The Grove, Country house and Grade II* listed building in Sarratt, GB
The Grove is a Grade II* listed English country house in Sarratt, Hertfordshire, now operating as a hotel with formal gardens and leisure facilities on its grounds. The property sits within a large estate that includes a golf course, a spa, and several event spaces spread across the parkland.
The house dates to the 18th century and was rebuilt and expanded over time by a succession of wealthy owners. It was converted into a hotel in the early 2000s after years of private ownership and some periods of institutional use.
The name "The Grove" refers to the trees that once surrounded the estate, and walking the grounds today still gives a sense of that wooded setting. The house is used as a hotel, so guests move through rooms that retain original period details alongside modern furnishings.
The property sits just outside Watford and is easiest to reach by car, with parking available on site. Non-hotel guests can visit the restaurant or spa, but booking ahead is a good idea as facilities are shared with those staying overnight.
The Grove hosted the G8 summit of finance ministers in 2005, meaning the grounds have been used for high-level international diplomacy. Most visitors arrive today for weddings or golf, unaware that the same rooms once held heads of state discussions.
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