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Hotels in South East of England

roseandcrown
roseandcrown Posts: 7,593
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Sister is getting married later this year and due to there work commitments and having a 2 year old she is not able to have a honeymoon. As a present I want to book a weekend away for the two of them without the little one so they get a bit of of a honeymoon.

Looking for somewhere no more than 2 hours from Essex so they don't spend a large part driving. Can anyone recommend any nice hotels in the South East of England?

Cheers

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  • JT
    JT Posts: 12,348
    Eastwell Manor, Ashford.

    http://www.eastwellmanor.co.uk/
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,109
    www.booking.com

    Good website, you can search for specific facilities, ie, spa, pool etc, and normally no upfront fees.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,857
    Depends on your price range. Hartwell House near Aylesbury is very nice, as is Hanbury Manor near Ware. Worth looking at Trip Advisor UK and you can get great recommendations sorted by price range.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,349
    No particular suggestions, but what a kind thought R & C! Good for you, I am sure it will be appreciated.
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,234
    Certainly only a couple of hours drive time from Essex but does Norfolk count as SE England?
    If so, there's this place: conghamhallhotel.co.uk/
    Winner of "Best Small UK Hotel 12/13", has three Red AA Stars and two red rosettes for food. Also has a decent Spa if that's important. Nice place, close to Sandringham and the excellent Norfolk beaches at places like Hunstanton.
  • Stone
    Stone Posts: 3,026
    The George in Rye is nice. 5 minutes from Camber Sands in the centre of town with many good restaurants. Trendy but not too expensive.

    http://www.thegeorgeinrye.com/

    Being in Essex, Southwold on the Suffolk coast would be a nice destination too although I've never stayed at a hotel there.
  • bazjonster
    bazjonster Posts: 2,875
    Mate, not quite the South-East but if they head in the other direction to Norwich, De Vere's 'Dunston Hall Hotel' is a nice gaff. It's about 6 miles south of Norwich on the Ipswich road so is in a perfect location for coming up from Essex. Norwich is also a top place to visit and they will have the Broads on their doorstep as well.

    Check it out:

    www.devere-hotels.co.uk/hotel-lodges/locations/dunston-hall.html
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,720
    bazjonster said:

    Mate, not quite the South-East but if they head in the other direction to Norwich, De Vere's 'Dunston Hall Hotel' is a nice gaff. It's about 6 miles south of Norwich on the Ipswich road so is in a perfect location for coming up from Essex. Norwich is also a top place to visit and they will have the Broads on their doorstep as well.

    Check it out:

    www.devere-hotels.co.uk/hotel-lodges/locations/dunston-hall.html

    You beat me to it!

    We stayed there as a family (including small baby) for my youngest's graduation last year and it was fine for all ages.
  • C.Walsh'sLoveChild
    C.Walsh'sLoveChild Posts: 3,339
    South Lodge - http://www.southlodgehotel.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE_HOTELS/the_hotel.aspx
    Ockenden Manor - http://www.hshotels.co.uk/ockenden-manor-hotel-and-spa
    Langshott Manor - http://www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/langshott-manor-luxury-hotel-surrey/

    All three are very very nice hotels just off the M23. Hour at most from the Dartford crossing. Langshott is the best of the three but doesnt have a spa thing. Ockenden has a spa and a Michelin star restaurant. I think South Lodge has a Michelin restaurant too now
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 27,092
    DA9 could recommend somewhere,

    http://www.charltonlife.com/discussion/53469/is-the-rudestuninterested-response-ever-to-an-email-question-hotel/p1


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  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,234
    I stayed here pebblebeach-uk.com/penthouse.php when we played Bournemouth - maybe outside your driving time?
    It's really a restaurant - but a very good one - with a few rooms attached. The "Penthouse" which used to be the owner's flat is the only room with a sea view (and huge private balcony) and the only one I'd recommend. While a bit pricey, the room's facilities are excellent. One word of caution, there's a clue about the quality of the beach in the name! (But Bournemouth's a short drive.) Chewton Glen with its cool "treehouses" is just down the road but that's out of the reach of almost everybody except Croesus pricewise!
  • Senpai
    Senpai Posts: 901
    Stone said:

    The George in Rye is nice. 5 minutes from Camber Sands in the centre of town with many good restaurants. Trendy but not too expensive.

    http://www.thegeorgeinrye.com/

    Being in Essex, Southwold on the Suffolk coast would be a nice destination too although I've never stayed at a hotel there.

    I second The George in Rye. I was about to mention the same hotel. I stayed there a couple of years ago for our belated wedding anniversary and it was fantastic; food, room, staff, hotel and the lovely town itself.

  • daveaddick
    daveaddick Posts: 1,926
    Haven't been for a while but always liked The Imperial at Hythe
  • Senpai
    Senpai Posts: 901
    The Spa Hotel in Tonbridge Wells was good too but The George in Rye has to be my favourite hotel. I also think that the Hotel du Vin chain are pretty good too.
  • RaplhMilne
    RaplhMilne Posts: 4,639
    Jeakes house Rye is nice boutique hotel. But, Southwold is the best, stayed in both the Adnams brewery owned hotels and they are lovely. Southwold really nice place, like stepping back in time.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,980
    Rowhill Grange is stunning. 10 mins from Dartford.

  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,593
    Cheers guys will have a look at all suggestions.
  • kigelia
    kigelia Posts: 2,583
    Would recommend hotels in the handpicked group. Loads of deals in some lovely hotels, often with very nice dinner included.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    The Antigallican.
  • mickc
    mickc Posts: 575
    Wheresmeticket? said:

    The Antigallican.

    Dress code.......Hi-Vis

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  • JT
    JT Posts: 12,348
    daveaddick said:

    Haven't been for a while but always liked The Imperial at Hythe

    I'm a member of the gym there. Wouldn't sent a honey moon couple there, not that great.

  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Leeds Castle is in a really nice area of Kent
  • billy cotton
    billy cotton Posts: 96
    A little further to drive but we stayed at The Master Builders in Beaulieu for my partner's 40th. Its a really lovely hotel in a stunning setting.
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,577
    I think there's a new one in Charlton
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,272
    Shag said:

    I think there's a new one in Charlton

    haha, whatever happened to that?
  • Sir Chrissy
    Sir Chrissy Posts: 609
    edited May 2013
    Wotton House in Dorking, Surrey. Beautiful hotel and area.

    m.superbreak.com/mt/www.superbreak.com/hotels/wotton_house_2_night_offer_1st_night_dinner-hotel-1759.htm

    2 nights B and B plus a nights dinner. Normally around 150 for two people altogether. It's amazing the place
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,577
    Curb_It said:

    Shag said:

    I think there's a new one in Charlton

    haha, whatever happened to that?


    Dunno ! But makes me laugh every time , and all my mates

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