The Grove

The Grove frequently asked questions

Who owns The Grove?

The Grove is owned by Ralph Trustees Ltd - an experienced hospitality group.

How do you get to The Grove?

The Grove is easy to reach by rail or road. The sat nav address is WD17 3NL and there's plenty of parking on site. The nearest train station is Watford Junction Railway Station, which is 2.7 miles away (12 minutes by taxi). Heathrow Airport is also 19.8 miles (37 minutes by car) away.

What is included in a spa day at The Grove?

What's included in a spa day at The Grove depends on the experience that you book. The spa facilities include an ozone-filtered, black mosaic-tiled pool, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and a women's only heaven shower and wellness pool. The Grove has 16 treatment rooms and therapists use Bamford and Natura Bissé products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near The Grove?

Just 18 miles from London, The Grove is surrounded by Hertfordshire countryside and is very close to Watford. There's plenty to do on the estate while you're there, but it also has the benefit of being within easy reach of lots of local attractions.

Top attractions include:

• Cheslyn House & Gardens
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
• The Snow Centre
• Enigma Rooms Watford
• Bhaktivedanta Manor - Hare Krishna Temple

When was The Grove built?

The Grove was originally built as a private home around 1720 by Charles Buck, and served as the family seat of the Earls of Clarendon and then the Villiers family. It's been updated and extended over time, before opening as a hotel in March 2002 to great fanfare.

What amenities does The Grove have?

The Grove is a five-star hotel with 214 rooms and suites, set in 300 acres of beautiful grounds including an 18-hole golf course. There are multiple dining options at The Grove. In the hotel, there is The Stables, Lounges for tea or sushi and The Glasshouse for a variety of food stations. Meanwhile, in the spa there is a dedicated cafe - the Sequoia Kitchen.

What's included in a spa day at The Grove depends on the experience that you book. The spa facilities include an ozone-filtered, black mosaic-tiled pool, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and a women's only heaven shower and wellness pool. The Grove has 16 treatment rooms and therapists use Bamford and Natura Bissé products in a collection of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

Within the hotel and restaurants:

• Level-entry access to the hotel's main reception, restaurants, bars, lounges,
• events and golf areas.
• Accessible route to the spa via a lift.
• Accessible WCs at ground floor level for all the above areas.
• Dedicated accessible parking spaces.

Within the bedrooms:

• Lift access to the majority of the 214 bedrooms. As they are a Grade-II listed building, there are areas in the mansion that are not fully accessible.
• Two fully accessible bedrooms located in the West Wing which can be accessed via a lift.
• Vibrating pillow alarms for those with hearing difficulties.

• A personal emergency plan adapted to individual guests’ circumstances in the event of an evacuation.

• Vehicle drop-off points at all entrances to the hotel with the option of valet parking and luggage porterage if required.

• Level-entry access to most areas of the outdoor terraces, formal gardens and walled garden.

• Acceptance of assistance dogs in all areas.

• Catering for specific dietary requirements.

• Employee training in accessibility awareness.

• Allergy-free duvets and pillows available.

• Portable hearing loop at main reception.

What are the food and drink options at The Grove?

There are multiple dining options at The Grove. In the hotel, there is The Stables, Lounges for tea or sushi and The Glasshouse for a variety of food stations. Meanwhile, in the spa there is a dedicated cafe - the Sequoia Kitchen.

How many treatment rooms are there at The Grove?

The Grove has 16 treatment rooms and therapists use Bamford and Natura Bissé products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at The Grove is 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa opening times are Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday 7.30am to 8pm. On Bank Holidays they are open from 7.30am to 8pm. It is recommended however that you check your specific spa booking times before arrival, and that you check for any changes to regular opening times, particularly relating to bank holidays, before you visit.