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
Anticipated re-opening: May 2021
Check-in at 3.00pm
Check-out at 11.00am
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 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.
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).
Max capacity: 50
Cost per night: POA
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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
Park House, Hotel & Spa
Bepton, Nr Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0JB
Stuart Brown
Bepton Hotels Ltd
We’re proud of our long-standing family run business and in recognition of the extra-ordinary last few months we’re encouraging families to have a night on us if they stay 3 nights. Our hospitality is casual yet considered as we want guests to be at home; morning coffee musing the day’s papers, gin o’clock or deuce on one of the grass courts. You set your own pace, for your stay.
With a 4 night stay, there is a real chance to spend some time outdoors. So, take time to appreciate the manicured gardens of Park House Hotel. After that, you could explore the surrounding countryside and Southdowns National Park.
Your stay with us will include:
Price is based on the best available rate of the day for 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, with the 4th night added on a complimentary bed and breakfast basis.
Available on all room types, subject to availability, new bookings only.
Available until 28/03/2021
Park House is situated in the village of Bepton, 2 miles south of Midhurst on the minor B2226 road.
If approaching from Haslemere, Surrey: (approach from the North)
Take the A286 to Midhurst. On arrival in Midhurst, you will come to a mini-roundabout; turn right and go straight through the town and high street. On leaving the town (and going straight across another mini-roundabout heading towards Chichester) you will come to a sharp lefthand bend and here you turn off to the right where there is a brown sign for 'Park House, Hotel & Spa' and Bepton. You are now on the B2226. Continue straight down this road for 2 miles and as you enter the village of Bepton, the hotel is on the left-hand side.
If approaching from Petersfield, Hampshire: (approach from the West)
As you enter Midhurst on the A272 from Petersfield, you will come to a mini-roundabout. Turn right to Chichester and continue straight until you reach a sharp lefthand bend and here you turn off to the right where there is a brown sign for 'Park House, Hotel & Spa' and Bepton. You are now on the B2226. Continue straight down this road for 2 miles and as you enter the village of Bepton, the hotel is on the left-hand side.
If approaching from Chichester, West Sussex: (approach from the South)
If approaching Midhurst from Chichester on the A286, you have 2 options to reach the hotel. Either, enter the village of Cocking and immediately after the Blue Bell Inn on the left, turn left into Bell Lane and follow this very narrow road for about 1.5 miles and then take the first turning to the right signposted to Midhurst. The hotel is 1/3 of a mile down the road on the right. Alternatively, continue through Cocking on the A286 towards Midhurst and as you enter Midhurst and go past the Fire Station on your left, there is a left hand turning about 100m after this with a brown sign to Park House Hotel & Bepton. You are now on the B2226. Continue straight down this road for 2 miles and as you enter the village of Bepton, the hotel is on the left-hand side.
If approaching from Petworth, West Sussex: (approach from the East)
Follow the A272 from Petworth and pass through the village of Easebourne before reaching the outskirts of Midhurst and a mini-roundabout. Go straight across the roundabout into Midhurst and continue through the high street until you reach another mini-roundabout. Go straight across this mini-roundabout towards Chichester and after 300m, there is a sharp lefthand bend and here you turn off to the right where there is a brown sign for 'Park House, Hotel & Spa' and Bepton. You are now on the B2226. Continue straight down this road for 2 miles and as you enter the village of Bepton, the hotel is on the left-hand side.
25 minutes from Haslemere Railway Station (to London Waterloo, 4 trains per hour)
60 minutes from Gatwick Airport; 70 minutes from Heathrow Airport
Goodwood has played host to the Sport of Kings for over 200 years.
From its tentative launch as a flat horseracing course for local officers by the third Duke of Richmond in 1802, to its colourful programme of events, fixtures, weddings and entertaining, Goodwood is one of Britain’s great estates and historic homes.
Home of the world-famous Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship, launched in 1956. With 10 immaculate pitches and an annual fixture list comprising over 30 competitions at all handicap levels, Cowdray Park offers exceptional playing opportunities.
Discover this tranquil and intimate 18th-century house, perched on a high vantage point on the South Downs and enjoying views reaching as far as the English Channel.
The intimate gardens are being gradually restored to their original 19th-century design, with plenty of space in the adjacent meadow to play and relax with a picnic. The nearby woodland is great for exploring and den-building.
The vast 17th Century Petworth House and Park is set in a 700 acre deer park that has been immortalised in artist, Turner’s paintings. Inside the house is the internationally important art collection, from the National Trust, with numerous works from Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Black, ancient and neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons. Lord and Lady Egremont kindly open the doors to the house throughout the week.
One of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions as well as its work with the community and young people. Situated in the cathedral city in West Sussex between the South Downs and the sea, the Festival Theatre’s bold thrust stage design makes it one of England’s most striking playhouses.
Pallant House Gallery opened in its present incarnation to national critical acclaim in July 2006. The remarkable £8.6 million build project, which took nearly three years to complete, seamlessly married the original Queen Anne, Grade I listed town-house and the new wing, quadrupling Pallant House Gallery’s exhibition space. The gallery’s Collection of British Modern art is frequently described as one of the best in the UK
Cass Sculpture Foundation was founded in 1992 by Wilfred and Jeannette Cass. Their mission was to provide support for artists to achieve new levels of ambition in the field of large-scale sculpture. The result is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation that inspires, enables and presents the output of some of the most important figures in contemporary sculpture.
There are some fabulous English vineyards to discover in the area. Enjoy wine tasting, tours and treat yourself to a bottle or two before you leave.
West Wittering beach offers wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs beyond. The natural and unspoilt sandy beach of West Wittering has been a favourite destination for a family day out for generations. The highest water quality and excellent facilities have made it one of the premier Blue Flag beaches in the country.
Chichester Harbour is one of the most popular recreational areas in West Sussex, it’s sheltered waters are welcomed by sailors and wildlife alike, and a thriving holiday trade has developed as a result of the area’s attractions. The harbour was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 and is a Special Protection Area for birdlife.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Park House is licensed for civil ceremonies and these take place in The Barn.
Wedding couples will be looked after by Park House’s events team who will guide them through every step of planning.
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)
Package one: Early risers
Total: £85 per person
Package two: The works
Total: £115 per person
Package three: Be our Guest
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.
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