Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Nestled in the heart of a 186 acre estate in the Ashdown Forest - Ashdown Park Hotel & Country is a magical and romantic location.

Set at the end of a sweeping drive, the glorious neo-Gothic Grade II listed mansion is surrounded by lakes, manicured lawns and woodlands that attract deer, creating an idyllic backdrop for wedding photographs. The mansion retains the magnificence of a bygone era combined with the luxurious facilities of a modern hotel.

Ashdown Park is licenced for civil ceremonies and partnerships and our superb rooms provide a wonderful atmosphere, helping to create a really meaningful experience.

Attention to detail is our byword, from superb cuisine and wines to our dedicated team of staff with a wealth of experience in creating the perfect wedding.

Whether you are looking for somewhere grand or more informal, our choice of rooms and suites cater for all tastes. They range from a pretty Summer House on the manicured lawns to the stunning Richard Towneley Suites, a sympathetically restored chapel.

On the day, Ashdown Park's stunning setting offers a wealth of inspirational backdrops for photographs, including the lake with its cascading fountain and our secluded secret garden.

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Address:  Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Wych Cross, nr Forest Row
East Sussex, RH18 5JR
Contact:  01342 824988
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Summary information

Stunning converted Chapel with room licensed for civil ceremonies Flexible approach to your unique wedding We can accommodate any size party; choose between our intimate, silver, gold or platinum inclusive wedding packages Food is sourced locally where possible and every Bride & Groom is offered a complimentary menu tasting Magnificent hidden location at the heart of the Ashdown Forest yet close to the motorway and Gatwick airport Personal and discreet service, from beginning to end, with our knowledgeable Wedding Co-ordinator

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Reviews for Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

    • 06 Sep 2011, Nick & Kath Bostock rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      A dream come true!!
      We got married at APH on 30/07/11 and it was better than we ever could have imagined! From the first moment we looked at the Richard Towney Suite (the chapel) for our reception nearly 18 months previously we knew that this was THE place for us - it just had that wow-factor! Luckily it was sunny on the day so we had drinks at the summer house by the lake which was one of the best parts of the day and a great way to relax after the nerves and excitement of the service. But even if the weather had not been great, there are so many beautiful parts of the hotel indoors - our indoor photos look stunning. The team at APH were brilliant especially Lisa and Richard and the food was incredible. Every one of our guests loved the day and people are still talking about how wonderful it was! We had more than one of our frieds say things like "when I dream about getting married, this is what it is like" and "this is by far the most stunning wedding I've ever been to" which really does say it all! Seeing the chapel all laid out with the flowers, table linen, chair covers etc. was breathtaking and we couldn't be more sure that we made the right choice. We had very high expectations of APH and they were all exceeded!! We also decided to stay for another day after the wedding to take it all in and to enjoy the grounds which was definitely a wise choice and just makes the whole experience last longer. Will will definitely be returning for anniversaries!!

    • 14 Dec 2010, Mrs Lauren Purdy rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Perfect venue, perfect day
      From start to finish the attention to detail on all aspects was beyond expectations. Guests were looked after and made to feel comfortable throughout the day and myself and my husband couldn't have been happier with every aspect. We would recommend Ashdown Park Hotel as a perfect venue to everyone.

    • 09 Nov 2010, Mrs de Wykerslooth rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Beautiful, Stunning, Amazing & Prefect
      We got married at Ashdown Park Hotel on 16th October 2010. It was beautiful, stunning and amazing. The day was absolutely perfect. We would definitely recommend getting married here; the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the food and drink is wonderful and the service provided was beyond our expectations. The Bridal Suite was fantastically large (and perfect for pre-ceremony photographs). We would 100% recommend the Ashdown Park to anyone who wants to experience everything truly magnificent on their special day. The venue is breathtaking - especially the Richard Towneley Suite (a converted chapel) and the grounds overlooking the lake. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. It was without a shadow of a doubt, the most perfect day we'd dreamed of. A special thanks to Lisa Wren who was brilliant during the whole year leading to our big day and our wedding day itself. We will definitely be back to stay!

    • 22 Sep 2010, Mrs Cribben rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Wonderful Wedding Venue, highly recommended!
      I had a lot of compliments about the venue, the service and the excellent food. Ashdown’s attentive approach to our needs contributed to the success of the day. My initial reservations about the chapel being dark were unfounded and once appropriately decorated the venue was splendid. I found the staff friendly and helpful throughout my stay and would recommend the hotel to anyone who would want to experience something special. Finally I would be grateful if you could convey my thanks to Katie Hopkinson’s who’s attentive approach to our needs made a success of my daughter\'s wedding.

    • 08 Sep 2010, Laressa & Matthew Long rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Fairytale Wedding Come True
      We got married at Ashdown Park Hotel on 4th September 2010. It was absolutely amazing. The day was just perfect, from the food and drink to the hotel rooms, the views & grounds. We would definitely recommend getting married here; the staff are so friendly and will go out of their way to help. You really have to see the venue to believe how breathtaking it is, especially the Richard Towneley Suite. You get the best of both worlds – a civil ceremony in a historic chapel. If you are staying the night of the wedding we would recommend you ask for the Lake room, we stayed in this one and didn’t want to leave! A special thanks to Tanya and David who were brilliant on the day and the whole year leading to our big day. We will be back to stay very soon!

