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Honeybridge Estate: The House
South East England West Sussex Ashurst
- From £550 a night
- Sleeps 12–18
- Large Property
Luxury self-catering accommodation on a sumptuous West Sussex estate – with a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub as standard
With space for 12 adults and up to 6 children in comfort, the house is built for big groups, entertaining and kicking back. The interior is not only spacious and elegant, it's also light and airy and beautifully decorated, with soothing pastel tones broken up by splashes of vibrant colour. There are comfy sofas, open fireplaces and antique furniture, together with Smart TVs, Sonos speakers and all the modern amenities you could wish for. The House has a brilliantly equipped, large open-plan kitchen with three ovens and six hobs, a selection of dining spaces, a handsome drawing room and an elevated terrace with uninterrupted views of the South Downs. As for bedrooms, there's a super-spacious suite on the top floor with its own private terrace, living space and en-suite shower and toilet, along with five other generously sized and elegant bedrooms with en-suites. And the sizeable shared bathroom comes with a free-standing roll-top bath. The capacity is officially 12 people, but z-beds can be added for kids, raising the number to 18.
Down a level, the large pool is stunning, and there's a hot tub and sauna to enjoy, too. In addition, you'll discover a walled garden and another terrace – all yours if you book the estate exclusively (The Barn and The Cottage) – shared, otherwise. There are 17 acres of lawns and woodlands, swings, a treehouse and even a zip wire, plus a tennis court, basketball net, cricket pitch, a lake for wild swimming and a games room. All of this is less than two hours south of London on the edge of Ashurst village, with views of the South Downs National Park. If anything's going to give you the urge to explore beyond your private estate for the weekend, it’ll be that chalky ridge of hills. But, let’s be honest, with so much on site, there’s little chance of anyone getting bored – and very little temptation to leave.
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Each property has all the luxury comforts one might expect at a 5 star hotel, from dressing gowns and toiletries and Nespresso coffee pods to sports equipment (such as for tennis, football and cricket, as well as for fishing on the private lake, by prior arrangement).Suitable For
Honeybridge Estate has, literally, something for everyone, from the youngest children (including facilities for babies) to the elderly, it is ideally suited to accommodate multi generational families but has all the conveniences to host corporate getaways too. The three properties individually or in combination, each with its own unique characteristics, have hosted wedding celebrations and honeymoons, well being retreats and activity holidays. Dogs can be accommodated by prior arrangement.Nearby
Steyning is home to Julia Donaldson, the talented Children's Laureate (2011-2013) and prolific author of children's books including, most famously, The Gruffalo. Signed copies of many of her titles, amongst those of other authors, are available at the Steyning bookshop. Walking along the South Downs or around the Knepp Estate wilding project, cycling across Ditchling Beacon or visiting the nearby vineyards to sample some of the very best English wines are highly recommended activities but, it has to be said that most guests barely leave the Estate between check in and check out as there is so much to do within the 17 acres of the Estate, from wild swimming to cricket not to mention the zipwire, tennis court and outdoor hot tubs and local recommended chefs can prepare sumptuous meals for guests by prior arrangement.Food & Drink
The nearby village of Findon is home to The Sylvan Oak which offers superb cuisine in a relatively informal setting. Opposite the restaurant, there is the award winning pub of the year, The Gunn Inn. The Fountain Inn in Ashurst is within walking distance of Honeybridge estate and the picturesque town of Steyning is well worth a visit and offers a choice of options for a traditional British afternoon tea, including in the quaint Cobblestone Yard.Open
Honeybridge Estate is open all year but by appointment / advanced reservations only.Pricing
Prices vary, depending on the date and length of your visit but indicative rates for this year (excluding peak periods) are:
THE HOUSE SLEEPS 12 ADULTS + 4 CHILDREN (6 bedrooms):
Two-night stay: £4,500 to £7,350
Seven-night stay: £7,500 to £12,200
THE BARN SLEEPS 8 ADULTS + 4 CHILDREN (4+1 bedrooms):
Two-night stay: £1,950 to £2,750
Seven-night stay: £3,250 to £4,600
THE COTTAGE SLEEPS 5 ADULTS + 3 CHILDREN (3 bedrooms):
Two-night stay: £1,100 to £1,750
Seven-night stay: £1,800 to £2,900
THE ESTATE EXCLUSIVE HIRE SLEEPS 25 ADULTS + 11 CHILDREN (13+1 bedrooms):
Three-night stay: £8,550 to £13,400
Seven-night stay: £12,550 to £19,700
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The Owner Says
Please do take a look at the reviews page of our own website where you can read verbatim many of the tremendous, heartfelt comments left by guests upon departure... that really is the best testimony to all that Honeybridge Estate offers and we hope it'll give you the confidence to visit Honeybridge Estate! We look forward to welcoming you too and hope that you too will find reason to return again... and again!
Location
Contact Website 01403 597 097 Honeybridge Estate: The House, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AWGetting There
From the A24 between London (M25) and Worthing, follow signs for Ashurst which will take you on to Grinder's Lane which turns into Honeybridge Lane. A mile from the junction, you will find the gates to Honeybridge Estate on the left.
Horsham station is 20 minutes away by taxi, Gatwick Airport 40-45 minutes and Brighton is around 35-40 minutes drive.
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Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 31 reviews
Perfect
We spent a joyous weekend celebrating our matriarch's 90th birthday. Four generations of family come together to rejoice and reflect on gorgeous surroundings. We loved the grounds, the comfy rooms, the hot tubs and the pool. There was something for everyone but most of all we made a beautiful memories. The Honeybridge Estate will remain fondly in our family memory for a long time to come. Thank you for welcoming us.
Will definitely be back
Dear The lovely Honeybridge Estate Team, Thank you so much for such a beautiful stay. Our 3-year-old was beyond excited to have so much space to run around! She wants to write that she really enjoyed playing on the swing. We’ll definitely be back to soak up more of this special place.
Joyous weekend
We spent a joyous weekend celebrating our matriarch’s birthday. Four generations of family come together to rejoice and reflect on gorgeous surroundings. We loved the grounds, the comfy rooms, the hot tubs and the pool. There was something for everyone but most of all we made a beautiful memories. The Honeybridge Estate will remain fondly in our family memory for a long time to come. Thank you for welcoming us.
What a fabulous Estate this is!
What a fabulous Estate this is! How lucky we are to find it. Full of magical nooks and glorious grounds. We have swum, played tennis, zip wired and had a truly wonderful time. From the moment we came through the gate at the bottom of the drive we knew we had found a truly special place. We are already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you to all the team for creating this sanctuary. With huge thanks.
Would love to come back
We have had an absolutely lovely stay, children vastly enjoyed the many activities (zipwire and football). We would love to come back again, many thanks for an amazing stay.
Glorious property
We were here with 28 friends and family from 4 years to 75 years old to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. A wonderful weekend of fun and laughter in this glorious property. Everything we needed was catered for and we all enjoyed the pool, swings, swimming lake and zipwire. Yoga with Jo on Sunday morning was wonderful out on the balcony in glorious sunshine. The M family and friends
Unforgettable
Wonderful memories made this weekend, some of our kids will never forget. So sad to leave this tranquil and beautiful place. Thank you.
Fantastic place
A lovely relaxing time spent celebrating our son's 21st birthday! Fantastic place, hamper and facilities. Thank you to Zoe and the team for making it special – we will be back! Lisa, Dave, Carl
Amazing couple of days
We have had an amazing couple of days in The Barn. Fantastically equipped with everything you could need. Our boys have loved exploring the grounds, playing pool and especially the zipwire. Thank you for a great weekend and the very warm welcome. We will be back and recommending you to our friends!
Absolutely stunning setting
It has been yet another wonderful weekend. An absolutely stunning setting to celebrate Adriannes 80th birthday. Gorgeous Gardens and exceptional home, enjoyed by our three generations. Our whole family have had an absolute blast. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Superb
What a wonderful weekend back with old uni pals and all the children. The grounds, house and countryside were all superb and we had such a wonderful time. Hopefully see you all again next year.
Most magical stay at the house and cottage
This has been the most magical long weekend in honour of my 80th birthday. The whole set up is absolutely amazing, with attractions to suit all our group whose ages ranged upward from 9 years. Absolutely everything was catered for, the facilities are superb and the setting and views are outstanding. What a weekend and we were even blessed with fine weather. The children must have swam at least 100 lengths of the pool and even Grandad went on the zipwire!! I would like very much to book it for 2034 for my 90th.
Wonderful stay
We have had a wonderful stay. Thank you to Zoe and Steve for making us feel so welcome. We’ve loved the beautiful Barn, lovely goodies and (especially our dog) the lovely grounds. The hot tub and the swimming lake have had lots of use! Walks at Cissbury and Chanctonbury Hill were amazing, and the Knepp Estate café/restaurant was delightful. We’ve been lucky with the weather with a picnic on Chanctonbury Hill and Tea on the balcony.
We will be back
Marvellous House and Gardens! We have had a fantastic time, all of us with happy memories to take away with us.
Third year in a row!
To all the wonderful team at Honeybridge. From the moment we arrived, we are transported to a state of relaxation and enchantment, words cannot portray our feelings of gratitude for giving us the most incredible and memorable stay. Every aspect of our stay has been impeccable to say the least. From the cozy interior hall of character, to the pristine swimming pool and hot tub facilities, all whilst surrounded by the most beautiful grounds – there’s no surprise that coming to Honeybridge is the highlight of the year! Zoe and staff, it has not gone unnoticed how you have made us feel like royalty with the most marvellous and efficient service always with a warm and friendly demeanour. We are so grateful to you for giving us the opportunity to switch off from our hectic lives, enjoy the surround of the kids giggling together and feel all round pampered. We hope you’ve enjoyed having us too! And although its always difficult to leave this magical place, we look forward to reliving the greatest memories that we have created here. But most importantly, we are counting down the days until we come back! All our love
Couldn’t have chosen better!
