De bästa hotellen i South Downs
Här är vår handplockade guide till de bästa lyx-, boutique- och mysigaste hotellen i South Downs. Trevlig resa!
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This 900-year-old West Sussex castle offers luxury accommodation within medieval walls. Its stunning gardens are home to… Visa mer
This 900-year-old West Sussex castle offers luxury accommodation within medieval walls. Its stunning gardens are home to an 18-hole putting course and 2 lakes. There is free private parking on site, and Amberley Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away.
Amberley Castle has been awarded 4 AA Red Stars and 3 AA Rosettes for its fantastic food. You can dine in the 12th-century Queen’s Room with its vaulted ceiling, or the Great Room, with oak flooring, a tapestry, and suits of armour.
The elegant bedrooms are furnished with antiques and fine fabrics, and biscuits will be waiting for you on arrival. Each room also comes with fluffy bathrobes, slippers, a flat-screen TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
Amberley Castle is completely enclosed by its old wall, and retains a portcullis that gets lowered at night. You can climb the ramparts for stunning views, play tennis on site, and there is also a croquet lawn to enjoy.
Set within its own picturesque grounds, this award-winning former coaching inn, dating back in parts to 1430, provides… Visa mer
Set within its own picturesque grounds, this award-winning former coaching inn, dating back in parts to 1430, provides traditional accommodation and a luxurious spa in the historic Sussex market town of Midhurst.
The Spread Eagle Hotel still retains many of its original features, including sloping floors, inglenook fireplaces and oak beams. The award-winning restaurant also features a beautiful stained glass window.
In contrast to the historic aspects of the hotel, the Spread Eagle offers a modern spa, complete with an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym. Alternatively you can indulge with a personalised beauty treatment.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming Victorian house is surrounded by 10 acres of grounds in the… Visa mer
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming Victorian house is surrounded by 10 acres of grounds in the village of Bepton in West Sussex. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking, and beautiful views of the South Downs National Park.
Park House Hotel provides a farmhouse buffet and full English breakfast each morning, and in the drawing room you can enjoy traditional afternoon tea with freshly baked biscuits and homemade cakes. Sunday lunches are also served, with food made from fresh, locally produced seasonal ingredients.
Park House allow dogs into certain parts of the hotel, and offer Cottage Suites which can accommodate dogs overnight.
Leisure facilities include a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi®, steam room, sauna, gym and fitness studio. The award-winning spa offers a range of beauty treatments and therapies.
Bedrooms at Park House are elegant and individually designed, are equipped with satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryers and complimentary slippers.
The charming market town of Midhurst is a a 5-minute drive and the historic city of Chichester is just 20 minutes away.
Set within 400 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside, Old Thorns Manor Hotel is built around an idyllic… Visa mer
Set within 400 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside, Old Thorns Manor Hotel is built around an idyllic 17th-century building offering luxury accommodation, health & spa facilities, and an 18-hole championship golf course.
The Elevation Health Club, with panoramic views across the golf course, provides guests with a 20-metre swimming pool and wellness suite featuring a sauna and steam room. A range of treatments can be reserved at the Old Thorns spa.
Dining options include the Kings Restaurant, which has a brasserie menu and is famous for its Sunday carvery, and the more relaxed Sports Bar, with a bar menu and sporting theme, The Atrium Champagne& Cocktail bar is available for drinks and afternoon tea.
Easily accessible from the A3 London to Portsmouth route, Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is less than 30 minutes from
the M25.
The White Horse ligger i nationalparken South Downs, på ett hektiskt område på Sussex landsbygd. Här erbjuds en lantlig… Visa mer
The White Horse ligger i nationalparken South Downs, på ett hektiskt område på Sussex landsbygd. Här erbjuds en lantlig pub som erbjuder brittisk mat, lyxiga rum och gratis Wi-Fi.
Här kan du njuta av en gastronomisk pubupplevelse med prisbelönta brittiska rätter, hemlagade barsnacks, färsk vilt, fisk och lokala råvaror. Till maten erbjuds en omfattande vinlista och regionala ölsorter.
Rummen på The White Horse är eleganta och har ett urval av regndusch eller badkar, varav några är fristående kopparbadkar, vissa med bubbelbadkar. Här finns en 50-tums TV.
Goodwood Estate, med en golfbana som designades 1914, motorsport, hästkapplöpning och flygklubb, ligger bara 10 minuters bilresa från The White Horse, liksom Chichester Festival Theatre och Weald & Downland Open Air Museum. Det finns gratis parkering vid boendet.
