The Grove Hotel – Spa & Golf
Watford
The Grove is a stunning five-star hotel situated in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, only 18 miles from central London. Retire for the night to one of 26 phenomenal Mansion House rooms or suites. Hidden away in the heart of this Grade II Listed mansion, each is a fabulous blend of period style and original modern art and furniture. Alternatively opt for the contemporary West Wing where the hotel stretches through gardens towards the spa. Choose between 191 spacious, luxury rooms perfect for a short break. A variety of dining experiences await guests at The Grove. Colette's has been Awarded 3 AA Rosettes and included in the 2014 Good Food Guide. Set within the heart of The Grove's 18th Century mansion the atmosphere is relaxed, and the menu delivers exact technique, flair and imagination. The Glasshouse restaurant at The Grove, is an international theatre of cooking. As a buffet-style restaurant, you can watch the team of chefs perform as dish after dish is freshly prepared in front of your eyes. The Stables restaurant, set within The Grove's original stable block, serves a variety of comfort-style food including succulent steaks, wonderful stone-baked pizzas and warming winter pies. The hotel Spa is the perfect place to relax after a busy day. Or if you prefer to stay active, you could visit the hotel’s fully-equipped gym, exercise studio, indoor swimming pool, heated outdoor swimming pool (summer only), volleyball court, tennis courts or croquet lawn. Golfers will love the superb Kyle Philips designed 18-hole golf course, which will play host to The British Masters 2016.
London Heathrow Airport
21km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
£ (British Pound)
Temperature:
2°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£65
Hashtag Guide
About The Area
Watford is a practical Hertfordshire base for a UK golf break, especially for golfers who want strong course options, easy airport access and quick links into London. It is not a quiet countryside resort town, but that is part of the appeal: you can stay close to London, Heathrow, Luton and the M25 while still having proper parkland golf nearby.
The headline golf option is The Grove, one of Hertfordshire’s best-known golf resorts. It has an 18-hole championship course, luxury hotel and spa facilities, and the venue notes that it is only around 18 miles from central London. The Grove also hosted the British Masters in 2016, giving it a strong championship-golf selling point for travellers who want something premium.
For a more traditional local round, West Herts Golf Club is another strong option. The club is set around Whippendell Woods, with tree-lined fairways, bunkered greens and firm, fast putting surfaces. It gives visiting golfers a more classic members’ club feel compared with The Grove’s resort-style polish.
Away from golf, Watford has a handy off-course hook in Cassiobury Park, one of the town’s biggest green spaces. Watford Council lists cafés, splash pools, a miniature railway, nature walks and cycling options, while the Canal & River Trust highlights its setting by the Grand Union Canal, which is ideal for easy walks and boat-watching.
For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Watford works best as a London-edge golf weekend, a premium Grove stay, a society trip, or a practical base for combining golf with London, Hertfordshire and nearby airport access. It is not a classic “escape from everything” destination, but for convenience, course quality and travel links, it is a very strong UK option.
