South Lodge Hotel and Spa

Accommodation
Each room and suite have their unique design and furnishings that keep you coming back for more.

Room options
The Cosy Rooms have modern furnishings, king-size beds where you can rest your head, and lush bathrooms with a separate bath and shower to pamper yourself after a long day.

The Smart Rooms have traditional furnishings that maintain character, queen-, or king-size beds to retreat to and if you need to get some work done, feel free to use the desk area.

Suite options
The Plush Junior Suites sit in the South Downs wing and have traditional or contemporary furnishings. These suites house open bedrooms with king-size beds, a stunning bathroom and a comfy seating area perfect for relaxing.

The Family Suites consist of an open-plan layout that features two snug double or king-size beds, a desk area, a beautiful bathroom with a deep bath and walk-in shower and last but not least, a seating area that invites you to unwind.

The Plush with a view Suites have a traditionally or contemporarily designed open-plan layout featuring a king-size or four-poster bed, a glorious bathroom and a peaceful lounge overlooking the South Downs.

The Garden or Balcony Suites are more extravagant because of their lush open-plan layout that gives access to a private patio garden or balcony.

The Hot Tub Suites are open plan that have feature king-size beds and large windows. Two of these suites have access to a private terrace with a hot tub, whilst the third suite has a little garden area with a hot tub.

The Monarch Suite is the most spacious and luxurious suite featuring a separate, lush lounge and dining room perfect for relaxing and entertaining, a stunning bedroom with a wooden king-size bed and an elegant bathroom to pamper yourself.

Self-contained accommodation
Bothy Cottage is a newly refurbished property that can cater to a maximum of eight guests with four lovely double bedrooms, a spacious lounge, dining and kitchen area that rests in its own garden.

Restaurants
There is Tom Kemble at the Pass; the man himself has worked at various high-end restaurants in London before winning a Michelin star at Bonhams' – this is a tasting menu affair where the guest sits in the Kitchen. Next, we have The Camellia Restaurant serving fresh produce from the hotel's kitchen garden and surrounding farms. Lastly, we have super healthy, Botanica. The menu is primarily plant-based and full of flavours you never thought possible.

If you’re looking for a relaxed place to get a drink, visit the Billiard Bar, where they have a selection of cocktails, premium spirits and wines, as well as an amicable atmosphere.

Facilities
We would suggest a day or at least an afternoon of time to relax at the Spa. We think the Spa at South Lodge is rather lovely and deserves your time. The architecture of the building is superb; it has a rolling roofline matching the contours of the South Downs, the views of which seen from the indoor pool.

Ladies will love the Ridgeview Beauty Bar (Ridgeview is English sparkling wine), and the fellas will like the Grizzly's, a modern take on the traditional barber. The wild Swimming pool is unique; you must try it. As Sussex is so sunny, you will be able to enjoy the outdoor vitality hydrotherapy pool.

History
There is evidence that man has inhabited Sussex for over 500,000 years; Boxgrove Man, a relative of modern humans, was unearthed in 1993. The Celts lived and thrived; the Romans added Britannia to their long list of conquered nations until their demise.

People from what is now Germany arrived in the 5th Century, and various Saxon Kingdoms evolved, East Saxons (Essex), West Saxons (Wessex) and the South Saxons (Sussex). The Nation of England was born, the crowns of the various mini Kingdoms become united under one Crown in the 10th Century, more or less.

The connection to the sea dominates the history of Southern England like no other part of Britain. Pevensey Bay, Sussex, was the arrival point of William the Conqueror and his army in 1066. William invaded and defeated the Saxon King Harold and subjugated the nation. The Norman invaders built castles at every opportunity and dominated the English people.

The Tower of London is probably the most famous of all. Princes have drowned off the Sussex coast changing history, and pirates hide booty in caves. The vast white cliffs and massive hills have always been our barrier from unwanted guests from the continent; the Romans found it a challenge, Napoleon never made it, and neither did Hitler. This coastline can tell the story of our islands, and our driver-guides will be delighted to enthral you.

From the South Coast of England, the most significant invasion force in history departed on Tuesday, 6th June 1944 for Normandy. Almost nine hundred years earlier, William the Conqueror left Normandy for what was then the most significant invasion force. After the war years, the seaside towns slowly began to fill with visitors and fishing villages thrived again.

Touring Guide
The location of South Lodge Hotel lends itself to touring England's sparkling wine region, Castles and gardens. There are famous gardens all over Britain, but there is a high concentration of magnificent show gardens in the South of England. Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens, Arundel Castle and Gardens, and Great Dixter are super famous.

The region is superb for hiking and cycling as well. The rolling South Downs are breathtaking and unique. The chalk downland habitat is unusual and supports rare orchids, butterflies and birds. The sea is never far away, and we can arrange private boat trips along the coast. Our suggested tour of England's South Coast features South Lodge.

Take a trip to the original seaside resort known as Brighton, wander around in Nymans Gardens or visit Petworth House and its extensive collection of 17-century paintings featuring Rubens and Rembrandt.

Farmland along the entire South Coast of England is slowly but surely being transformed. Two million vines a year are planted, and there are over 500 vineyards in the UK; South Lodge is in the very heart of this region. Let us help create a Private tour of England that is perfect for you.