We Love —
- Experience a fantastic stay in one of the best English countryside hotels with charming garden with stunning surrounding countryside
- Enjoy individually furnished rooms with highest standards of comfort and luxury
- Taste delicious food at the hotel restaurant with fresh ingredients and enjoy complimentary cream tea with sparkling wine if staying 2 nights
Your Destination —
East Grinstead
The ancient market town of East Grinstead has a wealth of architectural heritage and is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in the whole of the South East of England. Truly, East Grinstead has something for everyone. Friendly restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops are waiting to bid you welcome.
Spa
The atmosphere at Utopia Spa is one of pure tranquillity, with marble and granite designs, subterranean plunge pools, domed ceilings and Grecian columns. Only 5 minutes by car from Gravetye Manor.
Golf
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, founded in 1888, is ranked by Golf World as one of the top 100 clubs in the British Isles. Within a 20 minute drive of Gravetye, speak to the reception team during your stay to receive preferential rates.
Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway - A heritage Steam Railway running through the glorious Sussex countryside with a station on Gravetye's doorstep. As the name suggests, at the right time of year swathes of bluebells line the tracks. William Robinson himself would throw bulbs from the moving train to encourage the flowers.
Shooting
The area boasts some fine game shooting in the Winter. The reception team will be happy to assist if you have any questions.
Ashdown Forest
6500 acres of High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. Also known the world over as the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh. Visit the famous Pooh Bridge near the village of Hartfield, only 15 minutes by car from Gravetye Manor.
Horse Riding
With notice, the hotel reception team are able to arrange hacks on the Ashdown Forest. Please contact them directly for further information
Polo
Sussex Polo - A professional and welcoming club. Ideal for players wanting high standards of low goal polo or to learn to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere all year round. Only a 10 minute drive from Gravetye Manor.
Your Hotel —
This beautiful Elizabethan stone mansion, built in 1598, was one of the first country house hotels and is a proud member of Relais et Chateaux, an association in France that promotes hotels of excellence.
Gravetye's most notable owner, William Robinson, one of the greatest gardeners of all time, bought the Manor and the one thousand acres in which it stands in 1884, and it was his home until he died well into his nineties in 1935. The tender care, love and hard work that went into the gardens is still evident today. The well manicured gardens are the perfect for a peaceful, romantic afternoon stroll!
The hotel boasts a fantastic restaurant serving a wide range of culinary delights.
Guests at Gravetye Manor can also enjoy a range of treatments in the privacy of their room - advanced bookings are required.
Alternatively, if you are looking for something more active, the hotel reception staff will be able to provide you with details on walking tours, ranging from 30 minutes to 4 hours, Croquet, Deer stalking or fishing.
With so much on offer at the Gravetye Manor, coupled with the helpful and attentative staff, you will be sure of an unforgettable stay in Sussex!
Your Room —
This offer is based on Deluxe Room.
The Deluxe Rooms are light and airy and are some of the largest rooms within the property; featuring dining tables as well as double aspect views - a perfect home from home!
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay.
Just for you: 3 course dinner on the first night and a complimentary cream tea and sparkling wine (for 2 nights stay only)
From unhurried classical dining in the atmospheric wood panelled restaurant to leisurely lunches in the garden or afternoon tea, the hotel will delight and enchant with their culinary delights.
The hotel are incredibly fortunate to have a one acre walled kitchen garden, which during the summer months provides 95% of all fruit and vegetables used in the kitchen, assuring you of the very freshest ingredients.
The dress code for the restaurant at Gravetye Manor is smart casual. Smart jeans are acceptable and in the evening most men do tend to wear a jacket. There is a sense of occasion when dining at Gravetye, therefore do not be surprised if you are surrounded by diners in their Sunday best!
Your Journey —
By Road
From London
M25 Motorway
Take the M25 from London heading south
Turn off at Junction 7 onto the M23 towards Gatwick
Leave the M23 at Junction 10 and join the A264 towards East Grinstead
At the first round about go straight over
At the second round about (by the Dukes Head pub) take the B2028 (third exit right) towards Turners Hill and Haywards Heath
Follow the road for three or four miles passing through the villages of Crawley Down and Turners Hill
Shortly after Turners Hill take the turning on your left sign posted to West hoathly and Sharpthorne
Take the next turning on your left onto Vowels Lane
Gravetye's drive is approximately one mile on the right hand side
From East Grinstead
Head northeast on Station Road/A22 toward London Road
Turn right at London Road/A22, Continue to follow London Rd
Turn right at Railway Approach
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Brooklands Way/B2110
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Turners Hill Rd/B2110
After approximately 2 miles, turn left onto Vowels Lane
Gravetye's drive is approximately one mile on the left hand side
By Rail
There is a regular service from London Victoria to East Grinstead (54 minutes). East Grinstead is an 8 minute taxi ride from Gravetye Manor. There is a permanent taxi rank at the station.
