★★★★ Cottonmill Lane, , Saint Albans, GB
8.7 guest rating· 1294 reviews
Georgian Country House Elegance
At Sopwell House, indulge in a delightful afternoon tea, wander through 12 acres of lush gardens, and unwind beside the inviting leisure pool. Just a short distance from Central London, our property offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.
Luxurious Leisure Facilities
Dive into our 14-metre pool, rejuvenate in the steam room, or pamper yourself in the vitality pools and sauna. For ultimate relaxation, access our exclusive Club at Cottonmill Spa for a truly indulgent experience.
Gourmet Dining and Stylish Accommodation
Experience exquisite dining at our Brasserie restaurant and the unique Omboo dining sharing experience. Our elegantly decorated bedrooms feature modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary Elemis toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Book your stay at Sopwell House Hotel for a luxurious retreat that combines Georgian charm with modern comforts.
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Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Double bed
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 29 m² · Double bed
The spacious double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The double room offers a TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Sofa bed
This suite's special feature is the fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite's kitchenette, which features kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Queen bed
Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 41 m² · Queen bed
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony, this suite also offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 34 m² · Queen bed
This suite features a fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also features a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps 3 · King bed
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Bed sheets not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
Sleeps 2 · 29 m² · Double bed
<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>312 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and 24-hour room service </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Queen bed
This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps 2 · King bed
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, free minibar items, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Bed sheets not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
Cottonmill Lane, , Saint Albans, GB
Incredible spa, the rest - meh
6.0We've come back from an overnight stay so wanted to review while fresh. Overall a nice stay, but too inconsistent. The Cottonmill Spa is genuinely incredible: one of the best spas we've ever visited. It was amazing in great weather but I imagine would have been great in the cold too. High quality, deeply relaxing. We had dinner in Omboo and had the set menu, which is a great experience: incredible food kept on coming, with delightful service, and an after dinner drink in the Octagon bar which is really classy (and amazing cocktails!). So much so good. Now the downsides. The room (we had a Chic Double) was quite small but just about OK - it looks from the floorplan that the old building means some rooms are very different sizes and shapes so might be worth calling in advance and checking you've got a kingsize (we did). The decor was generally good, nice furniture, comfy bed good shower and Elemis everywhere. However the aircon seemed to do almost nothing so the room was hot (while being quite loud). Lots of noise from the corridor and other floors. Overall just about good enough, but not worth what we paid for the room itself. Then breakfast: what a disappointment. We were crammed in so close we could have easily joined in the conversation with the couple on the next table. The buffet breakfast was very disappointing, only just better than a Premier Inn honestly. Lunch in brasserie and dinner menu were ok but again nothing better (not enough vegetarian choices in particular).
Excellent Afternoon Tea
10.0A lovely, indulgent afternoon tea experience. An excellent choice of teas served with a fine selection of sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats made by artisan. The service is top rate and a special mention to Vincent who was incredibly attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. excellent customer service from Vincent and his colleagues and all with a smile. Highly recommend and will be back
Disappointing policy
4.0We checked in at around 6pm. The hotel itself is beautiful, and the food was excellent. The following morning, after checking out, we went to use the spa but were told we couldn't because we had already checked out. That was extremely disappointing and really spoiled what had otherwise been a pleasant stay. We regularly visit Gleneagles, where guests are welcome to continue using the facilities on the day of checkout. The contrast in customer service and hospitality was obvious. I've given this stay 2 stars solely because of this policy. With a 6pm check-in and an 11am check-out, we effectively had very limited time to enjoy the hotel. We paid around £400 for the room and over £200 for dinner, so the hotel received more than £600 from us for less than 17 hours on the property. Refusing to let paying guests use the spa for a short period after checkout felt unnecessarily inflexible and poor value. Sadly, because of this experience, we won't be returning.
10 yr anniversary treat
10.0Lovely hotel inside, lovely staff, great food and awesome massage if very pricey 🙈
− Tad costly but was lovely for a special occassion
Residents to Sopwell House receive complimentary access to Cottonmill Spa from 15:00 on the arrival day until 11:00 on the day of departure. Cottonmill Spa is an adults-only spa and therefore not accessible to children under the age of 16 years. Those aged 16 or 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult, with only a limited treatment selection available.
Those wishing to enhance their experience further are welcome to upgrade to our exclusive inner sanctum; The Club at Cottonmill. Prices to upgrade are per person, vary seasonally and are only available on the day itself. Places are subject to limited availability and cannot be pre-booked or guaranteed in any way, unless you book a room type that includes The Club.
If you have accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact the property directly using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Sofa beds are provided for children on request.
Meals are not included in the child package.
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Children of any age are allowed.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Pets are not allowed.