A 15-minute drive from Gatwick Airport, Cranston House is located in a quiet residential area. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and there is free parking available on site. Each room is equipped with an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV/DVD, clock/radio, mini-bar, hospitality tray and hairdryer. The rooms also have temperature controlled heating. A buffet-style and cooked breakfasts are available for a surcharge. The property offers a secure cycle garage and bike washing facilities. East Grinstead is a 10-minute walk away and offers a variety of pubs and restaurants. Lingfield Racecourse is a 10-minute drive from Cranston House. Bluebell Historic Railway, Hever Castle and Chartwell can all be reached within a 20-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for East Grinstead
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  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room nice and clean had everything you nèed including a small fridge. The only negative is the single beds we're not comfortable, and the mattress covers a bit crunchy.
  • Claudio
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Location very good. Room and bathroom clean and welcoming.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The quality and timing of the breakfast was excellent.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 708 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Welcome to Cranston House the best value hotel style overnight accommodation in East Grinstead. When you arrive by car you will notice that Cranston House is on a quiet residential no through road and that there is offroad private parking with adequate spaces to cover all the rooms Our rooms are decorated and serviced to a high standard and all have ensuite facilities. For your comfort the rooms contain a hospitality tray, minibar, flat screen tv/dvd, alarm clock and controllable heating. Free WiFi internet access is available in all rooms For cyclists we have a secure cycle garage where you can leave your bike in the confidence that it will not be damaged or stolen. We are within walking distance of the town centre, Meridian Hall, Queen Victoria Hospital and Chequer Mead Arts Centre. In the town centre is a range of restaurants, pubs and takeaways. You can walk to the railway station in 15 minutes and you can drive to Gatwick Airport in 20 to 25 minutes. Reception for new arrivals opens at 2.00 pm and closes at 10 pm.

Neighborhood info

Many interesting places are close to Cranston House including Hever Castle the home of Anne Boleyn who was one of the wives of Henry 8th, Chartwell the home of Winston Churchill, Bluebell Historic Railway running from East Grinstead railway station, Wakehurst Place the Sussex outpost of Kew Gardens, South of England Show Ground at Ardingly, Saint Hill Manor, Lingfield Racecourse, The Centre for Sight and many more houses, gardens and tourist attractions. Visit East Grinstead tourist information centre for more ideas.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of Cranston House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Cranston House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Cranston House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform Cranston House of their estimated arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box during booking, or by contacting Cranston House using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

The hotel does not accept American Express as a form of payment.

Please note that the hotel does not take large single sexed groups attending social events including hen and stag events.

Please inform Cranston House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Cranston House

  • The prices at Cranston House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Cranston House is 1,800 feet from the center of East Grinstead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Cranston House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • Cranston House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at Cranston House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.