Horsham, United Kingdom
South Lodge
Sussex spa estate
Horsham, United Kingdom
Opened
1985
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Exclusive CollectionSussex spa estate
A Victorian manor presides over ninety-three rolling acres, where guests divide their days between hillside saunas and open-water swims.
“South Lodge, a sprawling country hotel in Sussex, has ratcheted its wellness offering up a few notches with the unveiling of its show-stopping new spa.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Open-water lake swimming and tennis courts spread across ninety-three private country acres.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Intricate carved fireplaces and ornate ceilings are proudly on display in this Victorian mansion, which affords superb South Downs views from its 93 acres.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the West Sussex countryside overlooking the South Downs, set on a sprawling private estate.
The rooms
Main house bedrooms keep their traditional furnishings and South Downs views. Selected suites add private terraces with outdoor hot tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Floor-to-ceiling glass surrounds the 22-metre indoor ozone pool, and a heated wild swimming pond sits outside.
The thermal suite
Wave-like timber slats shape the jasmine-scented Finnish sauna. Next door sits a curved marble salt steam room.
The gym
Parquet floors run through the 200-square-metre fitness suite, which opens onto an outdoor workout terrace.
The Billiard Bar
An amber glass chandelier hangs over oak paneling, where the bar pours evening cocktails, wines, and local spirits.
At the table
Wood-panelled Camellia cooks with produce from the walled garden, and Botanica serves dairy-free Mediterranean dishes in the spa.
How it began
Naturalist Frederick DuCane Godman built the estate in 1883, and a young Winston Churchill was a frequent houseguest.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.