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Found halfway between the villages of Handcross and Balcombe, in the beautiful Sussex countryside, this spectacular residence is ideally placed just 45 minutes from both Brighton and London. From the moment the car passes through the gates, winding through the lush meadows of Bluebells and Daffodils, you get that feeling that you are about to experience something special.Get out of the car, breathe the air, you are stepping into a piece of British History. The house was built in 1750 and the present Manor House in 1853. It was for many years the home of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone and was a favourite retreat for Royalty such as Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria, Queen Ana of Spain & Queen Sybilla of Sweden. Delightfully light and elegant, Brantridge Park sits perched in the middle of over 90 Acres of woodland and parkland.Today Brantridge Park still retains the Elegance, Character and Charm of a bygone time, but has been tastefully converted into Luxury Apartments for holiday rentals.The grounds were designed by Princess Alice and contain many specimen trees and shrubs giving colour all the year round. There are hidden trails and paths lining the Woods and Parkland around Brantridge Park, just waiting to be explored.
If you're thinking of staying here, please don't. I'm not sure how anyone else has given this place a 4 star review. It's tired, dirty and the furnishings have holes in them. We paid £220 for a night and told them the standard of the room wasn't as expected and we weren't prepared to sleep there. When we left they said they would give us a full refund, however months on they have refused to do so. I never leave reviews, but feel compelled to do so on this occasion. Disgusting.
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Date of stay: August 2016
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We have just returned from our 33rd stay at Brantridge Park since Xmas 2008, and had booked for Xmas 2016 but have had our reservation cancelled as Brantridge has now been sold and will close permanently on 4th of December. We will sadly miss staying there. I would compare Brantridge to a very elderly Dowager Duchess sitting in a corner, somewhat tired and careworn, living with the memories of past greatness but still reflecting signs of what had once been. Not everyone perhaps fully appreciated the positive aspects but it always provided comfortable hospitality and good value for money. It always offered a warm, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and the air of faded gentility was all part of its intrinsic charm. The staff could not have been more helpful or supportive in meeting our requirements, sometimes and short notice and we felt we had become part of “the Brantridge family”. Unfortunately they now face a Xmas with some uncertainty. Hopefully the new owners will breathe new life into the estate, which has always had considerable, if unrealised potential, and we wish them every success in its new incarnation. There are probably no other properties in the area offering the same advantages.…
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Date of stay: November 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Not sure anybody except the unfortunate staff will care but this place is now being neglected, the staff have been decimated and the maintenance shows it The rest of the staff are on notice and I think Dec3 is the closing date Making the booking and making adjustments to the booking was simplicity itself, as was check in and check out, otherwise it is hard to find really good things to say There was somewhere between zero and nothing in terms of wifi in the mews cottage(s), furniture was threadbare and well past supporting the weight of a human I will not go on and on, this maybe of help to anyone planning a visit in November
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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I have read the other reviews and yes...it is a bit tired but ... it is really beautiful - the house is lovely, the grounds are stunning and the staff are friendly and helpful. We stayed in the mews apartment with its spiral staircase and jacuzzi bath - it was very nice. The snooker room was great fun as was the mini golf and croquet. We loved it here and we cannot wait to return.
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed at Brantridge Park at the end of a 9-week vacation around Europe, to unwind for a few days before the long haul back to Australia. So, we wanted somewhere quiet, where 4 adults could relax, spread out and have our own space. Brantridge Park delivered on that score. The property is a grand old lady, sadly in need of some TLC. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a room on the first floor overlooking the back lawn, so enjoyed the views and the breeze. The location was handy for us as we wanted to visit a few places nearby (Guildford and Brighton). A walk around the property reveals the past glory of the place. That glory, sadly, has faded somewhat. A close look reveals the cracking paint. The pool, spa and sauna have been closed for years; the sign on the door is gently apologetic and seems to suggest that they may reopen. One day. (The sign is very faded.) Effort is put into taming the garden, at least by trimming. It seems, somehow, futile, as the garden has that uncared-for air. If you use your imagination, you can still make out where the formal (sunken?) garden was. Rabbits abound, as do grouse. There's a pitch-and-putt green, a tennis court, a croquet green and pool tables. The WiFi worked in the lounge room, but not in any of the bedrooms. Brantridge Park is a fading Victorian beauty, quietly wilting away.…
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:It was hot when we stayed and we certainly enjoyed the room on the first floor for the views and...
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beautifull grounds but appartments were a let down everything was run down and very tatty looks like it hasen't been touched for years paint peeling off windows bathrooms were so old cobwebs in curtains we did not feel comfortable there we were visitin relatives so went out a lot , good location with a air museum over road but we will not go back again
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Date of stay: June 2016
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:no rooms are good
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We stayed in apartment no. 4 which looked like it had been built in 1970 by a poor joiner. Bubbling paint, crumbling wall, rust...it was awful. The bathroom looked like it had come from a Bangkok bordello and the taps and shower head and tiling were a shambles. I wanted to leave the moment I stepped through the door. This place needs hundreds of thousands spending on it. If not more.
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Date of stay: June 2016
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What a stunning property with beautiful grounds covering many acres. Staff very couteous - has so much more potential ie would be a fantastic venue for weddings, conferences etc Has a ballroom, bar & it has many self catering accommodation -
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Date of stay: June 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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In June 2013 we stayed at the Brantridge park home. The home was exactly what I was looking for when we planned our trip to London. I wanted to stay in an old, stately home. The apartment we stayed in was nice, it was separate from the main house. It had everything we needed, yet there was nothing special. The sad part of this home, was the main house. It was run down and needed lots of TLC. The grounds were very neat and looked after. The stay was more than pleasant. The area in West Sussex was beautiful. Small towns with narrow roads and endless greenery. Short trip to the train station and a twenty minute train ride to the inner city.
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Date of stay: July 2015
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The drive to this location is superb. Narrow roads through the rolling countryside and forests; with a little imagination you can travel in a carriage with horses instead of in a 21st century car. Although there is no landlord is waiting for you, everything is neatly arranged. We arrived after 17:00 pm and our key and information about the area lay neatly in an envelope with our name ready on the table at the reception. Our apartment was situated on the top floor. Indeed a room with a view! We had an apartment for two people, but I have rarely seen such a large two-person holiday apartment. A vestibule, hallway, master bedroom, spacious bathroom with separate bath and shower, huge living room with dining area and a large kitchen with all appliances and breakfast table. And free wifi (as it should be everywere). Each room is equipped with authentic sash windows. And then I come right to my downfall. The maintenance leaves something to be desired. The woodwork of the windows are rotten and the garden and the surrounding park is waiting for a good gardener (who would have a full-time job along with at least two colleagues). The positive part is that it is affordable to stay in such beautiful surroundings ;-). Brantridge park is a nice drive from Brighton (within half an hour you are at the Palace Pier in Brighton). Some advice: make a booking for an apartment in the main building and not in one of the cottages. The latter are much smaller, darker and they are very stale.…
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Date of stay: September 2015
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:make a sure you have a reservation for the main building as the cottages are smaller, darker and...
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