The Stanhill Court Hotel - Gatwick

Introduction: The Stanhill Court Hotel is located to the north west of Gatwick. A wonderful setting with the hotel set within 35 acres of ancient woodland and the Sussex countryside. The building has a long history originally being built in 1881 when it was used as a family residence. The original construction was a Scottish baronial style featuring halls with wood panelling as well as in the minstrel room along with stained glass windows. The nearest populated area is the small village of Charlwood with a population of just over 2000. The village is just under half a mile from the hotel and where you will find three local pubs and restaurant.

Hotel:
The Stanhill Court hotel is a  former winner of the AA award for best romantic hotel. Although close to Gatwick airport its thankfully not on the flight path.

Bedrooms are all individual in nature with in-room facilities including Alarm Clock, Heating, Shower, Toilet, satellite TV, telephone, trouser press, high speed internet access, Hairdryer and Tea/Coffee Maker. Many of the rooms have a four poster bed.
There is a limited room service.

Restaurant 1881: Named after the year the original house was finished. With wood panelling and a real fire that is lit during the winter months. Sevres an international menu with fresh ingredients along with a choice from over 200 wines. open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and open to both residents and the general public.
The Library: can be hired as a private dining venue suitable for between 8 and 16 diners. Afternoon tea is served in the Library where you can enjoy views over the grounds.
Bar: styled after a Spanish courtyard.
 
The hotel hosts wedding ceremonies and can handle 700 guests in the banqueting room for breakfast. The wedding licence covers 180 guests in a civil ceremony and the 700 guests for the wedding breakfast.
The 35 acre estate offers superb walks and a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities. The hotel also boasts an open air amphitheatre complete with stage and lighting in its woodland grounds with the option to cover it with a marquee.

In 2007 the hotel added the Colas Wing is now which gave an extra 20 bedrooms along with the Sofia garden room with its glass roof.

Please note that the hotel does not have a lift. Some bedrooms are located on the ground floor.