Name: Horsted Place
Address: Little Horsted, Little Horsted, Little Horsted, Little Horsted, TN22 5TS, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

Elevator/lift

Smoke-free property

Garden

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

Reception desk

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Restaurant

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Free parking

Parking

Event facilities

Conference Hall

Business

Pets allowed

Pets

Personal protection equipment for staff

Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

Contactless check-in and/or check-out

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London Gatwick Airport

Airport Brighton

Rochester Airport

Tower Bridge

The Shard

Big Ben

London Eye

Tower of London

Victoria and Albert Museum

Buckingham Palace

National Gallery

Hyde Park

The British Museum

Madame Tussauds

Loftus Road Stadium

Horsted Place

Little Horsted

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Most things about this hotel were excellent, especially the food and service. One complaint is the cost of the wine. The cheapest white was £30, whereas the cheapest red was £38. To pay £38 for what was a very average red was very disappointing.

Great hotel but overpriced wines

Our Christmas break at Horsted Place was a wonderful experience! What an amazing location to have spent the festive period. Everything looked its very best and proceeded calmly and seamlessly throughout thanks to the meticulous preparations made and service provided by Manager Adam and his wonderful team, especially Bruno, Elleesha, Aimie, Ivana, Erin, Charlie, Harvey and Emily. The food was exceptional and the champagne receptions generous. Especially enjoyable were the perennial Ashdown Choir's carol concert and the challenging quiz hosted by pianist Chris Bewley. With the rain beating down and the wind howling outside and the log fires burning inside, it is difficult to imagine a more comfortable, genteel and convivial place to have spent our Christmas. Congratulations to everyone involved and a very Happy New Year to all.

FESTIVE FUN AT HORSTED PLACE

We stayed here for one night as a belated birthday treat and had dinner and breakfast.  The building is stunning, historic and Grade II listed, which meant it hasn't been spoilt in the way many older hotels have.  The communal areas inside look like they have been redecorated fairly recently and done very tastefully in a way that preserves the historic feel but still feels light and elegant.

We stayed in the Tower suite which was very spacious and traditionally decorated with lovely views from the windows.  The bed was extremely comfortable and there was a kettle in the room with all the supplies you would need to make various hot drinks - normal teas, herbal teas, coffee (both caffeinated and decaff) and hot chocolate.  Plus a generous assortment of biscuits.  

We had pre-dinner drinks in the warm and inviting Lounge and had dinner in the dining room.  I must say dinner was superb!  Being vegetarian I often find I am rather short-changed whilst eating out, but the starter of Portabello mushroom, poached egg, truffle and brioche was a delight, as was my main, a vegetable wellington (with a moist filling and not too much pastry) with roasted vegetables.  

Breakfast was also lovely with a great selection of options.  Staff were very attentive and helpful throughout.

We were definitely very impressed and will be visiting again.

Beautiful hotel and great food.

Fantastic stay at this beautiful hotel with a royal connection.  We stayed in Myers which was lovely and it looked like it had been newly refurbished.  Dinner was outstanding and so was breakfast.  Breakfast is cooked to order and lots of choice.  All of the staff were professional, helpful and made every effort to ensure we had a pleasant stay.  We will definitely be back and would highly recommend.

Fantastic hotel

My first impressions of Horsted Place was positive apart from the potholes on the drive from the main road to the car park. It is an imposing property set in lovely grounds. Inside you are met with high ceilings and a tastefully decorated main entrance hall that runs the entire length of the building. The same standard of décor continues up to the first-floor landing via a magnificent ornate staircase.  Unfortunately, this seems to be the extent of the expected level of quality.
We had booked what is supposed to be a ‘Superior Suite’ (The Edinburgh Suite) but the only thing that could be construed as being superior about it was its size.  The main room has both a bedroom and large lounge area. Whilst perfectly serviceable, the adjoining bathroom is on the small side to justify accompanying a superior suite as it has a relatively narrow bath with a shower attachment above it, a single basin and toilet.
The wooden furniture throughout is, to say the least, ’very tired’. Most pieces are heavily chipped and stained. The armchair in particular should have no place in a hotel room in its current condition. It has a ripped arm with a hole in it as well as numerous other pieces of wear / damage.
Both roller blinds in the room are absolutely disgusting. They are badly stained, damaged and dirty. It is evident they must have been in this condition for a very long time.  One of the curtain ties is totally threadbare and there are other areas of damage to curtaining.                    
The wallpaper is badly stained in a number of places, most notably in the corner area between the bed and the window where what looks like water damage runs from virtually the ceiling to the floor. It is unsightly and looks dirty.
Overall, in its current condition, this room is unappealing and grubby. 
There was no member of management on site when I tried to discuss these matters in person but in a subsequent email, the manager (Mr Faries) acknowledged the fact that they need to refurbish the restaurant and lounge and have so far only completed the entrance hall and 3 of the bedrooms. He has openly admitted that the other bedrooms all need redecoration and upgraded furniture and fittings. They have supposedly identified the Edinburgh Suite as being a priority room.  Mr Faries also confirmed the stained wallpaper was as a result of damage to a downpipe but offered no explanation as to the poor state of the other furnishing nor why this room continues to be marketed as superior which is simply unjustified.
This hotel undoubtedly has a lot of potential. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good but the main element you are paying for as a guest, i.e. the room, is unacceptable in this condition and totally undermines any other positives.  
Do avoid disappointment, I would advise giving Horsted Place a wide berth until such time as their proposed refurbishment and upgrading is fully completed.



Work in progress ?

Just back from a couple of days break. Everything about this hotel is first class. Staff are great especially the 2 Spanish brothers , food was delicious and our dog was made to feel very welcome. A big Thank you 😊😊😊xx

Fabulous Stay

Beautiful hotel that offers so much. 
The staff couldn't do enough for you and were all so friendly. 
We stayed in Portsmouth room which was beautiful and the decor kept to keep with the look of the hotel. 
All our meals were amazing and beautifully presented. 
We are already planning our next visit in the warmer months so we can enjoy the gardens and outside dining. 
When you visit be sure to ask about the history of the house.

Beautiful stay for  our anniversary 

Wonderful hotel in beautiful grounds. We stayed in the Edinburgh suite and it was extremely comfortable and spacious. We had an evening meal which was lovely and Bruno looked after us very well and was very attentive. Breakfast was equally good with lots of choices.

Wonderful hotel

I booked this hotel on a package deal via Secret Escapes, which was for my husband’s birthday.  The package offered everything I was looking for and was excellent value for money. 

Everything I had planned prior to the trip was in place and we were very lucky to have been upgraded. 

We stayed in the Windsor suite, which was a beautiful suite with the most fabulous views.  I had ordered a bottle of Ridgeview, which was waiting for us as soon as we got to the room, as well as a birthday card for my husband and some chocolates.  

Dinner and breakfast were both excellent and plentiful.  All the staff were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble.  

We will definitely be returning and we would recommend this hotel, especially for those wanting something for a special occasion.

Thank you again to all the staff for making our stay so lovely.

A fabulous country hotel set in the East Sussex countryside

We had our wedding reception here in December 2021 and looking at our wedding photos prompted me to write this review. The hotel is beautiful and the setting was perfect. The staff were really friendly and helpful.  We had an amazing day thank you Horsted Place.

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