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Hatfield Heath

Down Hall Hotel & Spa

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Price: From £7,500

Guests: 180

Bedrooms: 98

Description

Dating back to 1322, Down Hall has a wonderful array of rooms and suites to host the most intimate of ceremonies, luxury wedding breakfasts and stunning receptions, most with panoramic views over our beautiful gardens. Our Chef and his team have created the most delicious menus for your special occasion, using the freshest and finest ingredients either from our own vegetable garden or locally sourced produce, complimented by outstanding personal service from our staff. Our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators will guide you through your arrangements from the very first time you contact us, to the moment you take your vows. Every detail is taken care of and they come equipped with lists of recommended suppliers, creative ideas and years of valuable experience to help make your wedding day everything you could have ever dreamed of and more. Our different wedding reception rooms can cater for parties of different sizes, with our largest room holding 150 guests and our smallest 32. Large windows provide a dramatic outlook onto our landscaped Hertfordshire gardens, creating the perfect backdrop for live music performances and dancing, following your first dinner with your friends and family as husband and wife. For more information about planning your wedding day at Down Hall please send an inquiry.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Tracy & Zoe

Thank you for considering Down Hall Hotel for your wedding celebration, we can't wait to find out more about your wedding! Whether you're looking for our inclusive wedding packages or something unique and bespoke, please get in touch and see how we can help you plan your dream wedding day! weddings@downhall.co.uk

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1986

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Down Hall Hotel & Spa

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

200

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Spa On-Site

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-site parking

Ballroom

In-house wedding coordinator

Pet friendly

Outdoor Reception Space

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol license

External catering permitted

Halal catering

Vegan catering

Western / European

In-House Wine List

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Down Hall Hotel & Spa

Wedding Venue Hire Only

Price from £7,500.00

Reviews (10)

