The Grove

Watford, Chandler's Cross

Luxurious country house hotel in Hertfordshire, just 18 miles from London.

Units 62
Sleeps 1 - 4
Bedrooms 1 - 2
Pets Yes
Mobility Yes

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

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Found amongst 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside just 18 miles from London, The Grove is an impressive yet welcoming five-star retreat. Make The Grove your base for a relaxing family break and explore its award-winning spa, championship golf course, mouth-watering restaurants, luxury bedrooms and plenty of activities to entertain all ages. With manicured gardens, historic woodland and country trails this is a true haven for families looking for time out.

About this place

Best bits

Discover The Grove’s nature and musical trails laid out around the 300 acre grounds and see what wildlife you can spot along the way.
The formal gardens are perfect for capturing family memories with plenty of photo opportunities.
Sample delicious cakes and scones served at The Grove’s quintessentially English afternoon tea and keep an eye out for some seasonal menus.

Top tips

Take advantage of the kids’ creche and babysitting services and indulge in a spa treatment, a round of golf or a romantic dinner.
Keep an eye out for some unique dining experiences, pop-up restaurants and bars throughout the year.
Pay a visit to the hotel’s dedicated activities centre and learn to ride a Segway, or hire bikes to explore the 300 acre grounds.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Indoor play room

Babysitting

Spa

Golf

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Kids club / creche

Bar

Restaurant

Electric vehicle charging

One of our best holidays EVER!!!

Reviewed by Frances & family

Rooms

At The Grove you’ll find stylish, spacious rooms with comfy beds, fluffy bathrobes and luxurious toiletries. The Deluxe Rooms are perfect for families of four; comfortably accommodating two adults and two children. With interconnecting rooms, cots and sofa beds for older children, The Grove is fully equipped to cater for families, large or small. Interconnecting rooms need to be booked directly with the reservations team.

Eat

A range of family friendly dining options are on offer at The Grove, allowing you to pick from a delicious range of mouth-watering dishes at a time to suit. The Glasshouse is a stylish, spacious restaurant for a special family (or adult-only) meal. The Stables offers relaxed, classic dining complete with a dedicated kids’ menu.

For light bites and that quintessential afternoon tea, sit by a roaring log fire in the Lounges or venture outside to a pretty picnic spot.

Activities

A carefully planned activity programme will keep younger guests entertained during the school holidays, and there’s plenty more going on around the estate all year round. Wrap up and explore, scavenge and play amongst unspoiled woodland on foot, by bike or book a fun Segway experience for the whole family.

Burn off some energy playing tennis or try a junior golf clinic. The Walled Garden – open during summer months – is home to an outdoor pool with a beach, activity lawn and the Potting Shed - a special den for kids featuring a games room, board games and arts and crafts.

Accessibility

The Groves accessible, wheelchair-friendly rooms include a panic alarm, vibrating pillows, walk-in toilets, showers, easy to use handrails and lowered controls. Additionally, all of the restaurants have wheelchair access, while the swimming pool and gym have lifts, disabled toilets and changing facilities.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

The Grove is just 18 miles from London, close to the M25.

By Air

Heathrow and Luton airports are just 30 minutes away.

By Rail

Watford Junction is the closest train station.

About the owners

Listed since March 2012

The Grove is owned by luxury hotel group, Leading Hotels of the World. Under the creative vision of the owners, each property retrains a unique personality, grounded in its heritage, while sharing high standards and providing a warm welcome to all guests.

Owner recommendations

Enter a world of magic with a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter - less than ten minutes away.
Britain’s newest indoor ski-centre, based in Hemel Hempstead, is perfect for thrill-seekers.
A great family day out, the Natural History Museum in Tring boasts galleries packed with land and marine life.
Knebworth Gardens features a gothic mansion, a maze, an adventure playground and a life-size dinosaur trail.
Whipsnade Zoo can be found locally and is one of Europe’s largest, home to 2,500 animals.
Love nature? Take a stroll along the canals to Watford’s Cassiobury Park.

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