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The Hickstead Hotel

Name: The Hickstead Hotel
Address: Jobs Lane, Bolney, Hickstead, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 5NZ, Haywards Heath, GB

★★★·8.3/ 10Recommended

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📍Jobs Lane, Bolney, Hickstead, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 5NZ · Haywards Heath ↗

📞44(0)3330143701

1 rooms· Check-in 3PM / out 11AM

Express check-outMeeting roomsLong-term parking24-hour front deskGardenLuggage storageAll 27 facilities +

Review

Official

Set in peaceful Sussex countryside nestling beneath the Downs, yet only 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and the centre of Brighton, The Hickstead Hotel is the perfect location for a country break, a private conference or meeting, or a Sussex country wedding. Have a great night's sleep in one of 52 contemporary en suite bedrooms, including Executive Rooms, and enjoy outstanding menus on our Oak Tree Bistro and Grange Bar. The Courtyard Suite provides top quality and extremely flexible meeting facilities. Major routes to London are close by and on our doorstep are some of the best sightseeing locations in Sussex, making The Hickstead the perfect base from which to explore this lovely county. We look forward to welcoming you to The Hickstead.

Guest scores & sentiment

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Cleanliness7.6

Surroundings7.6

Service7.2

Facilities6.8

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Room types · 4

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RoomDouble Room

Double Room

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and desk chair; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Wheelchair-width doorwaysSmoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendlyConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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RoomExecutive Double Room

Executive Double Room

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Triple Room

1 × Double bed / 1 × Twin bedup to 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and desk chairComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Wheelchair-width doorwaysNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Twin Room

2 × Twin bedup to 2

2 Twin BedsInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and desk chair; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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DiningSights

Ben Wilkinson at The Pass

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

Situated in an enviable location next to the South Downs, South Lodge is a beautiful country house hotel that thankfully has a restaurant to match. Ben Wilkinson is an intelligent and skilful chef who runs a calm, focused kitchen; sit at the high-topped tables to watch him and his young team use impeccable techniques to get the most out of exceptional produce, be it day-boat turbot or wild fallow deer. The flavours build as the menu progresses and the desserts are a real highlight. Dishes are delivered with real pride by the chefs.

7.7km

Interlude

Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

The 240-acre Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens were first planted in 1801 and are famous today for their azaleas, rhododendrons and even a wallaby colony. Within the grounds sits an Italianate mansion housing elegant bedrooms and this intimate restaurant. The 'Estate Experience' tasting menu uses seasonal ingredients from their own land, with Chef Jean Delport's South African heritage shining through – such as in the carrot biltong forming part of the signature 'Rabbit Eats Carrot' dish. The wine list continues the South African trend, with choices from their own Benguela Cove estate.

7.9km

Maré by Rafael Cagali

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

£££

‘Maré’ translates to ‘tide’ in Portuguese, reflecting the ever-changing seasonality of the cooking at this neighbourhood restaurant from the acclaimed chef behind London’s Da Terra. The beautiful interior is sleek and modern, while the cooking draws on influences from Cagali’s Brazilian roots, along with forays into the Mediterranean, Mexico and Japan. Sharing is encouraged, although you’ll be loath to give up any of the signature ‘baba au cachaça’. Service is warm, genial and caring, with many dishes delivered by the chefs.

15.8km

Gravetye Manor

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

This quintessential country house hotel is surrounded by 35 acres of glorious gardens; it was, after all, once home to pioneering gardener William Robinson. Ornate ceilings and fireplaces feature in the beautiful sitting rooms, while the restaurant sits within a striking contemporary extension. The kitchen garden provides the kitchen's heartbeat, with the fruit (and veg) of its labours being used across carefully executed dishes that appeal to both the taste buds and the eyes – as in the seemingly simple but utterly delicious 'garden salad'.

16.0km

Ginger Fox

Modern British

££

Situated on the edge of the woods, this long-standing thatched pub is full of character and you can't help but be carried away by the team's cheerful energy. It's run by the Gingerman Group, primarily based in Brighton, with this acting as their country outpost hidden away in the South Downs. Pubby favourites like Welsh rarebit or prawns with Marie Rose sauce are all present and correct, as are dishes with a little more flair; whatever you choose, the kitchen will lavish the same care upon it. The wine list includes some locally grown options.

6.7km

Cin Cin

italian · Bib

££

Cin Cin’s loyal band of customers come for its wallet-friendly Italian cuisine, where fresh ingredients are simply cooked and natural flavours are allowed to shine. You can create a different experience every time you visit by sitting in a different place: in front of the open kitchen, at the horseshoe counter, gazing out the window onto the street or in the calmer rear room. Wherever you choose, the terrific homemade pasta is a must – such as strozzapretti with wild mushrooms, pickled shallots and parmesan. An all-Italian wine list completes the picture.

16.0km

Palmito

Asian, South American · Bib

££

A pink neon sign beckons you into this wonderful little neighbourhood restaurant that's all about small plates and big flavours. The style of the food is described as ‘spice driven’ and draws on multiple global cuisines across the selection of affordable dishes, be that scallops with ancho chilli butter or Keralan fried chicken. The décor is simple and understated, but the cooking is bold and interesting, with an appropriate degree of care taken in the kitchen. Kick your evening off with a colourful cocktail, and make sure to end it with a delicious dessert.

16.1km

The Flint House

Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Brighton’s famous Lanes district plays host to this fashionable brasserie hidden inside a red-brick and flint-stone house that was one home to the city's renowned Hannington's department store. Enjoy a drink on the terrace of the first-floor cocktail bar, then head down to the buzzy main room dominated by an open kitchen and a stainless-steel counter. There's something for everyone among the colourful small plates that take on global influences and burst with freshness and flavour. Many of the good value wines are also offered by the glass.

16.6km

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The Hickstead Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Double Room

Executive Double Room

Triple Room

Twin Room

Facilities · 27

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