Enjoy a short break or holiday, staying in South East England, ideally located to visit surrounding gardens. All of the accommodation on this page is quality inspected, and many feature impressive private gardens.

EAST SUSSEX

KENT

SURREY

WEST SUSSEX

Self-catering accommodation in KENT AND EAST SUSSEX

EAST SUSSEX Ashdown Forest, Battle, Eastbourne, Hastings,
Herstmonceux, Rye, Uckfield, Wadhurst

ASHDOWN FOREST
Holly House
Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex RH17 7LF

Holly House

T: + 44 (0) 1825 740484
F: + 44 (0) 1825 740172
E: db@hollyhousebnb.demon.co.uk
W: www.hollyhousebnb.co.uk

ETC: 4 diamond
Holly House has a one acre garden of variety and interest including cottage-garden, ponds, a stream and many places to sit.
Central heating throughout, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom, off street parking, dogs allowed.


BATTLE

Fox Hole Farm
Kane Hythe Road, Battle, East Sussex TN33 9QU

Fox Hole Farm

T: + 44 (0) 1424 772053
F: + 44 (0) 1424 773771

AA: 4 diamond
Informal wildlife friendly garden surrounded by forty acres of rolling countryside amid a thousand acres of forestry commission woodland.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, TV in bedrooms, children welcome-min age 10yrs, tea/coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, payment accepted in Euros, dogs allowed.


EASTBOURNE
Pinnacle Point
Foyle Way, Upper Duke's Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7XL

Pinnacle Point

T: +44 (0) 1323 726666
F: + 44 (0) 1323 643946
E: info@pinnaclepoint.co.uk
W: www.pinnaclepoint.co.uk

ETC, AA & RAC: 5 diamond
ETC Gold Award and RAC Little Gem & Sparkling Diamond awards
Our garden was designed by legendary John Codrington, and Pinnacle Point is a wonderful base to visit at least twelve famous gardens. We featured recently in Real Homes magazine, Sussex Life and BBC's South East Today.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, TV/radio/satellite in bedrooms, children welcome (over 10 years-old), ironing facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, off street parking, 4-poster beds, swimming pool, credit cards accepted.


NR HASTINGS

White Cottage B&B
Battery Hill, Fairlight, Nr Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4AP

White Cottage B&B

T: + 44 (0) 1424 812528
F: + 44 (0) 1424 812285

AA: 4 diamond
White cottage is set in beautiful, interesting and well laid out gardens, which is a peaceful haven for garden lovers.
Central heating, no smoking accommodation, TV in bedrooms, tea/ coffee making facilities, off street parking. Three bedrooms – two double and one twin (two with sea views). Prices £50 - £60 per room.


HASTINGS
Beauport Park Hotel
Battle Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN38 8EA

Beauport Park Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1424 851222
F: + 44 (0) 1424 852465
E: reservations@
beauportprkhotel.demon.co.uk

W: www.beauportparkhotel.co.uk

AA: 3*
ETC: 3* Silver award
Beauport Park Hotel is an elegant Georgian country house with 33 acres of parkland and formal gardens.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, Children welcome, tea/coffee making facilities, off street parking, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed.


HERSTMONCEUX

Conquerors
Cowbeech Hill, Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4PR

Conquerors

T: + 44 (0) 1323 832446
F: + 44 (0) 1323 831578
E: conquerors@ukgateway.net

ETC: 4 diamond
Access for disabled rating 3
Peaceful home in parkland setting. Spectacular views from its gardens and terraces. Ideal base for visiting famous houses and gardens.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, payment accepted in Euros.


HERSTMONCEUX
Wartling Place Country House
Wartling, Herstmonceux, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN27 1RY

Wartling Place

T: + 44 (0) 1323 832590
F: + 44 (0) 1323 831558
E: accom@wartlingplace.prestel.co.uk
W: www.bestbandb.net

AA: 5 Red diamond
Superb 17th Century Georgian country house, excellent en-suite bed & breakfast accommodation, antiques, four posters. 3 acre garden, formal lawns, magnificent trees, shrubs, roses and specimen plants.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, TV and DVD in bedrooms, tea/ coffee making facilities, private parking, credit cards accepted, payment in Euros.


RYE

Flackley Ash Hotel & Leisure Centre
Peasmarsh, Nr Rye, East Sussex TN31 6YH

Flackley Ash Hotel & Leisure Centre

T: + 44 (0) 1797 230651
F: + 44 (0) 1797 230510
E: flackleyash@marstonhotels.co.uk
W: www.marstonhotels.co.uk

AA: 3*
RAC: 3*
ETC: 4*
Warm and friendly Georgian country house hotel in beautiful grounds. Close to Great Dixter, Pashley Manor. Sissinghurst and Hever Castles.
Central heating throughout, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, TV in all bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed.


