Gravetye Manor Hotel

This stunning Elizabethan stone mansion was built in 1598 and has a timeless quality, enjoying a truly tranquil setting. One of Gravetye's most notable owners was the celebrated Victorian horticulturalist William Robinson, who created the 30 acres of gardens as the National English Garden as well as restoring the house, which later became a hotel in 1958. The current owners continue the custodianship of house and gardens and the tradition of country-house hospitality with care and affection. Inside, the traditional oak-panelled restaurant has a carved white ceiling and winter log fires. Chef Mark Raffan has his culinary roots in classical French cuisine from his time with the Roux brothers, plus a stint as personal chef to the late King Hussein of Jordan. This background and his considerable experience at Gravetye ensure an interesting and eclectic menu of broadly modern English cuisine delivered with high skill and top-class local ingredients, with fruit and vegetables coming from the hotel's own kitchen garden and peach house. Fresh fish is also a particular strength, with typical dishes including the likes of steamed charlotte of lemon sole and organic salmon with creamed leek and langoustine cappuccino, or roast fillet of West Coast turbot with autumn ceps, roasted salsify and creamy cep sauce.

From M23 junct 10 take A264 towards East Grinstead. After 2m take B2028. After Turners Hill, follow signs
Nearest station: East Grinstead

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