Amberley Castle
9.4 West Sussex, England
Luxury hotel surrounded by Medieval walls, just 90 minutes from London
Located in a picturesque village in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, Amberley Castle is a unique, luxurious hotel steeped in over 900 years of history.
Within its Medieval walls lies a picturesque retreat, which seamlessly blends ancient architecture and history with modern design and contemporary cuisine, cooked to the highest standards.
London is just 90 minutes away by road. Alternatively, a direct train runs from London Victoria to Amberley Station, which is just a short taxi ride from the castle.
Accommodation
All 19 bedrooms at Amberley Castle are luxuriously appointed. Every room is unique in design, reflecting the history of the castle, and furnished with antiques and fine fabrics alongside contemporary features.
For families, there are options incorporating interconnecting spaces, twin beds and living rooms with space for foldaway beds.
Guests are invited to step into a time capsule on arrival; suits of armour stand to attention, intricate coats of arms tell tales of previous owners and fine fabrics sit alongside beautiful antiques brought together by the Brownsword family.
Dining
Restaurant
Enjoyed on the first floor of the castle in either the magnificent Queen's Room, with its barrel-vaulted ceiling dating back to the 12th century and open fire, or The Great Room, built in 1165 by Bishop Luffa of Chichester, a fine example of Norman architecture with its high lancet windows, open fireplace, oak flooring, tapestry and suits of armour.
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a sumptuous home-made afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserve, plus a selection of delicious cakes, quiche and sausage rolls. Served with your choice of tea or coffee.
Private Dining
There are three rooms available for private dining, seating between 12 and 40 guests. Choose from a selection of sample menus, crafted by the talented kitchen team using the best of British and local produce. Their approach is simple and contemporary, utilising a variety of techniques, to create an unfussy, elegant dining experience in which exceptional ingredients are cooked to the highest standards.
Activities
Amberley Castle has a wide range of facilities and amenities; from the award-winning gardens to the 18-hole putting course, there is something for everybody to enjoy.
History
Amberley Castle, recorded in the Doomsday Book as just "Amberley", is rich in history and, to this day, still obtains many of its original features.
Prices
Location
Amberley Castle is approx 90 minutes from London. It can be reached easily by road, rail and helicopter. A direct train runs from London Victoria hourly to Amberley Station (journey time 1 hour 20 minutes).
Reviews
9.4
Warm welcomed, enjoyed the whole stay.
My wife and I had an excellent stay and would recommend it to anyone. Guests need to be aware that 9 of the bedrooms do not have a door for the bathroom as they are open plan, although they are beautifully fitted out. The bedrooms are very luxurious and the meals are excellent.
Our stay at Amberly was thoroughly enjoyable and was made more so by the congenial, hard-working staff. Our children, six and nine, were spellbound by their stay in a “real castle“.
I thought this was the best of the five we booked. The best service and all the amenities were great.
Service was to the highest quality. The castle is picturesque.