In a beautiful 14th-century country house, Down Hall Hotel plays host to The Grill Room restaurant in Hatfield Heath. Amid 110 acres of parkland, woodland and landscaped gardens, The Grill Room offers informal British dining in lavish surroundings perfect for fireside afternoon teas, while a luxurious cocktail bar serves up light meals to enjoy al fresco on the terrace.

Leisurely Sunday lunches are a favourite on the Grill Room menu, with black bream and salmon joining the traditional roasts. The freshest vegetables from Down Hall’s own garden complement hearty mains including rump of lamb and fillet of seabass.

Classic British puddings and European favourites are the signatures of a divine dessert list, featuring rhubarb and strawberry crumble and raspberry tiramisu with Bailey’s ice cream. Italian wood floors and luxurious red leather seats bring understated elegance to the chandelier-spotted dining room.

Traditional English afternoon tea is the experience it should be, with Devon clotted cream, scones and fresh cut sandwiches. On the Hertfordshire / Essex border, The Grill Room at Down Hall Hotel in Hatfield Heath is around a 20-minute drive from Bishop’s Stortford.

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