Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa

Venue Review of Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa

Built in 1872 and inspired by the neo-Gothic design of the Palace of Westminster, Nutfield Priory (part of Hand Picked Hotels) cuts a striking figure high on a ridge overlooking the Surrey and Sussex countryside. Interiors are similarly imposing, featuring arched ceilings and elaborate stone carvings, though the laidback ethos, exemplified in the splendid Grand Hall, Library & Bar, is far less formal than the surroundings suggest. Corporate events are accommodated in the hotel’s portfolio of nine period and modern function rooms, while the contemporary Priory Spa caters for delegate downtime. Of the 60 comfortable bedrooms, the suites are particularly special – one comes with its own balcony terrace and another occupies three floors of the hotel’s tower. The hotel is within easy reach of central London, only 15 minutes from the M25 and 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport.