The Best Castle
Hotels near Crawley

Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in 125 acres of formal gardens, this 13th-century double-moated castle offers luxurious yet modern bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Access is via the private gated entrance and guests have free parking in a private car park. The rooms at Hever Castle are beautifully appointed and individually styled with some rich fabrics and antique furnishing. They are located in the Astor Wing and the Anne Boleyn Wing of the castle and set apart from the area's the day visitors have access to. The Moat Restaurant serves lunch on days when the castle is open to the public. It offers a choice of hot and cold food, and a variety of freshly made sandwiches and castle-baked cakes are also available. There is a wonderful pub within walking distance for evening meals. Breakfast is served to guests in the Astor Wing or the Anne Boleyn Wing. The castle has historic 16th century portraits, paintings, furniture and tapestries. Access is included in the bed and breakfast rate and the gardens can also be privately enjoyed by guests outside of opening times. The golf club is just a 2-minute drive. Local places of interest include Chartwell and Penshurst Place. Show full description

Unique. Comfortable beds. Set in 3 acres of award-winning grounds, Langshott Manor has an award-winning restaurant, luxurious rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gatwick Airport is just an 8-minute drive away. A member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, Langshott is a 16th-century manor house with traditional features like wooden beams and oak panelling. All of the individually designed rooms feature a large flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Some rooms have special features including four-poster beds, private patios or corner baths. Brasserie Dining offers an extensive wine list and an original dining menu, using some produce grown in the hotel gardens. There are also elegant terraces and lounges with open fires and original period features. It has been awarded 4 Red Stars from the AA. The hotel is near the M23 and M25 motorways, and central London is 30 minutes away by train. Show full description

Great value. Stanhill Court Hotel is set in 35 acres of woodland yet is only 10 minutes’ from Gatwick Airport and is within easy access to the motorway. This country- manor house offers a restaurant and on-site bar and terrace with views overlooking the Surrey Downs, as well as free Wi-Fi and free parking during your stay.(NOT HOLIDAY PARKING through Booking.com) All rooms are en-suite and have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV and free WIFI. Other amenities are available on request. The hotel is also a popular Wedding and events Venue with indoor and outdoor facilities to cater up to 200 guests. The hotel is not under any flight paths. Show full description

Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Tennis court. In Ashdown Forest, this beautiful 19th-century mansion offers spacious rooms, a spa and a 2AA Rosette restaurant. Set in 186 acres of landscaped countryside, there is an 18-hole golf course. Ashdown Country Club has an indoor swimming pool and a gym. There is a tennis court, a putting green, a croquet lawn and jogging trails. The luxurious rooms have Molton Brown toiletries, satellite TV, mineral water and bathrobes. Ashdown Hotel’s individually styled rooms have stunning views of the hotel grounds. The award-winning Anderida Restaurant features a fine British menu, while the Drawing Rooms offer light meals and afternoon tea. Fairways Lounge has views over the golf course. Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is surrounded by secret gardens, lakes and woodland paths. Show full description

Popular among couples. Featuring a restaurant, the award-winning Gravetye Manor is set on 1000 acres of grounds and gardens in East Grinstead. This Elizabethan manor house offers free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking. Guests at Gravetye Manor can explore the extensive grounds and gardens, which also feature a 3-acre lake. Boasting garden views, each room includes a flat-screen TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have a bathrobe and a hairdryer. The restaurant provides uninterrupted views of the gardens with floor to ceiling glass walls. The ingredients has either been grown in the Kitchen Garden, or been sourced from a trusted, local supplier. Local activities include golfing and walking. The Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Beach front location. Delightful property. Superb interior design. Wotton House is nestled in 13 acres of listed gardens in the Surrey countryside, 3 miles outside of Dorking. It boasts an indoor pool with a range of other leisure facilities, and a restaurant that sources local produce. Each classically styled room has a private bathroom, with a TV and a safe in the room. Many rooms overlook the grounds, and all have a hairdryer and ironing facilities. Guests have free access to all Wotton House's health facilities including gym, sauna, steam room and tennis courts. 1877 Restaurant & Bar serves modern British cuisine, and guests can enjoy afternoon tea. Only 15 minutes’ drive from the Junction 9 of the M25, Wotton House is also a 30-minute drive from Epsom Racecourse and Gatwick Airport. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Stunning pool facilities. An hour’s drive from central London, the peace and tranquillity of Ockenden Manor provides a stylish retreat. The Tudor property combines modern spa facilities with elegantly traditional accommodation. Each of Ockenden Manor’s guests rooms comes en suite with individual furnishings. The hotel restaurant sources ingredients locally and overlooks the Manor’s 9 acres of gardens. Some rooms have four-poster beds and all benefit from free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Breakfast is included in the rate and is cooked fresh to order, and afterwards guests can relax by the fire in the elegant sitting room. The spa boasts an indoor/ outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, gym and treatment rooms, while the local area provides many picturesque country walks. Ockenden Manor is a 10-minute drive from Haywards Heath’s rail services, providing connections to London and Brighton. Show full description

Charming. Lovely interior design. Surrounded by Sussex countryside, Random Hall is just 10 minutes’ drive from central Horsham. Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, the inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant. With satellite TVs and tea/coffee facilities, the cosy rooms at Random Hall Hotel each have a private bathroom and a trouser press. Rooms also feature a radio and telephone. Flagstones Restaurant features exposed beams, and serves a modern British menu and world wine list. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily, and there are 2 comfortable guest lounges. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley, Random Hall is a 30-minute drive from historical Arundel. Guildford and London Gatwick Airport can both be reached in 30 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Cosy. Great views. Sleep Boutique is 6 luxury boutique-style rooms in a 15th-century mill, The Wiremill, which also has a leading gastro pub with local cask ales. Lingfield Train Station is located 4 km away, with regular trains to London Victoria Station. The local area is home to Ashdown Forest, public golf courses, and Hever Castle, Standen, Sheffield Park and the Bluebell Railway Line are all within 20 minutes’ drive. The Wiremill is on a 26-acre lake in the heart of the countryside and is a friendly escape from everyday life. Enjoy a refreshing drink on the lakeside terrace, and fresh local food. It is close to Gatwick, Brighton and London and is just 4.8 km from Lingfield racecourse. The award winning Utopia Spa is a short drive away. Ask the hotel about special rates. Within 30 minutes you could be sitting on Brighton beach. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated just 10 minutes’ drive from London Gatwick Airport, The Old House Inn features free on-site parking and a mature garden. Rooms are located in a converted barn and offer super king-size beds, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The National Trust property of Wakehurst Place is a 12-minute drive and includes a 16th-century country house and a mainly 20th-century garden. All rooms are named after local woods, and also include a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Home-cooked breakfasts, fresh pastries and fruit salad are served each morning, and guests can also enjoy a variety of classic British dishes and finer dining amidst a country pub atmosphere. The seaside town of Brighton is less than an hour’s drive away and features a large pier full of family entertainment. Show full description

Romantic. Superb breakfast. Located in Dorking, a 2-minute walk from Denbies Wine Estate, Denbies Vineyard Hotel is England's first carbon neutral vineyard hotel. The hotel offers garden views and a terrace and 2 new all-weather cabanas. All units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The rooms include a private bathroom and free premium toiletries. All guest rooms have a desk. A selection of cooked breakfasts is served daily at the property for guests only. Evening dining is available at Denbies Vineyard Restaurant and bar, which is open to the public. Guests at Denbies Vineyard Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dorking, like winery and vineyard tours. Box Hill is 1.3 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 16 km from the property. Show full description

Set in 16 acres of tranquil Surrey countryside and surrounded by lawns and garden terrace, Hartsfield Manor combines Victorian grandeur with impressive contemporary comforts and facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout. Free public parking is available onsite. Each room features a flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Some rooms overlook the garden. The fully equipped gym is a great way to wind down after a hard day’s work or a long day spent exploring the area. Guests can enjoy evening meals at the restaurant, which uses local produce and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a Continental or buffet breakfast in the morning. Guests can also relax in the public lounge, bar and terrace/patio. Redhill railway station and the nearest junction for the M25 motorway is just 5 miles away. Chessington World of Adventures is 10 miles away while Hampton Court Palace can be reached within 15 miles. The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport, 9 miles away. Show full description

Historic property. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. This 900-year-old West Sussex castle offers luxury accommodation within medieval walls. Its stunning gardens are home to an 18-hole putting course and 2 lakes. Amberley Castle has been awarded 4 AA Red Stars and 3 AA Rosettes for its fantastic food. You can dine in the 12th-century Queen’s Room with its vaulted ceiling, or the Great Room, with oak flooring, a tapestry, and suits of armour. There is free private parking on site, and Amberley Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away. The elegant bedrooms are furnished with antiques and fine fabrics, and biscuits will be waiting for you on arrival. Each room also comes with fluffy bathrobes, slippers, a flat-screen TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Amberley Castle is completely enclosed by its old wall, and retains a portcullis that gets lowered at night. You can climb the ramparts for stunning views, play tennis on site, and there is also a croquet lawn to enjoy. Show full description

Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Set in the beautiful Sussex countryside with great views throughout, Findon Manor is a country house hotel offering an-award-winning restaurant, a bar, and individually decorated bedrooms. All rooms at Findon Manor Hotel include furnished en suite bathrooms. Guests can also choose to relax in the lounge or at the Findon Manor bar, which offers a selection of local ales and and an ever changing menu based around locally sourced produce. The Findon Manor Hotel provides free parking for guests and is situated within Findon Village in West Sussex. The spacious rooms offer free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also provide scenic views across the open countryside. A full Sussex breakfast is included in the room rate, featuring meats from the finest local butchers. The Terrace Restaurant’s elegant dining room with oak beams and log fires opens onto the large gardens and there is a large selection of fine dishes on offer. Easily accessible from the A24, Brighton is 30 minutes’ drive away, while the towns of Worthing and Arundel are just 15 minutes’ drive away. The Findon Manor Hotel provides free parking for guests and is situated within Findon Village in West Sussex. Easily accessible from the A24, Brighton is 30 minutes’ drive away, while the towns of Worthing and Arundel are just 15 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Beach front location. Friendly staff. Opened August 2021. Situated in Henfield, 19 km from i360 Observation Tower, Tottington Manor Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 19 km of The Brighton Centre. Tottington Manor Hotel offers some units with mountain views, and rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 36 km from Tottington Manor Hotel. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Churchill Square Shopping Centre is 19 km from the accommodation, while AMEX Stadium is 19 km from the property. Show full description

