Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in South East England
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in South East England? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in South East England to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Michael Wignall at The Latymer (Restaurant)
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa, London Road, Bagshot, Surrey
Dishes such as calf's sweetbreads, braised cockscombs, Moroccan spiced pork belly and tonka bean velouté may sound impossibly outre, but in Wignall's capable hands they are... more
Ramsden Farm Cottage (Self Catering)
Dingleden, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent
A well-equipped kitchen includes a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as oak work surfaces, while the living room has DVD entertainments, a CD Player... more
Brasserie Vacherin (Restaurant)
12 High Street, Sutton, Surrey
The decor is intimate and chic, service quick and efficient, and prices good with a decent wine list offering a range of affordable half litre carafes... more
Centuries Bed & Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast)
Two Centuries, Church Hill, Corner Bartholomew Street, Hythe, Kent
Kent has an irresistible charm which resonates with echoes of the past. Historically connected with Julius Caesar, Henry VIII, Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Thomas... more
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest (Attraction / Activity)
Park Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent
The 2000 acre Bedgebury Forest offers family cycling, mountain-biking, riding, walking, Go Ape and adventure play for all ages and abilities. For healthy outdoor activity in... more
Uppark (Historic House)
South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex
The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection of paintings that includes works by Pompeo Batoni and Luca Giordano. Also a fine collection of... more
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club (Spa)
Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex
Prescription facials, aromatherapy massages, body and heat treatments, solarium, manicures, pedicures and make-overs are all on the menu and the professional therapists are always on hand... more
Goodwood House (Historic House)
Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex
An extensive Sèvres porcelain service is also on show, together with French tapestries, fine furniture, and fascinating objects. History comes to life at Goodwood House, with... more
Sevendials Restaurant (Restaurant)
1 Buckingham Place, Seven Dials, Brighton, East Sussex
Start simply with half a dozen Irish rock oysters with shallot vinegar or share the savoury board that pulls together taster sized portions of the starters... more
Eastbourne Pier (Attraction / Activity)
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Camera Obscura is an original 360 degree Victorian projector, the only pier with a fully functioning attraction of this type... more
The Camellia Restaurant at South Lodge Hotel (Restaurant)
Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex
Modern English dishes with a Mediterranean bent range from starters of Selsey lobster carbonara with spaghetti and parmesan foam or hand dived scallop, truffle panacotta, maple... more
Drakes (Restaurant)
The Clock House, High Street, Ripley, Surrey
Holder of the prestigious title of Roux Scholar, he’s trained with the best in the business including Marco Pierre White and cult French chef Marc Veyrat.... more
Anne of Cleves Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex
Other displays include the Wealdon ironwork gallery that illustrates this influential Sussex industry... more
Oaklands (Bed & Breakfast)
Udimore Road, Rye, East Sussex
Luxurious en-suite rooms with thoughtful extras to make the stay special, also have flat screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Delicious 'Sussex Breakfasts' with homemade bread and preserves;... more
The Spa Hotel (Hotel)
Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A new Orangery has been created, with beautiful arched windows and French doors accessing the garden. Cuisine served in the Chandelier Restaurant is traditional/classic British with... more
The Garden Room (Self Catering)
Thomas Cottage, Wepham, Arundel, West Sussex
Situated in Arundel, in West Sussex, the Garden Room is suitable as a lodging for those visiting the south coast, whether on holiday or looking to... more
Wentworth Club (East) (Golf Course)
Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water, Surrey
It spans just 6,200 yards from the back tees with a testing par of 68. There are five par fours in excess of 400 yards and... more
Rye Lodge (Hotel)
Hilders Cliff, Rye, East Sussex
All the bedrooms are furnished and equipped with a rare attention to detail, which ensures your comfort whichever style of room you choose. Venetian Leisure Centre... more
Goodwood Park Health Club (Spa)
Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex
Between treatments why not try the sauna and steam room or the swimming pool. Alternatively just sit back and relax... more
Aqua Roma Health & Beauty (Spa)
Manor House Hotel, Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey
With a comfortable bedroom, excellent food and wine, this is not a restrictive health farm... more
Sandown Park Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
Esher, Surrey
Viewing is excellent, as are the facilities, while you can see all you want to see at the secluded pre-parade ring if you want to avoid... more
Three Chimneys Farm (Self Catering)
Goudhurst, Kent
Guests have the benefit of secluded gardens, wood-burning stoves, satellite TV and Internet connections, all enjoyed within a comfortably furnished interior, with spacious kitchen and living... more
Royal Pavilion (Attraction / Activity)
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, East Sussex
Between 1815-1822 it was transformed by John Nash into its current distinctive Indian style. The magnificent decorations and fantastic furnishings have been re-created and the Royal... more
CAU (Restaurant)
274 High Street, Guildford, Surrey
The Argentines have been breeding Aberdeen Angus beef on the Pampas for almost 200 year,letting it roam free and graze on 17 varieties of grass to... more
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa (Hotel)
