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The 18th-century converted farmhouse retains original oak beams and inglenook fireplaces while offering modern amenities like soundproofed rooms facing the airport flight path.
As a Gatwick airport hotel with parking, it provides 24-hour secured parking with EV charging stations.
The on-site restaurant specializes in Sussex-sourced dishes like smoked Arun Valley trout and Chiddingstone Farm venison.
Within 1.5 miles, the Ifield Watermill – a fully operational 17th-century post mill – offers guided tours demonstrating traditional flour production.
Food enthusiasts frequent The Fox Revived pub for their award-winning Sunday roasts, while The Ifield Barn Theatre hosts monthly supper clubs with live jazz.
Business travelers appreciate proximity to the Manor Royal Business District, housing corporate offices of Thales UK and Nestlé Purina.
Educational institutions include Ifield Community College (0.8 miles east) with its STEM-focused curriculum and Crawley College’s engineering campus (2.3 miles north).
This Accommodation near Crawley provides direct access to the Worth Way walking trail connecting to Crawley’s town center.
Sports facilities include the K2 Crawley Leisure Centre with Olympic-sized swimming pools (3.1 miles northeast) and Tilgate Park’s mountain bike trails (4.7 miles west).
Historical sites encompass the 12th-century St Margaret’s Church with its rare Doom painting and the New Zealand House Memorial commemorating WWII aircrews.
Transportation: The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle to Gatwick South Terminal every 20 minutes from 4 AM.
Local bus route 20 connects to Crawley Station (12-minute ride) with direct trains to London Victoria (37 minutes).
Drivers benefit from immediate M23 motorway access via Junction 10. Cyclists can use the dedicated Cycle Route 21 linking to Horley.
Budget alternatives include the Budget hotel Gatwick South Terminal options like Travelodge Gatwick Airport South with 24-hour snack kiosks, and Premier Inn Crawley North featuring family rooms with sofa beds.
The Gatwick Inn near Povey Cross Road offers basic rooms with runway views, while The Courtyard by Marriott provides conference facilities 2.8 miles east.
Guest reviews consistently praise the heritage charm combined with modern comforts like blackout curtains for early departures.
Many highlight the staff’s aviation knowledge, particularly regarding optimal flight-watching spots.
Some note occasional road noise from Charlwood Road during peak hours but appreciate the complementary earplugs provided.
Business travelers commend the meeting rooms with holographic projection tech, while families enjoy the board game library in the lounge.
Recent guests mentioned the hotel’s partnership with Sussex Wildlife Trust, offering guided dawn chorus walks in nearby Buchan Country Park.
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