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There was a time when a spa in a British hotel meant a couple of treatment rooms in the basement. These days, wellness offerings are often the main draw, offering everything from sunlight therapy to ...

Now only one week away, boutique hotel Sopwell House will be reopening its doors to guests on Thursday. Located deep within the rolling Hertfordshire hills, the property is an enchanting country ...

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When you think of unrivalled luxury, St Albans may not necessarily be the first place which comes to mind. But Sopwell House – a Georgian manor house found deep in the Hertfordshire countryside – ...

Sopwell House is also a listed building, and features elegant Georgian architecture, beautiful interiors and picturesque gardens. Complementing the sumptuous environment, my wife and I were welcomed ...

Surrounded by 12 acres of lush rolling hills, Sopwell House is a tranquil countryside retreat within a renovated 300-year-old mansion. But the luxury spa is the real reason people visit. Please ...

I’ve found a stunning hotel with a spa of dreams which is a drive away or direct train from London. Sopwell House in St Albans can be reached by car or St Albans is an easy direct Thameslink train ...

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Sopwell House is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, U.K. down a winding country road. The site, which dates back to 1604, was transformed into a country house by the builder Edward Strong in the ...