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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Forest Row, United Kingdom

Stunning country house hotel in the depths of Ashdown Forest

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At a glance

106 rooms

Bygone splendour meets modern indulgence at Ashdown Park Hotel. A listed 19th-century mansion set in 186 acres of landscaped parkland, the hotel and accompanying country club has its own 18-hole par 3 golf course, a spa, gourmet dining and a wide selection of leisure pursuits to enjoy during your stay.

Location

Wych Cross in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. 16 miles from London Gatwick Airport.

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Things to enjoy

Two restaurants, 18-hole par 3 golf course, driving range, spa, treatment rooms, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis, walks and jogging trails, croquet, putting green.

In detail

Wander through Ashdown Park Hotel’s grounds to discover secret gardens, paths through woods and elegant lakes or simply gaze at it all through the large windows of your individually styled and beautifully appointed room or suite. Golf enthusiasts may prefer a Fairway Suite with magnificent views over the course.

Enjoy a leisurely round of golf or an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Then, indulge in a pampering spa treatment or workout in the gym. Head into Royal Tunbridge Wells with its numerous boutiques, cafes, bars and parks. Return to Ashdown Park to dine at Anderida Restaurant where dishes are a modern take on classic cuisine.

Rooms

In line with our commitment to offer our guests both choice and diversity, Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties offer a range of room categories for you to choose from.

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Deluxe Room

Our Deluxe bedrooms have a courtyard view and are decorated in keeping with the style of the Hotel. Double or Twin beds. Your Deluxe room facilities will include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, digital clock radio, Broadband Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms are served by 24 hour room service. Size: approximately 18-24 sq. metres or 193-260 sq. ft.

Deluxe with Parkland View

These Deluxe bedrooms are more spacious than the standard Deluxe rooms and have beautiful views of the parkland grounds. Double or twin beds. Your room facilities will include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, Broadband Internet access, digital clock radio, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. Size: approximately 20-26 sq. metres or 215-280 sq. ft.

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Executive Room

Our Executive rooms are the largest bedroom type that Ashdown has to offer below a Suite category. Some offer a sitting room as well as a bedroom. Each also enjoys beautiful views of the lakes and lawns or the tranquil chapel area. Executive rooms have a double or twin beds and are large enough to accommodate one extra bed for a child. Room facilities include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, digital clock radio, Broadband Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms are served by 24 hour Room Service. Size: approximately 25-35 sq. metres or 269-375 sq ft.

Junior Suite

Our Junior Suites are perfect for those with a family or those requiring more ample and luxurious accommodation. Some offer a sitting room as well as the bedroom and all have beautiful parkland views. The Junior Suites have either a double or twin beds and are large enough to accommodate two extra beds for children. Other room facilities include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, Broadband Internet access, digital clock radio, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms are served by 24 hour room service. Size: approximately 40-50 sq. metres or 430-540 sq. ft.

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Fairway Junior Suite

Our Fairway Junior Suites are spacious suites with magnificent views over the golf course and are located 200 metres from the main hotel. They offer a large bedroom with sitting area and a luxurious bathroom. Fairway Junior Suites have either a double or twin beds and are large enough to accommodate two extra beds making them ideal for families. Ground-floor rooms have patio doors opening onto the grounds. Other room facilities include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, digital clock radio, Broadband Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms are served by 24 hour Room Service.

Suite

Our Suites are perfect for those with a family or those requiring more ample and luxurious accommodation. They have a spacious lounge area - larger than the Junior Suites - as well as a separate bedroom and can accommodate up to two extra beds and each of our Suites has a stunning view of either the lake or parkland. Other room facilities include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, digital clock radio, Broadband Internet access, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms are served by 24 hour Room Service. Size: approximately 50-60 sq. metres or 540-645 sq ft.

Master Suite

Our Master Suites are our most luxurious rooms with the best views in the hotel. Some offer four-poster beds and whirlpool baths for the ultimate in luxury. An ideal choice for families as there is ample room to accommodate four or even five people. Other room facilities include satellite television with radio and teletext, direct dial telephone with voice mail, digital clock radio, DVD player, Broadband Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safe, trouser press, hairdryer, gently carbonated and still mineral water, luxurious en suite bathroom with fluffy towelling bathrobes and a selection of luxury Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms are served by 24 hour Room Service. Size: approximately 55-65 sq. metres or 595-700 sq ft.

Services

To stay at Ashdown Park Hotel is to experience serendipity, the gift for making happy discoveries. Ashdown Park Hotel features 106 splendid rooms and suites of character and facilities that include a golf course and a health and beauty salon. The hotel's Anderida Restaurant has won critical acclaim for its international cuisine and its wine list has received recognition from the 'Wine Spectator' magazine.

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Directory of services

  • Bell service

On-site facilities

  • Beauty Salon
  • Fitness Facility
  • Gym/studio (supervised)*
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Luggage storeroom
  • Pets accepted
  • Pitch and putt
  • Sauna
  • Spa (supervised)
  • Tennis Courts

Family facilities

  • Baby sitting
  • Family rooms
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Children's Meals
  • Pool
  • Sofa beds

Languages spoken

  • English

Dining

Food at Ashdown Park is a memorable experience and likely to be one of the chief delights of your stay. Whether you order a light lunch, afternoon tea or a three course gourmet meal, you can expect the highest standards of cuisine and presentation.

