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.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tracy

I can't wait to find out more about your wedding!

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

Venue Type

Country House

Manor House

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

250

No. of Bedrooms

100

Sleeps No. of People

200

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

08:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

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

Food and Drink

In-house Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

External Catering Permitted

Halal Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Down Hall Hotel & Spa

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£170

Maximum Price

£290

Minimum Number of Guests

Choose from either our Classic, Signature or Deluxe package. Or enquire now for our intimate packages or something more bespoke!

What is included in this pricing:

Canapés included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Couple accommodation included

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Reviews for Down Hall Hotel & Spa
(10)

Ryan & Annabelle

Happy couple married in March

March 2019

Nothing 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.

Sam @ Beautiful-you

Wedding: November

November 2018

Stunning wedding venue

Have worked here many of times such a gorgeous wedding venue

Nikki Pearman-Turner

Happy couple married in September

September 2018

Beautiful 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!

Grace & David Rospo

Happy couple married in January

July 2018

Perfect 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!

Lianne

Happy couple married in January

July 2018

The 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....

Jennifer Whiten

Happy couple married in May

July 2018

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!

Denise and Christian

Happy couple married in October

July 2018

Thank 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 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!

Maria

Happy couple married in November

July 2018

Fabulous 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!

Caroline Gamby

Happy couple married in November

July 2018

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.

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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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Down Hall Hotel & Spa?

They're all so unique and fabulous in their own way!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Share any of your stresses with your wedding co-ordinator, it's what we're here for and you might find out there was no reason to stress in the first place.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Pet ring bearers (if well behaved!)

Describe Down Hall Hotel & Spa in 5 adjectives

Grand, luxurious, ornate, historic, romantic.

Where’s the best photo spot at Down Hall Hotel & Spa?

We've got a lovely seating area situated outside the bridal preparation room, it's beautiful for photos just before heading to the ceremony! Or our stunning fountain for photos during your drinks reception.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Down Hall Hotel & Spa?

Ant & Dec and the Gallagher brothers!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini beef sliders, tomato, cheese, toasted bun. And we offer veggie sliders too!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Freshly made pizzas from our stone, pizza oven.

What is Down Hall Hotel & Spa most unique feature?

Our grooms room! This preparation space is exclusively for the groomsmen to get ready in, featuring a pool table and PlayStation, what's not to love?

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our fantastic team and their attention to detail throughout every wedding day.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne

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What’s your favourite midnight treat?

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