Gravetye Manor Hotel and Restaurant

An ideal country house experience. The staff are very friendly and this adds to the relaxed and luxurious atmosphere. Dinner was absolutely superb. The chef is an artist. Also they have created a delightful modern space to dine in. Likewise breakfast is a delight. It was foggy and cold the night we stayed which added to the getaway indulgent experience Maybe return in Spring or Summer

Superb from start to finish, from the welcoming drinks by the blazing fire in the hall, to the exquisite petit fours at the end of our magnificent lunch. Food is faultless, not just beautifully and artistically presented, but full of wonderful taste explosions that titillate the palette- it’s a true sensory experience and the chef is really talented. Everything is so thoughtful, the canapés, amuse bouches, bread and delicious butter are all excellent. I have lunched/dined here several times and on my last visit several years ago, I was not impressed-today, I was more than impressed, I was delighted. Gorgeous lunch and of course I shall want to repeat the experience and will undoubtedly return.

We went for lunch on Sunday with two French friends who have high standards and expectations. The service, presentation and quality of the food was exceptional as usual. Our friends were more than impressed to say the least. They said the Gravetye was better than any restaurant they have been to in France !

Beautiful historic hotel and restaurant. Exceptional food, fine dining and amazing, hugely professional staff. The set lunch (£72pp) was an absolute delight at every turn and the gardens are lovely. Worth every penny. A wonderful treat!

Here for a private dining room lunch with family, ages ranging from teens to 70+ and the everything about the day was spot on. Canapes and fizz outside on the terrace made for an excellent start and the lunch itself was superb. The menu obviously changes but the Dorset crab and Sussex lamb were real highlights. More the the food and surroundings though, what I enjoy about Gravetye is the fact that it's understated and unpretentious. It's good and knows it's good but doesn't have to make the point. Attentive but unobtrusive service, stylish but unfussy and friendly staff. Not cheap but worth very penny (especially if someone else is paying).