Ashdown Park
Elegance, style and luxury are all synonymous with this exquisite hotel and country club, set amongst inspiring Sussex countryside. Romantics won’t want to leave the grounds of the magnificent country house, which makes the short stroll from the main house to the spa even more enticing. There are specially designed men’s treatments on offer, as well as those aimed just at teenagers, but the cosy intimate design of the spa makes it particularly conducive to couples.
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At a glance
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Leisure Break Venue
The hotel offers a range of leisure facilities and treatments, although it is not a specialised spa location. Facilities include: pool and whirlpool.
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Local Attractions
Hever Castle, Pooh Corner and Pooh Bridge, and the Bluebell Railway are within easy reach of the hotel.
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Golf Resort
There is an 18-hole golf course on site that makes use of the scenic grounds.
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Group Friendly
Ashdown Park is a wonderful destination for hen parties and groups.
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Restaurant
The Anderida Restaurant is a formal restaurant that has won awards for its food and service. Meanwhile, the new Forest Brasserie is a relaxed and informal dining space in the tranquil setting of the Country Club - perfect for the whole family.
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Family Friendly
Children are welcome at the hotel and to use the pool and facilities, and have designated swimming times.
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Scenic location
The grounds are extensive and the Secret Garden is a beautiful place to while away the time. Access to woodland walks and jogging trails.
Spa & Leisure
The spa at Ashdown Park Hotel is a newly designed barn-style addition to the main building, which complements the long-standing architecture. It is intimate and very romantic and includes a pool, sauna, steam room and a gym amongst its facilities, in addition to the tennis courts, croquet lawn, putting green and jogging trails across the rest of the grounds.
The spa also offers exclusive treatments by Kerstin Florian who specialises in using natural elements including thermal mineral water, mud, algae, herbal extracts and essential oils. They also feature VitaMan products which have been designed exclusively for men containing plant, herb, and fruit extracts that are free from any harmful chemicals, artificial fragrances or colouring, all of which gives a complete sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Hotel & Accommodation
Ashdown Park Hotel has served as a hospital, university, home for soldiers, and a preparation centre for nuns, and although the spa area is new, the place as a whole retains a historic vibe. Today, the hotel has 106 rooms and suites, and is surrounded by 186 acres of land including the hotel’s own 18-hole golf course, with the Ardencote Forest beyond.
The main restaurant is the award-winning Anderida Restaurant, where all meals are served, including dinner, which is a formal affair where most guests opt for smart casual attire or formal wear. The food is well deserving of its credited reputation, and there is a fantastic feeling of ceremony – very traditional service matching classical fare. There are also Drawing Rooms with roaring fires, and the Fairways Lounge in the Country Club for more relaxed dining. A recent addition is the Forest Brasserie, located in our delightful Country Club and overlooking the golf course and forest beyond. It is a perfect setting for those looking for a relaxed and informal dining experience. Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea or coffee after your morning swim, a casual lunchtime meeting with a group of friends or perhaps a Saturday evening meal with great food and a lively atmosphere.
Location
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club,
Wych Cross,
Nr Forest Row,
East Sussex,
RH18 5JR
Spa & Hotel Reviews
Condition of Spa
7.0 out of 10
Quality of Treatments
8.8 out of 10
Staff
8.6 out of 10
Quality of Food
8.6 out of 10
Quality of Facilities
6.4 out of 10
Value for money
8.0 out of 10
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The receptionist explained nothing. We were sent off with clipboards and a firm to fill out without being told where the changing rooms were or what to do with the forms.
We handed them back in but these were then not passed to the therapists who then had no clue what we had written.
There’s no real ‘spa’ just a pool and small jacuzzi. No relaxation rooms and not enough seating around the pool
The 'spa' is not really a spa. They have an old small steam room and sauna which can only accommodate 2 people at a time in the changing rooms of the country club. It is not nice and we only spent a brief amount of time in there in the end. I was after a glass of water in the bar and it did take about 20 minutes for someone to serve me (and I didn't see a water machine, so I could help myself). The hotel is lovely but I wouldn't recommend for a 'spa' break. The treatment room was nice and the staff were good and the hot stone treatment was nice.
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Staff
8.4 out of 10
Room Comfort
8.4 out of 10
Quality of Bars & Restaurants
8.6 out of 10
Location
9.2 out of 10
Quality of Facilities
8.0 out of 10
Value for money
8.0 out of 10
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The hotel and location are beautiful, the staff were kind but we had a number of issues with our stay.
The hotel had not picked up that we required a twin room and we were shown to a double. This meant a change of room with all our luggage.
The room we were shown to was not as nice as the original double which had had a balcony.
The shower leaked in the second room we were shown to (reported to staff).
The meal was fantastic but they did not have the bottle of wine we ordered to go with supper. They suggested the house wine as a replacement which was £10 more expensive than our choice which they failed to inform us of.
There was an additional service change for the meal of £15 which we were not expecting.
We did speak to the duty manager on leaving and they offered us £30 off the additional bill (drinks in the bar, wine with supper). However please be aware that even a cup tea was £4.75 each which we thought was a little extortionate. Whilst the hotel was lovely and the individual staff were nice the group organisation was poor and it was very expensive.
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