Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa - Cuckfield

Award-winning Tudor spa hotel set in West Sussex countryside

Spa & Wellness

The spa at Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa was built within a 19th-century walled garden and offers an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, steam room, and a gym. Guests can book treatments by highly skilled therapists, including massages, facials, and access to an Isopod floatation tank. Individual and joint wellness retreat memberships are available for exclusive use of the facilities.

Dining

The hotel restaurant sources ingredients locally and overlooks the Manor's 9 acres of gardens. Breakfast is cooked fresh to order and included in the rate, with options like full English and lighter choices. Dinner menus change seasonally and feature dishes such as home-smoked salmon and baked Basque cheesecake, with wine pairings from local Sussex vineyards.

Rooms & Accommodations

Ockenden Manor's guest rooms are individually furnished, with some offering four-poster beds and views of the grounds or countryside. The Tudor Suite is a large room with a separate seating area and a modern bathroom, while the Spa Suites include outdoor terrace space. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, and some rooms have walk-in showers or free-standing baths.

Location & Grounds

The hotel is set in nine acres of beautifully maintained gardens and is located in the village of Cuckfield, a 10-minute drive from Haywards Heath rail station with connections to London and Brighton. Nearby attractions include the South Downs National Park, Borde Hill Garden, and Wakehurst Place. The property also offers an electric vehicle charging station and free parking.

Pet-Friendly & Family

Ockenden Manor welcomes dogs throughout the property, with pet bowls and baskets provided in the rooms. Families can use the spa facilities during designated family swim times, and children stay in the pool area only during those hours. The hotel also offers board games and puzzles for family entertainment.

• Location: West Sussex countryside, 10 min from Haywards Heath station
• Spa: Award-winning spa with indoor/outdoor pool, Isopod floatation tank
• Dining: Locally sourced menus with Sussex sparkling wine pairings
• Rooms: Individually furnished including Tudor Suite and Spa Suites
• Grounds: Nine acres of gardens with outdoor terrace dining
• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed with pet bowls and baskets provided
• Activities: Walks in South Downs National Park, nearby Borde Hill Garden