Gravetye Manor
Old-school English country house done properly. Roaring fires, antique furniture, fresh-cut flowers from the kitchen garden, tartan-waistcoated waiters. No gym, no pool, no spa — this is a place for garden walks, long dinners, and forgetting what day it is.
Book the restaurant as far in advance as possible — non-residents can book up to 6 months ahead and demand is extreme. A bedroom reservation automatically reserves a dinner table, which is a major advantage.
Why It Matters
One Michelin Star restaurant alongside two Michelin Keys (the first Keys ever awarded in the UK, 2024). Relais & Châteaux member since 1976. William Robinson's historic wild gardens span 35 acres. The kitchen garden supplies the restaurant directly. Only 17 rooms, so it never feels like a hotel.
A 1598 Elizabethan manor sitting on 1,000 acres of West Sussex countryside, about 12 miles from Gatwick and 30 miles from central London. It's been a hotel since 1958 and holds a Michelin Star in its glass-fronted Dining Room, plus the two Michelin Keys awarded in 2024 — the first ever given in the UK. The gardens were created by William Robinson, the pioneering horticulturalist who invented the concept of the English wild garden, and they remain among the most historically significant in England.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic Room
Cosy and full of character. Many look out over the meadows and lake. Rich fabrics and furnishings, pristine en-suite, flat screen TV and docking station. Antiques and original paintings throughout. Each room is named after a tree on the estate and has fresh flowers cut from the garden.
Deluxe Room
Bright, spacious rooms with large comfortable beds, a dining table and sizeable armchairs. Many have double-aspect views over the Flower and Spring Gardens. Twin configuration available in some rooms. Pristine en-suite, flat screen TV.
Exclusive Deluxe Room
The step up in space and drama. Some come with four-poster beds. Beautiful original features throughout, stunning garden views, and the same quality fabrics and antiques you'll find across the property. Twin configuration available in some rooms. En-suite and flat screen TV.
Four-poster (some rooms) or DoubleRobinson Suite
Named after William Robinson, the legendary gardener who owned Gravetye for 50 years. The suite has a generous bedroom plus a sunny sitting room with stunning garden views — ideal for longer stays or families. Sofa bed available in the sitting room. Quirky original features, fine fabrics and furnishings. Flat screen TV in both bedroom and sitting room, spotless en-suite.
Double with sofa bed option in sitting roomSingle Room
The entry-level option, aimed at the solo traveller. Compact but finished to the same standard as everything else here — antiques, period features, en-suite bathroom, flat screen TV. Named after a tree on the estate and dressed with fresh garden flowers.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Croquet available on the grounds. Classic English country house activity to go with the classic English country house setting.
The estate features a 3-acre lake. Fishing available for guests as part of the broader estate grounds.
Guests can roam freely across the 1,000-acre estate, taking in orchards, meadows, wild woodland, and the lake. No guide required — just head out from the manor and get lost (productively).
Guided tours of the historic 35-acre garden led by the Gravetye gardening team. Takes in the English wild garden created by William Robinson, the walled kitchen garden, the flower garden, and the wider estate. Tours run Monday, Wednesday and Friday from April to October, starting at 11am. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is capped at 20 people.
Same guided garden tour for hotel residents at a discounted rate. Available Mon/Wed/Fri, April–October, 11am start. Register interest in advance — spaces limited to 20.
Private garden tours available for groups of 7–22, bookable alongside a private lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April to October. Contact the events team for pricing.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property.
Elegant wood-panelled bar with beamed ceiling and extensive spirits display. Part of the manor's atmospheric public rooms.
Gift vouchers available through the hotel's dedicated gifting site.
Minibar in all rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities.
Complimentary parking for all guests, including those attending private events and exclusive-use bookings.
Two electric vehicle charging points on-site: a universal charger near the main house and a tethered Type 2 charger in the restaurant car park.
Transfers available to and from Gatwick Airport (12 miles) and Heathrow Airport (under 1 hour via M25). Arrange directly with the hotel.
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