

Ashdown Park Hotel And Country Club, Richard De Wych
Ashdown Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JR -
Up to
18 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
Set in the Sussex countryside in the heart of Ashdown Forest, this magnificent hotel provides the perfect setting for every occasion. Whether staying for business or pleasure, hosting a celebration or conference, Ashdown Park Hotel is the complete venue in the south-east of England. Ashdown Park is also only 20 minutes from Gatwick.
The Richard de Wych makes the perfect space for a group meeting, or social gathering. Located around the corner from our hotel cocktail bar and lounges, and overlooking the Ashdown Forest, the room boasts a built in screen for conference facilities whilst still having old world charm through its decor.
Capacity & layout
Dining
up to 18
Boardroom
up to 14
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Natural light
Telephone
Table / chairs included
Tea
Whiteboards
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Licensed for alcohol
Location
Reviews
Claire Nash
April 2025A small group of us came here yesterday for my step-daughter's hen party. We couldn't have been better looked after. The grounds are stunning, the food was delicious and we could make free use of the facilities such as the pool and jacuzzi. The staff were friendly and we all received treatments which were amazingly relaxing. I think it was great value for money, and will stand out in our memories as a highlight for years to come.
Jamie G
May 2025We stayed here for my partner's 30th birthday and it was perfect. The grounds are amazing and the hotel itself is great. Very modern whilst also keeping a lot of it's age in tact. They treated us really well, and even upgraded us to the Cedar Room which was probably the biggest room we have ever stayed in. The pool was very nice, the treatments were good, the dinner and breakfast was very tasty, and everyone was so nice and helpful. I really could not fault this place, we left this place feeling like new people! Already looking forward to our next visit, thanks to the team
C L
May 2025Stayed 5 nights to be near a wedding venue in East Grinstead. A nice place for a peaceful countryside retreat. The grounds are very pretty and the pond with fountain is nice. A special thank you to Lucy at breakfast, she was very attentive and kind. The breakfast menu itself was just ok, the buffet and egg dishes were simple and basic. The pool and spa are on the smaller side and not heated. Easy walking access to the Ashdown visitor center and hiking trails nearby. Overall, a tranquil place to spend a few days in East Sussex.
Jon Bull
May 2025We went here for afternoon tea as a birthday treat for my wife. The grounds are beautiful and the decor is impressive, but the afternoon tea was extremely disappointing. It was ~£100 for two people and definitely not worth the price. The staff were friendly, but not attentive. It was ~45 minutes before we got the afternoon tea. The menu was old, tatty, and had spelling and grammatical errors (not really presenting that luxury vibe). But the unforgivable thing was that all of the scones were RAW in the middle; stringy, uncooked dough. We mentioned this and they said sorry, and offered replacements, but the mood was killed, as these are usually our favourite, so we saved these for the end. This was also a birthday treat (as mentioned above), and halfway through, we could see the table next to us receiving a 'birthday plate'. They looked perplexed, but accepted it. Clearly this was meant for us, showing additional lack of attention. Sloppy
Alexander Karpel
May 2025My girlfriend and I stayed here for a short getaway, but unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. When we arrived, we were placed in a room that was uncomfortably hot. We later discovered it was Room 97 — apparently where all the building’s pipework runs through — which explained the extreme heat. The provided fan was ineffective, and the room lacked proper ventilation. The extractor in the bathroom didn’t work, and the shower was stained. We had an absolutely terrible night’s sleep, which set the tone for the trip. That evening, we dined at the on-site Forest Brasserie. Reception assured us that arriving at 7 PM — their closing time — would not result in us being rushed. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. Despite the restaurant being empty, we were hurried through our meal from start to finish. The waitress kept checking if we were finished while we were still eating, and our main courses — bland and very disappointing — were brought out the moment our starters were cleared. The meal was so poorly prepared that it made my girlfriend ill. After explaining the situation to reception the next morning, we were moved to a new room with air conditioning for our final night. While this was a step in the right direction, it did little to make up for the initial discomfort and poor hospitality — Room 97 should not be used for guests at all. On a more positive note, the hotel is set in beautiful grounds, and a few staff members really stood out: Paul, who kindly helped with our bags and gave us an insightful overview of the hotel’s history, and Jamie, the concierge, who recommended a wonderful local restaurant that made up for the prior night’s dinner disaster. While there were some redeeming qualities, the overall experience was disappointing, and we would not return.
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