Gravetye Manor

Such a beautiful experience. Everything is incredible from the house, the gardens, the walled kitchen garden, the food in the restaurant to the bedrooms and the staff. Exactly what you would expect from a 5 star hotel and Michelin starred restaurant. It’s also lovely to be able to walk around the entire 1000 acre estate and further into the surrounding countryside. Such a peaceful secluded destination with a timeless sense of luxury.

Superb ‘field to fork’ meal. Worth every penny (especially as I wasn’t paying!). Party of three - one vegan, one veggie, one meat eater. Every dish I had was exquisite - both in presentation and taste. Most of the ingredients came from the gardens and really couldn’t taste any better. The setting and the Manor House itself is also stunning - even on an overcast day. The glass-fronted restaurant enclosure ingeniously nestles between the stone exterior walls, offering up a glorious view of the beautiful gardens. Service was attentive, informative, warm and friendly. Seriously good food.

Beautiful historic hotel and restaurant. Exceptional food, fine dining and amazing, hugely professional staff. The set lunch (£72pp) was an absolute delight at every turn and the gardens are lovely. Worth every penny. A wonderful treat!

Here for a private dining room lunch with family, ages ranging from teens to 70+ and the everything about the day was spot on. Canapes and fizz outside on the terrace made for an excellent start and the lunch itself was superb. The menu obviously changes but the Dorset crab and Sussex lamb were real highlights. More the the food and surroundings though, what I enjoy about Gravetye is the fact that it's understated and unpretentious. It's good and knows it's good but doesn't have to make the point. Attentive but unobtrusive service, stylish but unfussy and friendly staff. Not cheap but worth very penny (especially if someone else is paying).

We are Americans who stayed in 4 different 5-star luxury hotels during our 17 day trip to the UK countryside, and Gravetye Manor stood out as providing the most exceptionally beautiful and romantic setting and perfect service. From the moment we entered the property and were greeted by a valet who immediatley helped with our luggage, to the end of our stay when our final bill was easily appropriately reconciled and our abundant luggage was taken back to our vehicle , we felt welcomed, pampered, relaxed, and catered to, but without arrogance or pretense. The grounds are enchanting (this would make a great wedding venue) , and there are woodland walks to nearby areas of interest with helpful written instructions provided by the inn. The kitchen makes good use of Gravetye's extensive garden products, which are incorporated into the luxury multi-course tasting menu as well as breakfast fruit offerings. "Izzy" at reception went out of her way to accomodate us on a short notice massage request provided by "Luuby" personnel who came to the site to do in-room massage. All the staff were friendly and helpful and not a single one was surly or unprofessional. Our "Pear" suite was spacious and comfortable, with a free-standing copper-coated bathtub with smooth comfortable edges, abundant soft towels and robes, and beautifully scented and gentle toiletries. This is an exceptional luxury inn, very close to London and London Heathrow, worth every penny it commands. We will make a point of returning here when we are back in the London area, and will also refer friends.

We stayed overnight recently to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We had the most beautiful room with every possible amenity, and the staff were all attentive, friendly and welcoming. We have visited Gravetye many times over the past 40 years, and can honestly say it’s better than ever!