Despite its handy location halfway between central London and Stansted Airport, Down Hall Country House Hotel feels like a real rural retreat. Sitting in 110 acres of land, the four-star hotel, which dates back to the 16th century when it began life as a private residence, now features 26 flexible function rooms hosting up to 200 guests theatre style. Each of the ornate meeting rooms features natural daylight and high ceilings, while some have intricate woodwork and chandeliers. Facilities include 99 spacious bedrooms and the contemporary Grill Room Restaurant, which serves a modern English menu using ingredients from the hotel’s own vegetable garden. Leisure facilities include a gym and indoor pool. The surrounding grounds are ideal for teambuilding activities, such as clay pigeon shooting or quad biking. Down Hall also has a wedding licence for ceremonies of 180 guests at the service and reception.
| Function Room | Meeting | Dinner | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeman/Selwin | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Bridgeman | 135 | 60 | 135 |
| Prior | 120 | 60 | 120 |
| Copely/Beners | 102 | 70 | 102 |
| Oxford/Belcamp | 102 | 70 | 102 |
| Harley | 100 | 50 | 100 |
| Lydhurst | 40 | 20 | 40 |
| Rookwood | 40 | 20 | 40 |
| Glascock/Gibbs/Eden | 40 | 24 | 40 |
| Lidell | 32 | 18 | 32 |