October half term, woodland walk at The Grove

Dining area found within the Presidential Suite at The Grove luxury country estate

Vice President suite bedroom views over the Hertfordshire countryside and The Grove Estate

The Grove's Superior Bedroom in the Mansion

Cedar Suite with Grand Piano set for a private event

The Glasshouse Restaurant, Hertfordshire

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Walled Garden at The Grove

Lined with rambling roses and fruit trees, our secluded Walled Garden is open seasonally. It’s the perfect escape on a summer’s day for our hotel residents. With plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained and an inviting outdoor pool, you won’t want to leave this quirky little haven.

The Walled Garden will be open for hotel residents from Friday 12 April – Sunday 15 September 2019, subject to the weather.

summer in the walled garden, views over the outdoor pool and loungers

tennis courts, luxury leisure resort outside of London, The Grove Hotel and Spa in Watford

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Walled Garden Activities

Cool off in the outdoor pool, have a splash with the kids in the dedicated children’s pool beside Anouska’s Kids Club. Help yourself to buckets and spades and build the ultimate sand castles on our sandy private beach. Play games on the lawn.

Swimming Pool Kids’ Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Tennis Courts

Swimming Pool

The ideal spot for an outdoor swim, our heated pool opens in April for the summer season. Stretch out and soak up the rays on one of our sun loungers or jump in for a refreshing dip.

Open 9am – 7pm

Kids’ Swimming Pool

A safe space for children to play, the whole family can plunge into our kids’ pool. There’s luxury changing facilities available in the Walled Garden, just next to the Potting Shed.

Sandy Beach

Our beach brings the seaside to the country… without the seagulls. It’s home to a volleyball court and buckets and spades for sandcastle building. If you don’t feel like getting sporty, pull up a deck chair and enjoying a refreshing drink.

Tennis Courts

Get your heart racing with a lively game of tennis on our pristine court. Whether you’re a budding superstar or an absolute beginner, you can’t beat this fun way to keep active on a sunny day.

Swimming Pool

The ideal spot for an outdoor swim, our heated pool opens in April for the summer season. Stretch out and soak up the rays on one of our sun loungers or jump in for a refreshing dip.

Open 9am – 7pm

Kids’ Swimming Pool

A safe space for children to play, the whole family can plunge into our kids’ pool. There’s luxury changing facilities available in the Walled Garden, just next to the Potting Shed.

Sandy Beach

Tennis Courts

Get your heart racing with a lively game of tennis on our pristine court. Whether you’re a budding superstar or an absolute beginner, you can’t beat this fun way to keep active on a sunny day.

Board games in the Potting Shed at The Grove

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Relax, Dine, Play

Grab a bite to eat, cool off with a refreshing drink, relax by the pool or in the Potting Shed. Take a stroll around our kitchen garden or try a spot of good old-fashioned croquet.

Gazebo Potting Shed Kitchen Garden Activity Lawn

Gazebo

Fancy a bite to eat? Our Gazebo is open between 10am and 6pm during the summer months, serving drinks in the morning and a range of delicious snacks and sandwiches from 12pm to 5pm. Tuck into a Walled Garden tricolore salad or cool off with a sorbet.

Click here to view the Gazebo menu

Potting Shed

Sink into a comfy armchair with a board game or indulge in an afternoon nap inside our cosy Potting Shed. It’s also a great place to shelter if the unpredictable British weather lets us down!

Kitchen Garden

Have a gander around our historic Kitchen Garden. You might even spot our chefs and bartenders with a pair of secateurs, selecting fresh veg and botanical herbs for our dishes and cocktails.

Activity Lawn

Grab yourself a mallet and try your hand at Croquet or set up the Giant Chess board for a spot of strategising. For something a little more energetic there’s badminton or a small football pitch to hone your skills on.