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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club offers luxury and activity. Play the 18-hole golf course, enjoy a hot stone massage at the Spa, or swim in the indoor pool. Two restaurants serve British cuisine, and free WiFi is available throughout for those balancing relaxation with adventure.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite (Fairway) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Fairway)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Master)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room - Parkland View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room - Parkland View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Wych Cross, Forest Row, England, RH18 5JR

What's nearby

  • Ashdown Forest - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Queen Victoria Hospital - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Wakehurst Place - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ashurst Station - 14 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Three Crowns - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coach and Horses - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thai Time - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Luxury upscale hotel in a rural location
A golf course, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a restaurant with golf course views. Indulge in a body treatment, a hot stone massage, and a manicure/pedicure at Country Club and Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 106 individually decorated rooms have perks such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 29.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • The Anderida Restaurant
  • The Forest Brasserie

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1815
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 29.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees apply to children aged 0-16 when booking dinner on a dinner, bed and breakfast rate. Breakfast is included for all guests who book this rate.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Ashdown Country Park
Ashdown Country Park Hotel
Ashdown Park
Ashdown Park Country Club
Ashdown Park Country Club Forest Row
Ashdown Park Country Hotel
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Forest Row
Ashdown Park Hotel Country Club
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club East Sussex/Wych Cross
Ashdown Park Hotel And Country Club
Ashdown Park Hotel Country Club Forest Row
Ashdown Park & Forest Row
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Hotel
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Forest Row
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Hotel Forest Row

Frequently asked questions

Does Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club pet-friendly?

Yes, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ashdown Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and Forest Way Country Park. National Cat Adoption Centre - Visitors Centre is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 536 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place , great large room , comfortable bed and excellent service .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Ashdown Park. It is a peaceful comfortable hotel. The rooms are spacious, with lovely smooth bed linen and fluffy soft towels. The staff are exceptional - attentive and extremely helpful, in reception, concierge, the lounge and the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean although a bit hot, swimming pool, spa & changing rooms clean. Staff in dining room & brasserie attentive, wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic grounds and a modestly sized but high quality standard of sports facilities. Dinner was to a high standard, all the staff were pleasant, helpful and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely place to stay

Stunning location. A very grand feel to the place inside and out although it needs a refurb in parts but not desperately. Lovely breakfast and good quality tea and coffee in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful forests and grasslands Absolute Peace. Very helpful and friendly staff Excellent breakfast Some areas of the East Wing need refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff and service.

The staff and service can not be faulted here, everyone was so friendly and helpful and the place is beautiful with their 3 gardens and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views. Restaurants served good food and they have 24 hour room service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious, luxurious and homely

The surrounding is absolutely beautiful. The hotel itself is pure class with modern interior upgrades in the bedroom. All that is needed is provided with high quality amenities. Wonderfurl place for a gateway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice to have a fridge. Other than that lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Exceeded our expectations.

From the moment we arrived all the staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was of a good size, lovely views and very clean. We had an evening meal in the dining room, which was of excellent quality. The ambience in the restaurant was lovely. We were not disappointed, in fact Hotel and staff exceeded our expectations. The grounds, including the country club, it’s worth walking around. The Ashdown Forest is a very beautiful setting , lots of walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teraysa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed everything about our stay at Ashdown Park Hotel. The team are super friendly, our room was lovely and very clean and luxurious. The grounds are well kept and a pleasure to stroll around. There are good fitness facilities, however we were there for a romantic trip. We had a lovely evening meal, but feel that there could have been more choice. The breakfast was delicious and well made. Thank you to the whole team for making our stay special.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, a very special place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

VenitaTeerun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location to relax and chill And best part you can bring your dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff bent over backwards

Wonderful country retreat. Great service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Full English breakfast !

Room large & comfortable. The Full English breakfast was the best I have had for a long time! I stay in at least one hotel nearly every week so I'm in a position to judge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
What I liked: The views and nature. Did not like: On site is restaurant is way over priced for the quality golf equipment is old and worn out Pay for 4 star luxury and get 3 star results

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In fact a very good, nice and relaxing hotel with a very good restaurant, serving very good prepared quality food. Only, the service in restaurant, was below average. The quantity of servers seemed more important than their quality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wish we’d stayed elsewhere

Shabby, dirty, poor service, broken jacuzzi , not really a spa (no sauna or steam room) and items added to restaurant bill that were not delivered as they didn’t have them!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average stay

Pretty average. Place is showing signs of tiredness. Could do with an update throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a wedding..the grounds and property are absolutely picturesque but the rooms are from the 80s pink carpets and green sofas was like being in a care home for the night. Also had no hot water and we wasn't the only ones who complained about this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fathima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 4th visit. The building and lands around it are still gorgeous but the amenities seem to have gone down a little. They no longer have the steam room in the ladies changing room which is a real shame and their spa treatments are just way too expensive, so unfortunately we gave them a miss this time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Second time staying here...first time Nov 21...enjoyed as much as then. Arrived at 1130 and can use Spa facilities before check-in time... however our room was ready on arrival so we put bags in room and then went off to Spa area Difference in breakfast set up..last time was menu choices taken at table...now buffet help yourself, however just as delicious and lots to chose from...cooked full English, fresh fruits yoghurts. Cereals pastries cheeses smoked salmon, juices .. tea coffee snd toasts bought to your table. . Staff very attentive over the weekend . Bed turn down service in evening very nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous buillding

Fabulous building in wonderful parkland.We enjoyed swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi and tennis. They had no sauna nor steam room. Our bedroom was nicely decorated and lovely. Breakfast was excelent. We could choose anything we wanted. The only negatives were that they forgot to put bathrobes in our room. Shampoo and bathgel were not quite enought for two people. I didn't ask for more as we had shower at the swiming pool. All in all it was memorable experinece.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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