What a marvelous gift. We chose Ashdown Park Hotel initially for it's location. It's in beautiful surrounding Ashdown Forest (also close to Winnie the Pooh country). When we arrived it was lovely to see that the Ashdown Forest deer also live on the hotel grounds, as we passed one grazing at the hotel's entrance. The hotel has a 'Downton Abbey' feel to it; grand entrance, beautiful lounges and sweeping staircase. Our room was tastefully furbished, with original beams and luxurious large double bed and bathroom. We enjoyed tea and complementary snacks on the terrace outside that over looks breathtaking gardens/lake and surrounding woodland. We really felt in the lap of luxury being served by polite and friendly staff that went out of their way to enhance the special experience and ensure you didn't need to lift a finger. We enjoyed the country club swimming pool and whirlpool, it was quiet and relaxing to lounge in the jacuzzi or just read a book at the pool side. Breakfast cannot be faulted either, an amazing array to satisfy any breakfast taste in the regal feeling restaurant. We explored the gardens and woodland which offered secluded and varying walks without having to leave the hotel grounds. We weren't interested in it but the grounds offer a golf course too and this doesn't dominate the grounds which are cleverly landscaped. We decided to have dinner in a local village at a cosy Italian restaurant as the hotel restaurant was a little out of our price range, though it's menu looked amazing. There are plenty of village pubs and restaurants within 2-3 miles of the hotel if you do this.
I sincerely have nothing negative to say about our stay at Ashdown Park Hotel, it's rare there isn't anything that you wouldn't change, but this treat lived up to all expectations. The attitude of the staff really put the icing on the cake, nothing seemed too much trouble and it was lovely to feel you're really being looked after. I highly recommend this experience.
What a marvelous gift. We chose Ashdown Park Hotel initially for it's location. It's in beautiful surrounding Ashdown Forest (also close to Winnie the Pooh country). When we arrived it was lovely to see that the Ashdown Forest deer also live on the hotel grounds, as we passed one grazing at the hotel's entrance. The hotel has a 'Downton Abbey' feel to it; grand entrance, beautiful lounges and sweeping staircase. Our room was tastefully furbished, with original beams and luxurious large double bed and bathroom. We enjoyed tea and complementary snacks on the terrace outside that over looks breathtaking gardens/lake and surrounding woodland. We really felt in the lap of luxury being served by polite and friendly staff that went out of their way to enhance the special experience and ensure you didn't need to lift a finger. We enjoyed the country club swimming pool and whirlpool, it was quiet and relaxing to lounge in the jacuzzi or just read a book at the pool side. Breakfast cannot be faulted either, an amazing array to satisfy any breakfast taste in the regal feeling restaurant. We explored the gardens and woodland which offered secluded and varying walks without having to leave the hotel grounds. We weren't interested in it but the grounds offer a golf course too and this doesn't dominate the grounds which are cleverly landscaped. We decided to have dinner in a local village at a cosy Italian restaurant as the hotel restaurant was a little out of our price range, though it's menu looked amazing. There are plenty of village pubs and restaurants within 2-3 miles of the hotel if you do this.
I sincerely have nothing negative to say about our stay at Ashdown Park Hotel, it's rare there isn't anything that you wouldn't change, but this treat lived up to all expectations. The attitude of the staff really put the icing on the cake, nothing seemed too much trouble and it was lovely to feel you're really being looked after. I highly recommend this experience.