The Grove
“Historic hotel with cutting-edge features in rolling countryside” - AA Inspector
CHANDLER'S CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE
- Social distancing and safety measures in place
- Follows government and industry guidelines for COVID-19
- Signed up to the AA COVID Confident Charter
Thermal imaging temperature checking device present at entrance of the hotel for all guests and team members. Ozone machine is being used in all rooms prior to guest arrival to ensure maximum cleaning standards. Fogging machine is being used at night in all public areas.
Our Inspector's view
Set amid 300 acres of rolling countryside, much of which is golf course, The Grove combines historic features with cutting-edge, modern design. The spacious bedrooms have the latest in temperature control, lighting technology and LED TVs; many also have balconies. Suites in the original mansion are particularly stunning. Championship golf, a world-class spa, extensive crèche facilities and family activities are available. Meals can be enjoyed in The Glasshouse and The Stables restaurants along with a pop up Indian restaurant 'Madhu's' on site. The walled garden is also well worth exploring.
Awards, accolades & Welcome Schemes
5 Red Star Award: Inspector's Choice
Breakfast Award
1-Rosette restaurant
Facilities – at a glance
Afternoon tea
Civil weddings
Dogs welcome
Electric vehicle charging
Family rooms
Features
- En-suite rooms: 215
- Family rooms: 69
- Bedrooms Ground: 23
- Satellite TV available
- Free TV
- Broadband available
- WiFi available
- Children welcome
- Babysitting service
- Children's play area
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Cots provided
- High chairs
- Children's portions or menu
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Golf Course
- Hard Tennis Court
- Gym available
- Croquet Available
- Spa Available
- driving range
- Christmas entertainment programme
- New Year entertainment programme
- Lift available
- Night porter available
- Fully air conditioned
- Outdoor parking spaces: 400
- Accessible bedrooms: 2
- Walk-in showers
- Open all year
- Holds a civil ceremony licence
Also in the area
About the area
Discover Hertfordshire
As Hertfordshire is so close to London, many of its towns have become commuter havens. St Albans, less than 19 miles (30km) from the capital, has retained its distinctive character, along with many historic remains. The Roman city of Verulamium is situated in a nearby park, and excavations have revealed an amphitheatre, a temple, parts of the city walls and some house foundations. There are also some amazing mosaic pavements.
The abbey church at St Albans is thought to have been built on the same site where St Alban met his martyrdom in the 3rd century. The abbey was founded in 793 by King Offa of Mercia, and contains the saint’s shrine, made of Purbeck marble. Lost for years, it was discovered in the 19th century, in pieces, and restored by the designer of the red telephone box, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. The abbey also contains some wonderful medieval wall paintings. Nicholas Breakspear was born in St Albans, the son of an abbey tenant. In 1154 he took the name Adrian IV, and became the first, and so far only, English pope. Another famous son of Hertfordshire was Sir Francis Bacon, Elizabethan scholar and Lord High Chancellor, born in Hemel Hempstead in 1561.
Dining nearby
Restaurants and Pubs
Nearby experiences
Recommended things to do
Why choose Rated Trips?
Your trusted guide to rated places across the UK
The best coverage
Discover more than 15,000 professionally rated places to stay, eat and visit from across the UK and Ireland.
Quality assured
Choose a place to stay safe in the knowledge that it has been expertly assessed by trained assessors.
Plan your next trip
Search by location or the type of place you're visiting to find your next ideal holiday experience.
Travel inspiration
Read our articles, city guides and recommended things to do for inspiration. We're here to help you explore the UK.
