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Manor Of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Hertfordshire · United Kingdom

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7.8/10Very good926 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.4/107.4
Location5.4/105.4
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Manor Of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Nestled in 150 acres of beautiful countryside, this magnificent Georgian property offers elegant dining, an extensive Health, Beauty & Fitness Centre, Golf course and free Wi-Fi and parking.

Originally built in the 16th Century, the building has since been lovingly restored and is infused with a strong period charm and a classic refinement. The main house is linked to the modern part of the building by an eye-catching glass atrium, perfectly blending the old with the new.

With stunning architecture, picturesque grounds and fantastic service, it succeeds in cultivating an enchanting atmosphere of peaceful tranquillity. Each of the 80 en-suite rooms is spacious and well-appointed, whilst the fabrics and décor have been specifically chosen so as to create a relaxing ambience.

Comfort is key, and all rooms feature hypo-allergenic pillows and duvets as standard.

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As one would expect from a Hotel of this calibre, every bedroom also comes fully-equipped with all the necessary modern conveniences and luxuries, including free Wi-Fi access, flat screen TV with Sky Channels, ample work space and tea & coffee making facilities.

There are a range of room types available from Standard Doubles & Twins to Superior options. Some interconnecting rooms are also available offering plenty of additional space and peace of mind when travelling as a family.

For those special occasions, relax in the sumptuous surroundings of one of the Four-Poster rooms. Situated in the traditional Manor House, they feature elegant décor and enjoy stunning views over the golf course and gardens.

The Parisian influenced ‘La Brasserie’ restaurant offers an inspirational menu, specially designed to create a truly memorable dining experience. Committed to creating delicious food of the highest standard, they use fresh seasonal produce that has been locally sourced wherever possible.

Indeed, the chef and his term personally grow many of the herbs and vegetables themselves.

When you stay at Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club in Sawbridgeworth, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Battlefield Live Hertfordshire and Pishiobury Park.

This golf hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from The Leventhorpe Leisure Centre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Harlow Falconry. Stay in one of 80 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
    • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Pishiobury Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
TeamSport Harlow 3.3 km / 2 mi
The Leventhorpe Leisure Centre 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Battlefield Live Hertfordshire 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Harlow Falconry 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
The Gibberd Garden 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
The Henry Moore Foundation 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Thorley Wash Nature Reserve 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Pets' Corner 6 km / 3.8 mi
Harlow Sculpture Town 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Harlow Leisurezone 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Harlow Playhouse 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Canons Brook Golf Club 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2007
  • Total number of rooms: 80
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Double rooms: 80
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical serviceExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub
  • Solarium
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
  • Beauty salon
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Set menu lunch
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Aerobics
  • Fitness
  • Golf
  • Golf practice facility
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVEROO.EJ

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    Room EXECUTIVE

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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: ROO.EJ

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  • Room CLASSICRoom • CLASSICROO.AS

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    Room CLASSIC

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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: ROO.AS

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • HOUSE WITH DOUBLE BEDHOUSE • WITH DOUBLE BEDCTG.DB

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    HOUSE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: CTG.DB

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • TWIN CLASSICTWIN • CLASSICTWN.AS

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    TWIN CLASSIC

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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: TWN.AS

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    DOUBLE
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: DBL.EJ

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  • HOUSE SUPERIORHOUSE • SUPERIORCTG.SU

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    HOUSE SUPERIOR

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: CTG.SU

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSICDBL.AS

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: DBL.AS

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  • HOUSE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDHOUSE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDCTG.DB-SU

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    HOUSE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: CTG.DB-SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Manor Of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club

7.8
Very good
926 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
5.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2026
Angela
Grove hotel stay
Positives:
Executive room, generous size, comfortable bed, air conditioning and fridge in room.

Check in smooth, staff were friendly and helpful.

Food in the restaurant was excellent.

Could be improved:
Air conditioning was a welcome addition to the room but was very noisy, sounds like it needs a service and the fans put back in alignment.

Fridge was also a good addition, it gave a high pitched sound and emitted heat. Perhaps an in-unit fridge would be better?

The door to the en-suite was in need of attention, the veneer at the bottom is cracked and peeling, most of the door appeared to have water damage.

Food in the restaurant, the starter was described as potato and leek soup, it was actually sweet potato and leek, delicious but not what I expected. My husband and I both ordered the steak, which was cooked to perfection, but we were not offered or given steak knives.

The restaurant staff were attentive and polite when engaging with us, however they grouped together for a laugh and joke in view of and within earshot of the guests. It is lovely to see they have a good rapport, but not very professional.
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2026
ZSUZSNNA
We had a short stay, staff was nice. We left very early to the airport, only 22min away.

Hotel looked great but couldn't use facilities because we checked in late. Tried to use the pool but they have an adult only policy after 8pm so my teenager wasn't happy.

There was event on at night, it was a bit loud but managed to sleep, but probably quiter on the other side of the hotel.
Room was nice, clean and spacious.

We paid a small price, it was great for a short stay to airport drop off.
4/10
Poor
31 Jul 2026
Jody
If you want to do anything internet related from your room forget it. I spent every evening waiting 30s seconds for a page to load or videos buffering for a minute every 5 minutes, by the last night i was really getting frustrated. On checking out they tried to avoid giving me a tax receipt by saying i booked through a third party so that they can claim the tax back themselves on the booking. I knew that i paid onsite at check in so that is not the case. When ever staff do that the hotel will get a bad review. It happeneds regularly and it's frustrating when you spend every week in hotels and have to submit tax receipts for work. The showers are too powerful, that's normally seen as a good thing, but it's excessive. If they added restrictions to the pipes to make it sensible they'd save a lot of water and energy. It was crazy hot on the first few nights, i know they didnt say they had aircon, but if they fixed a few thing and had aircon it could be a great hotel. I think that summarises the feel of the hotel, a lack of thought and effort.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2026
Hedley
Really good value mini - break, including Bed / breakfast / dinner
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2026
david
Room had no minibar, no snacks, no bottled water, no air con, only a fan.

Bath was nice and deep but taps difficult to turn on.

Flooboards creaked whereever I walked, inside the room, as well as on the stairs.

Breakfast was poor quality and selection.

Swimming pool had nice outdoor area.

Was asked to pay deposit upon checking in. Given there was nothing removal from the room, did they suspect I might be taking the bed with me?

Overall, not impressed.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2026
Alejandra
The hotel needs a room refurbishment. Beds quite uncomfortable, noisy rooms and old. Location and staff very nice.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2026
roger
Think Air conditioning should be standard to rooms as fan supplied was really fit for purpose.
Overall very clean and tidy but a bit basic
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
Yvonne
Room was really nice and good value, I found this room better then the upgrade I had last time I stayed here, the reception area could do with being more inviting, the reception staff are bit clinical not smiley would still recommend this hotel just for the value for money room.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2026
Wesley
Recently stayed at Manor of Groves for our 25th Anniversary, booked a executive room which was dreadful, it was like a prison cell! Then the lift wasn't working, then we got told the Spa wasn't working, I complained at reception and was given a four poster room / suite, it was lovely, however the room and this hotel is very tired, needs a lot of work doing to it to turn it around. The staff had zero personality and pretty miserable apart from one charming lady behind the bar who was lovely. Food was good.
Who ever owns this Hotel seems to have fell out of love with it, which is a shame as it's grounds and structure are beautiful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Karen
The room was suitable for our short stay, however with such lovely expanse of grounds it was therefore unfortunate that the view from our room was a 12foot high brick wall. Despite there being no air conditioning the room had a patio door which once open cooled the room. Upon request the hotel provided a fridge for my elderly mothers insulin, unfortunately the fridge was faulty and froze the insulin which caused a unplanned medical issue. They were quick to provide another fridge which was needed for the replacement pen.
At 5pm I placed a bar food order for Gamon, egg and chips. I was informed food was served from 6pm which was not a problem. I needed to eat the food in my room so I asked if a call could be placed to my room when ready so I could come and get it. I never received a call so my food sat under heat lamps. It was 6.16pm when my food was brought to my room. The gammon was lovely, the fried eggs were over cooked, so no yolk, or the lamps could have dried them out, the chips were over cooked which I was unable to eat. If I wasn't so hungry I would have sent it back.
Despite all of this I would certainly recommend the Manor of Groves and stay there again but ask for a room with a view and be specific about my food requirements
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Qamar
I had a great stay at Manor of Groves. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and I would happily stay here again.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2026
Zoe
No wifi in the bedrooms and cannot get mobile connection in there either, so only place to work is in the reception area which isn't great if you have calls.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2026
Sam
First room I was issued was very dated and filthy. Stains up the walls and all round in poor condition. I was moved to another room after complaining which was much better, however starting to show its age.
Staff however really need to learn how to smile. Unfriendly vibes from all but one team member.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
Carolynne
such a beautiful location and did what I needed for a one night stay. Only small thing was a bit of improvement on housekeeping and maintenance in the room I was in, but i would stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2026
Matthew
I was told the beds were not comfy by a colleague and I would agree. Feel like they need replacing. Did not sleep well
Self
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2026
david
Dry disappointed with the venue as a whole. It advertises electric charging car facilities, yet no one on the property knew how to use them so was unavailable.
The room was supposed to be prepared for twin beds and wasn’t so had to wait. When beds were separated, condoms were found u see the bed and just left out.
The spa facilities were out of order ( jacuzzi and sauna). The hotel bar was small and rubbish.
The staff were largely unhelpful and I knowledgeable.
The exception to all of this was the golf club. Excellent service, amenities and bar area.
Overall - not impressed
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Martin
Excellent stay. RESL enjoyed it
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2026
Joy
Lovely but needs some T LC. Nice pool .Would stay again as local to family. Pleasant staff. Room ok but could do a little better Seemed short staffed in some areas i.e. housekeeping and brasserie/kitchen.
Staff responded to and resolved most issues with room and food that were below par! Issues that should not really have been present in the first place for any estabishment. Not wishing to be unfair but note should be taken by senior staff to improve when guests kindly advise manager of misgivings and problems with rooms etc. Not the fault of staff if they are untrained or short staffed and stretched.
Stains on furniture in room. Cleaning missed one day.
Brasserie has no windows. Not as nice in the brasserie as the photos suggest with high ceilings and 1970's offfice style polystyrene tiles some of which were missing. Shame is does not look out to grounds especially on a summer evening.
Nice staff but not all had the professionalism expected The grandeur has slipped. One manager has tinted glasses.and no head for business. Opportunity missed of future business by this manager.
I am sure if I had spoken to the gentleman on duty, the night before, the response to the suggestion of future work/events/bookings would have been more positive than \"it's on the general website\" at request for contact name and info. Reception 1st answer to concerns was to request I send in a email! I was infront of them!
Ladies changing room is down winding stairs. Lovely pool,
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Peter
Excellent grounds and just a great hotel. Affordable too
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Paul
On our one night stay we were pleased with our room but thought that a plan biscuit would have been nice with the tea & coffee. And being on the flight path for Stansted was a surprise but not too noisy. But the hotel was close buy to our location
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Ian
Staff on reception were rude very cold welcome. Room was backed onto loading bay and staff entrance. Foxes in the bins throughout the night then a man at 5:30am decided to drag trolleys about and start to clean up the rubbish. Struggling to see the bins for rubbish. Food was not great. Hate leaving bad reviews however this one was awful and a real lack of management
Business
2/10
Poor
17 May 2026
Connor
I didn’t even last 30 mins in the hotel bedroom was dull and earey made me really anxious and then what arrived they then charged me. £50 ontop witch is a hidding fee
Self
4/10
Poor
13 May 2026
Chris
Mixed feelings. The room itself was fine, the experience not so great. I had chosen this hotel in part because it was a good location and had an EV charger. The EV charger was not working and the experience in reporting and trying to get resolved was infuriating. I had to go elsewhere and charge.

The EV alone I probably would have overlooked, particularly as it involved a third party. However, upon check out the hotel attempted to charge me for a dinner that I hadn’t ordered or had! Ironically I had eaten elsewhere whilst waiting for my car to charge. Again, mistakes can happen, but the receptionist was at first insistent that as that’s what her computer said, I had to pay it! Eventually sorted, but took way too long, making me late for an meeting, and did not appreciate the accusatory manner. So an okay stay bookended by two poor and frustrating experiences.
Self
2/10
Poor
11 May 2026
Mark
Booked this hotel for the sauna, steam and jacuzzi all of which are broken. 1st room I got put in was extremely loud, and dated. 2nd room I got put in was equally as bad, carpet was stained, iron burn on the carpet, a desk without a chair and some unusual stain on the wall. I've stayed in better hostels not what I expect of a room costing over £100.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
Sally
Wifi in bedrooms was terrible, and room was not cleaned after the first nights way on a 2 night stay. Disappointed with stay
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 May 2026
Alpha care
Tired and run down. Changed rooms and the second one ws also awful. Bed uncomfortable and bathroom dirty. Stains on carpet and evetything is dated. Food is average at best. Staff are friendly. Ive stayed here everal times for work and aadly i wont be booking again.
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Adrian
Handy location for me near Sawbridgeworth.
Self
2/10
Poor
27 Apr 2026
Robert
Terrible room and the shower was awful.
Needs refurbishing.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Daniel
Good
4/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Neil
From the moment you drive up the long, scenic fairway toward the grand white clubhouse, Manor of Groves Hotel looks like it’s set for a hole-in-one. Sadly, once you’re on the course, it quickly turns into a round you’d rather not score.

The rooms? Ice-cold—more winter links than summer resort. Heating comes courtesy of a lonely electric wall unit that struggles to get out of the bunker. I imagine in summer it swings wildly the other way… a bit like a bad slice.

Service was consistently below par. Staff interactions rarely got past a mumbled “morning” or a blunt “room number,” as if basic courtesy had been left back at the clubhouse.

A major hazard sits at the gym-end corridor near room 202. The door doesn’t just close—it drives straight through the frame like an overhit tee shot, announcing every passerby. I reported it five times… and got about as much response as shouting “fore” into the wind. No fix, no feedback—just silence on the fairway.

The gym itself is tired and crusty—less country club, more forgotten driving range. The hot tub had more sand than a bunker, though the steam room was one of the few clean strikes. The sauna, however, was out of play the entire stay, with members audibly frustrated—rightly so.

Breakfast was… steady, but uninspired. One morning the cooked option simply vanished—no apology, no explanation, just quietly removed like a lost ball. Cleanliness was patchy: crumbs behind the toaster had clearly settle
Self
4/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
David
Very disappointing stay . Room was of a poor standard. Outside corridors not been hoovered. Room cold and shower didn't work
Business
2/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Mateusz
This was a bad experience. Room was cold, not very clean and had no water pressure so couldn't have a shower . Needs a massive refit .

Will not stay here again
4/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Carmelo
I booked 10 rooms on behalf of colleagues for one night. Apart from 2 of us, rooms were very poor and no one was able to take a shower in the morning due to poor water pressure . This hotel on the outside looks fantastic but once you enter its a different story .Rooms need a massive over hall to bring this up to an acceptable level .
We will not use this hotel again. It wasn't good value either at £135.00 per room.
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Lynsey
Easy parking. Hotels is dated but clean comfortable room
6/10
Pleasant
17 Apr 2026
Allan
Virtually no WiFi and phone signal within the hotel.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
DERICK
Very nice as expected. Beautiful grounds and would be excellent for wedding pictures
Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Apr 2026
Tony
The mattress was heavily mouldy and in a very poor condition. The air in the room was terrible, with a strong and unpleasant smell. On top of that, the staff were unfriendly and not polite at all. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, and I would not recommend this place.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2026
Sarah
The gym class at 8.30 on a Sunday morning woke us up with very loud music
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2026
Richard
Nice Pool and Gym were Positives, Wifi and phone signals are terrible at this location especially in the room. Room was clean but in need of a refresh
Self
4/10
Poor
02 Apr 2026
Matondo
I was really disappointed with my recent stay. The hotel advertises amenities that simply weren’t available there was no sauna as expected, and the jacuzzi, which is clearly listed, wasn’t even functioning. It felt misleading and poorly managed.

