About us
Located just 18 miles from London, our idyllic country estate is the perfect hideaway for a creative event or celebration of any size. Our bright, beautiful spaces with natural day light open out onto perfectly manicured gardens. With a choice of 16 flexible spaces, multiple breakout rooms and up to 214 bedrooms, The Grove offers an inspiring setting. A short stroll through the grounds, Sequoia spa is a serene oasis. Lose yourself in a maze of relaxation, with facilities including the inky black mosaic-lined swimming pool, sauna, steam room and vitality pool. If looking to enjoy outdoors, our heated outdoor pool is open during the warmer months. We have a vast selection of activities on-site, from a competitive round of archery to a session of laser clay pigeon shooting, we have plenty to get your team bonding. From a theatre of international cuisine at The Glasshouse to elevated British dishes at The Stables, Sushi in The Lounges to seasonal pop ups, dining at The Grove promises options aplenty - each just as tempting.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1700
Renovated2023
Total meeting space37,340 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms214
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AA Hotel Services
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
Industry awards
5 Red Stars (AA Hotels - Hotel Inspectors Choice)
Member of the Leading Hotels of the World
Host of the World Golf Championships
Award winning spa, Sequoia
Listed on the AA Notable Wine List
1 AA Rosette at The Stables
Best Immersive Experience in Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023
Green Apple Award - Silver for Environmental Best Practice
Forbes Travel Guide - Four Star Award 2016
Platinum Award by Association of Golf Merchandisers 2023
Wellbeing Champion - Boutique Hoteliers Awards 2022
25th best UK hotel - Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers' Choice Awards
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
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Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Dec 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
37,340 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,036 sq. ft.
Space (private)
16,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
3,390.6 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
86,820 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
100
Seating capacity
100
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
37,340 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,036 sq. ft.
Space (private)
16,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
3,390.6 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
86,820 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
100
Seating capacity
100
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6,036 sq. ft. 98.3 x 61.4 sq. ft. | 15.5 ft. | 480 | 78 | 480 | - | 450 | 300 | 78 | - | |
3,390.6 sq. ft. 7 x 45 sq. ft. | 2.8 ft. | 350 | - | - | 350 | - | - | - | - | |
2,206.6 sq. ft. 51.6 x 42.8 sq. ft. | 10.9 ft. | 168 | 48 | 168 | - | 166 | 96 | 60 | 84 | |
106 sq. ft. 13.9 x 7.8 sq. ft. | 3.1 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,440 sq. ft. 18.8 x 76.6 sq. ft. | 11.2 ft. | 140 | 64 | 120 | - | 140 | 77 | 60 | - | |
1,044.1 sq. ft. 24.6 x 42.7 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
25 sq. ft. 18.7 x 14.8 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 30 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 8 | |
559.7 sq. ft. 9.5 x 18.7 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 65 | 15 | 30 | 65 | 50 | 24 | 18 | 24 | |
850.3 sq. ft. 45.6 x 18.7 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 100 | 33 | 60 | 100 | 75 | 40 | 34 | 40 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
214
Double (2 beds)
214
Suites
12
Tax rate
20%
Total guest rooms
214
Double (2 beds)
214
Suites
12
Tax rate
20%
Location
Getting Here
Directions by car:
Clockwise on the M25
Leave at Junction 19, following the signs to Watford. At the first large roundabout take the third exit (A411 Hempstead Road towards Watford). After half a mile, you’ll see the entrance to The Grove on your right hand side.
Anti-clockwise on the M25
Leave at Junction 20, following the signs to Watford. At the first large roundabout take the second exit (A411 Hempstead Road towards Watford). After half a mile, you’ll see the entrance to The Grove on your right hand side.
North on the M1
Leave at Junction 5 and take the third exit (A41 to Aylesbury). After approximately a mile, you will come to a roundabout. Take the second exit (again the A41 to Aylesbury). After nearly two miles, you will come to a roundabout, take the first exit. After half a mile, you’ll see the entrance to The Grove on your right hand side.
South on the M1
Leave at Junction 6. At the t-junction at the end of the slip road, follow the road round to the left, following signs for North Watford A405. After approximately 1 1/2 miles, at a large roundabout, take the second exit (A41 to Aylesbury). At the next roundabout take the first exit. After half a mile, you’ll see the entrance to The Grove on your right hand side.