Detta historiska 5-stjärniga värdshus har ett bekvämt läge vid väg A272 mitt ute på landsbygden i Sussex. Här erbjuds en… Visa mer
Detta historiska 5-stjärniga värdshus har ett bekvämt läge vid väg A272 mitt ute på landsbygden i Sussex. Här erbjuds en balans mellan modern bebyggelse och rustik charm.
Halvvägs mellan Midhurst och Petworth, är Halfway Bridge perfekt isolerat för en weekendsemester i den vackra nationalparken South Downs.
Den moderna AA Rosette-belönade restaurangen har 5 öppna spisar och erbjuder en varm atmosfär som påminner om rötter från 1600-talet. På menyn finns lokala råvaror och råvaror från Londons marknader. Restaurangen rekommenderas också i Guide Michelin 2014. På morgonen serveras en kontinental frukost eller nylagad engelsk frukost.
Läget är också bekvämt för förbindelser till Guildford, Portsmouth, Crawley och Chichester. Fritidsorterna Bognor Regis, Worthing och Brighton ligger också bara en kort bit bort.
With a dramatic location on the cliffs and spectacular views out over the sea, the White Horse Hotel is located on the… Visa mer
With a dramatic location on the cliffs and spectacular views out over the sea, the White Horse Hotel is located on the edge of the South Downs, just 5 km from Brighton.
The hotel’s attractive bar and restaurant have magnificent sea views and offer an interesting and extensive menu. At the front of the hotel, the decked patio and terrace is a wonderful spot to relax and admire the breathtaking views.
There are 32 refurbished and well-appointed en suite rooms, all of which are comfortably furnished and designed. All junior suites and superior rooms boast impressive sea views
With free parking for overnight guests and easy access to all of the region’s major roads, the White Horse Hotel has a great location from which to visit Brighton, with its magnificent pavilion, the Palace Pier and the marina. The Sea Life Centre and the unique shops of the famous Lanes are also well worth a visit.
Wingrove House ligger 13 km från Glyndebourne Opera House och erbjuder boende med en trädgård, en gemensam lounge och en… Visa mer
Wingrove House ligger 13 km från Glyndebourne Opera House och erbjuder boende med en trädgård, en gemensam lounge och en terrass samt restaurang. Både WiFi och privat parkering finns på Wingrove House utan extra kostnad.
Boendet har en platt-tv samt ett eget badrum med gratis toalettartiklar, hårtork och en dusch.
Du kan cykla i närheten.
Eastbourne Pier ligger 16 km från Wingrove House, medan Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park ligger 18 km bort. Flygplatsen (London Gatwick flygplats) ligger 62 km från boendet.
The Hampshire Hog offers beautiful rooms, delicious local food and Fuller's award-winning ales all just a few miles from… Visa mer
The Hampshire Hog offers beautiful rooms, delicious local food and Fuller's award-winning ales all just a few miles from Portsmouth.
There is a large car park and delightful outside seating with wonderful views over the South Downs.
Set in 30 acres of private parkland, Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa features an indoor and outdoor pool, modern spa and… Visa mer
Set in 30 acres of private parkland, Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa features an indoor and outdoor pool, modern spa and fitness centre, and tennis courts. The rose-clad courtyard provides an informal setting for light lunches and traditional afternoon teas.
A private bathroom, satellite TV and views of the grounds are included in all rooms, with a choice of medieval or contemporary décor offered with the Superior room type.
Medieval architecture, gothic mullioned windows and tapestry-hung walls feature in the elegant Tapestry Restaurant at Bailiffscourt Hotel, which serves modern English cuisine. Private dining is available in the conservatory, the music room which features a log fire, or the original Norman chapel.
Climping Beach is located 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The market town of Arundel is a 15-minute drive and features a medieval castle, cathedral and riverside walks.
This 14th century country house hotel, is set in the heart of the Sussex Downs in the village of Alfriston. The The… Visa mer
This 14th century country house hotel, is set in the heart of the Sussex Downs in the village of Alfriston. The The Alfriston is just a short drive from the seaside town of Eastbourne and cosmoplitan Brighton.
Set in four acres of fabulous gardens, The Alfriston has all the facilities for a perfect break. It boasts 36 bedrooms, a public bar, and guest lounges.
The hotel is home to the locally renowned, Rosette-awarded, Dining Room. It also offers an outdoor seasonal swimming pool (available from May to September). Guests can enjoy playing croquet and boules in the grounds.