    • 26 Aug 2010, Graham & Susan rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      The Perfect Wedding Venue
      July 2010 Ashdown Park is the perfect wedding venue - you have got to book the Richard Towneley suite in the old Chapel - it's absolutely breathtaking and has to be seen to be believed. On top of a perfect venue, the service is outstanding and cannot be faulted, and the food is fantastic. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to ... and it was the perfect day we'd dreamed of. Special mention to Lisa Wren, our wedding co-ordinator who was outstanding. 100% recommended !

    • 26 Aug 2010, Mr & Mrs Richard Shirley rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      We cannot speak more highly of Ashdown Park and it
      Mr & Mrs Richard Shirley - August 2010 “We cannot speak more highly of Ashdown Park and its team. Our wedding was wonderful (apart from the weather!) and we would like to thank Katie Hopkinson, our wedding co-ordinator, David Croucher, Stuart from the concierge team and, of course, the chef. We would thoroughly recommend the hotel to others looking for a wedding venue.”

    • 26 Jun 2010, Suzy and Malcolm Moxon rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Our Wedding 23 April 2010
      Malcolm and I got married at Ashdown Park on 23 April 2010. What a fantastic place. Everything was perfect. A truly wonderful place to hold a Fairytale Wedding. Lisa Wren was our wedding coordinator and she was brilliant everything was perfect.

    • 29 Oct 2009, Eileen and Dennis Downing rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Wonderful
      Dear Tanya, we all had a wonderful time at Ashley and Paul''s wedding on Saturday last. Thank you and everyone at Asdown Park Hotel for all your hard work in making it a perfect day. We received very many compliments about the venue and everyy aspect of the wedding and we will have no hesitation recommending your hotel.

    • 23 Sep 2009, Hazel & Chris Bliss rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Highly Recommend - What a fantastic Venue
      We had the most fantiastic wedding at Ashdown Park, everything was perfect and the venue was stunning. Katie Hopkinson was extreamly helpful and made our day very special. Thanks to all the team at Ashdown Park, we can''t wait to come back for our first anniversary.

    • 04 Sep 2009, Lesley & Peter Bate rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Can''t recommend the Ashdown Park enough.
      I would like to express my thanks to Tanya Jones Assistant Events Office Manager at the Ashdown Park Hotel and all her colleagues especially the florist for making my daughters wedding on 30/08/2009 such a wonderful occasion I could not fault a thing. Family and friends have also been congratulating me on what a wonderful time they had, the only complaint was TOO MUCH FOOD. Can''t recommend the Ashdown Park enough.

    • 17 Aug 2009, Mark Silver rated Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club  

      Can''t speak highly enough about the Ashdown and all thier staff
      Everyone at the Ashdown helped make our day so special. Almost all our guests commented on how attentive all the staff there were and the amazing venue speaks for itself. The event planning team were so helpful in sorting out all the arrangements, and we used their recomended suppliers who were also outstanding. They made the whole day as so relaxing and enjoyable for us, I couldn''t have asked for more

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Facilities for Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
In the Country
Large Hotel
Historic
Outdoor
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Venue Leisure Facilities :
Swimming Pool
Health Suite
Beautician
Fitness Centre
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator
Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster

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Upcoming Wedding Fairs at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

SUN

11
MAR 2012

Wedding Showcase

Join us at our Wedding Showcase, which highlights Ashdown Park Hotel as the perfect wedding venue.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 10:30

Full description

Join us for our bi-annual Wedding Showcase, which highlights Ashdown Park Hotel as the perfect wedding venue. Meet our preferred suppliers, along with our Executive Chef and sample our menus and recommended wines. Enjoy a fashion show, with some of the latest wedding gown styles. We recommend pre-booking an appointment with one of our Wedding Co-ordinators on 01342 820228. Special wedding offers will be available on the day.

How to get there:

SUN

23
SEP 2012

Wedding Showcase

Join us at our Wedding Showcase, which highlights Ashdown Park Hotel as the perfect wedding venue.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 10:30

Full description

Join us for our bi-annual Wedding Showcase, which highlights Ashdown Park Hotel as the perfect wedding venue. Meet our preferred suppliers, along with our Executive Chef and sample our menus and recommended wines. Enjoy a fashion show, with some of the latest wedding gown styles. We recommend pre-booking an appointment with one of our Wedding Co-ordinators on 01342 820228. Special wedding offers will be available on the day.

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Special Offers for Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Special Offer from Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Book your Olympic Wedding at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club to take place between Saturday 28th July and Saturday 11th August 2012 and the rings could be on us!

Choose either our Gold or Platinum wedding package, with a minumum of 80 guests, and we will credit your final account with £1000! Enough to turn Gold rings into Platinum!

The total of £1000 will appear as a credit on the final wedding bill. Other T&Cs apply.