Cranston House

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Easy to get to and tucked away on a lovely street. There are plenty of parking spaces on the front, check in was quick and easy. Our room was a good size with plenty of sockets, the bed was comfortable and the facilities/ attention to detail was...”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A warm welcome from Aileen and Brian. They show awareness of what people like, eg plates and cutlery available if you order a takeaway; in-room fridge with bottles of water; fresh milk available if required. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful!”
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Brian was not only polite, friendly and professional, but he was pleasant to chat with when we talked about my visit to the Bluebell Railway (my primary reason for staying). As always, the room was clean and tidy, with an exceptional attention to...”
  • Antoaneta
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “Very nice room. It was clean and comfortable.Bathroom was also clean and good. The host was friendly.”
  • David
    United States United States
    “Convenient location. Availability of breakfast. Adequate parking on-site. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and more than adequate.”
  • Max
    France France
    “The couple running this BnB is kind and accommodating. We found everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Our bikes could be securely stored over night in a shed.”
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room nice and clean had everything you nèed including a small fridge. The only negative is the single beds we're not comfortable, and the mattress covers a bit crunchy.”
  • Claudio
    United States United States
    “Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Location very good. Room and bathroom clean and welcoming.”
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    “The quality and timing of the breakfast was excellent.”
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    “Clean. Room was on smaller size but still space for walking around. Extra chair besides desk chair. Small closet. Breakfast is extra. We chose continental buffet which included porridge which was very good. It was very adequate to start the...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 678 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Cranston House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.