Upon arrival our concierge team are here to help. Let us unload and valet park your car as you check-in, before escorting you and your luggage to your bedroom.
Directions by train:
It’s just 16 minutes from London Euston to Watford Junction, which also has key mainline train services to Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. It’s a 10 minute journey by taxi from the station to The Grove – either jump in a cab outside the station or phone us ahead and we can arrange for a private car to meet you.
Chiltern Railways run a service from London Marylebone to Rickmansworth station. A taxi or private car (booked with us) will take about 15 minutes.
Directions by boat:
The Grand Union Canal runs straight through our parkland. Allow 8 hours from Regents Park in London.
Directions by helicopter:
We have a helipad at The Grove, but it needs to be booked ahead.
Distance from airport
18 mi
Distance from airport 18 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Local Attractions
Heathrow Airport
Airport
30 mins
It’s easy to reach The Grove via national and international flights. Heathrow airport is 30 minutes away, Luton 30 minutes, Gatwick 60 minutes, and Stansted 60 minutes. Either catch a cab outside the airport terminal or book a private car in advance through us.
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Ashridge estate
Park
25 mins
Spanning 5,000 acres, Ashridge Estate is an area of the Chilterns Hills. You’ll find a range of wildlife here throughout the year, including carpets of bluebells in spring, rare butterflies in summer and the fallow deer rut in autumn.
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Rex Cinema
Theater
15 mins
A stunning art deco cinema in the town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The Grade II listed building was saved by a local entrepreneur and re-opened to the public in 2004.
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Thorpe Park, Chertsey
Recreation
35 mins
Adrenalin seekers should head to Thorpe Park to try out some of the UK’s most exhilarating (and terrifying) rollercoasters.
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Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Recreation
30 mins
One of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks, Whipsnade Zoo is home to 2,500 animals - including many endangered species.
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Natural History Museum, Tring
Museum
21 mins
A great family day out, the Natural History Museum boasts galleries packed with land and marine life from around the world.
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Watford Palace Theatre
Theater
8 mins
Built in 1908, the theatre is now home to everything from pantomimes to family shows, Shakespeare to musicals.
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Snow Centre
Recreation
15 mins
Britain’s newest indoor ski centre is based in Hemel Hempstead- just a hop, skip and a jump from The Grove. Lessons are available for skiers of all levels, from complete beginners to black run specialists.
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Warner Bros Studios London - The Making of Harry Potter
Recreation
5 mins
Enter a world of magic with a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter, where J.K Rowling’s famous books were brought to life.
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Cassiobury Park
Park
10 mins
Love nature? Take a stroll or a short drive to Watford’s Cassiobury Park, a reserve with more than 46 species of bird and seven species of bat.
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Knebworth House, Gardens and Park
Park
40 mins
This beautiful gothic mansion is a national treasure. There's also a maze, adventure playground and life-size Dinosaur trail - meet a T-Rex and more in the bushes!
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Facility Restrictions
No restrictions. Please speak to a member of the team to discuss.
Safety Information
Cancellation Policy
Notification of room booking cancellation must be received at least 48 hours prior to arrival date to avoid a one night charge. Please note that packages and offers will have specific terms and conditions.
Additional details
The Grove are following government guidelines, please enquire if you have any questions regarding restrictions.
The Grove Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Grove regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Grove's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.grove.co/welcome/sustainability
Does The Grove have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://www.grove.co/welcome/sustainability
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Grove and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Grove's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
thegrove.co.uk
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Grove developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Visit Britain/ AA we're Ready government backed program.
Does The Grove clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Ozone generator cleaning in all bedrooms between guests to destroy bacteria, pathogens and viruses Increased frequency of cleaning in all public areas, using hospital grade antibacterial cleaning products and anti-viral fogging.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
https://www.grove.co/welcome/sustainability
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
danielle.michaels@thegrove.co.uk
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://www.grove.co/welcome/sustainability
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Yes, https://www.grove.co/welcome/sustainability
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Ozone generator cleaning in all bedrooms between guests to destroy bacteria, pathogens and viruses. We are using hospital grade antibacterial cleaning products
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://www.thegrove.co.uk/blog/a-story-of-community-support/
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Ongoing process of reflection
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
danielle.michaels@thegrove.co.uk
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