Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is one of the best five star hotels in West Sussex. This dog-friendly country house hotel is set within 120 acres of glorious countryside and woodland and boasts an award-winning restaurant and spa. The luxury manor house is only 55 minutes from central London and 20 minutes from Gatwick, making it the perfect weekend country escape.
What do you think makes a stay at Alexander House & Utopia Spa unique?
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is renowned for its luxurious and contemporary interiors and rooms, impeccable attention to detail and unparalleled service. There is an award-winning spa that offers indoor and outdoor facilities designed beautifully, inspired by Grecian architecture. The hotel offers guests exquisite dining experiences with rosette-awarded restaurants for your taste buds to explore and a Champagne Bar with 145 hand-picked wines and 30 hand-picked Champagnes to enjoy... The hotel's sumptuous Afternoon Tea is a treat not to be missed.
Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at Alexander House & Utopia Spa?
The Main House features 26 rooms and 12 suites and the adjacent Cedar Lodge has 19 spacious suites with stunning bathrooms. All the rooms at Alexander House are named after either trees or towns/cities found in the UK. The interiors are bold and contemporary and each room is unique. The luxury Cedar Lodge suites come with a balcony or private terrace, four mood lighting options to create the perfect atmosphere for your stay and spacious bathrooms with rain showers, twin vanity units & a tub for two. Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa has a large spa with Grecian-inspired interiors and therapies using the renowned Temple Spa & ila products. Utopia Spa features 25 treatment rooms including three couple's treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms & saunas, relaxation lounges and a pretty spa garden with a bespoke outdoor barrel sauna and hot tub.
Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Turners Hill area?
Turners Hill is situated in the beautiful Sussex countryside, offering a variety of activities for guests to enjoy. The hotel is situated near National Trust Parks, Grade-listed buildings, and botanic gardens, which are ideal for local exploration. These include Wakehurst Place, Nymans Gardens, Borde Hill Garden, and many more. Several local wine estates are nestled in the Sussex hills, where vineyard tours and tastings occur. Lingfield Park Racecourse just 20 minutes down the road offers fun days out at the horse racing. The concierge team is pleased to assist with arrangements for a great day out.
Where can guests enjoy food and drink?
A delicious breakfast is served in Reflections. Guests can choose from Traditional English Breakfasts, Continental Breakfasts or Speciality Breakfasts. AG's Restaurant has been awarded a third AA Rosette and offers an exceptional tasting menu prepared by Head Chef Johnny Stanford. Johnny has developed a unique cooking style; using produce at the peak of its seasonality has become his signature. Celebrating the Sussex countryside and the glorious artisan producers of the region, Johnny creates an experience like no other and your meal is is sure to delight and surprise in equal measure. The Champagne Bar and Terrace offers all day dining in an informal setting whilst a fabulously pretty afternoon tea is served daily from 12 noon in the Drawing Room, lounges adn on the terrace in the warm months.