It’s the little things at Park House that have earned this hotel a reputation as a home from home.
But as anyone knows, it’s the little things that make the difference. An extraordinary attention to detail has been paid to this English country house. Contemporary interiors combine classic and modern design, beautifully printed fabrics and Sussex beams to create luxury with home comforts.
Take your time to discover the manifold details that have earned Park House’s spa its many awards. A welcome as warm as the waters of the heated outdoor pool awaits. A mother-of-pearl tiled indoor pool beckons, siren-like in its pearlescent allure. You, the guest, are the most important person here and you’ll know it too.
Climb the stairs, stop a while to take in the wealth of family history that lines the walls, and make yourself at home in one of the 21 luxury bedrooms. French toile, chaise lounges and views of the Sussex countryside await.
View Park House’s entry in the Good Hotel Guide
Need to Know
Dining
Fundamental to the dining experience at Park House is that it must be fresh, local and seasonal. Head Chef Callum Keir and his dedicated kitchen team are passionately committed to working with locally-based producers and those who value the beautiful surrounding countryside and the produce being locally-grown and reared. This ethos translates into a varied and exciting dining experience which focuses on providing outstandingly beautiful and tasty dishes that embrace the family-run, luxury country house hotel idyll for which Park House is famed.
The Spa
The spa at Park House is just across the gravel drive from the main hotel building and is an oasis of luxury and tranquillity. It offers its guests a wonderfully intimate environment in which to relax and unwind. From the moment you walk through the large glass doors, the experienced team is on hand to help and advise you throughout your stay and every aspect and detail has been carefully thought through. The spa welcomes guests for individual treatments, spa days, as members and hotel guests and has a superb range of facilities as expected from an award-wining luxury spa.
- 4 Treatment rooms, including one double room
- Relaxation room
- 15 metre mother-of-pearl indoor swimming pool with marble entry shower
- Jacuzzi adjacent to indoor pool
- Relaxation area with loungers, complimentary teas and magazines
- All day menu served in the spa
- Steam rooms and saunas in both men’s and ladies’ changing rooms
- Family changing room
- Foot spa in ladies’ changing room
- Treatment menu offering Caudalie, VOYA and beauty treatments
- Gym and fitness suite
- Outdoor heated swimming pool in summer months (May to September)
- Sun terrace around pool with sun loungers
- Poolside bar serving drinks and smoothies
- All day menu served in the outdoor pool area
- Accessibility lift to lower treatment room area and changing rooms
- Two grass tennis courts
- Golf course – 6 greens & 18 tees
Spa opening times: Spa open from 7.00am-9.00pm, Monday to Friday and 8am-8pm Saturday and Sunday. Spa treatments are available 10am-6pm Monday to Sunday (last treatment at 5pm).
Exclusive Use
Max capacity: 50
Cost per night: POA
Also Worth Knowing
Nearby
Park House is ideally suited for enjoying the polo at Cowdray Park Polo Club; horseracing and motorsport events at Goodwood; top class theatre at Chichester Festival Theatre; leading art exhibitions at Pallant House Gallery and sculpture at the Cass Sculpture Foundation. It is also near to the popular beaches at The Witterings and water tours in Chichester Harbour.
Shooting Parties
Located in the heart of rural West Sussex in the South Downs National Park, Park House is on the doorstep of some of the very best shoots in the UK. With prestigious shoot days taking place on the nearby Cowdray and Goodwood Estates, the hotel is long established and fully equipped to host shooting parties.
Children
Children of all ages are most welcome at Park House. There are two well-proportioned family rooms in the main house and two inter-connecting rooms in South Down Cottage. There are also two cottages, Polo Cottage and Baytree Cottage, which are ideal for exclusive family use.
Nearby Attractions
For those keen to discover the local area, Park House is close to a wealth of cultural and sporting venues, including Cowdray Park’s Polo Club, the racecourse, motor circuit and aerodrome on the Goodwood Estate, the National Trust properties at Uppark and Petworth, private gardens at West Dean and Parham House, top class theatre at Chichester Festival Theatre and art and sculpture at Pallant House Gallery and the Cass Sculpture Foundation respectively.
It is also close to the historic market towns of Midhurst, Petworth, Petersfield and Chichester and there are sparkling wine vineyards to visit at Upperton, Nutbourne and Halnaker. Also within a thirty minute drive are the popular beaches of The Witterings and Chichester Harbour – one of the most popular inland harbours in England. Last but not least, walkers can enjoy the South Downs Way which is within sight of the hotel.
