Ashdown Park Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1272 reviews)
Ashdown Park, Wych Cross , Forest Row , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Beautiful location
Cleanliness of rooms
Quality of food
Cons:
Dated rooms
High prices for some amenities
Minor issues with check-in process

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Most reviews mention the hotel is spotlessly clean.
Service
8.88
Staff were incredibly helpful, polite, and friendly.
Location
8.82
Beautiful location and stunning surroundings were frequently praised.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms were spacious, but some comments mentioned they were dated or had issues.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities such as the spa and gym received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.86
Some items, like breakfast, were considered overpriced for the value.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Food quality was mentioned as excellent, but some wished for more variety.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall enjoyable stay despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:06

Property Description

Luxurious 19th-Century Mansion in Ashdown Forest

Spa and Fine Dining
Indulge in luxury at the spa and enjoy delectable meals at the award-winning Anderida Restaurant with live piano music.

Recreational Activities
From golfing on the 18-hole course to relaxing in the indoor pool, playing tennis, or exploring jogging trails, there's something for every guest.

Elegant Rooms with Spectacular Views
Relax in style in individually styled rooms offering Molton Brown toiletries, plush bathrobes, and captivating views of the hotel grounds.

Experience the charm of Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Dinner: Should you wish to dine at the hotel, advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Dinner inclusive rates include dinner to the value of £50 per adult to be taken in either restaurant.

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of £25 per night with a maximum of one dog per room. We have a limited number of dog friendly rooms which are subject to availability. Dogs can not be accommodated in Classic Parkland Views, Junior Suites or Suites.

Children - unless otherwise specified, our children's rates are inclusive of accommodation and full English breakfast. All other meals will be charged as taken.

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of £25 per night with a maximum of one dog per room. We have a limited number of dog friendly rooms which are subject to availability so we will contact you to confirm if we are able to accommodate your dog on your chosen date. Dogs can not be accommodated in Classic Parkland Views, Junior Suites or Suites.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1272 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Sanja • couple • gb
8
It was a prefect weekend getaway
Pros:

room was lovely, spacious and comfortable with large bathroom and great bed

Cons:

There are no bins around the property grounds, which are otherwise great for dog walks. Had to walk around all the way back to my room with a poop bag in my hand. Otherwise it is a dog friendly hotel

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful country retreat with a Fantastic Restaurant
Pros:

Fantastic restaurant and lovely grounds to walk around

Cons:

Service was a little slow on the terrace

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
10
A really lovely stay, the staff were very well trained and obviously experienced so we were well & taken care of. Th
Pros:

So much character in the buildings, fascinating history but also very comfortable in every way. The grounds alone are superb, with huge specimen trees and lakes. The gardening team created lovely shrubberies and colourful pots and baskets everywhere. The grandeur of a stately home but a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The extensive grounds ensured a peaceful night’s sleep and the health club facilities were also good.

Cons:

Very little to criticise, in the extreme heatwave when we stayed some guests were surprised the bedrooms did not have aircon but the windows could all the opened to let in cool breezes at night.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
1
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
Relaxing and chilled and in a lovely location.
Pros:

It was very clean and quiet and staff were very helpful and friendly.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Iakovina • couple • cy
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs renovation no lift

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
8
Very nice stay but needs some refining to keep it feeling luxurious
Pros:

The location is phenomenal and we loved the period features and also the facilities

Cons:

We did notice food trays from room service with half eaten food and various bottles of half consumed drink still littering the corridors at 9pm. Well after the housekeeping staff had finished their work for the day which I don’t think gives a great impression (to be clear these same trays were there from when we checked in at 1pm to when we returned to our room around 9pm)

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
9
Incredibly relaxing and luxurious
Pros:

Beautiful views and peaceful surroundings

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • gb
9
Very nice
Pros:

Good location , stunning grounds great facilities. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Cost of the food and drink was very high .
Bedroom in attic not great I felt like we had been allocated that room because we had come via booking .com where the rate was cheaper. , very soft mattress

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lars-Ingvald • extended_group • no
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • couple • de
10
Wunderschön gelegenes Castle
Pros:

Großes Zimmer. Das Frühstück war sehr gut, der aus der Karte gewählte Toast wurde schön serviert. Das Hotel liegt wunderschön in einem großen Park. Stilvolles Ambiente.

Cons:

Das Dinner ist für die Qualität zu teuer (Hauptspeise war allenfalls Durchschnitt). Halbpension zu wählen kann nicht empfohlen werden. Die Vorspeise schmeckte gut. Die Nachspeise kam aus dem Tiefkühlfach, der Teig war vom Auftauen matschig.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Wonderful stay at Ashdown Country Park Hotel
Pros:

Our room was fabulous because we were upgraded to a suite. It had everything we needed and more.
The huge bed was extremely comfortable and the en-suite had a jacuzzi bath as well as a shower.

Cons:

Our only disappointment was that we had booked for the highly recommended restaurant but it was closed so we were sent to the brasserie. The food was fine but not as special as we were hoping.
Having said that, the staff were amazing and worked non-stop.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lila • solo_traveller • gb
7
Beautiful but a lot of walking & stairs to navigate
Pros:

Reception, concierge & lounge staff were very welcoming and eager to assist. Beautiful facilities, very grand. Rather like a castle. Very opulent. Stunning grounds.

Cons:

I had not booked ground floor room as I assumed there would be a lift. Upon realising that I could not easily manage stairs, reception kindly and gladly offered me a downstairs room. I found the distance and stairs to health suite and Brasserie to be a problem for me, and had not seen any warning of this but maybe I missed this.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • au
10
A beautiful location to stay at.
Pros:

Great breakfast everyday.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
Relaxed and happy
Pros:

Beautiful location and grounds

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Igor • couple • ua
4
Beautiful grounds, but disappointing service and poor value for money.
Pros:

We were disappointed from the moment we arrived. Although we had booked a suite, we were told that the main restaurant was already fully booked for the evening. It was surprising that hotel guests, especially suite guests, had no access unless they had reserved in advance. Instead, we had to dine in the smaller hunting lodge restaurant, which was far less impressive.

The room had a strong unpleasant smell when we entered. Soundproofing was also poor — there was an internal connecting door next to the bedroom, and we could clearly hear people walking and talking in the corridor.

The service did not match the standard or price of the hotel. Many staff members seemed inexperienced and inattentive. We often had to ask for basic things, explanations were unclear, and the service lacked professionalism. The coffee was also very weak and watery.

Overall, the hotel is significantly overpriced for the experience it delivers. We expected much better service and attention to detail.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee