Name: Ashdown Park Hotel
Address: Ashdown Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JR, United Kingdom, Ashdown Park, Wych Cross, East Sussex, RH18 5JR, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $201 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Ashdown Park Hotel

Ashdown Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

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United Kingdom · October 28, 2016

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Its a beautiful hotel with helpful staff. My room was also comfortable and luxurious. Lovely gardens and park.

Sami, United Kingdom

Great location, surroundings and facilities. Excellent restaurant and staff

Peter, United Kingdom

Fantastic breakfast, stunning gardens, very relaxed atmosphere. Staff were extremely helpful and gracious. We were upgraded to a park view room on arrival which was really lovely. There was an attention to detail in terms of service and amenities which is quite rare these days. I stay in a lot of hotels internationally and this hotel is pretty unique. We had a nice chat with the gardeners who were really charming and keep the very large grounds looking absolutely fantastic.

Andy, United Kingdom

Excellent room service and the breakfast was delicious too!

Natalea, United Kingdom

Dinner was good if a little slow. Breakfast was served quickly and very tasty - no issues at all with the order we placed.

Iain, United Kingdom

Large room. Good toiletries. Beautiful location. Great to have the spa in the grounds. Staff generally helpful and pleasant (other than one of the restaurant managers - the senior one I think).

Sue, United Kingdom

The accommodation was lovely and the food was fantastic.

Meurig, United Kingdom

Very good facilities and food in amazing setting. Staff very polite in all ways

David, United Kingdom

Needs modernising inside. Service and food were not very good or exciting. Grounds were amazing. Mattress poor but facilities were good

Alexia, United Kingdom

The bed Was extra comfy and room was excellent. We were upgraded to a junior suite.

Anne, United Kingdom

Great location!

In Ashdown Forest, this beautiful 19th-century mansion offers spacious rooms, a spa and a 2AA Rosette restaurant. Set on 186 acres of landscaped countryside, there is an 18-hole golf course.

Ashdown Country Club has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and sauna. There is a tennis court, a putting green, a croquet lawn and jogging trails.

The luxurious rooms have Molton Brown toiletries, satellite TV, mineral water and bathrobes. Ashdown Hotel’s individually styled rooms have stunning views of the hotel grounds.

The award-winning Anderida Restaurant features a pianist and a fine British menu, while the Drawing Rooms offer light meals and afternoon tea. Fairways Lounge has views of the golf course.

Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is surrounded by secret gardens, lakes and woodland paths.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Forest Row! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Forest Row! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Deluxe Double Room with Park View 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 258 ft² This spacious room has views of the parkland grounds. Large enough to accommodate 1 extra bed for a child, if you are bringing a child, please state they name and age in the 'special requests' box. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 495 ft² Some of the Junior Suites offer a separate sitting room and all have views across the gardens and parkland. This Junior Suite can accommodate up to 2 extra beds and many offer a spa bath. If you are bringing a child, please state their name and age in the 'special request' box. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Sofa, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size: 624 ft² Located in the main house, this suite includes 2 rooms with the benefit of a lounge or reception area. The bathroom has a corner spa bath with a separate walk in showers. It can accommodate 2 extra beds for children. If you are bringing a child, please state their name and age in the 'special request' box. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² A spacious room with either a double or twin beds. Some offer a separate sitting room, as well as a large bathroom. Each bedroom also enjoys views of the lakes and lawns or the tranquil chapel area. The room is large enough to accommodate 2 extra beds for children. If bringing a child, please state their name and age in the special requests box. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Fairway Junior Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 517 ft² Located adjacent to the Country Club with panoramic views, this spacious suite offers a large bedroom, a sitting area and views over the golf course. Each suite is located 200 meters from the main hotel. Fairway Junior Suites are large enough to accommodate 2 extra beds for children. If you are bringing a child with you, please state their name and age in the 'special requests' box. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This cosy room is decorated in keeping with the hotel’s grand style. It is located throughout the hotel and is large enough to accommodate 1 extra bed for a child. If you are bringing a child, please state their name and age in the 'special request' box. Room Facilities: Bathtub, Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Heating, Slippers, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Coffee machine Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Ashdown Park Hotel is surrounded by the Ashdown Forest, which according to the famous children’s author, A. A. Milne, is the woodland that inspired his Winnie The Pooh stories.