UCKFIELD
Sliders Farm
Furners Green, Danehill, Uckfield, East Sussex TN2 3RT

Sliders Farm

T: + 44 (0) 1825 790258
F: + 44 (0) 1825 790258
E: jean&davidsalmon@sliders.freeserve.co.uk

B&B: AA: 4 diamond
Self-catering: ETC: 4*
16th Century country house close to Sheffield Park. Bed & Breakfast, Self Catering in converted barn. Situated in a tranquil location with beautiful garden.
Central heating throughout, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom, off street parking.


WADHURST

Cheviots Guesthouse
Cheviots, Newbury Lane, Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6HD

Cheviots Guesthouse

T/F: + 44 (0) 1892 782952
E: mail@cheviots.info
W: www.cheviots.info

ETC: 4 diamond
Comfortable country house with large delightful garden containing many unusual herbaceous border plants, aboretum, orchard and newly planted knot garden.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/coffee making facilities, off street parking, credit cards accepted.



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KENT Canterbury, Hawkhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tenterden

CANTERBURY
Thanington Hotel
140 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3RY

Thanington Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1227 453227
F: + 44 (0) 1227 453225
E: thanington@lineone.net
W: www.thanington-hotel.co.uk

AA: 5 diamond
RAC: 5 diamond
ETC: 5 diamond Gold award
Georgian Bed & Breakfast Hotel with lovely walled garden close to city centre and Cathederal. Ideal for visiting gardens of Kent.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed.


CANTERBURY

University of Kent Kent Hospitality, Tanglewood, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7LX

University of Kent at Canterbury

T: + 44 (0) 1227 828000
F: + 44 (0) 1227 828019
E: hospitality-enquiry@kent.ac.uk
W: www.kent.ac.uk/hospitality/

ETC: 2-3*** Campus Accommodation
Value for money, comfortable accommodation in relaxing, quiet parkland setting, 20 minutes walk from city centre. Ideal for individuals and groups alike.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor/ bedroom/ passenger lift, free off street parking, credit cards accepted, Corporate Welcome Host.


 

ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS

40 York Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JY

40 York Road

T/F: + 44 (0)1892 531342
E: yorkroad@tiscali.co.uk
W: www.wolsey-lodge.co.uk

ETC: 3 diamond
Attractive Regency house in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, court yard. Welcomes gardeners.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, TV in bedrooms, tea/ coffee making facilities.


ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Spa Hotel
Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8XJ

Spa Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1892 520331
F: + 44 (0) 1892 510575
E: info@spahotel.co.uk
W: www.spahotel.co.uk

AA: 4*
RAC: 4*
ETC: 4*
Situated in 14 acres of beautiful grounds the Spa Hotel has 69 en-suite bedrooms, extensive health club facilities and the Dining Room offering English cuisine a modern flair.
Central heating throughout, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted.


SEVENOAKS

Hornshaw House
47 Mount Harry Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3JN

Hornshaw House

T: + 44 (0) 1732 465262
E: emb@hornshaw47.freeserve.co.uk
W: www.hornshaw-house.co.uk

ETC: 4 diamond
Comfortable en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation in quiet family house. Let us help you arrange your garden visits.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, TV in bedrooms, children welcome-min age 6, tea/ coffee making facilities, off street parking, Corporate Welcome Host.


TENTERDEN
Little Silver Country Hotel
Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6SP

Little Silver Country Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1233 850321
F: + 44 (0) 1233 850647
E: enquiries@little-silver.co.uk
W: www.little-silver.co.uk

ETC: 3* Access for disabled rating 3 Silver awarded
Elegant Tudor-styled country hotel set in landscaped gardens. Four-poster bedrooms with Jacuzzi. Personal service in a truly delightful and unique atmosphere.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed.


TENTERDEN

London Beach Country Hotel & Golf Club
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent TN30 6SP

london Beach Hotel & Golf Club

T: + 44 (0) 1580 766279
F: + 44 (0) 1580 763884
E: enquiries@londonbeach.com
W: www.londonbeach.com

ETC: 4*
AA: 3*
RAC 3*
An ideal base for touring the Weald of Kent with many gardens and castles within a short driving distance.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, ETC National Accessible Scheme inspection applied for.



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SURREY Kingston Upon Thames, Gatwick

KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Hotel Antoinette
26 Beaufort Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2TQ

Hotel Antoinette

T: + 44 (0) 20 8546 1044
F: + 44 (0) 20 8547 2595
E: hotelantoinette@btconnect.com
W: www.hotelantoinette.co.uk

RAC: 2*
100 rooms with excellent service and competitive prices. Restaurant and award winning gardens. Ideal for visiting Wisley, Kew and Hampton Court flower show.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, Corporate Welcome host.