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Sam @ Beautiful-you
20/11/2018
Stunning wedding venue Stunning wedding venue
Have worked here many of times such a gorgeous wedding venue Have worked here many of times such a gorgeous wedding venue
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Ryan & Annabelle
19/07/2018
Nothing was too much troubleNothing was too much trouble
Down Hall was without question the perfect setting for our wedding in March of this year. We both fell in love with the location as soon as we arrived, driving along the beautiful drive, up to the magnificent house and well maintained gardens. Internally, the decor is luxurious with lots of ornate detailing and an abundance of natural light. Externally, the grounds are a perfect size with lots of interesting features for some memorable wedding photographs. The staff are extremely attentive both during the preparations and also on the big day itself. We felt confident that everyone knew exactly what was expected from them and nothing was too much trouble when you needed something. Particular mention must go to Maria (Wedding Coordinator) and Andrew (Toastmaster) who were exceptional throughout. Whether you are having a large wedding or more intimate day, we have no hesitation in recommending Down Hall and its staff, who went over and above making our wedding day so perfect.Down Hall was without question the perfect setting for our wedding in March of this year. We both fell in love with the location as soon as we arrived, driving along the beautiful drive, up to the magnificent house and well maintained gardens. Internally, the decor is luxurious with lots of ornate detailing and an abundance of natural light. Externally, the grounds are a perfect size with lots of interesting features for some memorable wedding photographs. The staff are extremely attentive both during the preparations and also on the big day itself. We felt confident that everyone knew exactly what was expected from them and nothing was too much trouble when you needed something. Particular mention must go to Maria (Wedding Coordinator) and Andrew (Toastmaster) who were exceptional throughout. Whether you are having a large wedding or more intimate day, we have no hesitation in recommending Down Hall and its staff, who went over and above making our wedding day so perfect.
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Grace & David Rospo
19/07/2018
Perfect weddingPerfect wedding
From start to finish I can’t fault Down Hall! From the moment I went to the open day I knew I had to get married here. Marie our wedding co-ordinater was fantastic from Day one, she was always available and was happy to answer any questions I had, She was so helpful and just a really lovely person overall. It made the experience stress free (believe it or not) If you are thinking about getting married here and just can’t decided my advice is just to do it you will not be dissapointed. Our Wedding day couldn;t have gone better it was so well planned and everything looked amazing. Can’t fault the staff they were all fantastic, every single one. The rooms are lovely too and the food was exceptional. If I could do it all again I wouldn’t change a thing!From start to finish I can’t fault Down Hall! From the moment I went to the open day I knew I had to get married here. Marie our wedding co-ordinater was fantastic from Day one, she was always available and was happy to answer any questions I had, She was so helpful and just a really lovely person overall. It made the experience stress free (believe it or not) If you are thinking about getting married here and just can’t decided my advice is just to do it you will not be dissapointed. Our Wedding day couldn;t have gone better it was so well planned and everything looked amazing. Can’t fault the staff they were all fantastic, every single one. The rooms are lovely too and the food was exceptional. If I could do it all again I wouldn’t change a thing!
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Lianne
19/07/2018
The Best Day of my LifeThe Best Day of my Life
Had the most amazing time in my life me and my husband got married there I would love that day to come back again it was the best day in my whole life the people that work there are awesome too and also a big thanks to Anna the wedding coordinator for all your help too and also mark the toastmaster was fabulous too....Had the most amazing time in my life me and my husband got married there I would love that day to come back again it was the best day in my whole life the people that work there are awesome too and also a big thanks to Anna the wedding coordinator for all your help too and also mark the toastmaster was fabulous too....
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Jennifer Whiten
19/07/2018
Faultless!Faultless!
Down Hall is faultless. Amazing venue, guest rooms, staff, facilities and food – everything was perfect on our special day. So many photo opportunities if the weather isn’t great on your big day as the grounds and interior are stunning. From the moment we drove up the main entrance we knew we had to get married here and that was before we’d even stepped through the door! The area getting ready in the morning was so beautiful, as is everything about this venue. The staff worked so hard to ensure our big day went without a glitch and the wedding planners are incredible and so accommodating – and clearly have the patience of a saint as we all know how stressful wedding planning can be! Nothing was ever too much trouble and the food was exceptional and the party in the evening was packed all night on the dancefloor, right through to closing at 1am and then the party afterwards in the hotel bar – our guests were thoroughly entertained. I only have great things to say about this venue – it was the most magical day and will always be very special to us. Thank you so much – I wish we could do it all again!Down Hall is faultless. Amazing venue, guest rooms, staff, facilities and food – everything was perfect on our special day. So many photo opportunities if the weather isn’t great on your big day as the grounds and interior are stunning. From the moment we drove up the main entrance we knew we had to get married here and that was before we’d even stepped through the door! The area getting ready in the morning was so beautiful, as is everything about this venue. The staff worked so hard to ensure our big day went without a glitch and the wedding planners are incredible and so accommodating – and clearly have the patience of a saint as we all know how stressful wedding planning can be! Nothing was ever too much trouble and the food was exceptional and the party in the evening was packed all night on the dancefloor, right through to closing at 1am and then the party afterwards in the hotel bar – our guests were thoroughly entertained. I only have great things to say about this venue – it was the most magical day and will always be very special to us. Thank you so much – I wish we could do it all again!
