About this property

A 15-minute drive from Gatwick Airport, Cranston House is located in a quiet residential area. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and there is free parking available on site. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV/DVD, clock/radio, mini-bar, hospitality tray and hairdryer. The rooms also have temperature controlled heating. A buffet-style and cooked breakfasts are available for a surcharge. The property offers a secure cycle garage and bike washing facilities. East Grinstead is a 10-minute walk away and offers a variety of pubs and restaurants. Lingfield Racecourse is a 10-minute drive from Cranston House. Bluebell Historic Railway, Hever Castle and Chartwell can all be reached within a 20-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner was very polite and efficient. We had a lovely big room with comfy beds. Parking was good and the owner helped us to find somewhere to eat. All Good.
  • Greg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owner was very friendly and the price was very good
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brian is very friendly and will help with anything needed. My en suite room was on the top floor and had everything needed for an overnight stay, even a little fridge, heater and a fan. Would definitely recommend.
  • Marie-jose
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was awesome !!! We love Brian, the host !!!!
  • Chezzyp
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was quirky and I loved the wall art. It was my friend and I staying and the room was a great size, with two beds. Lovely large bathroom. Clear instructions on what facilities are available, including menus from the local takeaways.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly. Breakfast was really good and freshly cooked
  • Usoa
    Spain Spain
    Great staff, plenty of help for a perfect stay, good breakfast, they have secure storage for bicycles.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room, although small, was suitable for my requirements. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Spotlessly clean.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good parking. Clean and comfortable room. Lovely, characterful manager.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a very nice stay we were very happy with the room

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 685 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to Cranston House the best value hotel style overnight accommodation in East Grinstead. When you arrive by car you will notice that Cranston House is on a quiet residential no through road and that there is offroad private parking with adequate spaces to cover all the rooms Our rooms are decorated and serviced to a high standard and all have ensuite facilities. For your comfort the rooms contain a hospitality tray, minibar, flat screen tv/dvd, alarm clock and controllable heating. Free WiFi internet access is available in all rooms For cyclists we have a secure cycle garage where you can leave your bike in the confidence that it will not be damaged or stolen. We are within walking distance of the town centre, Meridian Hall, Queen Victoria Hospital and Chequer Mead Arts Centre. In the town centre is a range of restaurants, pubs and takeaways. You can walk to the railway station in 15 minutes and you can drive to Gatwick Airport in 20 to 25 minutes. Reception for new arrivals opens at 2.00 pm and closes at 10 pm.

Neighbourhood information

Many interesting places are close to Cranston House including Hever Castle the home of Anne Boleyn who was one of the wives of Henry 8th, Chartwell the home of Winston Churchill, Bluebell Historic Railway running from East Grinstead railway station, Wakehurst Place the Sussex outpost of Kew Gardens, South of England Show Ground at Ardingly, Saint Hill Manor, Lingfield Racecourse, The Centre for Sight and many more houses, gardens and tourist attractions. Visit East Grinstead tourist information centre for more ideas.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Cranston House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform Cranston House of their estimated arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box during booking, or by contacting Cranston House using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

The hotel does not accept American Express as a form of payment.

Please note that the hotel does not take large single sexed groups attending social events including hen and stag events.

Please inform Cranston House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.