Historic. Tennis court. In green Surrey countryside, this stunning country house has 2 restaurants, one mile (1.6 km) from Cobham and Leatherhead; 16 km from Guildford and Woking. With close connections to the M25, London is just 40 km away, and Windsor is not far away. Originally built in 1885, Woodlands Park is fully refurbished, but still has a grand Victorian feel, with oak-panelled rooms and many antiques. In the Oak Room Restaurant, expect the freshest ingredients and, where possible, homemade food. For a less formal setting, Bensons Restaurant offers a range of modern cuisine. The property has a gym available for all guests to use. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great location. This stunning boutique-style hotel overlooks Buckingham Palace and its mews, and provides personalised service. The Rubens at the Palace is a short walk from Victoria station and is ideal for Victoria Palace and Victoria Apollo theatres. The hotel is situated a short walk from Westminster, Mayfair and London’s West End. Each room at The Rubens at the Palace has been individually designed with thoughtful touches of luxury as well as homely comforts. The hotel boasts a selection of some of the very best food and beverage offerings in London with culinary experiences tailored using ingredients from Royal Warrant Holder suppliers. The flagship English Grill restaurant offers a truly refined and stylish setting in opulently designed surroundings. Murano chandeliers and a live-action kitchen make for a truly unique experience. The menu offers signature classics, including steaks, plant-based selections and seasonal desserts. Dishes are grilled to perfection in our charcoal-fired Josper Grill. The glass wall overlooking the pass allows guests to watch some of the action taking place in the kitchen with several of our menu items served with a theatrical table-side flourish. The dining experience is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including a fine selection from Bouchard Finlayson, our vineyard in South Africa, alongside a beautiful Champagne trolley. The Palace Lounge is a magnificent bright open space with panoramic views of The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace - the King's stables. As the royal carriages pass, it is the perfect place to start your day with a morning coffee and a selection of delicious pastries. The Palace Lounge is the ideal setting to enjoy our famous Royal Afternoon Tea. Our Curry Room is an authentic journey of discovery, blending Indian and African influences in our signature fine-dining style. An inspired three-course menu created by Chef Arun Kumar alongside an exceptional Thali. The New York Bar is renowned for its striking red décor, original artwork and luxurious ambiance. With a blend of traditional hospitality offering a journey from early signature classics through to modern mixology. Delicious home curated infusions and table-side theatre make for an unforgettable experience. The New York Bar is home to some of the most famous Gin and Whisky experiences in London and provides the perfect setting for luxury date nights, after work drinks, pre-dinner cocktails and laid-back lunch meetings. Show full description

Cosy. Cosy rooms. With a pretty Kentish village location, just across from Eynsford Castle, local churches and shop, the Castle Hotel offers contemporary accommodation in Eynsford. With its own pub and popular restaurant, The Castle Hotel serves a choice of lunch and dinner and provides free parking and WiFi. Castle Hotel also serves Kent lagers and bitters, wines and cocktails on the sun terrace and the chesterfields by an open fire in the winter months. The village contains two castles, a bird of prey sanctuary, a Roman villa, off-lead runs for dogs and a paddling area for children at the ford. Dogs are welcome at the property. Each guest room has an en-suite bathroom with shower, bath or both, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes are also provided. There is a flat-screen TV , fan, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. Guests can start the morning with a full English breakfast featuring Eynsford sausages from the butchers next door, or try the muesli with berries, honey and Greek yogurt. The property's team of chefs can produce a variety of locally and globally inspired dishes served in the bar and restaurant all day. Eynsford is less than 7 miles from Dartford and is situated in the Darenth Valley. Castle Hotel is 6 miles from Brands Hatch Circuit and the train station is 0.7 mi from the hotel, which connects Eynsford to the town of Sevenoaks. The Castle Hotel is 40 minutes from London on the train. If driving to the O2, it will take 30 minutes by car. Show full description

This pretty inn is situated a mile from the centre of Steyning, a small town known for its award-winning cobbled walk. The peaceful garden has a wide variety of plants, and there is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Rooms at the Castle Inn Hotel are centrally heated, and come with Sky TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. A charming building covered with summer hanging baskets, Castle Inn offers a range of fine ales and a choice of wines. Each has its own bathroom with free toiletries. There is a games room for playing pool, and a full English breakfast is provided each morning. In a rural area of Sussex, the inn is less than 5 minutes’ walk from St Mary’s House and the 11th-century Bramber Church. Show full description

The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection has been fully refurbished in 2023, each room has a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, flat-screen TV, desk and is furnished in a modern design. Each en-suite bathroom has also been fully refurbished and includes a powerful shower, toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection is a restored 18th-century hotel, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Groombridge Place Gardens is a 15-minute drive and features a moated manor house with a secret garden. Lamberhurst Vineyards and Hever Castle are both around 10 miles from the accommodation. The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a 5-minute drive away, and the accommodation offers free private parking. Fresh, seasonal food is served in the The Hand and Sceptre pub, which features modern British dishes interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. A traditional Sunday roast is also available, and guests can enjoy their drinks on the pub terrace which overlooks Southborough green. Show full description