Swallow Churchgate Hotel, Harlow ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Churchgate Street Village - Essex, Harlow, United Kingdom, CM17 0JT

Swallow Churchgate Hotel is located in the conservation village of Churchgate Street near Old Harlow, housed within a historic Jacobean building. This country-house hotel features formal gardens and a large indoor swimming pool, offering a tranquil escape. It is situated just 19.5 km from the M25 and Stansted Airport. The hotel combines traditional design with modern amenities, providing a unique experience for guests.

Location

Swallow Churchgate Hotel is conveniently located just a few minutes' walk from a local pub in the village. Regular train services from nearby Harlow Town facilitate easy access to central London. The hotel is also located 20 km from London Stansted, providing straightforward transport links for travelers. With nearby attractions like Pishiobury Park and local galleries, the location is both serene and accessible.

Rooms

The hotel offers traditionally designed bedrooms equipped with modern en suite bathrooms. Each room includes a queen or king size bed, free Wi-Fi, a TV, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests also have access to a trouser press and ironing facilities for added convenience. The rooms incorporate a blend of historic style and contemporary comfort.

Eat & Drink

The Manor Restaurant features a creative à la carte menu showcasing British and Continental classics. Guests can enjoy dining in a refined atmosphere, including options for al fresco dining on the garden terrace. The bar area provides a pleasant space to relax with views overlooking the gardens. Each package may also include selected dining perks for added value.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts a comprehensive leisure centre, including a large indoor swimming pool, sauna, and spa facilities. Guests can indulge in beauty treatments and participate in fitness activities at the small gym. The leisure options cater to both relaxation and health, making it suitable for all types of visitors. Business travelers can find sufficient amenities for meetings and events.

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Harlow 1.3 km

Airports

London Stansted (STN) 17.6 km

London City (LCY) 38.2 km

Underground

Epping 10.1 km

Theydon Bois 12.6 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delightful Dining

The on-site restaurant offered a diverse menu and every dish I tried was beautifully presented and tasted amazing.view full review

Relaxing Spa

The spa facilities included a tranquil area and rejuvenating treatments that left me feeling completely refreshed.view full review

Well-Equipped Gym

The gym had excellent equipment and a great atmosphere, making my workouts enjoyable and effective during my stay.view full review

Cozy Comfort

My room was impeccably clean and stylishly decorated, with a very comfortable bed that provided a great night's sleep.view full review

General

Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box

Services

24-hour room service
Laundry

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Swimming pool

Room features

Air conditioning

Location

Churchgate Street Village - Essex, Harlow, United Kingdom, CM17 0JT

Map view

Churchgate Street Village - Essex, Harlow, United Kingdom, CM17 0JT

City landmarks

Park

Harlow Town Park

3.4 km

Garden

The Gibberd Garden

1.9 km

Harlow CM17 0HE

Harlowbury Chapel

1.2 km

Museum

Harlow Museum and Walled Gardens

2.5 km

Mulberry Green House Mulberry Green

Cotswolds, Mulberry Green

680 m

Church

Harlow Baptist Church

1.2 km

Longman Theatre

970 m

Theatre

The Victoria Hall Theatre

1.0 km

Harlow War Memorial Institute

1.1 km

Sarah Flower Adams

1.2 km

Sheering Hall Ringwork

2.4 km

Market Square

Meat Porters by Ralph Brown

1.3 km

Roman Columns

1.4 km

Maypole Sports & Social Club

1.7 km

38 Newton Dr

Pishiobury Park Mansion And Attached Offices And Garden Walls And Norman Gateway

2.8 km

Church

Church of St Mary the Virgin

2.1 km

Roman Temple Site

1.9 km

Harlow Falconry

1.9 km

Harlow Mill

3.2 km

Solo Flight

2.1 km

Harefield Church

2.3 km

Edinburgh Way Town Park

Pets' Corner

3.5 km

Contrapuntal Forms

2.6 km

Harlow Leisurezone Car Park

Energise by Clare Bigger

2.5 km

Stow Snooker Club

2.5 km

Baptist Church

2.9 km

The Presbytery Howard Way

Our Lady Of Fatima R C Church

2.7 km

Cineworld

2.8 km

Church

Church of St Mary Magdalene

3.1 km

Nearby

Church

St Mary and St Hugh

240 m

Restaurants

Doorstep Caterers

210 m

19 Churchgate Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

value for money

maintenance issues

dark rooms

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

6.4

Location

6.6

Service

8.2

Dining

6.4

Dick

United Kingdom, June 2024

7.6/10

Despite the slightly tired look of the rooms, the hotel offers a great discounted rate for a cozy stay. The service is top-notch, particularly accommodating guests in need. The location, while in a nice area, falls short on maintenance. Dining experience is satisfying with a good variety of quality food. Overall, a decent option with good value for the money.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit tired but clean and comfortable, albeit dark.

Service

9.0

The service was professional and accommodating, catering well to various guest needs.

Location

6.0

The location is attractive and clean but let down by maintenance issues like threadbare carpets.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was satisfying, offering a good selection of quality food.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are decent with satisfactory dining options and attentive staff.

friendly staff

maintenance issues

Gary

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located in Old Harlow, close enough to the main road for easy access to explore Essex. The rooms are clean and tidy, equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, an iron, and a hairdryer. The service, despite some issues with cleanliness, was friendly and helpful. The location is attractive and clean, but the changing facilities are a letdown. The dining experience offered a good selection of hot and cold buffet options, but the hot choices were average. The facilities need some maintenance and improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and tidy with tea making facilities and essential amenities.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful, but cleanliness could be improved.

Location

6.0

The location in Old Harlow is attractive and clean, but let down by the changing facilities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had a good selection of buffet options, but the quality was average.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities need maintenance and improvement.

Mike

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

The hotel had rooms with the same dirty standards, feeling small and cramped, but equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Despite being very warm, they were quiet. The service was exceptional with friendly and charming staff, especially the ones organizing room service and handling complaints with charm. The location was lovely, newly carpeted, and attractive, although let down by smelly changing facilities. The dining was satisfactory with room-delivered tea and toast setting a good start for the day. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were small and felt cramped, but had tea and coffee making facilities. They were very warm but quiet.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with friendly and charming staff, especially those handling room service and complaints with charm.

Location

8.0

The location was lovely, newly carpeted, and attractive, but let down by smelly changing facilities. It was peaceful yet with easy access to the main road.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with the hotel offering room-delivered tea and toast for a good start to the day.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent but with some room for improvement.

Richard

United Kingdom, September 2023

5.0/10

My stay at the hotel was quite a mixed experience. The rooms were in a disastrous state with dated decor and uncomfortable heat, making it hard to enjoy the leisure facilities. The service, however, was exceptional with charming staff who worked hard to resolve any issues. The location was nice but had some maintenance issues, and the dining experience was hit-or-miss.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were extremely disappointing, with dated decor and uncomfortable heat from the fan heaters. They were unclean and un-serviced, making the stay quite unpleasant.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly charming and helpful, especially the ones who organized room service and handled complaints with grace.

Location

5.0

The location in Old Harlow was nice, but there were maintenance issues like threadbare carpets held together with duct tape throughout the hotel.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had a good selection with reasonable quality components, but the buffet-style setup led to lukewarm food and overall poor quality.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities, especially the pool area and gym, were not up to standard and did not enhance the overall stay.

Jeffrey

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.2/10

Despite the dated decor and heating issues in the rooms, the hotel offers a comfortable stay with a pleasant pool complex. Staff were friendly and helpful, but language barriers may pose challenges. The location is peaceful with easy access to explore Essex, though some maintenance issues were noted. Dining options were decent, especially for the price paid.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were very comfortable, featuring a four-poster bed and a jacuzzi bath. Some areas had dated decor and uncomfortable heat from the fan heaters.

Service

7.0

The service was good and the staff were friendly, although language barriers were encountered at times.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was very peaceful, allowing for easy exploration of Essex. Some maintenance issues were visible, such as threadbare carpets and duct tape repairs.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was passable, offering budget cafe-style options that were satisfactory considering the price paid.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had a decent selection of facilities, with a pleasant pool complex and basic amenities. Some maintenance issues were noted, affecting the overall experience.