Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa

Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns the Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa?

The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa is part of Historic Sussex Hotels, a family-owned collection of four hotels in West Sussex. Historic Sussex Hotels is owned by joint Managing Directors, Pontus and Miranda Carminger, supported by their family. They acquired The Spread Eagle in 1957 followed by Ockenden Manor in 1987 and Bailiffscourt in 1993. Now the third and fourth generations of the family, together with the teams, work side by side to evolve the hotels, spas and restaurants.

How do you get to the Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa?

The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of Midhurst, West Sussex. To reach the hotel by car from the M25, take the A3 south towards Guildford and Portsmouth. Exit the A3 at Milford and take the A286 to Midhurst. From Midhurst High Street, turn left after the second set of traffic lights into Knockhundred Row and follow the road up for approximately 250m. The hotel is located on the right-hand side of the road by the Market Square in the old part of town.

By train, the nearest mainline station is Haslemere, approximately seven miles away. Trains from London Waterloo to Haslemere take around 50 minutes, followed by a 15-minute taxi ride to the hotel. The hotel is also approximately 35 miles from Gatwick Airport and 46 miles from Heathrow Airport.

What is included in a spa day at Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa?

What is included in a spa day at Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include a fitness suite, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, a spa garden, and a relaxation area. There are three treatment rooms where therapists use TEMPLESPA products, in a range of face and body treatments.

Children’s swim times are 10.30am to 12.20pm and 3pm to 5pm daily.

The spa works hard to help everyone relax and enjoy a peaceful spa experience, and so they kindly ask that mobile phones are not used in the pools/hot tub/Jacuzzi. Phones and tablets may be used for reading or listening to music with headphones only. If you need to make or receive a call, please step outside to the front of the spa. For the comfort and safety of all families, phones are not permitted during family swim times.

What is near the Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa?

Located in Midhurst, the Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area. Nearby attractions include:

• Goodwood Estate
• Petworth House and Park
• West Dean Gardens
• Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
• Chichester Cathedral
• West Wittering Beach
• Fishbourne Roman Palace
• Uppark House
• Historic Portsmouth Dockyard
• Guildford

When was the Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa built?

The Spread Eagle Hotel has a history dating back to 1430, acting as an inn since it began, and with the likes of Queen Elizabeth I rumoured to have stayed there. In 2017 they celebrated 60 years of ownership by the same family.

What amenities does Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa have?

In the picturesque market town of Midhurst, Spread Eagle Hotel is a three-star hotel with 39 charming bedrooms housed within one of the oldest coaching inns in England. Dining takes place in a dedicated dining area which has been awarded two AA Rosettes and serves a quintessentially British menu. During the summer, lunch is served in the less formal conservatory, on the terrace or in the inner courtyard – making the most of the hotel’s beautiful, understated gardens.

Spa facilities include a fitness suite, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, a spa garden, and a relaxation area. There are three treatment rooms where therapists use TEMPLESPA products, in a range of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• As a historic property, access to areas is via uneven and steep staircases and the hotel does have irregular steps and narrow corridors
• They ask that you advise them of any accessibility concerns at the time of booking and they will do their best to find a solution
• They do have ground floor bedrooms available but they advise they are not wheelchair accessible

What are the food and drink options at Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa?

Dining takes place in a dedicated dining area which has been awarded two AA Rosettes and serves a quintessentially British menu. During the summer, lunch is served in the less formal conservatory, on the terrace or in the inner courtyard – making the most of the hotel’s beautiful, understated gardens.

How many treatment rooms are there at Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa?

There are three treatment rooms where therapists use TEMPLESPA products, in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa is at 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa opening times are on weekdays from 7am to 9pm and weekends from 8am to 8pm, while treatment times are 10am to 6pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.