Relaxing evenings can be spent on the large terrace, which is ideal for alfresco dining during the summer months.
Denna kulturminnesmärkta viktorianska byggnad, som ligger i hjärtat av Arundel, totalrenoverades i maj 2012. Resultatet… Visa mer
Denna kulturminnesmärkta viktorianska byggnad, som ligger i hjärtat av Arundel, totalrenoverades i maj 2012. Resultatet blev en kombination av traditionell inredning och de moderna faciliteter man kan förvänta sig av ett 4-stjärnigt hotell.
Arundel är en sagolik plats att utforska. Staden är berömd för sitt 1100-talsslott som en gång var säte för hertigen av Norfolk, rikets främsta hertigdöme. Swan Hotel, som är en framträdande byggnad på High Street, har å sin sida anor från 1759.
Hotellets bar är populär bland både gäster och lokalbefolkningen. Här serveras ale från det familjeägda bryggeriet Fuller, Smith & Turner. Dessutom finns här ett stort utbud av real ale och kontinental lager.
Restaurangen tilldelades en Visit Britain Breakfast Award 2010. Här är öppet varje dag, och maten görs på färska ingredienser. Menyn kompletteras av en omfattande vinlista med kvalitetsviner från den 200 år gamla vinkällaren.
The Welldiggers Arms ligger 20 km från Goodwood galoppbana och erbjuder boende med en trädgård, en gemensam lounge och… Visa mer
The Welldiggers Arms ligger 20 km från Goodwood galoppbana och erbjuder boende med en trädgård, en gemensam lounge och en terrass samt restaurang. Både WiFi och privat parkering finns på The Welldiggers Arms utan extra kostnad.
Boendet har en platt-tv samt ett eget badrum med gratis toalettartiklar, hårtork och en dusch.
Frukost serveras och består av en kontinental frukost, engelska/irländska alternativ och vegetariska alternativ.
Du kan vandra och cykla i närheten.
Goodwood House ligger 24 km från The Welldiggers Arms, medan Goodwood Circuit ligger 24 km från boendet. Flygplatsen (London Gatwick flygplats) ligger 41 km bort.
Set in acres of West Sussex countryside, West Dean College is just 6 miles from historic Chichester and 13 minutes’… Visa mer
Set in acres of West Sussex countryside, West Dean College is just 6 miles from historic Chichester and 13 minutes’ drive from the heart of the South Downs National Park. The Sussex Coast can be reached after 20 minutes by car.
The rooms in this characterful and quirky period property are mostly traditional in style, although the college includes a variety of room types, with some more modern and contemporary options. Many rooms feature garden views and bathrooms offer either a bath or a shower, with complimentary toiletries and towels. The rooms are either situated within the main house or in cottages or the vicarage which are all within the grounds. You can expect a peaceful stay as rooms do not have TVs or phones in the rooms, we do however have excellent Wi-Fi should you wish to bring a laptop or tablet.
In the mornings, West Dean College serve breakfast between 8-9am on weekdays and 8-9:30am at the weekend. The breakfast will be served in the college dining room amongst the students.Tea and coffee will be provided in the bedroom and refreshed as needed.
Guests will receive free entry to West Dean’s famous and beautifully landscaped gardens. An array of activities can be enjoyed onsite, including walks through the stunning arboretum, croquet, and tennis. The outdoor heated swimming pool is open during summer. Please note that occasional essential maintenance may require the pool to be closed for a period. To avoid inconvenience, we recommend calling ahead or inquiring at reception upon arrival.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival are within 5 miles of the West Dean College. Gatwick Airport is 45 miles away and Heathrow Airport is less than 60 miles away.
Originally a Georgian manor house, Avisford Park Hotel sits on 89 acres of beautiful Sussex parkland between historic… Visa mer
Originally a Georgian manor house, Avisford Park Hotel sits on 89 acres of beautiful Sussex parkland between historic Chichester and Arundel – just 45 minutes from London Gatwick Airport and Southampton Airport and with direct rail links to London.
The Avisford Park offers an extensive selection of on-site leisure amenities and activities, perfect for individual travellers or families, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an 18-hole golf club, fitness room, tennis courts, croquet lawn, and table tennis tables.
Swimming pool opening times.
Indoor Pool - 07.30hrs - 19.30hrs daily
The outside pool is permanently closed.
Wine and dine in the Cedar Restaurant, a former prep school where you can still see the names of all the former head boys engraved on the cedar wall panels, or opt for a more relaxed experience in the Lounge Bar.