Climping Street, Climping, West Sussex
Built in the 1920s by the late Sir Walter Guinness, original stone and woodwork was gathered from all over England to make up the series of... more
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Trust (Attraction / Activity)
Ivychurch RoadBrenzett, New Romney, Kent
The Museum is an independent Trust dedicated to the memory of those living and dead, friend or foe, who served their country during wartime... more
the runnymede-on-thames (Hotel)
Windsor Road, Egham, Surrey
There are a variety of dining options all offering high quality food and drink using locally sourced produce where possible. A great place for weddings and... more
Thackeray's Restaurant (Restaurant)
85 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Local rabbit is stuffed with mushrooms while the leg is slow cooked and made into a pithivier (a kind of pie). The good value set market... more
The Tiger Inn (Small Hotel / Inn)
The Green, East Dean, Eastbourne, East Sussex
The Tiger was once a base for smugglers and is a traditional Sussex pub recently refurbished with low beams, open fires, delicious food, and five new... more
The French Table (Restaurant)
85 Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey
You’ll find influences from the Mediterranean, Italy and North Africa on the concise menu. The technically precise dishes might include a Parmesan tuile filled with asparagus... more
The White Horse Inn (Small Hotel / Inn)
The Street, Sutton, West Sussex
Each is finished with a touch of style to make your stay that little bit special. The restaurant serves contemporary food, full of flair and represents... more
The Poplars (Self Catering)
Main Street, Beckley, Rye, East Sussex
A private garden allows for a relaxing summertime experience, with garden furniture provided, while there are many historic sites, castles, towns and manors to choose to... more
Richard Phillips at Chapel Down (Restaurant)
Tenterden Vineyard, Small Hythe, Tenterden, Kent
Alternatively sit at a high stool overlooking the kitchen and feast on the chefs table menu that might include pan fried fillet of royal sea bream,... more
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club (Golf Course)
Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex
It will test accuracy rather than length off the tee as the fairways are narrow and there are plenty of hazards and the par four second... more
Loseley Park Gardens (Garden)
Guildford, Surrey
Other features include the magnificent Vine Walk and the delightful Flower Garden. An ancient mulberry tree - a potent symbol of the family´s fortunes for centuries... more
Fairacres (Bed & Breakfast)
Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Rye, East Sussex
One room has a four-poster bed and another a balcony, all are en-suite. Breakfast is offered in the guests dining room adjoining the sitting room, which... more
Well Cottage (Self Catering)
The Courtyard, Hollingbourne Hill, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent
A number of extra services are available here, which makes the accommodation suitable for business conferencing, as well as weddings and honeymoons... more
Swan Cottage (Bed & Breakfast)
17 Warwick Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Tunbridge Wells mainline station, with frequent fast trains to London and the Coast, is a five minute walk. The tastefully decorated accommodation encompasses the whole of... more
Marlipins Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
The striking chequereboard facade on Shoreham High Street fronts one of the oldest lay buildings in Sussex, dating originally from the twelfth century. Towards the rear... more
Hartlip Place (Bed & Breakfast)
Place Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent
Easily accessed from the M2 and M20 with many interesting places to visit including Rochester, Canterury, Leeds Castle and Whitstable. Under an hour from Dover, Folkestone... more
The Grand Hotel (Spa)
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
From relaxing beauty treatments to muscle-testing technology in the gym, from elegant coiffure in the hair salon to cue control on the snooker table, The Grand... more
Landgate Bistro (Restaurant)
5/6 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex
The menu changes with the seasons but could include a local crab and gruyere tart to start. Fresh fish is a feature and may take the... more
High Beeches Garden (Garden)
High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex
In spring the garden is full of colour and fragrance as a succession of daffodils, azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons come into flower together with bluebells. In... more
The Barn (Self Catering)
Camber Farm, Camber, Rye, East Sussex
Watersports close by - come and see!... more
PH20 @ Park House Hotel (Spa)
Bepton, Midhurst, West Sussex
The beauty therapists are using the exclusive Parisien Anne Semonin products, as well as Aromatherapy Associates and Mama Mio products. Spa members and hotel guests can... more
The Chilli Pickle (Restaurant)
17 Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex
Other favourites include Hara Mackerel, Green Spiced Mackerel with Grapefruit and Jimbu Salad and Oxtail Madras, which is fresh and finessed. Attracting a Brighton boho crowd... more
Booth Museum of Natural History (Museum / Art Gallery)
194 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex
Children and families can explore the Museum´s collections through a variety of interactive displays in a new `hands on´ gallery. The Museum also organises an exciting... more
Tapestry Restaurant (Restaurant)
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Climping Street, Climping, West Sussex
Then take your seat in the romantic stone walled, oak paneled dining room for some seriously good modern European cooking. Start with roasted quail with cep... more
The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa (Hotel)
South Street, Midhurst, West Sussex
The award-winning restaurant offers the best of Modern British Cuisine. During the summer months lunches are also served in the Conservatory and Terrace... more
Savill Garden - Windsor Great Park (Garden)
Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Windsor, Surrey
Summer brings a contrast of colour, with the vibrancy of the grand Herbaceous Borders and the tranquil, pastel shades of the Golden Jubilee Garden. The Rose... more