| Where we are |
Vowels Lane, West Hoathly, Sussex, RH19 4LJ Telephone (01342) 810567 Facsimile (01342) 810080 E-mail info@gravetyemanor.co.uk | www.gravetyemanor.co.uk 12 miles from Gatwick Airport | 30 miles from Central London 5 miles from East Grinstead (mainline train station) M40
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This 17 bedroom Relais & Chateaux Country House Hotel is set in 1000 acres of wooded parklands and gardens, a true haven of peace and tranquility just 12 miles from Gatwick Aiport and 30 miles from Central London.
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Enjoy glorious vistas from this remarkable 16th Century Elizabethan Manor, relax in surroundings of timeless elegance and savour top hospitality, fine wines and exquisite food. Whether it’s a week-end away with a sumptuous dinner in our intimate restaurant or a light lunch in the flower garden, you can be sure of a warm welcome whatever the occasion.
Spring garden This bank of stunning Azaleas is part of Robinson’s original wild garden, full of bulbs, self sowers and tough perennials which collide with one another to create a wild but beautiful picture throughout the year.
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William Robinson The Father of the English Flower Garden Gravetye Manor can be considered one of the most historically influential gardens in the country, as it was once the home of writer and gardener, William Robinson. In his numerous books and publications he spelled out his groundbreaking ideas on a more sensitive and naturalistic style of wild gardening. In 1884 Robinson moved to Gravetye where he spent the next 50 years putting these ideas into practice. The manor has been run as a hotel since the 60’s and the garden has always been an important part of its experience. In 2010 the estate came under the ownership of Mr. and Mrs. Hosking, and with their foresight and backing a major renovation project was begun. This has ensured the beauty and charm of the garden has been retained for future generations to come.
Flower garden Originally planted in 1884, this garden evolved throughout Robinson’s life and can be credited as the birthplace of the modern mixed border. Today, we manage it very intensively to create the longest season of colour and interest possible.
Wild flower meadows run throughout the garden, contrasting with the formality of the architecture. Robinson carried out extensive experiments in naturalising bulbs in these meadows, which he recorded in his book, The Wild Garden and his successes can still be admired nearly 130 years later. After the bulbs finish flowering the meadows become a carpet of wild flowers until August, when they are cut for hay.
Kitchen Garden Victorian walled kitchen gardens were once a common sight throughout the country but this is one of the only few that remain in production. Its unique elliptical sandstone wall encloses 1.5 acres of the most beautiful soil imaginable, where we grow fruit, vegetables and cut flowers for the hotel and restaurant.
Tree Plantings Gravetye is blessed with a remarkable collection of mature trees, planted over the past 150 years. Their wonderful silhouettes frame the landscape, giving us year round beauty.
Glass houses We grow 90% of all the plants used in the garden in Robinson’s seven original glass houses as well as protected crops for the kitchens, such as tomatoes and courgette flowers.