West Dean College Hotel

3-star historic country house college in West Sussex

Accommodation

West Dean College has rooms in the main house, cottages, and the vicarage within the grounds. Most rooms include garden views and a private bathroom with either a bath or a shower and complimentary toiletries. Rooms do not have TVs or phones, but the Wi-Fi is reported as excellent for guests who bring a laptop or tablet.

Facilities & Grounds

The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, which is open during the summer. Guests receive free entry to the famous landscaped gardens and can use the tennis court or play croquet. The 6400-acre estate also provides hiking trails and a picnic area.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is included in the room rate and served in the college dining room from 8-9am on weekdays and 8-9:30am on weekends. The hotel has a bar open from 5-11pm, and special diet menus can be requested. Tea and coffee are provided in the bedroom and refreshed as needed.

Services & Policies

This is an adults-only property with a designated smoking area and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a business center. It is a non-smoking building throughout with key card access and 24-hour security.

Location

West Dean College is set in acres of West Sussex countryside, 6 miles from historic Chichester and 13 minutes from the South Downs National Park. The Sussex Coast is a 20-minute drive, while Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival are within 5 miles. Gatwick Airport is 45 miles away, and Heathrow Airport is less than 60 miles away.

• Location: West Sussex countryside, 6 mi from Chichester
• Rooms: Main house, cottages & vicarage, some with garden views
• Dining: Breakfast included, bar open 5-11pm
• Grounds: Free entry to landscaped gardens, tennis court, croquet
• Pool: Seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool
• Services: Business center, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk