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About this property

This property is a Georgian Country House Hotel. Guests can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, stroll through 12 acres of gardens, and relax by the main leisure pool. Central London is a 40 minutes’ drive away and 30 minutes on the train. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A 14-metre pool with poolside relaxation areas and a gym and fitness studio are some of the leisure facilities you can enjoy at Sopwell House, which also boasts a steam room, two vitality pools and a sauna. Access to the Club at Cottonmill Spa facilities is available at an extra cost. The bedrooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, with a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports and tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary Elemis toiletries and a hairdryer are available in the private bathrooms. Please be advised that as Sopwell House is a Georgian manor house, all bedrooms and suites are individual in their layout and size, so whilst rooms in the same category have the same generic benefits, individual configurations may differ. Guests should know that the room image shown online for a particular category may not correspond exactly to the room they receive when checking-in. Sopwell House Hotel has a Brasserie restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, while showcasing the finest of locally sourced ingredients and a celebration of comforting British classics, reimagined with a creative twist. For dinner, Omboo offers a sharing experience inspired by the spice routes of Asia and the Far East. Light meals and hot drinks are available in the Conservatory Bar and Octagon Bar is open into the night. The property is 1.3 miles from St Albans Abbey train station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spa was really nice, although a little busy. The service was exceptional throughout and we had a fantastic meal at Omboo
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really new and well kept, amazing food, lovely place to be
  • Wayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived everything went well. We had booked a champagne afternoon tea which we had as soon as we arrived before checking in, this was exceptional. Breakfast was fantastic both days. The room was also very nice. Unfortunately due...
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was lovely, beautiful decor and spacious. We were at the end of a corridor so it was quiet. The bed was comfortable. Food/drinks were good. Spa is nice too. Overall, we had a lovely stay!
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had forgotten how lovely Sopwell house is - just a joy to stay there. The Cottonmill spa is one of the best I have visited - never overly busy and enough space for everyone. Staff couldn't do enough and were very welcoming. The room we...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was extremely inviting interior, the bed was so comfortable great night sleep
  • Rochelle
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Love the hotel, rooms are gorgeous, great breakfast and restaurants.
  • Collette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The professionalism of the staff, the wonderful comfy rooms all made for a great break
  • Chelsea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely facilities and such a great view and away from the busy lifestyle
  • Arjun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome, going above and beyond to ensure we were well looked after. The facilities are excellent, and the recent renovation has given the hotel a stylish and modern interior.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Omboo
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • The Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Sopwell House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Residents to Sopwell House receive complimentary access to Cottonmill Spa from 15:00 on the arrival day until 11:00 on the day of departure. Cottonmill Spa is an adults-only spa and therefore not accessible to children under the age of 16 years. Those aged 16 or 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult, with only a limited treatment selection available.

Those wishing to enhance their experience further are welcome to upgrade to our exclusive inner sanctum; The Club at Cottonmill. Prices to upgrade are per person, vary seasonally and are only available on the day itself. Places are subject to limited availability and cannot be pre-booked or guaranteed in any way, unless you book a room type that includes The Club.

If you have accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact the property directly using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Sofa beds are provided for children on request.

Meals are not included in the child package.

A pre-authorisation of £200 per night for incidentals during your stay will also be made on arrival for all bookings. Please note although the card is not fully charged at this stage the authorised monies will be held against the likely purchase. Third party payments are not accepted. The card holder must be present in order to comply with the chip and pin procedures.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.