To make matters worse, I couldn’t sleep because music was blasting at 2am. I called reception and, to be fair, it was eventually sorted, but it completely disrupted the night. I was also told that the manager might offer some form of compensation in the morning. However, before check-out, I was then told there was nothing they could do, which was extremely frustrating given how poor the stay had been.

Overall, it seems like Manor of Grove has seriously dropped its standards. What used to feel like a reliable and comfortable place now feels neglected and not worth the price. I wouldn’t recommend it based on this experience.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Michael
Bar staff are brilliant at making people feel special and welcome
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
Maggie
Spa and golf club on site
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2026
Julie
Sauna wasnt working and our room was really cold everything else was good and breakfast was great
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Mar 2026
Philip
Hotel and grounds are fabulous. Food could be better with more choice. Staff were helpful but lacking in training and let the standards down. Good value for money
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Mar 2026
EWA
Room very out of date. I couldn’t close the window, chipped enamel in the bathtub, leaking sink tap, luck of light/lamp at desk.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Mar 2026
Sadie
The pool needs some work. Rooms need renewing. Reception was lovely. A couple of the older staff were not so nice to the younger ones seemed impatient
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Adrian
Room was spotless food was excellent and staff were amazing would highly recommend a stay here
6/10
Pleasant
15 Feb 2026
Colin
It was OK
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Feb 2026
DANIEL
The room was cold and only a small heater provided.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
08 Feb 2026
Philip
Check-in was fine, but the leisure facilities were a letdown. The pool was cold, the jacuzzi didn’t work, and the steam room was out of order. Lockers were unreliable and needed a £1 coin, which is odd for a card-only facility.
The saunas are segregated and located in the changing rooms, which isn’t ideal for a couples stay. The male sauna also smelled strongly of urinals. We left almost immediately. At least we weren’t charged.

We booked an Executive room, but it didn’t feel like one. The lighting was poor, leaving parts of the room dark. The shower-over-bath setup was awkward due to the curved bath, and not what I’d expect at this level. Worst of all, the “double” bed was just two singles pushed together — unacceptable for an Executive room.
Why do some hotels think this is OK? If I wanted a budget hotel, I would have booked one.
Oh, and the miniature soaps where annoying at best and useless for a shower. There must have been more plastic used in the packaging than shower gel inside it.

Staff were generally pleasant, though the older bartender could do with smiling every now and again.

Food was very nice, dinner and breakfast. Some options for vegetarians but this didn't seem to please 'Karen' who found an opportunity to be rude and moan at every opportunity. I guess you can't please them all, especially the Karen's of this world.

