The Grove

Hotel & Accommodation

The Grove is a Hertfordshire country house that had a complete renovation in 1996 that would transform it into the hotel it is today. A mere 18 miles from London, it was once a country retreat of Queen Victoria. Rumour has it that the monarch would visit with other aristocrats who would turn out in their finery for lavish parties. These days, the parties continue as the hotel is a favourite wedding destination and favourite celebrity haunt. With views across the golf course and perfectly manicured gardens, the grounds are peppered with modern art and sculptures that make it uniquely elegant and interesting. While the architecture of the hotel is traditional, the interior design is all luxurious and contemporary hospitality. The 26 phenomenal Mansion House rooms and suites in the Grade II listed property take in views of the pristine golf course, blending period style and original modern art and furniture - they are the very essence of a romantic spa break. Guests can also stay in the West Wing where the hotel stretches through gardens towards Sequoia Spa and a further 189 spacious, luxury rooms that are perfect for luxury family escapes as well.

Food at The Grove is available in a variety of guises, from fine dining to leisurely brunches. As such, there are a number of restaurant options to choose from. Colette’s is the most formal of the restaurants, still relaxed but more for dinners and special occasions. There are exquisite lounges for afternoon tea, lunches, teas and coffees, all of which have a sense of gentility served on beautiful china and with a sense of ceremony. There’s a homely, rustic feel for informal breakfast and lunches in The Stables - especially popular with golfers before a round. Meanwhile, for an international theatre of cooking, there is The Glasshouse complete with garden views, kinetic sculptures and bountiful food stations.