Watford, United KingdomChandlers Cross
The Grove Hotel – Spa and Golf
Country estate hideaway
Country estate hideaway
Winding estate driveways reveal an 18th-century country house where formal gardens meet lively lounges, outdoor pursuits, and family weekends.
“The interior décor, especially in the rooms, is refreshingly contemporary, all clean lines and bold colors.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Attentive country estate hospitality featuring personalized suite hosts, organic Bamford bath amenities, and dedicated children's welcome hampers.
Remarkable
Sequoia Spa features subterranean Bamford treatment suites, a black-tiled indoor pool, vitality hydrotherapy baths, and dedicated movement studios.
Remarkable
Sprawling 300-acre estate with an 18-hole championship golf course, walled garden sand beach, archery, and woodland cycling trails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The splendid Georgian house that is The Grove — along with its attractive contemporary addition — offers all the charms of a country-house luxury hotel...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Three hundred acres of Hertfordshire parkland wrap around the estate, with woodland trails and the Grand Union Canal towpath nearby.
The rooms
Mansion suites look out over formal topiary, while contemporary West Wing rooms pair clean lines with private balconies and garden outlooks.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 22-metre black-tiled indoor pool sits beneath vaulted timber trusses, and a heated outdoor pool opens in the walled garden.
The spa
Subterranean treatment suites host organic Bamford rituals, and quiet relaxation lounges look out across an internal bamboo courtyard.
The golf course
The 18-hole Kyle Phillips championship course features open parkland fairways and professional on-green tuition.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Glasshouse
Floor-to-ceiling windows look onto the terrace gardens, and live-cooking stations prepare dishes from robata grills to handmade pasta.
At the table
The Stables serves seasonal British dishes under vaulted rafters, and garden courtyards set tables for dinner at sunset.
How it began
Generations of the Earls of Clarendon kept this 18th-century Georgian seat, now restored as a Grade II-listed parkland retreat.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.