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Denise and Christian
19/07/2018
Thank you so muchThank you so much
We had our wonderful wedding on the September 17th 2016. Anna and all the team were absolutely fantastic. We received such a wonderful service from all the staff. So polite and friendly even our guests commented on how lovely everyone was. We had a lot of support from Anna with the build up and planning of the wedding and we thoroughly enjoyed every second. It was a magical fairytale and so pleased we picked the beautiful down hall.We had our wonderful wedding on the September 17th 2016. Anna and all the team were absolutely fantastic. We received such a wonderful service from all the staff. So polite and friendly even our guests commented on how lovely everyone was. We had a lot of support from Anna with the build up and planning of the wedding and we thoroughly enjoyed every second. It was a magical fairytale and so pleased we picked the beautiful down hall.
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Chris and Kelly
19/07/2018
Absolutely amazingAbsolutely amazing
We filmed Laura and Frankies wedding at this venue yesterday and wow what a wedding venue! This was our first time working at this venue, and its just stunning and the staff are really friendly and helpful! What we loved most about this venue was the big deal the toast master makes over the bride/groom entrance for wedding breakfast and cake/cut first dance, it really creates a fantastic atmosphere! We ourselves are currently looking for a wedding venue and this is defiantly one we are now considering!We filmed Laura and Frankies wedding at this venue yesterday and wow what a wedding venue! This was our first time working at this venue, and its just stunning and the staff are really friendly and helpful! What we loved most about this venue was the big deal the toast master makes over the bride/groom entrance for wedding breakfast and cake/cut first dance, it really creates a fantastic atmosphere! We ourselves are currently looking for a wedding venue and this is defiantly one we are now considering!
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Nikki Pearman-Turner
19/07/2018
Beautiful venue in and outBeautiful venue in and out
My husband and I got married at Downhall in August 2018 we viewed over 6 different venues and Downhall is by far the superior! it is a stunning and beautiful venue in and out! The staff are friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and the rooms are spacious and excellent. We received lots of wonderful comments on our wedding day about the venue and the day itself. We had a lovely day! cannot recommend Downhall enough. If your looking to get married then Downhall is the place! you will not be disappointed. Check it out!My husband and I got married at Downhall in August 2018 we viewed over 6 different venues and Downhall is by far the superior! it is a stunning and beautiful venue in and out! The staff are friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and the rooms are spacious and excellent. We received lots of wonderful comments on our wedding day about the venue and the day itself. We had a lovely day! cannot recommend Downhall enough. If your looking to get married then Downhall is the place! you will not be disappointed. Check it out!
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Maria
19/07/2018
Fabulous venue and wedding teamFabulous venue and wedding team
My husband and I got married here and we had the most perfect day! The wedding team were fantastic and our wedding co-ordinator, Marie was always on hand to answer my questions and was so helpful in providing ideas for my wedding. The grounds are fantastic and are beautiful! All the staff, chefs, waiters and bar staff and everyone else behind the scenes really made the day go smoothly and if there were any hiccups I certainly didn’t know about them! Down hall has everything you want for your wedding – comfortable rooms for guests, amazing food, helpful staff and an amazing wedding team who make planning a wedding so much easier!My husband and I got married here and we had the most perfect day! The wedding team were fantastic and our wedding co-ordinator, Marie was always on hand to answer my questions and was so helpful in providing ideas for my wedding. The grounds are fantastic and are beautiful! All the staff, chefs, waiters and bar staff and everyone else behind the scenes really made the day go smoothly and if there were any hiccups I certainly didn’t know about them! Down hall has everything you want for your wedding – comfortable rooms for guests, amazing food, helpful staff and an amazing wedding team who make planning a wedding so much easier!
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Caroline Gamby
19/07/2018
A wonderful winter wedding!A wonderful winter wedding!
We got married on the 10th November 2017 and it was truly the most perfect day, no hiccups all went to plan. From the moment we went to the open day we loved how welcoming team down hall was and that nothing was a trouble and no question was a silly quesion. Marie our wedding co-ordinator is just fantastic (as are all the co-ordinators) she was professional but friendly and had a fantastic sense of humour which instantly puts you at ease. From the first initial planning meeting through to the big day it was pretty much very relaxed. The venue and grounds are stunning, the facilities are great, the food was delicious and overall we had the best time as did our guests. We certainly will keep going back to stay. Thank you Team Down Hall.We got married on the 10th November 2017 and it was truly the most perfect day, no hiccups all went to plan. From the moment we went to the open day we loved how welcoming team down hall was and that nothing was a trouble and no question was a silly quesion. Marie our wedding co-ordinator is just fantastic (as are all the co-ordinators) she was professional but friendly and had a fantastic sense of humour which instantly puts you at ease. From the first initial planning meeting through to the big day it was pretty much very relaxed. The venue and grounds are stunning, the facilities are great, the food was delicious and overall we had the best time as did our guests. We certainly will keep going back to stay. Thank you Team Down Hall.

Location & Contact Details for Down Hall Hotel & Spa

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Hatfield Heath, Essex, CM22 7AS, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Down Hall is 45 minutes from central London and also ideally located near Stansted Airport.

Nearest Town

Bishop’s Stortford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M11

Nearest Train Station

Bishop’s Stortford

Nearest Airport

Stansted Airport

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