A place for peace and serenity, this lovely Elizabethan Manor house is a haven for those that need to 'get away from it all'. Just an hour from London and 20 minutes from Gatwick its peaceful ambience and flower filled rooms will soon relax you.

Our Manager Adam Smith and his friendly staff will have you feeling as if you have just arrived at a good friend's home Set in the heart of the Tudor village of Cuckfield, it is ideally suited for touring the great Gardens & Houses of Sussex and Kent, or for visiting the coastal towns of Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.

For those that simply wish to unwind, relax in front of a roaring fire in the sitting room, enjoy a drink in our cosy wood panelled residents Bar.

Or wander in the 9 acres of gardens around the Manor house. The South Downs offer a range of activities from Horse riding, cycling and walking trails, or simply drift at dawn or dusk in a hot air balloon. With a large local Art community there are many local galleries & museums or for those with artistic talent why not capture the magnificent views from the Conservatory Terrace yourself. 

Ockenden Manor Hotel Rooms

Ockenden Manor's twenty-two suites and rooms are all individually furnished with ensuite bathrooms, satellite TV, direct dial phones, trouser press, hairdryers and hospitality trays.

The rooms are all named after the two families that have owned the hotel since 1520.

Enjoy the intimacy of your own dining room in Merrick, or your private staircase in Elizabeth, said also to house our 'friendly but sad ghost' or lose yourself in Charles' huge Four poster.

Hugh has its own 'Victorian' bath with walk-in shower, and Master is a distinguished twin room with oak panelled walls, an original stone fireplace and a cosy private sitting room with views over the secluded garden.

Ockenden Manor Hotel Dining

Stephen Crane the Head Chef has received many favourable comments since arriving at Ockenden Manor, so why not come and try for yourself. We feature the Sussex and Cuckfield a la Carte menus as well a Vegetarian Menu.