Elegance, attention to detail and exceptional service are three things that the trio of Elite Hotels in the South of England have in common.
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Tylney Hall Hotel. Photo: Elite Hotels Sitting in 66 acres of countryside near Hook, Hampshire, Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens is a grand Victorian Grade II listed house with 113 individually-designed bedrooms and suites. Boasting the longest uninterrupted view in Hampshire, lined by giant Redwoods, the Gertrude Jekyll-designed water gardens are a real highlight, with striking water features and lakes, an Italian Garden and a wild orchid meadow. Sit in front of the roaring log fire in the elegant lounge to enjoy a pre-dinner tipple, which features an ornate ceiling that was originally designed for The Grimation Palace in Florence and carefully relocated, piece by piece, to Tylney Hall. Dinner is a grand affair in the two AA-Rosette Oak Room Restaurant, guests can feast on signature dishes with a British twist plus seasonal specialties. The hotel’s Health Club features an indoor and outdoor pool, five treatment rooms with a gym.
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Ashdown Park Hotel. Photo: Elite Hotels Another Elite property is the 19th century listed mansion of Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club set in 186 acres, in the heart of Ashdown Forest, and the High Weald AONB; the inspiration for A. A. Milne’s delightful Winnie The Pooh stories. Guests can explore and enjoy secret gardens, wooded paths, mature trees galore and vistas that include an elegant lake with fountains, a wild pond and a considerable range of wildlife, including the deer seen regularly strolling across the grounds. The hotel boasts 106 suites/bedrooms, with each room named after one of the many tree species found in the grounds or the forest. There is an extensive range of spa and well-being experiences available, with two tennis courts, a par 3, 18-hole golf course, a superb high-tech Gym/Fitness Studio, a lovely 15m indoor pool, and six spa treatment rooms. There’s also a croquet lawn, a Pavilion, plus a peaceful walled garden with herbaceous borders, complete with a grand old greenhouse.
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The Grand Hotel. Photo: Elite Hotels Finally, The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne completes the collection of hotels, boasting far-reaching views of the sea offering bygone splendour with modern indulgence. Affectionately known as The White Palace, is not just the only five-star luxury resort to be found in an English seaside town, but also one of the friendliest. The hotel has hosted many famous names over the years, including Sir Ernest Shackleton, Charlie Chaplin, classical composers Debussy and Elgar and, more recently, Dame Helen Mirren. The hotel has 152 bedrooms and suites, all luxuriously furnished, many with sweeping sea views, balconies, or private patios. There are two restaurants - The Mirabelle Restaurant with an exceptional reputation for its fine dining menus and The Garden Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with flavoursome menus amidst a backdrop of cornices and chandeliers. The Grand’s Health Club has an indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, an outdoor heated pool (open during the summer months), plus a gym, health spa and a range of beauty treatments.
About Elite Hotels
A small, independent, UK-based hotel group, Elite Hotels has invested in some of the UK’s most beautiful historic houses since 1986. The first of these was Tylney Hall Hotel, Hampshire, followed by Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, East Sussex, and The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. Each of the three Elite Hotels is a member of Small Luxury Hotels, a prestigious consortium representing over 500 of the best independent hotels across 70 countries.
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T&C’s
- The prize includes:
Overnight accommodation in a Suite
A dinner allocation of £50 per person
Residential use of our spa facilities
Breakfast
- The prize is subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply.
- The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and no cash alternative is available.
- Transport to and from the hotel is not included.
- Employees of Elite Hotels, their families, and any agencies or companies directly involved in creating and administrating this competition are not eligible to enter.
- The competition prize must be redeemed within 12 months of issue.
- The prize is valid only for participants aged 18 and over and is based on two adults sharing.
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