Wouldn't choose stay again, though I’ve stayed in worse and it's not the worse place for a bed for the night.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2026
Wesley
WiFi is really bad
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Kim
Parking was fine , didn’t eat
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jan 2026
Stella
Nice hotel, rooms are a bit dated but it was good value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2026
Nick
A lot of noisy contractors there on this visit.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2026
David
More vegan, vegetarian options
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Allison
Room definitely needs upgrading , it did smell bit of wee , the light in bathroom was broken, light on wall was hanging off , I said excellent as the facilities was excellent, sauna , jacuzzi, gym , food was amazing, staff are excellent, but hotel definitely needs a refresher, paint work awlful, carpet terrible, but very nice bed 👍
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jan 2026
amy
The room was clean though we could have done with some more pillows. The spa facilities were good and my full body massage treatment was excellent.
The waitress and waiter at the meal were welcoming however the order was changed due to my allergy without them informing me and my steak came without any sauce. I asked for a different sauce to my steak; instead of peppercorn sauce I asked for Blue cheese sauce and was just given a little bowl of cubes of blue cheese, which was disappointing, otherwise good food at the restaurant. Breakfast in bed was good just slightly overdone toast but I know this is a personal preference but could have been medium to suit everyone. Over all an anverage/good stay :).
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2026
Catriona
Decor was tatty in room with visible damage to paint, sink, etc.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2025
Deb
Room was nice apart from the heating it was freezing over night. We only had plug in heater and you can't keep that on at night. Evening meal food was lovely.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Sally
Room was clean staff very helpful reserved a particular room which had beautiful bathroom
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2025
Wilhelmina
Sadly the steam room wasn’t working during my stay there and that was one of the reasons I booked them
Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Dec 2025
GAENOR
Hotel itself was clean . The room was a nit shabby especially the bathroom. We had issues with the bathroom lights continuously going on and off. We offered to move tooms but we were all unpacked by then. Could of done with a comfortable chair in the room. No details in the room of how to vontact reception. Not many complimentary toiletries eg shower cap , moisturiser. Limited small botules of shampoo only and shower gel.
All staff were fabulous except bar and waiting staff who had no personality, were miserable and barely spoke a word ! They let the team down. Especially the lady eith long ginger hair....she kust needs to smile and be polite !
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
LEE
nice large room - Upgrade
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2025
Robert
It was good thank you ☺️
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2025
Martin
Room was a bit noisy as it was too near stairs but warm and ok. Stall was excellent as usual.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Dec 2025
Martin
Heating in the bath and shower was not good. It was only Luke warm
2/10
Poor
30 Nov 2025
Paul
The hotel, its facilities, staff and overall way it’s run was truly awful.
From the outside, the hotel looks lovely. As soon as you walk in, the hotel disappoints.
Do not go for the cheapest room. They are like something from the 70s and are in desperate need of attention. Save the money, go to premier inn.
After complaining, we upgraded to a premium room. Again, carpets threadbare, paint peeling from walls, stains on bathroom floor, and furniture that had paint peeling off it.
We stuck it out as no other rooms available. The bed was relatively comfortable.
The next morning at breakfast the shambles continued. Not enough staff on duty, not enough food available as they were slow to cook and bring more out, watered down juice, and staff who were totally fed up being complained to.
What looks a lovely hotel turned out to be truly awful. Save your money, do not stay here
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Nov 2025
CHRISTOPHER
Food and service was poor. Unusual to find a hotel with such uninterested staff.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2025
Alexander
Big room, good value, great shower, free use of health club (sauna, steam room and pool).
Let down by terrible wifi and no phone signal. Shame as this is a great venue (a bit tired but good value).
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
26 Nov 2025
Roderick
Great for Eskimos! We booked a four poster room, and got charged for the pleasure, but didn’t get that room - we got a very very cold and tired room on the top floor, which failed to heat up despite the small electric heater being turned on. Complained and got refunded £10 … insult to injury! Food was terrible. Overall absolutely awful.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Nov 2025
Nathan
Whole place needs a little spruce up.Lots of rough finishing and unfinished areas in the gym making it look scruffy. Equipment in gym is great though. Matress in room 108 has seen better days. Shower head was full of limescale.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
23 Nov 2025
Martin
Very noisy room. No hairdryer in room. Poor internet. Overall not very happy. The only plus side was the jacuzzi and pool
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Alan
Parking was very easy, simple check in and quick, facilities are all good for a short stay so ideal for me. One small first world problem though.....the room was big and the TV was very small so it wasnt ideal to sit in bed watching from such a distance.
Business
4/10
Poor
17 Nov 2025
Dayna
Room was too hot, we were told there was nothing that could be done as the pipes ran underneath the room. Also the double bed was two singles pushed together and was told we couldn’t move rooms
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Nov 2025
Stewart
Tired rooms uninterested staff
Business
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2025
Rachel
The room was clean. But the whole hotel needs a serious refurb. The food is ok but nothing amazing. Staff are brilliant and friendly. Overall, for what you pay, it’s decent
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2025
Samantha
A bit tired and definitely in need of more staff!!
6/10
Pleasant
15 Nov 2025
Christopher M
Overall a nice stay with helpful staff. A few improvements needed 1) temperature control in room 2) a bottle of water in room 3) don’t allow fitness class to dominate whole pool, preventing guests use of it
4/10
Poor
14 Nov 2025
Andrew
Hotel rooms are in need of TLC, issues with room and management discussed partial refund. Which next day was ignored. All in all for a 4 star hotel not good enough.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
James
The room was very clean. We ate there which was good food. The breakfast we went down late and a lot had ran out -juice yoghurt etc but the English hot food was good. We paid a very good rate and value for money was excellent
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
Glenn
The staff were fantastic
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
Ken
Ideal location. Quiet room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Martin
Excellent stay. Great spa and steam room excellent one of the best
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Nov 2025
nelma
Disappointing Experience Despite Promising Exterior

