Ashdown Park Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1257 reviews)
Ashdown Park, Wych Cross , Forest Row , gb

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 1257 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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Lars-Ingvald extended_group no
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Hayley family_with_children ch
8
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
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catriona couple gb
6
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Johnny sander extended_group dk
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Abigail couple gb
8
Such a relaxing stay the bed was super comfortable and staff were very friendly
Pros:

The property is beautiful!

Cons:

Rooms were very hot

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Pilar couple es
8
Pros:

El lugar y el edificio, muy bonitos

Cons:

No hay ascensores y nos tocó la última habitación de un ala; un poco incómodo, la verdad.
Más de 300 pasos hasta el desayuno.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Wonderful place to spend our anniversary
Pros:

Clean spacious with very friendly staff

Cons:

Needed more complimentary tea and coffee in the room.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Javier solo_traveller es
9
Vacaciones enel sur de Inglaterra y festival de Glyndebourne
Pros:

El entorno un bosque precioso

Cons:

Carece de aire acondicionado y estos días las temperaturas alcanzaron los 30 grados Celsius. Amablemente el hotel nos ofreció un ventilador bastante potente

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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peter couple gb
6
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Penny solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beds, grounds, atmosphere

Cons:

Room was a little dark

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Eden couple gb
8
Great location and staff but room needed upgrading
Pros:

Great location, suite had a great view. Staff were great.

Cons:

Decor in room needs to be updated (90s style ans needs repainting) bathroom needs upgrade to charge that price for a room. No fridge in room either.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee