We visited Ockenden manor this month to celebrate our anniversary and took advantage of the Sunday night deal - on the recommendation of the receptionist we booked the 'Raymond' room (one of the four poster feature rooms), with dinner bed and breakfast for the two of us, for £176. The 'classic' rooms are cheaper but if you're able to, i'd... more

Tucked away in a secluded location, we were treated to a luxurious stay. Dinner was simply an experience beyond words - the finest cuisine (including a separate vegetarian menu) with discreet and highly professional service. A most romantic hideaway with special praise for Adam, the Manager and his staff for their first class hospitality. more

You have to hand it to the hshotels marketing department, the Sunday night special is a great opportunity to stay at a gorgeous spot in Sussex with the most wonderful kitchen in the area and sweet, genuine staff. But only if you get the room right. I booked this as a last minute treat and was upsold from a classic... more

We wanted a country mansion kind of hotel for a weekend escape (from Brighton, 20 minutes away!). We looked at various options in the Southeast, then discovered Ockenden Manor and thought, “Yes! Just what we want.” The hotel building was exactly what we had imagined – ye olde mansion, gracefully aged, lovely well kept grounds. Furnished unimaginatively, but comfortably. The... more

Everything is relative when it comes to hotels, and as I used to review these places I see it as perfectly reasonable for a Travel lodge to be as faultless as the George V. My partner and I have stayed at a number of country house hotels in this area (Amberly Castle, Gravetye Manor, Bailiffe's Court) but Ockenden has the... more

We stayed at Ockenden on a "Sunday special" offer - which included the cost of a meal (excluding wine) with the overnight stay. Effectively, that meant the room cost next-to-nothing. The room was well-kept and supplied with all the basic luxuries, including a notably deep bath. The hotel is located close to a variety of attractions (sadly, many of those... more

It is my birthday & wedding anniversary on Monday so I wanted to take my wife somewhere special to spoil ourselves. Today I booked a Deluxe room for Monday night. We enjoy fine dining so were especially looking forward to eating in the Michelin Star restaurant. Ockenden Manor states that the restaurant is open from 7pm until 9pm and as... more

We stayed at this hotel on their Sunday Night Special rate which was excellent value. Overall, we had a great stay at this Elizabethan manor house but there were some caveats. To start with, the lady at reception, though very efficient, was rather aloof and came across as though everything WAS too much trouble. Every time we wanted service in... more

I just love this hotel. The staff are attentive and very pleasant. Fresh milk is provided for tea! The rooms are charming, many are quirky. If it is peace and relaxation, combined with excellent dining, you're after then I don't think you can be disappointed. It's my favourite hotel in Southern England. more