Introduction:
The Copthorne Hotel Effingham Park
Gatwick provides a quiet retreat in a rural setting just 5 minutes from the M23 which in turns
links with the M25 London orbital motorway. The Hotel is situated in Copthorne Village, which is between Crawley and East Grinstead.
Local places on interest include Kingscote Bluebell preserved Steam Railway (3.2
miles) with its preserved country branch line, steam locomotives, and signalling
systems. The 13 century Hever Castle is 9 miles away while Epsom racecourse is
just over 13 miles from the hotel. Lingfield all weather race course is even
nearer at 4.4 miles. Less than 22 miles from the English south
coast and the seaside town of
Brighton.
Hotel:
The hotel is centred on a former stately home and set in 40 acres of parkland
and gardens with some trees dating back 100's of years. The Copthorne Hotel
Effingham Gatwick boasts its own challenging 9-hole golf course as well as a 20
meter swimming pool, floodlit tennis courts and health club where professional
staff are on hand for advice.
Bedrooms come with a seating area, satellite TV with pay movies, Internet access
via TV, direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press,
razor socket and hairdryer. All rooms en-suite.
Club rooms have a King double bed and their own with views of the grounds. They
have the additional benefits over standard rooms of free movies, complimentary
high speed Internet access, bath robes, chocolate bar, bottle of mineral water
and iron and ironing board.
Executive Suites come with a separate lounge area along with a balcony and the
benefits of the Club rooms.
All floors are served by a lift. 24 hour room service.
Dining:
Lounge Bar: Next to the Terrace Restaurant with views of the hotels in door
swimming pool. Fully licensed for a range of alcoholic drinks along with tea and
coffee.
Sports Bar: Informal ambience with a bar menu (hot meals and snacks) and wide
range of drinks. Large screen televisions show sports events.
Open: noon till 22.00 (lunch and dinner). 09:00 till 23.00 for drinks.
Terrace Restaurant: Serves British cuisine, English and Continental breakfast
and a range of wines.
Open: 06.30 till 10.00 (Sunday 07.00 till noon), 18.30 till 22.00.
The hotel meeting and conference facilities for anything from 6 to 600 guests
and holds a wedding licence.
Copthorne Le Club the facility that houses a gymnasium, exercise studio, 20
meter swimming pool and separate men/womens saunas and steam rooms.
Other sports facilities include two tennis courts with flood lights and a 9 hole
golf course.
There are also therapy rooms providing spa treatments.
Front desk is open 24 hours.
Smoking is not allowed in any part of the hotel.
Shuttle
Service:
Coach. Takes around 15 minutes
to both Terminals. Runs
05:00 till 22:05
(Every 45 mins- 1 hour). Under 5 free, 6-12yr £1.50, Adults £3.00 & Families £8.20.
Parking:
£7.50 per night as a resident
Room Numbers: 122
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out:
12.00 noon