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Sopwell House

Hotels ·St Albans ·5-star hotel ·Closed
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About

Sopwell House is a five-star Georgian country house hotel, country club and spa south of St Albans.

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Why go

  • A country-house estate covering 12 acres
  • The main house has Grade II listed status
  • Two spa areas: Cottonmill and The Club at Cottonmill

Opening hours

Today07:00 – 10:00, 12:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday07:00 – 10:00, 12:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00
Tuesday07:00 – 10:00, 12:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00
Wednesday07:00 – 10:00, 12:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00
Thursday07:00 – 10:00, 12:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00
Friday07:00 – 10:00, 12:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00
Saturday08:00 – 10:30, 12:30 – 15:30, 18:00 – 22:00
Sunday08:00 – 10:30, 12:30 – 15:30, 18:00 – 22:00

Good to know

BreakfastLunchDinnerFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingParking AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceAccessible roomsBridal suiteSuitesNon-smoking roomsClassicGreat ViewSafeRoom serviceWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFlatscreen TVIronPrivate balconyVIP room facilitiesFree parkingElectric vehicle charging stationFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetPublic wifiWifiTaxi serviceExpress check-in / check-out

Good for

  • couples Spa facilities and special dinners suit a weekend for two.
  • groups A banquet room is available.
  • business A conference suite has a private entrance and 15 meeting rooms in 19 configurations.

Rooms

Bedrooms and suites
126 bedrooms and suites overall, including 16 larger suites in the landscaped Mews area. Accessible rooms, a bridal suite and non-smoking rooms are available. Room features include air conditioning, a safe, a flatscreen TV, an iron and room service; private balconies are also offered.

Amenities

  • pool Cottonmill has pools. The Club at Cottonmill has a hydrotherapy pool.
  • gym A gym, studio, sauna and fitness classes are available.
  • parking Free parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available.
  • breakfast Breakfast options include a buffet and in-room service; free breakfast is available.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • The Brasserie
  • Omboo serves Asian food and opened in 2022.
  • The hotel has two bars.
  • Afternoon tea and special-diet menus are available.
  • Tables can be reserved through SevenRooms.

Location

  • Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ, England.
  • The hotel offers a taxi service.

With kids

  • Kids’ meals are available.

Check-in and house rules

Check-in / check-out
Express check-in and check-out available

Interesting facts3

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  1. The hotel has hosted England’s national football team before international matches.

    Sopwell House - Wikipedia

  2. Former owner Isabella Worley donated Christ Church and the Wooden Room to St Albans.

    Sopwell House - Wikipedia

  3. Alice Mountbatten and Prince Andrew of Greece were the parents of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a grandson of Prince Louis of Battenberg.

    Sopwell House - Wikipedia

History

  1. 12th c.Sopwell Priory, a Benedictine nunnery, was founded on the grounds; its ruins and buried remains of earlier houses form a scheduled monument.
  2. 1603Buildings on the site were recorded.
  3. 18th c.Master mason Edward Strong built his home on the site.
  4. Mid-19th c.The house, then known as New Barnes or New Barns, belonged to philanthropist Mrs. Isabella Worley.
  5. 1900Prince Louis of Battenberg leased the house as his family home. Four of his children grew up there, including Louis Mountbatten; his daughter Louise later became Queen of Sweden.
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  1. 1969The house became a hotel.
  2. 1986The current family acquired the estate and redeveloped it as a contemporary hotel and leisure destination.
  3. 2019Cottonmill Spa opened as a purpose-built, three-storey facility.

Shorts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests Available at the hotel.

Hidden gems nearby

  • The Octagon BarOpened in the historic part of the house in 2023.
  • House groundsPrince Andrew of Greece proposed to Alice Mountbatten here.

Sources: Sopwell House - Wikipedia · St Albans - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Sopwell House | Luxury Spa Hotel in Hertfordshi… · Sopwell House: booking (its own site) · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
Cottonmill Lane, St. Albans AL1 2HQ England, St Albans

Questions and answers

How can I ask about room prices at Sopwell House?

Call the hotel on +44-1727864477.

How can I reserve a restaurant table at Sopwell House?

Reserve through SevenRooms.

Is breakfast included in every stay at Sopwell House?

Free breakfast is available, but inclusion in every room rate is not established.

Is access to both spa areas included with a room booking at Sopwell House?

Room bookings do not establish whether access to both spa areas is included.

Are express check-in and check-out available at Sopwell House?

Yes, both are available.

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