Sopwell HouseAwaiting inspection
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"Great private location with plenty of space"
Overview
Set within 12 acres of Hertfordshire countryside near St Albans, with easy access to London St Pancras and Luton Airport, Sopwell House is a family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering a luxurious, home-from-home escape focused on relaxation and hospitality. The hotel features 126 rooms and suites, including 16 individually designed Mews Suites, alongside diverse dining options such as Omboo, the Brasserie, Conservatory Bar, and Octagon Bar. It also offers 15 flexible event spaces for meetings, weddings, and celebrations, as well as the award-winning Cottonmill Spa, a modern wellness destination with advanced fitness facilities and premium treatments.
Our inspector loves...
Location - Great private location with plenty of space
Bedrooms - Tastefully appointed and well equipped bedrooms.
Dining - Choice of quality dining options: the Brasserie and Omboo restaurants.
Spa and Leisure - On site Spa with a range of treatment rooms, pool and gym.
Parking - Plenty of on site parking provided.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Rooms
- En-suite rooms: 126
- Family rooms:
- Satellite TV available
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Lift
There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Emergency assistance alarm
An emergency assistance alarm is available in at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom and/or wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
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Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom
There is at least one ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. -
Standard bathroom with separate shower unit
There is at least one bathroom for a standard bedroom with a separate shower unit or wetroom, instead of a shower over a bath.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Emergency alarm with vibrating pillow pad
A vibrating pillow pad alarm to alert deaf guests in an emergency is available. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
About the area
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.
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