Monday 29 February 2016

Langshott Manor

LAngshott Manor
Chain hotels can often be soulless places sometimes with no distinctive style or character. Alexander Hotels however are different, priding themselves on being distinctive, unique hotels situated just outside London that give guests a taste of luxury in Sussex, Kent and Surrey. Each of their hotels offers something different from indulgent spas to superb dinning and all set in beautiful grounds.

For valentines we often go away but with a little one in tow this year we really weren't sure if the desire to go away was a little ambitious. But I'm a great believer if you don't give something a go you'll never know, so with that attitude in mind I took to the Internet to see what hotels appealed.

Langshott Manor in Horley Surrey caught my eye, a 16th century house, fifty minutes outside London (the perfect driving distance with a small child) and recommended by Condé Nast and Small Luxury Hotels. The hotel is also conveniently located for Gatwick Airport. 

Driving along the gravel drive the hotel makes quite the first impression it is breathtakingly beautiful and would fit perfectly into any fairytale adventure.
Langshott Manor
Langshott Manor
As you know we love our afternoon teas, so as check in for the hotel wasn't till three and we arrived early, we made our way for afternoon tea. Afternoon tea at Langshott Manor is incredibly reasonable at £21 and consisted of sandwiches, scones and patisserie. 
Afternoon tea
The sandwiches were the usual suspects of salmon and cream cheese, egg and cress and cucumber. The scones were wonderfully lite, large in size and filled with lots of tasty raisins. Although the sandwiches were nice there needed to be a few more. 

We happily sat relaxing and eating looking out over the beautiful gardens whilst enjoying our tea. Fortunately little Noah granted my wish and allowed us to enjoy our afternoon, by looking cute and sleeping throughout. 
Langshott Manor
Once finished we checked into our "Windsor" room aptly named after the castle. 
Langshott Manor
The original details of the wooden beams and leaded windows made for a wonderful change. 
Langshott Manor
Langshott Manor
The comfortable robes and L'occitane toiletries were also the perfect way to relax. 
l'occitane
Noah gave the big seal of approval for the room and how comfortable the bed was, unfortunately the same cannot be said for his travel cot which he outright refused to sleep in. 
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We had a wonderful relaxing stay for our first family break. The atmosphere is homely and you just cant beat sitting by a roaring log fire on a sofa chatting away whilst sipping on your favourite aperitif. 
The hotel effortlessly pulls off a blend of modern luxury merged with historic beauty. 
Langshott Manor
Langshott Manor
The hotel is also perfectly located for some great days out. 

2. Wakehurst Place - sixteenth century house 
3. Brighton 

We really look forward as a family to visiting the other Alexander hotels for a relaxing weekend getaway. 


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16 comments:

  1. Your room looks absolutely beautiful with that view over the gardens and Noah is so cute

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    1. It made a nice change to have a room with some original character, the view of the gardens was great even in the pouring rain Lucy x

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  2. This place is stunning! If I could pick my house to look like anything, this is always the type of house I have in mind.

    Also Noah is sooooo cute. I want to smush his little face.

    Corinne x
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    1. I agree its the perfect dream home, looked like something out of a novel Lucy x

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  3. Aww he's so cute! Evidently has high travel standards already haha! This sounds like a lovely get away for you all, I hope you had a nice, relaxing stay! xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua | Food, Travel, Italy

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    1. I do worry that we will have a five year old on our hands one day that will know too much about food and travel Lucy x

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  4. Wowww Lucy, I enjoyed this so post much!!! All these pictures are fantastic and little Noah is soooo adorable! Congratulation with your first family break :) Wishing you a lovely Spring! Liuba x

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    1. Travelling with a little one is quite the challenge but we had a lovely time even if there was not a huge amount of sleep. I hope you and your beautiful baby boy are well Lucy x

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  5. Oh wow, this place is gorgeous! So glad your first staycation with Noah was a success x

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    1. I was really worried before we went but we had a lovely time Lucy x

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  6. It sounds like you had a lovely time, you definitely deserved a bit of a break! And Noah is so cute, bless him! xx

    Toasty

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    1. Thanks Beth hope that your final few months of university are going well Lucy x

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  7. This place looks magical, so pleased you decided to still go! The afternoon tea looks lovely and is such a fab price! :)

    Style Sunrise☀

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    1. It's a beautiful place and the afternoon tea was lovely x

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  8. This hotel looks wonderful! So glad you still managed to get away. The afternoon tea is very reasonable, looks yummy :)


    Ash | Liakada

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    1. The hotel is beautiful and with lots of historical features Lucy x

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