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United Kingdom > South East England > Arundel > Amberley Castle > Review

Amberley Castle, Arundel, United Kingdom

Star rating: StarStarStar
Address: Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, BN18 9ND

Rates from: GBP 145.00

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“The walls of this 12th-century castle are authentically crumbling, but inside it’s regal four-poster beds and an ambitious menu.”

Amberley Castle by Jamie Dunford Wood


You can't beat staying in a real 12th-century castle. Amberley Castle is one such building (1103 AD) in Arundel, converted into a boutique hotel. It's run by castle enthusiasts Joy and Martin Cummings, who have installed peacocks on the lawn and coloured lights in the haunted tower in the ancient walls to give you a scare on a moonlit night.

The neighbourhood is a plus for Amberley Castle. It's situated in wonderful English countryside less than two hours from London, handy for opera at Glyndeborne, theatre at Chichester and racing at Goodwood and Fontwell. Local historic houses include Arundel Castle, Petworth House, Parham House and Goodwood. The coast and Brighton is not far away, and the whole area is swimming in wonderful antique shops (see Petworth and Arundel in particular).

The facilities

The boutique hotel serves experimental British cuisine at its Queen's Room restaurant - be sure to book ahead. For an extra special dining experience, guests can hire out Mistletoe Lodge, a thatched tree house overlooking the castle and grounds. Here, a romantic bespoke dinner will be served by candlelight.

Amberley Castle has an 18 hole golf course and meeting rooms available for business travellers.

The rooms

The 20 guestrooms at the boutique hotel are plushly decorated in 'castle' style with their own un-castle-like Jacuzzis, ideal for sipping a gin and tonic in. Ask for a room in the main building, as the ones in the wings can be windy to get to.

Press Quotes

"Leased by Elizabeth I and attacked by Charles I, it exudes historic appeal and retains dramatic, 60ft curtain walls. The interior is plush yet comfy, the 19 bedrooms furnished with great swathes of curtains, while all of the bathrooms feature Jacuzzis." The Independent 08

Who stays here

Mostly couples in their 30s and over, and olde-world luxury lovers stay here.

Come for

  • 900 years of history
  • Plush interiors
  • Fine dining

Not suitable for

  • Party people

Awards

Awarded three Michelin Red Turrets.

Children

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted at the hotel.

Eating in

A formal affair - men wear jackets and ties and there's a strict 'no denim' policy. Despite this, the food is Modern British on the experimental side, using local seasonal ingredients.



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