Alexander House Hotel Information
Description
Alexander House is a 17th century mansion set amidst 175 acres of mature gardens and parkland enjoying spectacular views of Sussex. Some of England's most famous families have lived here including that of the poet Shelley. ,Stunning interiors are embellished with rich furnishings and fine works of art. Tradition blends with modern day comforts to provide a family atmosphere where visitors feel at home. ,Alexander's Restaurant, widely recognised over the years for its English and classic French cuisine, holds the RAC Level 4 Dining Award and two AA Rosettes.The hotel has excellent facilities for meetings and conferences and plenty to amuse its guests both on the estate and nearby. In addition, being close to Gatwick Airport, it is very handy as a first or last stop in England.
Services
Year built: 1620 Year remodelled: 1998-1999 Number of rooms: 15 Number of suites: 3 Number of floors: 3 Conference room capacity: 25 24 hour room service Helipad No pets allowed
Location
Gatwick is 9 miles away, Heathrow is 51 miles. From M23 exit 10, aim for East Grinstead then right onto the B2028 and left onto the B2110. The hotel is one and a half miles further along on the left.
Transportation
Gatwick - LGW: 9 miles / Taxi GBP 17.00 / Limo GBP 35.00,Heathrow - LHR: 45 miles / GBP 75.00,East Grinstead: 4 miles,East Grinstead train station: 4 miles,Coach-bus station: 8 miles,Motorway M23: 7 miles,Car rental office: 8 miles,Central London: 35 miles,Train station: Three Bridges 6 miles / Gatwick 8 miles,Bus station: Crawley 9 miles / Gatwick 8 miles,Shopping district: Brighton 25 miles / Tunbridge Wells 18 miles
Room Description
Cambridge - Single bed room. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Garden view. Satellite TV, direct dial phone, hairdryer and trouser press. Deluxe room - Double bed. En-suite bathroom with shower and bath. View of the hotel grounds. Direct dial phone, satellite TV, hairdryer and trouser press. Feature Doubles- King or twin bed with sall seating area. En-suite bathroom with shower unit, bath, double vanity. Some with garden view. Satellite TV, direct dial phone, hairdryer, trouser press, work desk and extra bed on request. One-bedroom suite with four-poster bed. Separate sitting room with dining table. En-suite bathroom with shower unit, bath, double vanity Garden view, satellite TV, direct dial phone, hairdryer, trouser press, work desk and extra bed on request.
Room Features
- Alarm clocks
- Antique features
- Bath tub
- Bathrobe
- Colour television
- Connecting rooms to some bedrooms
- Direct dial phone
- Double basins in some bedrooms
- En-suite bathroom
- Extra beds can be placed in to some bedrooms
- Fresh flowers
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Shower
- Single line phone
- Toiletries
- Work desk in some bedrooms
Restaurants
Alexanders - English / French, Reservations required. Chef - Brett Cambourne Paynter. Awards - AA Two Rosettes and RAC Blue & Gold Ribbon. A La Carte menu, use of local products. Dress is smart casual. Open: Lunch: 12:00 - 14:00 / Dinner: 19:00 - 21:30. ,24 hour room service.
Leisure
- Croquet (on-site)
- Driving range (nearby)
- Horse racing (nearby)
- Horse riding (nearby)
- Sailing (nearby)
- Tennis courts (on-site)
- Archery (on request)
- Ballooning (nearby)
- Bird watching (nearby)
- Falconry (on request)
- Fishing (nearby)
- Gliding (nearby)
- Golf (nearby)
- Gymnasium (nearby)
- Parkland walks
- Shooting (nearby)
- Walks
Landmarks
- Brighton 30 miles south
- Tunbridge Wells 15 miles north-east
- London 35 miles north
- East Grinstead 4 miles east
- Hever Castel 12 miles north-east
- Ashford - Eurotunnel 35 miles east
- Crawley 6 miles west
- Horsham 9 miles south-west
- Ashdown Forest 5 miles south
- Penshurst Gardens 10 miles north-east
- Wakehurst Gardens 3 miles south
- Ardingly 4 miles south
- Lingfield Race Track 6 miles east
- Glyndboune Opera House 20 miles south-east
- Hickstead Showground 15 miles south
- Pooh corner 8 miles south
- Poohstick bridge 8 miles south
