Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at South Lodge

South Lodge is a magnificent Victorian country house in Horsham, West Sussex with an elevated position and 93 acres of gardens and parkland overlooking the South Downs. It has opulent, yet subtle and relaxed surroundings. This exquisite and welcoming country house hotel boasts 89 sumptuous bedrooms with lovely views, glorious grounds, 2 AA rosette restaurants, and a state-of-the-art conference centre. The 89 individually styled and designed rooms and suites are an irresistible fusion of the past and present. Every bedroom has divinely comfortable handmade mattresses, hand-finished duvets and a pillow menu. There are 2 stunning award-winning restaurants - The Camellia, which serves delicious cuisine featuring home-grown and locally sourced ingredients, and the Mediterranean-influenced restaurant Botanica. The Spa at South Lodge has a state-of-the-art gym, spin studio, indoor and outdoor pools, a thermal suite, treatment rooms, nail bar, as well as the spa restaurant Botanica. We have a third restaurant The Pass which holds a Michelin star and 4 AA rosettes. It offers at 7 course tasting menu.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I enjoyed the infinity pool very much - it is huge. I also thought the heated pool outside and the the natural pool were lovely. Staff very friendly and professional - I hope to return at some point.
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Obviously high end hotel. Staff very helpful and efficient. Room very good. Spa with swimming pools and gym absolutely fantastic.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very lovely period property sat in the heart of West Sussex. Very lovely to spend some time.
  • Harrison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I booked this as part of a wedding present for my son and daughter in law. They returned after their stay beaming and full of praise for how accommodating and lovely the staff and surrounding s were. Well done South Lodge - I knew you wouldn't...
  • Damien
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at lodges by the lake and it was just beautiful. Staff couldn’t be any more helpful and charming . Facilities at the property were excellent and food excellent .
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lodges and spa facilities amazing, staff excellent and food superb. Jack was a brilliant personal host.
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s our 3rd time here , we love it. The spa is amazing and the grounds are so beautiful. Had the best dinner in the Camilla restaurant also had the best facial Iv ever had , left my skin glowing.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly lovely staff - beautiful building & fabulous room
  • Edel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is our 3rd time visiting South Lodge and the Spa. Beautiful building and grounds and definitely feels like a treat as soon as you pull into the car park. The hotel is very well maintained and presented. The Spa is excellent and spotless...
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    No breakfast after spending 650 for 1 night cause I used booking .com to spend that amount I expected to be given breakfast

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Camellia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Botanica
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Pass
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

South Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, pets can be accommodated upon request in some rooms subject to a charge to cover cleaning costs.

Your spa access will be limited to check-in and check-out times.

Please inform South Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.