Manor Of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Hotels
7.4 (2706 reviews)
High Wych , Sawbridgeworth , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.74
Several reviews mentioned dirtiness and broken facilities.
Service
9.21
Many guests praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.25
Location was not heavily criticized, but some comments implied it could be better.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms were described as clean and comfy by some guests, but issues were noted elsewhere.
Amenities
7.23
Amenities like the spa and pool received mixed reviews.
Value for Money
7.19
Some reviews indicated that the offerings did not meet expectations for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
5.74
Food received significant criticism for quality and service.
Overall Experience
8.11
While there were enjoyable aspects, negative experiences impacted the overall enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The beautifully restored Georgian manor house of Manor Of Groves Hotel Golf And Country Club offers a serene escape in 150 acres of countryside. Each room features a marble bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, and a work desk for utmost comfort during your stay.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities

Indulge in the hotel's modern leisure centre with a 20-metre swimming pool, spa, hot tub, gym, and solarium. Pamper yourself with beauty treatments or tee off at the 18-hole championship golf course for a relaxing day.

Gastronomic Delights

Savor Parisian-inspired dishes at La Brasserie restaurant, unwind in the lounge and bar area, and start your day with a delicious full English breakfast or opt for a continental spread.

Book your stay at Manor Of Groves Hotel Golf And Country Club for a luxurious countryside retreat with top-notch amenities.

Important information:

Children's swimming times are Monday to Friday from 15:00-1730 and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00, 15:00-17:00 Saturday & Sunday and between 10:30 and 11:30 and 14:00-17:00 on all bank holidays.

Manor of Groves Hotel is a wedding & events venue, and as a result guests might experience some noise during their stay. Please call to check if any events taking place.

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year's Eve & New Year's Day. Please note the health club will have also limited opening times during the festive period.

When booking 6 rooms or more, this is considered a group booking therefore different policies and additional supplements may apply. Our reservations team will contact you to advise the policies that are in place at the time of your stay that may impact your booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2706 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.23
Value for Money: 7.19
Food and Beverage: 5.74
Overall Experience: 8.11
B
Brown solo_traveller gb
7
Pleasant Stay
Pros:

Easy accessible, leisure center guests were friendly. The cleaners were friendly, the breakfast was very good.
A nice steam room plus the outside infrastructure is a very nice scenery.

Cons:

Unfortunately the Jacuzzi was not working on the first day, on the second day it was working, but it was very grainy and sandy.
Plus the room fan was half broken.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
M
Miguel solo_traveller es
8
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple gb
10
Pros:

Staff and lovely setting

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
A
Ajith couple gb
8
It was a good weekend just outside M25
Pros:

Nice quiet location . Hotel
Is clean. Staff serves our meals were great .
Good breakfast and staff served breakfast was ok.

Cons:

Reception staff were cold and not very smiley . They just do their job. Some
Rooms were in lowest floor and
Fee like in a storage area .

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
M
Mooey 1 solo_traveller nl
7
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
T
Tatiana couple gb
6
Too expensive for what we paid
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shabby furniture even in the expensive rooms.
Swimming pool facilities: jacuzzi, spa were closed. Not many walking opportunities as the place is dedicated mostly to golfers

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
P
Petra extended_group gb
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Setting

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller gb
5
Cons:

The spa is very disappointing. We hoped to spend some time enjoying the spa. We were in there a maximum of 15 minutes. On arrival we found that the hot tub and saunas were out of action. Only the steam room and pool were available.
We also had to ask twice for them to fix the TV remote.
All of the drinks in the bars were warm. They were adding ice to wine to cool it down. Beer from the pumps was warm and there was a poor selection of alcohol free drinks.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple gb
3
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
V
Velcilyn solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly, and catered to our needs

Cons:

My friends and myself like the location the grounds of the hotel. After noon tea fantastic. We really enjoy our self.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
8
Ideal to get into London
Pros:

Locations

Cons:

Sauna was closed

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
S
Shepherd couple gb
10
Very comfortable and welcoming with a great Breakfast
Pros:

Location facilities breakfast and a very comfortable bed

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
D
Daniel couple gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Normally good staff but this time Mia at the reception spoiled the stay as we got out in a room with lots of rubbish on view and not what we asked for but she would not accommodate us at all

Cons:

Mia on reception was the main problem

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
extended_group gb
2
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
K
Kerry couple gb
8
Comfortable stay and nice room.
Pros:

Nice setting, good location

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
G
Gill couple gb
9
Relaxing,comfortable stay .
Pros:

Lovely location although a bit scary to drive through an active golf course. Excellent breakfast especially as we were first in so it was piping hot. Good selection of drinks in the bar and the bar meal was very good.

Cons:

The wi fi in the bedrooms was poor.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
A
Adekunle couple gb
6
Not great experience as expected
Pros:

The view from the room is not great, looking through the window is to see peeling bacony. There are stains in the chair and room ceiling are cracked and noise coming through the ceiling-room located above. The toilet ceiling is stained and not well maintained.

Cons:

Crackling noises from room above and stained bathroom ceiling.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
R
Ruth solo_traveller gb
7
good value, for an overnight stay
Pros:

Good location, beautiful grounds. Good price.

Cons:

Basic spa - no sunbeds round pool, and couldn't see how to operate jacuzzi.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
G
go2mike Business Athens, Attica
6
Nice hotel, disappointing stay due to noise
Pros:

With my travel schedule, a good night’s sleep is essential. If I don’t sleep well, it affects my work the next day. That’s why I tend to stay with established brands like Hilton, where you know the standard and what to expect.

This weekend, while working away, I chose the Manor of Groves Hotel based on its photos and reviews. On arrival, everything seemed fine. Check-in was straightforward, although I was asked again for my car registration details, which I had already provided during pre-check-in and booking. It felt unnecessary and slightly disorganised.

The hotel is a converted manor house, so there is no lift, but my room was on the first floor. The room itself was spacious, and the bed was comfortable. However, it was clearly well-used. There were visible stains on the carpet, including what looked like an iron burn and ink marks. Not ideal, but manageable.

One standout feature was the bathroom. A large bathtub is something you rarely find now, and it made a real difference. Being able to properly soak before or after work was a genuine benefit.

Unfortunately, this is where the experience changed.

The hotel hosts functions, and on the night of my stay there was a party directly below my room. Loud music continued until midnight. My colleague, who was staying on the second floor, heard nothing, so this could have been avoided with better room allocation or simply informing guests at check-in.

If a guest is placed directly above a function room, especially one who is travelling for work, it is reasonable to let them know. That did not happen.

On checkout, there was no meaningful interaction. No one asked how my stay was. Three staff members were behind the desk, but there was little engagement. It left me feeling that the customer experience was not a priority.

I always go into a hotel hoping for a good experience. In this case, I left feeling that my stay simply wasn’t considered.

Because of this, I would not stay here again.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
S
Steve extended_group gb
8
Excellent stay, we stay a couple of times a year and look forward to our next stay
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable, the dinner in the restaurant and the breakfast were excellent, all staff were helpful and friendly, and pool and jacuzzi were nice.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee