“This tranquil and historic manor house is just an hour from London, with lovely gardens, indoor and outdoor pool and Michelin star fine dining. Rooms exude comfort and style. Relax at the spa, explore the South Downs or sit with your favourite drink on the terrace. A beautiful mini-break location. ”
“This tranquil and historic manor house is just an hour from London, with lovely gardens, indoor and outdoor pool and Michelin star fine dining. Rooms exude comfort and style. Relax at the spa, explore the South Downs or sit with your favourite drink on the terrace. A beautiful mini-break location. ”
Hotel Review
Written by Marcus Waring
Recommended For
- Foodies
- The creative cuisine of Head Chef Stephen Crane has earned them a Michelin-Star, check out the seven-course Tasting Menu.
- Country Escape
- Submerge yourself in this country house hotel, with every whim and comfort taken care of there is no need to leave.
- Spa breaks
- Spend a 'me day' at the hotel's modern spa, with Hammam, hot tub, sauna and massages, followed by a cooling dip in the pool.
- Great walks
- This area boasts plenty of picturesque walks, ask your hosts to point out a few choice trails to follow.
- Yoga
- The hotel holds special two day yoga retreats with massages, yoga sessions and fine dining.
- Wildlife Area
- Great for garden lovers: close to Nymans, Borde Hill, High Beeches and more!
- Other Activities
- Spend a leisurly afternoon lounging by the pool with a good book.
- Restaurant
- Michelin starred cuisine
- Views
- To the South Downs
- Pet friendly
- Charges apply.
- Country House
- Free wifi
- Romantic
- Remote
- Gourmet
- Quiet
- Charming
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Spa
- Historic
- Chic
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Intimate
- Traditional
- Contemporary
- Luxury
- Four poster beds
Facilities
- Bar
- Spend your evenings digesting merrily by a roaring fire in the sitting room or with a stiff drink in the wood panelled bar.
- Restaurant
- Michelin starred cuisine
- Views
- To the South Downs
- Pet friendly
- Charges apply.
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor/outdoor
- Free wifi
- Outdoor dining
- Sauna/Steam
- Massage
- Private dining room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Suites
- Spa
- Garden
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Room service
- Wifi
- Hot Tub
- Four poster beds
Activities
- Great walks
- This area boasts plenty of picturesque walks, ask your hosts to point out a few choice trails to follow.
- Yoga
- The hotel holds special two day yoga retreats with massages, yoga sessions and fine dining.
- Wildlife Area
- Great for garden lovers: close to Nymans, Borde Hill, High Beeches and more!
- Other Activities
- Spend a leisurly afternoon lounging by the pool with a good book.
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