Dear Zoe and team, We chose Honeybridge for our 50th wedding anniversary celebration and we couldn’t have chosen better! Everything went brilliantly and we had our guests loved the House, the Art, the pool, gardens etc all superbly organised and presented. Thanks to Zoe for recommending Hannah for our Caterer – excellent. Many thanks again.
Repeat stay!
Dear Zoe and Team. So 33 of us, what can I say but blooming fabulous stay! We will defo be back, next year hopefully! The House, the Grounds, all marvellous! We were so blessed with the weather. You have brought all the family even closer together, if that could possibly of happened! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing xx
Most amazing time
To All at Honeybridge Estate, My multigenerational family has had the most amazing time celebrating my 70th birthday. We couldn’t have chosen a more suitable house to spend our weekend. Not one of us has wanted to leave! The children have had the best time ever in the pool and even allowed the adults to join in when we weren’t using the spa facilities. We have had wonderful walks around the grounds, using the bikes, swings, and zip wire. Honeybridge has everything you could wish for; nothing has been missed out. Zoe has been so helpful and friendly. I would recommend Honeybridge Estate to anyone who is looking for a wonderful private place to celebrate or to spend time with friends and family. We are all looking forward to being able to visit again!
An amazing weekend
Dear Team, However can we thank you all for ensuring we had an amazing weekend! We could not have found a house more perfect for celebrating. You are more than thoughtful, taking your effort to such a high level to make our stay memorable and more than comfortable. Love and Rocket (Sasha and John, the Chef) worked so hard to produce and serve an incredible 3 course meal for our friends and family! Our 50th birthday weekend was enjoyed by all our guests and they were all so happy. Thank you so much!
Would love to come back
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We had an amazing Christmas here. We loved the Barn, and loved the cold water swimming! Great location. Thank you once again, we would love to come back. x
Truly memorable
The Family had gathered here to celebrate our son Zac’s birthday in this wonderful and captivating house and surroundings. The beautiful rolling grounds, impressive sculptures and thought-provoking paintings and tapestries are just amazing. The house and its facilities exceeded our expectations in every way, including the excellent dinner cooked by Chef Michael supported by his wife. Some of us will forever remember the invigorating (and cold) wild swimming in Winter! Lastly, our thanks and appreciation to Zoe and all staff who made our visit truly memorable. Best Wishes
Repeat house and cottage guest!
Our third time here, and we have had a wonderful time again. The pool makes such a difference when the weather was wild and stormy. Great meal from Richard at the Social Table and message from the lovely Emma. Zoe and Steve couldn’t have been more helpful.
Completely faultless weekend in The Barn
Thank you so much for the wonderful weekend in The Barn, organised for a surprise 70th celebration with all the family. A completely faultless stay, and we are blown away by the accommodation, range of activities and an incredible service from Zoe and her team. Incredible memories made, celebrating an amazing man which was completely made by our amazing surroundings. We feel very lucky to have stayed and experienced all this and are already looking forward to the next time we visit …. whenever that may be. With thanks
Wonderful weekend in the barn
We just spent a wonderful weekend with our family to celebrate P’s 70th birthday. Everything was wonderful and we enjoyed everything on offer – including wild swimming! The children’s play area was a joy for our two 2-year-old Grandchildren and the adults loved the whole experience. Big thanks to Zoe for brilliant communication, help and professionalism to make our time so enjoyable. Love and Best Wishes.
Epicstay!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing home with us. The details, the details… All the effort and thought that went into the provisions were felt. A heartfelt thank you for making our stay epic. Hope to be back soon! x
Wow, Wow, Wow!
It really is hard to put into words how amazing Honeybridge is. We have had the most phenomenal stay and cannot thank Zoe and the team more for all their help in making this the most memorable weekend and 30th birthday! Thank you to the moon and back! x
Beyond expectations
I never expected my 40th birthday to be in such a stunning setting. Everything was beyond expectations and Zoe excelled in ensuring that it all came together perfectly. Thank you so very much. We hope to return for a family event next year. It is simply the Best! With thanks xx
What a treat!
Thank you so much for such a gorgeous stay! You have truly thought of everything to make the stay magical and memorable. The Pool and Spa facilities are dreamy and the bedrooms are so luxurious. What a treat! Thank you xxx
Would love to come back
Celebrated my 18th birthday here, Barn was amazing and very well equipped. Atmosphere was great, would love to come back. Massive thank you to Zoe who was so so helpful. xx
Incredibly special
What an incredibly special place to spend half term with our boys! There is so much to do we feel incredibly lucky to have stayed here the highlight of our trip was definitely seeing our eldest son Charlie catch his first fish. That would never have happened were it not for the kindness and patience of Alan and the incredible organisational skills of Zoe. We have honestly been so well looked after and every small detail has been considered and executed perfectly. What a magical place we definitely plan to return!
Return visit
A return visit for our family, but this time with friends in the ‘Big House’, It is impossible to fault this place – it is beautiful, peaceful with everything you could possibly want. The flexibility and care shown by all the team is just wonderful. Honeybridge has given us a most memorable weekend.
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