Pricing
A standard double bedroom for two people including use of the leisure facilities and a full English breakfast from £200 per room, per night.
What the Experts Say
“What a gem, it felt a bit like being in an Agatha Christie novel. Enveloped in the soft grooves of the South Downs National Park, it’s an inviting haven for those seeking a relaxing getaway.”
The Week Online
Weddings at
Park House, Hotel & Spa
A glorious setting, home-from-home atmosphere, romantic and intimate feel, flexible facilities, highly experienced and friendly staff for whom nothing is too much trouble, Park House is perfect for small to medium weddings with a maximum 74 guests and can be enjoyed on an exclusive-use basis.
The hotel’s beautifully restored Sussex barn, with oak-beamed interior, is licensed for weddings and provides flexibility for varying requirements for friends and family to join in the celebrations. The Barn opens out onto the manicured hotel gardens and has stunning views of the South Downs beyond.
Additionally, the hotel’s three cottages – South Down, Baytree and Polo Cottage – can provide total privacy before and after the wedding for the bride and groom and wedding party groups.
Need to know
Wedding facilities and features
Park House’s wonderfully restored barn, with its striking oak beams and countryside views, offers a stylish setting for an intimate wedding celebration. It can accommodate up to 48 guests for a civil ceremony and up to 74 guests for a wedding breakfast.
Wedding menu options
The Park House team and Head Chef will work with the wedding couple to create the perfect wedding breakfast menu, including canapés, 3 courses, wine, sparkling wine, Prosecco or Champagne.
Wedding packages
All our packages include exclusive use of the hotel, our 21 bedrooms and Sussex barn, ceremony hire, 3 course wedding breakfast and drinks. Then enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the croquet lawn the following morning. Depending on the drinks packages and menu options you prefer there are 3 packages to choose from:
Roses are red from £10,500 for the total package.
Love at first sight from £12,000 for the total package.
Happily ever after from £14,000 for the total package.
Your day needs to be exactly as you dream it. Packages can be added to and menus crafted to your individual tastes. Contact us to discuss your requirements and book a visit to the hotel.
Civil ceremonies
Park House is licensed for civil ceremonies and these take place in The Barn.
Wedding planning services
Wedding couples will be looked after by Park House’s events team who will guide them through every step of planning.
Meetings at
Park House, Hotel & Spa
Day delegate rate: from £85
24-hour delegate rate: from £290
Maximum number of delegates:
30 (Cabaret style – 6 tables with 5 people on each), 80 (theatre style), 75 (banqueting)
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Package one: Early risers
- A choice of tea or freshly brewed coffee and a bacon sandwich on arrival
- Mid-Morning, enjoy a tea or freshly brewed coffee and a sweet treat
- Working buffet lunch
- Flip chart, paper, and pens
- Still and Sparkling mineral water and selection of sweets
- ½ day meeting room hire
Total: £85 per person
Package two: The works
- Full English breakfast on arrival in the dining room
- Mid-Morning, enjoy a tea or freshly brewed coffee and a sweet treat
- A hearty 2-course lunch served in our dining room overlooking the croquet lawn
- Seasonal afternoon tea bites and soft drinks
- Flip chart, paper, and pens
- Still and sparkling mineral water and selection of sweets
- Full day hire of the meeting room
Total: £115 per person
Package three: Be our Guest
- Full English breakfast on arrival in the dining room
- Mid-Morning, enjoy a tea or freshly brewed coffee and a sweet treat
- A hearty 2-course lunch served in the meeting room or the dining room
- Seasonal afternoon tea bites and soft drinks
- Flip chart, paper, and pens
- Unlimited jugs of water and orange juice
- Full day hire of the meeting room
- Post-meeting beverage in the bar or on one of our terraces
- 3-course dinner in the dining room
- Overnight Accommodation in one of our individually styled bedrooms
- Full English breakfast in the dining room
Total: £290 per person
An hour from London, 20 minutes from Haslemere, a million miles from ordinary.
A quiet secluded atmosphere. Make Park House your location for a meeting, giving you the time and space to get things done and make those all-important business decisions. Let our experienced staff take care of your every need.
With a choice of our Sussex oak-beamed barn or the Boardroom, we can cater for meetings from 2-75 delegates.
Call the events team on 01730 819000 or email events@parkhousehotel.com to check the availability of your chosen dates.