Buxted
Buxted Park Hotel
About the Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love This Hotel
- This "attractive" (The AA) hotel occupies an elegant Grade II-listed mansion dating from the 18th century
- The property is set in over 300 acres of parkland featuring lakes and a deer park
- Ashdown Forest, where Henry VIII used to hunt and where AA Milne found inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh, is a 15-minute drive away
- The hotel's fine-dining restaurant holds two AA Rosettes
Overview
Buxted Park Hotel is set on a 312-acre estate roamed by fallow deer, in rural East Sussex. This AA 4-Red-Star lodging occupies a striking Palladian mansion dating from the 18th century, and has hosted suitably grand guests including William Wordsworth, Winston Churchill and Marlon Brando.
Glyndebourne, the renowned opera house, is a 20-minute drive away, while National Trust property Wakehurst Place -- an Elizabethan manor with ornamental gardens -- and Anne Boleyn's childhood home Hever Castle, are within 35 minutes' drive. The hilltop town of Rye, "often described as England's quaintest town… a little nugget of the past" (Lonely Planet), takes an hour to reach by car.
Ornate columns, intricate plasterwork and a gilt coat of arms decorate Buxted Park Hotel's grand lobby lounge. Guests can relax with coffee, cocktails and afternoon tea by the fireplace in the bar, which features high ceilings, chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, and dine in the 2-AA-Rosette restaurant. There's also a terrace with views of the grounds.
Classic Rooms are split between the main house and the garden wing. Executive Rooms are larger than Classic Rooms and are in the garden wing. Wi-Fi is free.
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Customer service available Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm GMT + 8.
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The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(69 Member Ratings)
(69 Member Ratings)
Other Comments
Staff were exceptionally helpful and professional
Michael
Jul 12, 2019
Camberley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
wonderful environment
Susan
Jul 08, 2019
Amersham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The grounds, environment and comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent.
Other Comments
Very good service
Janis
Jun 12, 2019
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Food very disappointing and overpriced
lynda
Jun 05, 2019
London, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything, setting , service, friendly
Sharron
Jun 03, 2019
Woking, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The peace and quiet, and the grounds were delightful.
Debbie
May 31, 2019
Chichester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location was fab
Other Comments
Unfortunately the evening meal was bland!
Sarah
May 27, 2019
Polegate, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Our room was very comfortable and nicely furnished, with an extremely comfortable Superking bed. We had lovely views over beautiful landscape, and a pleasant balcony to sit out on. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was good (though not particularly exciting.) A nice touch having complementary water and fresh milk in the fridge.
Other Comments
We were disappointed to have been put next door to a very loud and raucous family staying in room 21, who kept us awake until 2am drunkenly shouting at each other. They also had the audacity to order drinks for themselves on our Room 22. We only discovered this when we were leaving the hotel and paying the bill, and could easily have missed it. There should be a better system for the night porter to ensure that people pay cash for late night drinks, Preventing such scams.
We would have liked some acknowledgement from the hotel that it was our 44th Wedding Anniversary. This was stated on our booking, but was not mentioned on our arrival. The hotel seemed rather distracted in making preparations and setting up for a wedding which was happening the next day.
Anne
May 26, 2019
Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The grounds are lovely and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Dining staff were always happy to chat and offer help if needed.
Other Comments
My only criticism would be at the availability of televisions in hotel rooms. I know I'm probably in a minority here, but on our second night our neighbours were perhaps hard of hearing and couldn't live without tv noise. It would be great if some rooms were available that were tv free. Thoughtless neighbours apart, we hope to return.
Jennifer
May 22, 2019
Walsall, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great Margarita - thank you Luke.
Lovely food both for dinner and breakfast. Service excellent- thank you Liam.
Nice room
My daughter and grandson arrived for breakfast to surprise me for my birthday. Liam welcomed them and without a fuss, sat them at our table and provided them with breakfast - thank you!
Other Comments
Booked the hotel for the night before my birthday as a treat. Obviously hotel was quiet which is why promotion was on but went to the bar early afternoon and we was the only couple there. The bar was silent, not even any background music to add atmosphere.
Had a lovely meal in the evening in the restaurant (Liam was a real star and looked after us beautifully) but we came out into the bar after and again it was just the two of us - we had a great cocktail but again sat in silence.
Such a shame when I was really looking for a relaxed evening and the chance to celebrate my birthday. So we left after a drink and was in bed by 9.45pm
Such a shame about the atmosphere- it could be such a great place to relax, read the paper and spend some time. A little music would transform this bar.
Tracy
May 18, 2019
Edenbridge, United Kingdom
