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Sopwell House

Sopwell House

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Sopwell House is a charming Georgian country house hotel nestled in 12 acres of beautiful grounds. The hotel boasts an impressive selection of 19 function suites. The largest, the St Alban can accommodate up to 700 guests.

Several conference rooms can be found on the ground floor, light, spacious, fully air-conditioned rooms with a dedicated entrance and reception with foyer and bars. Many open onto the gorgeous terrace to add an additional wow factor to your event. On the first floor are a selection of boardroom style rooms, with large HD TV’s and all the connections you would need for your meetings and presentations. There is also a 600 sq. meter walled garden with its own water and power supply for your own unique event.

Further to offering these impressive spaces, the team at Sopwell house works in conjunction with several team-building companies. They offer a high level of professionalism to make any event a great success.

Sopwell House offers 128 rooms and suites from the tastefully modern to traditional period elegance. As expected they offer a superior level of comfort and facilities. There is a gorgeous 14.5-meter swimming pool, a spa offering luxury treatments and a gym.

The hotel offers a gourmet award winning restaurant, a brasserie, and a handsome conservatory bar. There is also a traditional Georgian cocktail bar with free Wi-Fi, serving drinks, snacks, and light meals throughout the day. Whether it be breakfast, lunch, high tea, casual or formal dining that you require, Sopwell House truly caters for all your needs.

In the tranquil Hertfordshire countryside, yet only 5-10minutes from the delightful town of St Albans and its train station. Less than 20 minutes from London St Pancras by train, or under one hour by car to London and Heathrow Airport. Sopwell House is undoubtedly an excellent choice for location and facilities.

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Venue Sopwell House
Max Capacity 700 guests
Bedrooms 128
Address Cottonmill Lane
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 2HQ

Capacity Overview

Max Capacity
700
Reception
700
Theatre
380
Dining
300
Dinner & Dance
250
Cabaret
180
Classroom
160
Boardroom
110

Featured Event Spaces (9)

St Albans Suite - Sopwell House

St Albans Suite

Area: 279m2
Dimensions: 22.7m (L) x 12.3m (W) x 3.6m (H)
Max Capacity
700
Reception
700
Theatre
380
Dining
300
Dinner & Dance
260
Cabaret
180
Classroom
160
U-Shape
70
Boardroom
110
More Details

Our largest function suite, the St Alban suite is a magnificent column-free ballroom that is a popular choice for conferences, awards ceremonies, product launches and exhibitions.

Can be partitioned into smaller areas
Air conditioning
Equipped with mood lighting system
Powerful PA System
Can accommodate dance floor and stage
Two sets of french doors onto picturesque terrace

Walled Garden

Max Capacity
500
More Details

Our large dedicated outside space is perfect for team building activities

Victoria Louis - Sopwell House

Victoria Louis

Area: 166m2
Dimensions: 20m (L) x 8.3m (W) x 2.5m (H)
Max Capacity
160
Reception
160
Theatre
140
Dining
120
Dinner & Dance
100
Cabaret
80
Classroom
50
U-Shape
40
Boardroom
50
More Details

A great sized space, the Princess Victoria or Prince Louis can accommodate large meetings, private dining, press conferences or events. The two rooms combined can cater for up to 140 people and a dance floor.

Air conditioning
French doors onto picturesque terrace
Can be used combined or separate with partition wall

Lord Mountbatten - Sopwell House

Lord Mountbatten

Area: 110m2
Dimensions: 14.3m (L) x 7.7m (W) x 3.6m (H)
Max Capacity
110
Reception
110
Theatre
100
Dining
80
Dinner & Dance
60
Cabaret
50
Classroom
40
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
40
More Details

Named after the former owner and a well-known British statesman Lord Mountbatten, the Mountbatten is a versatile suite that can be used for all types of meetings and dining events.

High ceilings
Air conditioning
French doors onto picturesque terrace

Patricia Alice - Sopwell House

Patricia Alice

Area: 72m2
Dimensions: 6.9m (L) x 10.4m (W) x 2.5m (H)
Max Capacity
60
Reception
60
Theatre
50
Dining
50
Dinner & Dance
30
Cabaret
35
Classroom
16
U-Shape
16
Boardroom
22
More Details

These suites are perfect for boardroom style meetings or small conferences, boasting natural light and neutral decor.

Air conditioning
French doors onto picturesque terrace
Can be partitioned into separate areas

Juliana Lee - Sopwell House

Juliana Lee

Area: 27m2
Dimensions: 5.8m (L) x 4.72m (W) x 2.44m (H)
Max Capacity
20
Boardroom
20
More Details

Our largest first floor meeting room, the Juliana / Lee features a separate break out area with seating and fridge stocked with refreshments.

Media hub
Air conditioning
Nespresso coffee & tea refreshment station
Fridge with additional refreshments

Edwina Ashley - Sopwell House

Edwina Ashley

Area: 32m2
Dimensions: 7.85m (L) x 4.07m (W) x 2.44m (H)
Max Capacity
12
Boardroom
12
More Details

A bright and airy meeting room featuring accent orange chairs and great natural daylight.

Media Hub
Air conditioning
Nespresso coffee & tea refreshment station
80" LCD HD TV with freeview channels & connections

Lady Pamela - Sopwell House

Lady Pamela

Area: 33m2
Dimensions: 7.85m (L) x 4.2m (W) x 2.44m (H)
Max Capacity
12
Boardroom
12
More Details

A bright and airy meeting room featuring accent orange chairs and great natural daylight.

Media Hub
Air conditioning
Nespresso coffee & tea refreshment station
80" LCD HD TV with freeview channels & connections

The Boardroom - Sopwell House

The Boardroom

Area: 44m2
Dimensions: 9m (L) x 4.9m (W) x 2.7m (H)
Max Capacity
12
Boardroom
12
More Details

The Boardroom is a popular choice for top level management meetings. The room is furnished using dark natural woods combined with soft fabrics in earth tones, creating a calm, relaxing but business-like ambiance.

Ceiling spotlights and mirrors
Large solid oak table with bucket chairs
70" LCD HD TV with connections

Key Features

  • AV Equipment
  • Disability Access
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • External Catering Allowed
  • Family Friendly
  • In-house Catering
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Licensed Bar
  • Local Public Transport
  • Outside Space
  • Parking
  • Wedding License
  • Wi-Fi Access