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Anderida Restaurant

A candlelit dinner in the Anderida Restaurant with its resident pianist and stunning views over the Ashdown Forest is an experience not to be missed. Our head chef Roger Gadsden and his team produce highly imaginative dishes inspired by classical cuisine with a modern approach. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used, sourced locally wherever possible.

Restaurant details
Type: Continental
Dress Code: Jacket or Tie
Opening Hours:

Opening Times
Lunch: Monday to Saturday -
12pm – 2pm
Sunday Lunch - 12.30pm - 5pm

Dinner: Sunday to Thursday -
7pm – 9:30pm
Friday and Saturday -
7pm - 10pm 
Smoking: No (Non-Smoking)

Lounge

The Drawing Rooms offer a lighter menu throughout the day, including an excellent selection of sandwiches. Here you can dine in comfortable surroundings with roaring log fires in winter and a terrace for alfresco eating during the warmer months. There is a wide choice of speciality coffees and fine teas to choose from and afternoon tea is served daily. We also serve light lunches in the Fairways Lounge. This is situated in the Country Club and boasts panoramic views over the first tee and ninth green.

Restaurant details
Type: International
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Opening Hours:

12:00 till midnight
Smoking: No (Non-Smoking)

Spa

The Country Club and Revitalise Spa at Ashdown Park has been designed to offer the highest standards of luxury, service and pampering for hotel guests and club members alike. If you enjoy an early morning or late evening work out there’s a fully equipped gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. Golfers can pit their wits against our 18 hole, Par 3 course, which meanders through the landscaped grounds, and if “Anyones’s for tennis” we have two all weather courts. The Spa offers a wide range of beauty treatments, massage therapies and body treatments in luxurious surroundings where the emphasis is placed firmly on enhancing your peace and relaxation and overall sense of wellbeing. Our treatments have been specially designed in association with Kerstin Florian and Vitaman products, for both men and women, so that everyone who visits the spa can enjoy a perfectly rounded spa experience.

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Country Club

Spa Treatments
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrub
  • Herbal wrap
  • Indian head massage
  • Lastone Therapy

Leisure

A leisurely round of golf...an invigorating swim...a pampering treatment in our award-winning salon – leisure facilities at Ashdown Park cater for all tastes and ages and are so extensive that many guests spend their entire stay on site.

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Activities

  • Bike Riding - On Site
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting - On Site
  • Croquet - On Site
  • Golf Driving Range - On Site
  • Horse Riding - Nearby
  • Indoor Swimming Pool - On Site
  • Jogging Track - On Site
  • Snooker - On Site
  • Tennis - On Site

Meetings and Business

Ashdown Park is the perfect venue for your next meeting or event. Sixteen fully equipped suites and syndicate rooms of varying sizes offer superb surroundings for conferences, seminars, business/private functions, wedding receptions and celebrations.

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Business Services

  • Air-conditioning
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Back Projection
  • Blackboard/Whiteboard
  • Broadband Internet access
  • Conference telephone
  • Dance floor/Platform/Stage
  • Data ports
  • Direct dial telephone
  • DVD
  • Flip charts
  • Internet / E-mail access
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Mineral water/Tea/Coffee
  • Overhead projectors
  • Partitions
  • Pin Board
  • LCD / Plasma flat screens
  • Projector
  • Scanner
  • Screen
  • Slide projector
  • Television
  • Video equipment / VCR
  • White board
  • Wireless internet access

Getting there

Hotel Address

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Wych Cross
Forest Row
East Sussex RH18 5JR. England

Transportation

London Gatwick Airport LGW: 15 miles / Taxi fare approx. GBP 30.00. London Heathrow Airport LHR: 54 miles / Taxi fare approx. GBP 80.00. Train station: East Grinstead 5 miles. Subway: Victoria 40 miles. Bus station: East Grinstead 5 miles. Motorway: M23 11 miles. Car rental: East Grinstead 5 miles. City centre: London 38 miles. Business centre: Crawley 12 miles. Shopping district: Tunbridge Wells 12 miles. Helipad

Directions

From London Gatwick Airport, take M23 South and exit at junction 10. Take A264 to East Grinstead. Then take the A22 in the direction of Eastbourne. After passing Forest Row, continue on the A22 for two miles. At Wych Cross traffic lights turn left towards Hartfield. The hotel is situated 3/4 mile on the right.

Near Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashdown Forest Llama Park, The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Gardens, Wakehurst Place, Penshurst Place, Glyndebourne.

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Landmarks

  • Bluebell (Steam Railway)
  • Brighton
  • Glyndboune Opera House
  • Hever Castle
  • Leeds Castle
  • Lingfield Race Track
  • Penshurst Place
  • Royal Tunbridge Wells
  • Saint Hill (Religious Centre)
  • Sheffield Park
  • Wakehurst Place
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