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Wakehurst Place 5.7 miles
Hever Castle 8.5 miles
Three Bridges 9.4 miles
Penshurst Place & Gardens 9.5 miles
Crawley Library 10.1 miles
East Sussex National Golf Club 10.2 miles
Crawley Borough Council 10.3 miles
Pease Pottage Services M23 10.5 miles
Gatwick Airport South Terminal 10.7 miles
Burgess Hill 11 miles

Closest Airports

London Gatwick Airport 10.7 miles
London City Airport 29.9 miles
London Heathrow Airport 35 miles

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Anderida Restaurant

Food: European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Please note that gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and collared shirt for dinner in the Anderida Restaurant. Please, no t-shirts or sportswear.

Pets are only allowed in the Fairway Junior Suite rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

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July 20, 2017

Sami
United Kingdom
10

“Good value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉There was just salad with feta cheese for vegetarians. Hardly any choice. I would like them to introduce a vegetarian cooked dish for non meat eaters for lunch/summer. Beef & pork seem to be the main theme of their food.
눇Its a beautiful hotel with helpful staff. My room was also comfortable and luxurious. Lovely gardens and park.
July 17, 2017

Steve
United Kingdom
4.6

“Big wedding venue, busy but professional staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Curtains were not particularly effective at keeping out light and should be replaced with blackout lined curtains: the room was south facing and the sun comes up at about 5am this time of year. Rooms were too hot but the central heating was not on. Lunch took about 35 minutes to come when ordered from the terrace: the staff were great but it just took too long for a burger and a club sandwich to arrive.
눇The doormen was particularly effective when he intervened to stop a drunk wedding guest from assaulting me as I got out of our taxi! Obviously this is a huge wedding venue and if you are staying here during wedding season you may wish to take this into account.
July 10, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The set inn is so peaceful and the staff was outstanding, restaurant was very good.
July 7, 2017

Peter
United Kingdom
9.6

“Super hotel but read the bill carefully!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Overcharged me for my wine at dinner and I missed it!
눇Great location, surroundings and facilities. Excellent restaurant and staff
June 19, 2017

Andy
United Kingdom
10

“Getting away from it Downton Abbey style.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The price of dinner was a little prohibitive for us. Having said that if we were to return I would be tempted to save a little extra money and splash out on an evening meal. The menu, which was changed daily, looked very nice.
눇Fantastic breakfast, stunning gardens, very relaxed atmosphere. Staff were extremely helpful and gracious. We were upgraded to a park view room on arrival which was really lovely. There was an attention to detail in terms of service and amenities which is quite rare these days. I stay in a lot of hotels internationally and this hotel is pretty unique. We had a nice chat with the gardeners who were really charming and keep the very large grounds looking absolutely fantastic.
June 18, 2017

Natalea
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent room service and the breakfast was delicious too!
June 17, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Staff were lovely
June 16, 2017

Iain
United Kingdom
10

“Well worth it for a little weekend comfort”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The tables for dinner were set closely together so the staff didn't have much room to pass through. Dress code suggested jackets preferred for men but there were a number who were served in t-shirts - appreciate that this can't be rigidly enforced but it detracted from the atmosphere.
눇Dinner was good if a little slow. Breakfast was served quickly and very tasty - no issues at all with the order we placed.
June 10, 2017

Sue
United Kingdom
7.5

“Worth a visit but far from perfect.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Chest of drawers fell apart as soon as we tried to use it. Had to be replaced. Bed was very soft. Shower didn't work on last morning. Service in restaurant for breakfast was very poor. Attitude of senior restaurant manager was arrogant and condescending.
눇Large room. Good toiletries. Beautiful location. Great to have the spa in the grounds. Staff generally helpful and pleasant (other than one of the restaurant managers - the senior one I think).
June 9, 2017

Meurig
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay at this wonderful hotel”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing
눇The accommodation was lovely and the food was fantastic.
June 6, 2017

