Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

The Watermill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

London RoadHP1 2RJ

Built on the site of an old flour mill on the banks of the River Bulbourne just outside Hemel Hempstead, The Watermill Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, offers serene surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Our 71 tastefully decorated bedrooms offer modern home comforts, with several boasting beautiful views of the surrounding lush green meadows and river. Whether you're here for leisure or business, you can take advantage of ample free parking and WiFi throughout the hotel and relax in our Riverside Bar and Lounge when your day is done. We're within easy reach of London and a host of top attractions, like Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Abbey. Harry Potter fans can follow in the footsteps of the adventurous boy wizard on a magical day out at the Warner Bros Studio Tour, while ski and snowboard enthusiasts can take to the indoor slopes of The Snow Centre.

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Hotel Update The hotel restaurant and bar are currently closed. At this moment, we are only serving breakfast to our guests. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is at 14:00 / Check-out is at 12:00
Parking
Free parking available. Street parking is not available.
Children
2 children up to 12 years of age stays free with a paying adult as per Best Western GB Child Policy.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Other Services

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurants
Wedding
Baggage hold
Safe deposit

Restaurants & bars

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**Currently Closed** Riverside Restaurant

Restaurant

Our elegant Riverside Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, so you can start your day with a full English and end it with a three-course evening meal accompanied with a glass of fine wine or two. Our skilled team of chefs use the freshest local ingredients from the surrounding natural larder in their menus, which offer a tempting mix of traditional British favourites and carefully chosen international classics. Perhaps a seasonal soup of the day, followed by slow cooked duck leg and lemon cheesecake? Want to celebrate a special occasion? Our restaurant can also be hired exclusively for private events.

Restaurant

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**Currently Closed** Riverside Restaurant

Restaurant

Our elegant Riverside Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, so you can start your day with a full English and end it with a three-course evening meal accompanied with a glass of fine wine or two. Our skilled team of chefs use the freshest local ingredients from the surrounding natural larder in their menus, which offer a tempting mix of traditional British favourites and carefully chosen international classics. Perhaps a seasonal soup of the day, followed by slow cooked duck leg and lemon cheesecake? Want to celebrate a special occasion? Our restaurant can also be hired exclusively for private events.

Timings

Breakfast 07:00 till 09:30
Dinner 18:00 till 21:30
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**Currently Closed** Riverside Lounge & Bar

Bar

With panoramic views of the river, the Riverside Lounge and Bar is a wonderfully relaxing place to kick back with family, friends or colleagues and mull over the day's events or enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif. We offer an extensive range of wines, beers and spirits, as well as snacks and light bites, including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, curries and pizzas. Our cocktails and mocktails are not to be missed either. During the day, you can also treat yourself - or someone special - to a sumptuous afternoon tea, complete with dainty finger sandwiches and homemade scones. True indulgence.

Bar

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**Currently Closed** Riverside Lounge & Bar

Bar

With panoramic views of the river, the Riverside Lounge and Bar is a wonderfully relaxing place to kick back with family, friends or colleagues and mull over the day's events or enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif. We offer an extensive range of wines, beers and spirits, as well as snacks and light bites, including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, curries and pizzas. Our cocktails and mocktails are not to be missed either. During the day, you can also treat yourself - or someone special - to a sumptuous afternoon tea, complete with dainty finger sandwiches and homemade scones. True indulgence.

Timings

Hours 10:00 till 23:00
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Meetings

At The Watermill Hotel, we strive hard to give you the day you always dreamed of. Our venue could hardly be more scenic - our gorgeous countryside location and perfectly manicured grounds will certainly provide you with a stunning backdrop for those all-important wedding photos. We're licensed for civil ceremonies, and very experienced in hosting ethnic weddings as well as traditional English marriages. Our first-floor Willow Suite seats up to 90 guests and is perfect for small, intimate ceremonies. For larger celebrations, The Garden Suite can accommodate up to 200 guests. If you're planning an outdoor summer wedding, our beautiful gazebo located near the banks of the river is a wonderfully picturesque option. Our dedicated wedding team will be on hand to assist you every step of the way with the planning and preparation for your special day. They know that every wedding is uniquely personal and will pull out all the stops to make it a truly memorable occasion.

Facilities included

Laptop
Laptop Projector
Team Building
Temporary Staging
Video Conference
Podium
Sound System
Number of meeting rooms: 9
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Maximum 280 guests
204.0 m2

Garden Suite

More info
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Vehicle access
Disabled access

Meetings

Garden Suite Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 280 guests
Size: 204.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Vehicle access
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 170
Board Room 92
Class Room 140
Reception 110
Theatre 280
U-Shape 92
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Maximum 50 guests
51.0 m2

Orchard

More info
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Orchard Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 50 guests
Size: 51.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 20
Board Room 20
Class Room 50
Reception 30
Theatre 50
U-Shape 30
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Maximum 50 guests
51.0 m2

Grove

More info
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Grove Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 50 guests
Size: 51.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 20
Board Room 20
Class Room 50
Reception 30
Theatre 50
U-Shape 30
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Maximum 24 guests
27.2 m2

Board Room

More info
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Board Room Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 24 guests
Size: 27.2 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet Not recorded
Board Room 10
Class Room 8
Reception 8
Theatre 24
U-Shape 12
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Maximum 80 guests
76.2 m2

Kingfisher

More info
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout

Meetings

Kingfisher Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 80 guests
Size: 76.2 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Hard of hearing
Natural daylight
Blackout

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 40
Board Room 28
Class Room 40
Reception 40
Theatre 80
U-Shape 26
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Maximum 125 guests
112.0 m2

Marquee 1

More info
WiFi
Vehicle access
Disabled access

Meetings

Marquee 1 Floor/Location: First Floor
Maximum 125 guests
Size: 112.0 m2
WiFi
Vehicle access
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 120
Board Room 40
Class Room 60
Reception 70
Theatre 125
U-Shape 40
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Maximum 800 guests
810.0 m2

Marquee 2

More info
WiFi
Vehicle access
Disabled access

Meetings

Marquee 2 Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 800 guests
Size: 810.0 m2
WiFi
Vehicle access
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 700
Board Room 300
Class Room 450
Reception 400
Theatre 800
U-Shape 250
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Maximum 450 guests
450.0 m2

Marquee 1

More info

Meetings

Marquee 1 Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 450 guests
Size: 450.0 m2

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 400
Board Room 250
Class Room 240
Reception 125
Theatre 450
U-Shape 125
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Maximum 350 guests
360.0 m2

Marquee 2

More info

Meetings

Marquee 2 Floor/Location: Ground Floor
Maximum 350 guests
Size: 360.0 m2

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 300
Board Room 150
Class Room 160
Reception 125
Theatre 350
U-Shape 120

Weddings

At The Watermill Hotel, we strive hard to give you the day you always dreamed of. Our venue could hardly be more scenic - our gorgeous countryside location and perfectly manicured grounds will certainly provide you with a stunning backdrop for those all-important wedding photos. We're licensed for civil ceremonies, and very experienced in hosting ethnic weddings as well as traditional English marriages. Our first-floor Willow Suite seats up to 90 guests and is perfect for small, intimate ceremonies. For larger celebrations, The Garden Suite can accommodate up to 200 guests. If you're planning an outdoor summer wedding, our beautiful gazebo located near the banks of the river is a wonderfully picturesque option. Our dedicated wedding team will be on hand to assist you every step of the way with the planning and preparation for your special day. They know that every wedding is uniquely personal and will pull out all the stops to make it a truly memorable occasion.

  • Civil Ceremony License Yes
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Overview

Organiser & Registrar

Organiser: Rachel Wilson

Organiser telephone: 01442349955

Organiser e-mail: [email protected]

Registrar

Authority: Dacorum Council

Registrar telephone number: 0300 123 4045

Registar address: The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DN