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Sopwell House

Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans, England, AL1 2HQ
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Sopwell House is a family-owned Georgian-style country house hotel in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. The hotel boasts a 12-acre property and is located only 20 minutes away from London. It features 126 bedrooms and suites, including 16 individually designed stylish Mews Suites access via private gates, and 15 flexible function suites for meetings and events.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built1986
Renovated-
Total meeting space17,109 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms126
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Inspiring Herts Awards 2024: Family Business of the Year and Business of the Year Finalist for the BEST HOTEL category in the NATIONAL Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024 Condé Nast Johansens 2023 Awards for Excellence Best Dining Experience (UK & Ireland) Omboo Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner for Best Wedding Venue Conde Nast Johansen's Best Spa Treatment Menu 2023 Award Winner Best Spa in East Midlands & East 2022 Award Winner - Good Spa Guide

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
Facilities
  • All inclusive
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 02 - Dec 31Mar 01 - Jul 27
Shoulder season
Low season
Jul 28 - Sep 01Jan 01 - Feb 27

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,109 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,024.7 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
1,980.6 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
700
Seating capacity
380

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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)
3,024.7 sq. ft.
74.5 x 40.4 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
700
70
300
700
380
160
110
180
1,184.0 sq. ft.
46.9 x 25.3 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
110
30
80
110
100
40
40
50
775.0 sq. ft.
22.6 x 34.1 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
60
16
50
60
50
16
22
35
366.0 sq. ft.
22.6 x 16.1 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
30
-
24
30
25
-
12
-
366.0 sq. ft.
22.6 x 16.1 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
30
-
24
30
25
12
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1,786.8 sq. ft.
65.6 x 27.2 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
160
40
120
160
140
40
50
80
1,076.4 sq. ft.
39.4 x 27.2 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
110
40
100
110
110
40
40
60
473.6 sq. ft.
26.2 x 18.0 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
30
-
20
30
25
12
12
-
473.6 sq. ft.
29.5 x 16.1 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
14
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14
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
126
Single (1 bed)
126
Double (2 beds)
60
Suites
27

Location

Getting Here

By car – Located 5 minutes away from the A1 (M), M25 and just 15 minutes from the M1, Less than one hour’s drive from central London By train – Approximately 20 minutes to St Pancras International by train from St Albans City on the Thameslink railway Nearest Airports: Luton 14.3miles / 23km Stansted 41 miles / 65.9km Heathrow 26 miles / 42 km
Distance from airport 14.3 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

St Albans Museum & Gallery
St Albans Museum & Gallery
Museum
1 mi
A wonderful new addition to the family of cultural heritage sites in St Albans, the Museum and Gallery opened its doors in June 2018 and has quickly become a place of interest in the heart of St Albans city.
Town Hall
St Peter Street
St Albans, GB AL1 3DH
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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Recreation
Home to 2500 animals, including many endangered species, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the UK’s biggest zoo and the perfect day out with the family or friends.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable
Bedfordshire, GB LU6 2LF
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St Albans Shopping
St Albans Shopping
Shopping
1 mi
St Albans city centre is home to a busy high street, offering traditional market days on Wednesdays & Saturday. You’ll also find a combination of quaint boutiques, popular high street stores and artisan cafes.
St Peter's Street,
St Albans, GB AL3 5DJ
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Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre
Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre
Recreation
8 mi
Britain’s newest indoor real snow centre based in Hemel Hempstead caters for all skiing abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned pros.
St Albans Hil
Hemel Hempstead
Herts, GB HP3 9NH
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St Albans Cathedral & Verulamium Park
St Albans Cathedral & Verulamium Park
Historical landmark
1 mi
100 acres of beautiful parkland and home to St Albans Cathedral, the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and a stunning must-visit landmark close to the city centre.
St Albans Cathedral Education Centre
Sumpter Yard
St Albans, GB AL1 1BY
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Recreation
5 mi
Enter a world of magic with a visit to Warner Brother’s Studio Tour – The making of Harry Potter, where the famous books authored by JK Rolling were brought to life.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour Drive
Leavesden, GB WD25 7LR
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Veralum Golf Club
Veralum Golf Club
Recreation
1 mi
Home of the Ryder Cup the Verulam Golf Course was designed by James Braid in 1905, and is a challenging par 72 course, one of the finest in Hertfordshire.
226 London Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire, GB AL1 1JG
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Facility Restrictions

Pets are not permitted, with the exception of guide dogs. Please inform us in advance if you will be bringing a guide dog

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Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing by the Client to the Hotel within 24 hours and will only be held as effective from the day of receipt of such written confirmation. The Hotel will send the final cancellation invoice within 7 days of receipt of written confirmation of cancellation by the client. The Hotel's payments terms of 14 days will apply. Cancellation Charges 186 or more days - 25% of the Projected Total Charge; 186-93 day prior to arrival - 50% of the Projected Total Charge; 93-31 days prior to arrival - 75% of the Projected Total Charge; Within 31 days of arrival - 100% of the Projected Total Charge.

Additional details

• 15 versatile function spaces private, secure and with natural daylight • Four boardroom suites • Event space for 300 seated delegates with access for vehicles • Dedicated conference and event reception great for delegate arrival, welcome and group check-in • Private terraces and beautifully landscaped gardens with pond • Team building and activity space • Exclusive hire of the corporate space available • Modern AV facilities digital display screens for bespoke signage and complimentary dedicated Wi-Fi • Private bar facilities • Accessible location close to M1, M25, A1 and a short drive from London’s airports. There are also direct trains from London to St Albans • Cottonmill Spa featuring a sauna, indoor pool, steam room and gym • Award winning Club at Cottonmill Spa with access to spa garden, whisper room and deep relaxation room • Two bar areas offering bespoke and handcrafted cocktails for post-event relaxation • Brasserie restaurant offering modern British and Mediterranean cuisines • Award-winning Omboo restaurant for Asian fusion dishes, available for exclusive private hire

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Sopwell House Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sopwell House's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
www.sopwellhouse.co.uk/about-us/esg/
Does Sopwell House 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.
We make a conscious effort across the hotel to recycle all waste materials including glass, paper, cardboard and food. It is part of our induction process for all starters and therefore becomes part of the working philosophy from day one.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sopwell House 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:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sopwell House's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
www.sopwellhouse.co.uk

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sopwell House 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.
AA
Does Sopwell House 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.
We have a dedicated housekeeping team whose responsibilities are solely focused on the public areas
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