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Gravetye Manor is a Grade I-listed Elizabethan manor house near East Grinstead in West Sussex, England, and a member of Relais & Châteaux. Built in 1598, it operates as a 17-room country house hotel set within gardens created by landscape gardener William Robinson. The estate combines historic architecture with modern hospitality, surrounded by 1,000 acres of landscaped grounds.
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Gravetye Manor sits near East Grinstead in West Sussex, England, surrounded by 1,000 acres of natural landscaped grounds. The estate's gardens were designed by landscape gardener William Robinson, author of The English Flower Garden, who owned the property from 1884 until 1935. The gardens, restored in recent years, remain central to the property's character and are Grade II* listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The main house is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.
The hotel offers 17 rooms and suites, including the Classic Room, Deluxe Room, Exclusive Deluxe Room, Robinson Suite, and Single Room. All accommodations feature period details in keeping with the manor's Elizabethan heritage, with wood-panelled interiors and views across the grounds.
The hotel's restaurant draws on produce from the estate's kitchen garden. The property accommodates groups and special events with 2 meeting rooms available for gatherings.
On-site activities include croquet and guided garden tours with the property's Head Gardener. A 9-hole and 18-hole golf course are available nearby, along with opportunities for horse riding, hunting, polo, and hiking in the surrounding countryside. Glyndebourne Opera House, approximately 20 miles away, hosts a summer festival from mid-May to the end of August.
Gravetye Manor is suited to those seeking a country house retreat with horticultural and historic interest. Children are welcome from age 7. The property welcomes both leisure guests and those attending events or meetings.
Editorial verification: Gravetye Manor is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Gravetye Manor is located near East Grinstead in West Sussex, England, surrounded by 1,000 acres of landscaped grounds.
The Elizabethan manor was built in 1598. It was the home of landscape gardener William Robinson from 1884 until 1935, who created the property's famous gardens. It became a country house hotel in 1958.
The hotel offers 17 rooms and suites, including Classic Room, Deluxe Room, Exclusive Deluxe Room, Robinson Suite, and Single Room.
Yes, children are welcome from age 7.
The gardens were created by William Robinson and have been restored. They are Grade II* listed and can be explored on guided tours with the property's Head Gardener.
The hotel has a restaurant that uses produce from the estate's kitchen garden.
Activities include on-site croquet, guided garden tours, and a nearby 9-hole and 18-hole golf course. Horse riding, hunting, polo, and hiking are also available in the region. Glyndebourne Opera House is approximately 20 miles away.
Gravetye Manor is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Gravetye Manor is in Mid Sussex, United Kingdom. Address: Selsfield Common, East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom.
| Location | Mid Sussex, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Address | Selsfield Common, East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| General manager | Paul Skinner · General Manager · source: gravetyemanor.co.uk, checked 2026-10-03 |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/gravetye-manor/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravetye_Manor
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