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Hotel Review
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Arundel, West Sussex
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Stay at an enchanting hotel close to the sea, with medieval-inspired architecture and décor that transports you to another time. Unwind in the award-winning spa, take a dip in one of the two pools, dine in the wood-panelled restaurant and take a stroll around the grounds. There's a croquet lawn if you fancy a round or two, perhaps in the company of one or two of the resident peacocks.
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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
There's a scrubby beach nearby at Climping, but your best bet is Littlehampton's sandy beach, a short drive away.
Visit nearby Arundel; its castle includes a Norman keep and you might even catch a battle re-enactment during school holidays.
By car: Bailiffscourt is 2 hours from London, 1 hour from Brighton and 2 hours 40 minutes from Bristol. There is free parking for guests.
By train: London Victoria to Littlehampton takes around 2 hours. From there, the hotel is a five-minute taxi ride. Book trains to Littlehampton.
CHARACTER & STYLE
There's plenty of history and atmosphere here: think stone arches, heavy beams, creaky doors, lattice windows and tapestry hangings. It's a bit of a mishmash but attractively so. The spa is in a beautiful modern building.
THE FACILITIES
Staff are relaxed and friendly in both the restaurant and spa welcoming. There are croquet, short tennis and football areas in the grounds - and even a helicopter landing pad. The impressive spa has indoor and outdoor pools.
- Swimming pools
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Tennis courts
- Gym
- Gardens
- Terrace
- Pet-friendly
- Beach access
- Breakfast included
- Room service
- Free parking
Rooms
There are more traditional rooms with heritage features, reached by stone staircases, whilst other rooms are more contemporary, yet with traditional décor.
Room types: Classic & Cosy, Climping, Climping Original, Sussex, Feature Four Poster, Baylies
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with tub, Temple Spa products, bathrobes, satellite TV, phone, tea and coffee tray with homemade biscuits, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
There's an emphasis on local ingredients. Dinner, served in the wood-panelled dining room, looked the part but was not a highlight of our visit. The best dishes (from the Sussex menu) came at a supplement to the half board rate. The afternoon tea looked delicious.
The restaurant: light bites, fresh pasta, cream teas and a classy European dinner menu. Open daily for dinner, 6.30-9pm. Three courses £54.50. Lunch 12-3pm, afternoon tea 12-6pm.
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