South Lodge is a magnificent Victorian country house in Horsham, West Sussex with an elevated position and 93 acres of gardens and parkland overlooking the South Downs. It has opulent, yet subtle and relaxed surroundings. This exquisite and welcoming country house hotel features 89 sumptuous bedrooms with lovely views, glorious grounds, 2 AA rosette restaurants, and a state-of-the-art conference center. The 89 individually styled and designed rooms and suites are an irresistible fusion of the past and present. Every bedroom has divinely comfortable handmade mattresses, hand-finished duvets and a pillow menu. There are 2 stunning award-winning restaurants - The Camellia, which serves delicious cuisine featuring homegrown and locally sourced ingredients, and the Mediterranean-influenced restaurant Botanica. The Spa at South Lodge has a state-of-the-art gym, spin studio, indoor and outdoor pools, a thermal suite, treatment rooms, nail bar, as well as the spa restaurant Botanica.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Lower Beeding
Low score for Lower Beeding
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ian
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    It’s in a lovely country setting. Nice country house, but with modern amenities.
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable room Beautiful surroundings Lovely spa
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient near my family & dog friendly . Beautiful grounds.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Camellia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Botanica
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of South Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

South Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash South Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Please note, pets can be accommodated upon request in some rooms subject to a charge to cover cleaning costs.

Your spa access will be limited to check-in and check-out times.

Please inform South Lodge 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.

FAQs about South Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at South Lodge on this page.

  • Room options at South Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family

  • Yes, South Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • South Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Personal trainer
    • Steam room
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Fitness classes

  • South Lodge is 2,950 feet from the center of Lower Beeding. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at South Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • South Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • Camellia Restaurant
    • Botanica

  • Check-in at South Lodge is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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