The hotel looks appealing from the outside, but the service and amenities were a letdown. Despite requesting a quiet room, we were placed facing the carpark — and it wasn’t even busy, so accommodating us should’ve been possible. The check-in staff claimed all rooms had great views, which was clearly not the case.

Bar service was equally poor. Staff lacked basic customer service skills — no greeting, no smile, and dismissive responses when asked about whisky options or the menu. The room itself was mediocre: broken furniture, a missing drawer, and dirty curtains.

The only redeeming features were the pool and steam room. Breakfast was chaotic — a single broken two-slice toaster for the entire restaurant, with staff showing little concern as guests queued in confusion. Overall, the service was appalling and far below acceptable standards.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Nov 2025
Grant
Comfy bed an room ok. But the food was decidedly average, food at breakfast from the buffet bar was lukewarm at best.
On arriving in room there was loud dance music coming from the very close health club ( i could make out the words), when i spoke to reception io was told it would be overy by about 8pm - not to much of an issue as i wanted to eat.

Next morning at 7am though was an issue, woke up
Business
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2025
Bodean
The room was good, we enjoyed the spa and pool.

Breakfast and dinner was extremely lacking - the food was disgusting and the staff laughed about it when we told them. It was pretty disappointing.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Matt
Great staff , realy friendly
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Martin
Excellent room . Great staff and nice area. Great stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Martin
Excellent stay nice room
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Oct 2025
Kate
Staff were friendly enough but lacked experience or decision making. Woken 7:20 by music off a gym class. Plenty of rooms vacant, unsure why we were given that room? Tired and small room, didn’t risk breakfast based on reviews.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2025
Karl
Breakfast and Dinner was really good and parking was great. However i was very disappointed as the shower did not work as there was very little (a small drip) room 22 and i was then moved to a new room ( room 11)straight away. However, when I went to have a shower in the morning in the new room the shower temperature was either too hot or too cold and i could not have a decent shower for my meeting..
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
David
Very good gym and pool area
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
david
Very helpful reception
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
david

Pleasant stay

Food great room very good
Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2025
Neil

Avoid .. tired, old dirty hotel

Below par, tired and looks dirty. Room was a good size, after I finally got my room that I booked and paid for, only to be told .. sorry we have no availability of that room type, Expedia messed up so I'm afraid there's no room for you. Eventually the manager upgraded the room, but said .. this is a more expensive room, so you should pay more but this time we won't charge you! Wow 😳

No not a good stay and certainly not worth the money.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
Danny
The room was terrible and we had to be moved. We had room 11 (four poster room). Shower was broken, curtains were unable to be closed and the bath panel was in terrible condition. Avoid this hotel.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Oct 2025
Leanne
Dirty
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Lewis
Nice hotel and comfy bed
Business
4/10
Poor
27 Sep 2025
Fran
Beautiful surroundings with golf course. Pool was cold, jacuzzi broken, steam room broken. Changing room for health centre bit not very clean. Restaurant had very limited menu- poor vegetarian choices and not able to just have a starter/cheeseboard in the restaurant area despite being quite so had to sit in the cold foyer to eat the cheese board. It was very poor value for money, no chutney as advertised. Room fine and clean but bed quite uncomfortable. Wouldn't recommend sadly. Right under the Stansted flight path so noisy with aircraft from 3am.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
James
Was a nice place to stay cheap aswell

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Manor Of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club
High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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