South Lodge Hotel & Spa
Boasting beautiful views across the South Downs, South Lodge is a five-star quintessential country house hotel in Horsham, tucked away in the West Sussex countryside.
Despite its proximity to Surrey and South West London, this rural idyll feels a world away, and as we drove down the sweeping drive, past giant magnolias and beautiful flower beds, I could feel all tension begin to slowly ebb away.
In addition to its beautiful location, acres of well-kept ground rounds and sweeping views, there’s another stress buster to be found at South Lodge - a state of the art spa. And by state of the art, I mean state of the art. But before I could pull my cossie on, it was time to check in…
The historic hotel building has an illustrious past and it still has a real sense of grandeur; think high ceilings, plenty of dark wood panelling and a mixture of formal furniture and opulent wallpaper and art.
A few corners feel a little old fashioned, but mostly it offers a welcoming charm and a laid back yet luxurious country club feel. There’s plenty of room for everyone, and it also has a beautifully presented terrace which overlooks a vast lawn and the South Downs beyond…
Review continued here. Published September 2022 on Essential Surrey & SW London.
