seasonal ingredients from our kitchen garden. Menus feature locally sourced produce with options for afternoon tea, private dining, and special occasions. The Fox Bar offers cocktails and lighter fare in an elegant setting overlooking the estate.

Spa Treatments

Eden Spa and The Barn Spa offer comprehensive wellness experiences. Facilities include hydrotherapy pools, saunas, steam rooms, and treatment suites using Bramley products. Specialised therapies range from facials and massages to child-friendly treatments, with packages combining wet spa access and multi-hour rituals.

Event Hosting

Fourteen versatile spaces accommodate events from intimate boardrooms to grand weddings for 200 guests. Features include historic ballrooms with AV equipment, outdoor terraces, and customisable menus. The Bridgeman/Selwin Suite hosts 220 people with flexible configurations for conferences, product launches, and receptions.

Wedding Venues

Historic mansion settings with multiple ceremony and reception options for 2-180 guests. Services include dedicated coordinators, bespoke menus using estate-grown ingredients, and accommodation packages. The Rookwood Suite offers intimate weddings while the Bridgeman Suite hosts grand celebrations with panoramic garden views.

Questions

What dining options are available at Down Hall Hotel?

We offer The Garden Room restaurant (AA Two Rosette), The Fox Bar, afternoon tea in the Lounge, and seasonal terrace dining using ingredients from our kitchen garden.

Can I book spa treatments during my stay?

Yes, our Eden Spa and Barn Spa offer treatments with Bramley products. Facilities include hydrotherapy pools, saunas, and steam rooms - bookings recommended in advance.

What event spaces do you have available?

Fourteen venues accommodate 2-200 guests, including the Bridgeman Suite (220 capacity), historic ballrooms, and flexible conference spaces with modern AV equipment.

Are there outdoor activities available on the estate?

Our 110-acre grounds feature tennis and padel courts, woodland walks, giant games, playgrounds, and electric vehicle charging points with six charging stations.

What sustainability initiatives do you implement?

We maintain a two-acre kitchen garden, use recycled glass water bottles, have zero-waste policies, removed single-use plastics, and installed LED lighting throughout the estate.

How accessible is Down Hall Hotel from London?

Located 45 minutes from central London by train, with Stansted Airport 9 miles away. Complimentary parking available for all guests.

Reviews (5)

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Lesley Elder

Dec 26, 2021 Report

We stayed at Down Hall for Christmas Day and Boxing morning, the Christmas menu was an excellent 5 courses of superb food, the catering Manager Kim and her staff were attentive and incredibly helpful and Leah the Bar Manager was extremely helpful along with all the staff including Imran and others who made our Christmas stay memorable and a delight. Thank you

Halo Strings

Dec 19, 2021 Report

Gorgeous venue. This is our third time performing at Down Hall, and we always had a really lovely experience.

Hari Chada

Dec 04, 2021 Report

FANTASTIC. WELL DONE TO SOME VERY PROFESSIONAL STAFF:- VIRAF, GEORGE, & JENNA. BEAUTIFUL PLACE, CHEERFUL AND VERY HOSPITABLE STAFF. FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD SO DELICIOUSLY COOKED FOOD. WILL DEFINATELY COME AGAIN. ALL 3 COURSES YUMMY. THANKS TO THE STAFF. WELL DONE.

Suzanne Floyd

Nov 25, 2021 Report

Been here twice now for our office party, beautiful old Manor house, well maintained, rooms are a bit pricey, but if you don't have your partner as a taxi, I would have stayed. I am always fashionably late, so on arrival at reception I was given directions to our function room, which when I approached the door was empty, I was going around like a little lost sheep, asked another member of staff, they told me our function was upstairs, turn left and the name of function room, took the stairs he pointed out, got to the top, no function room there either, came back down, did another loop the loop

Katherine Humphrey

Nov 05, 2021 Report

When our group arrived some of the rooms weren't ready as the hotel was very busy with a wedding and a number of other functions. However the staff and managers made sure we were looked after with free drinks etc. Our rooms were spotlessly clean and the food was excellent. All the staff were lovely and very helpful and professional. The hotel was beautifully decorated and the grounds incredible. Our group will definitely book again.