Julius
United Kingdom
7.1

“Nice location,shame about the supper”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Restaurant apparently closed on Sunday nights.Offered lounge or room service.Opted for room. Sirloin steak didn't look like sirloin-tough. Chips made from greenish potatoes.Grilled tomato barely cooked. Ordered bread didn't arrive. It felt as though asking for something that late on a Sunday was a step too far. In the morning no hot water for a shower
눇Lovely location. Arrival late Sunday. Welcomed warmly by Philip and reception staff. Room comfortable. Breakfast excellent
June 1, 2017

David
United Kingdom
8.8

“Pleasant stay overall, but more attention to staffing levels”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Speed of service at breakfast was over slow. Poor staffing levels at cocktail bar with no attendance of staff and had to chase senior staff twice to be served. After further 15 minute wait saying someone would attend, however they never arrived - in the end gave up, which was a shame as would have liked cocktail before afternoon tea
눇Very good facilities and food in amazing setting. Staff very polite in all ways
May 31, 2017

Alexia
United Kingdom
6.7

“Lovely to be upgraded.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Park View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast service was not good.
눇Needs modernising inside. Service and food were not very good or exciting. Grounds were amazing. Mattress poor but facilities were good
May 31, 2017

Anemones
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Nice location but could be better”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No full length mirror in our suite. Wrong breakfast order. Slow service. Dated decor. Our lunch food was poor quality. Surprise charge for room service without telling us beforehand.
눇Great building and fantastic park and location.
May 30, 2017

Henry
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
8.8

“A grand day out – almost”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The room, though apparently recently refurbished, felt somewhat austere and the armchairs are really not that comfortable. Quite a lot of brown wood furniture that looked like it had seen better days. Oh, and the TV didn't seem to work, but we weren't too bothered. Be aware that due to its listed status, this hotel has no air conditioning – we were there on a steaming hot and thundery weekend, where the upright fan provided was on full blast and therefore rather noisy. The shower pressure was... well, there wasn't any. We've had better showers in little B&Bs. And curiously, it wasn't possible to turn the bedside lamps on or off independently, either of each other or the main room light. We were also surprised to discover that the hotel was low on some catering supplies – given that it was a Bank Holiday weekend, we were astonished by the lack of foresight. Had no-one thought of laying in extra supplies to cope with what was obviously going to be a busy weekend? For example, we ordered the afternoon cream tea, only to be told that they had completely run out of cake, and when it arrived the quantity of sandwiches was laughable. To their credit, when we checked out I showed the reception staff a photo of the serving and they made a partial refund and apologised. Also be aware that the alcohol is clearly where the hotel makes a chunk of its profit – the prices of the wine and bar drinks are enough to make one raise an eyebrow (example, an unexceptional bottle of Spanish red was £40). All in all, not quite the grand experience that the hotel would like to portray. Some of my concerns may seem nit-picky, but when you're spending the best part of £500 for one night including dinner, you do start looking for the little touches that could turn this from a good experience, generally speaking, into an exceptional one.
눇Beautiful location in the heart of Ashdown Forest, with deer casually nibbling the lawn and rabbits hopping around. Stunning woodland stretches up the slope, there's a lovely lake with fountains, and our room (50) had a commanding view from up in the mock battlements. The grounds of the hotel are stunning, and the attached spa facilities are truly excellent – we made use of the pool and jacuzzi, but there are also steam rooms, a well-equipped gym and massage rooms. The restaurant, and especially the waiting staff, are excellent (I really liked the fact that we were served by people who come from half a dozen or more different countries, as it gives an international feel and I got to practice a few of my languages!) The quality of the food was excellent – we had the tasting menu, which we felt was actually pretty good value for money given the extent and variety, though the very last course – a somewhat odd goats cheese cheesecake with beetroot things and some sort of granola – made for a pretty peculiar end to the meal and was not at all to my taste, a real shame as everything else up to that point had been in solid 7/10-9/10 territory. Not Michelin, but very worthy. The reception staff and concierge are highly professional, helpful and courteous, and dealt with my concerns without any fuss. Oh, and the Wi-Fi seemed reasonably stable and reliable.

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