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The Grove
Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom · Independent · High Luxury
The Grove is a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion and contemporary wing set on 300 acres near Watford, championship golf, walled gardens, and a country-estate retreat a short drive from London.
- 178 rooms
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Hertfordshire countryside
- Architect: Matthew Brettingham; Sir Robert Taylor; Edward Blore (later alterations)
- Interiors: Martin Hulbert
About The Grove
- Built around 1720 for Charles Buck, the Grade II* listed mansion became the ancestral seat of the Earls of Clarendon and was altered successively by architects Matthew Brettingham, Sir Robert Taylor, and Edward Blore.
- It hosted Queen Victoria, Edward VII, painter George Stubbs, and Captain James Cook over the centuries.
- After opening as a hotel in 2003, it hosted the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods, and welcomed the Harry Potter film cast.
History
The Grove, near Chandler's Cross in Hertfordshire, was built around 1720 for Charles Buck and became the ancestral seat of the Earls of Clarendon. The Grade II* listed mansion was successively altered by leading architects: Matthew Brettingham (1754-61), Sir Robert Taylor (c.1780), and Edward Blore (c.1870-75). Over the centuries it hosted Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and figures such as painter George Stubbs and Captain James Cook.
After extensive restoration, The Grove opened as a 214-room luxury hotel and golf resort in 2003. It has since hosted the 2006 World Golf Championships won by Tiger Woods, welcomed the Harry Potter film cast, and joined The Leading Hotels of the World.
Restaurants and bars
- Sequoia Kitchen — Restaurant · Nourishing dishes including poke bowls, salads and Asian bro
- Sushi in the Lounges — Restaurant · Japanese with a contemporary twist
- Skewd At The Grove — Restaurant · Authentic Turkish cuisine
- Lounges — Restaurant
- Madhu's at The Grove — Restaurant · New Delhi / Indian banquets
- The Glasshouse — Restaurant · World's finest flavours, buffet
- The Stables — Restaurant · Modern take on British classics using seasonal British produ
- Skewd — Restaurant
Experiences
- Golf at The Grove — Award-winning golf course with green fees, group golf, golf tuition, tournaments and The Kingdom at The Grove.
- Sequoia Spa — Award-winning spa with treatments, spa days and membership, refurbished in 2022.
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon tea in the Lounges, with a Summer Blossom or Omakase Sushi selection, designed for sharing.
- Jemima's Kitchen Garden — Working kitchen garden within the estate offering private dining and hands-on masterclasses, for conference and event guests.
- Anouska's Kids Club — Kids club run by the hotel.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Kids club
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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