LANGSHOTT, NR GATWICK

Langshott Manor
Langshott, Nr Gatwick, Surrey RH6 9LN

Langshott Manor

T: + 44 (0) 1293 786680
F: + 44 (0) 1293 783905
E: admin@langshottmanor.com
W: www.langshottmanor.com

AA: 2 red
RAC: 3*
ETC Gold award
A 16th Century Manor House set in award winning gardens, yet five minutes from Gatwick Airport, is the perfect place to start or end a tour of the garden counties.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, NGS, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, payment accepted in Euros, dogs allowed.



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WEST SUSSEX Copthorne, Gatwick, Haywards Heath, Steyning, Turner's Hill

COPTHORNE
Copthorne Hotel Effingham Park, Gatwick, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3EU

Copthorne Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1342 714994
F: + 44 (0) 1342 716039
W: www.millennium-hotels.com

AA: 4*
RAC: 4*
A former stately home in 40 acres of parkland with golf course. Close to many local attractions and gardens.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted.


COPTHORNE

Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick
Copthorne Way, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3PG

Copthorne Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1342 348888
F: + 44 (0) 1342 348866
E: coplgw@mill-cop.com
W: www.millennium-hotels.com

AA: 4*
RAC: 4*
ETC: 4* Silver award
Built around a 16th Century farmhouse and set in 100 acres of gardens. Close to many local attractions and gardens.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor accommodation/ passenger lift, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed(small dogs on request).


HAYWARDS HEATH
Birch Hotel
Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 7SF

Birch Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1444 451565
F: + 44 (0) 1444 440109
W: www.birch-hotel.co.uk

ETC: 3*
A comfortable , friendly hotel conveniently located at Wakehurst Place and all of Sussex's favourite gardens. Excellent restaurant and bar facilities.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted.


STEYNING

The Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel
The Street, Bramber, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3WE

The Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel

T: + 44 (0) 1903 878494
F: + 44 (0) 1903 813399
E: otr@fastnet.co.uk
W: http://home.fastnet.co.uk/otr

AA: 3*
RAC: 3*
ETC: 3* Silver award
Luxurious bedrooms. Award winning carvery style restaurant. Ideally placed for garden tours-Borde Hill, Leonardslee, Nymans, High Beeches, Parham - all nearby.
Central heating throughout, no smoking accommodation, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, children welcome, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/ passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, payment in Euros, Corporate Welcome Host.


Turner's Hill, near GATWICK
Alexander House Hotel
East Street, Turners Hill
West Sussex, RH10 4QD

T: + 44 (0) 1342 714914
F: + 44 (0) 1342 717328
E: admin@alexanderhouse.co.uk
W: www.alexanderhouse.co.uk

AA: 3 red
RAC: 3 blue ribbon
This magnificent country house hotel is set within 135 acres of mature gardens and parkland. Open all year, non residents welcome.
Central heating throughout, direct dial telephone, TV in bedrooms, NGS, tea/ coffee making facilities, ground floor bedroom/passenger lift, off street parking, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed.



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SELF-CATERING Holiday cottages in Kent and Sussex

KENT & EAST SUSSEX
Freedom Holiday Homes
15 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3EB

Freedom Holiday Homes

T: + 44 (0) 1580 720770
F: + 44 (0) 1580 720771
E: mail@freedomholidayhomes.co.uk
W: www.freedomholidayhomes.co.uk

Choose from a superb range of quality self-catering accommodation throughout the counties of Kent & East Sussex, ideal locations for visiting the many beautiful gardens such as Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Pashley Manor, Emmetts, Scotney Castle, Smallhythe Place and many more. All properties ETC graded and inspected - up to 5*. Mini-breaks and longer lets subject to availability.
Facilities vary with each property. Pets welcome at many. Most major credit & debit cards accepted.


KENT & SUSSEX

Garden of England Cottages
The Mews Office, 189A High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BX
Garden of England Cottages

T: + 44 (0) 1732 369168
F: + 44 (0) 1732 358817
E: holidays@gardenofenglandcottages.co.uk
W: www.gardenofenglandcottages.co.uk

ETC: up to 5 *
Quality ETC graded accommodation in Kent and Sussex. Excellent locations for visiting famous gardens, including Wisley, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter.
FACILITIES: VARIES BETWEEN PROPERTIES
Central heating throughout, direct dial telephone, swimming pool, children welcome, off street parking, credit cards accepted, dogs allowed.



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