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West Dean College

West Dean , West Dean Chichester (Show on Map)

8.7

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsWest Dean College is a stunning and unique location nestled in the English countryside, offering a tranquil and peaceful retreat with beautifully landscaped gardens and rolling grounds. The breakfast is largely praised as excellent with plenty of options to choose from and presented well. The rooms are spacious and charming with interesting decorations and antique furnishings, providing guests with a high-quality stay. The cleanliness is a highlight with immaculately clean rooms and well-maintained bathrooms. The staff are remarkable, being efficient, professional, friendly and incredibly helpful. The outdoor heated pool is perfect for spending hours in and the beds are extremely comfortable, providing a serene and peaceful slumber. Overall, West Dean College offers a fabulous building in a stunning, quiet and peaceful landscape that is both interesting and beautiful, making any stay a pleasant one.
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Room Types

Single Room Traditional rooms have free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The bathroom has a bath or shower, free toiletries and towels. Many rooms offer garden views.

Double Room Traditional rooms have free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The bathroom has a bath or shower, free toiletries and towels. Many rooms offer garden views.

Suite with Garden View The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The suite offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor along with heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Budget Single Room The single room offers a wardrobe and a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.7

Very Good

Location

Nestled in the English countryside, West Dean College offers an exceptional location for those seeking a tranquil and peaceful retreat. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, this is a rare find with great walks throughout the parklands. History and nature blend in this sight, being a stately home built in the 17th century set in attractive gardens, rolling grounds with hills in the distance. Guests are enchanted by the location with some describing it as one of the most beautiful and unique houses in England. The idyllic and remote location offers outstanding and exceptional landscapes that will transport you to another time. Moreover, everything you need for a relaxing weekend is here with local pubs just a short drive away serving up great food. The location is also perfect for exploring the local towns, beaches and cities. In summary, this amazing place to stay offers a fabulous building in a stunning, quiet and peaceful landscape that is both interesting and beautiful.

Breakfast

Guest reviews of the breakfast at West Dean College are largely positive with many describing the breakfast as excellent, great, lovely and delicious. Guests appreciated the choice of cereals, full English breakfast and toast, as well as the porridge, croissants and fruit. The breakfast was described as having good quality with plenty of options to choose from and was presented well. Some guests did note that the breakfast was served canteen-style and that there could have been more choice or bigger portions with the hot breakfast. However, overall the breakfast was enjoyable and provided a good start to the day.

Rooms

West Dean College offers guests a charming and unique experience. The estate boasts palatial and spacious rooms, separate from the main building with interesting decorations and antique furnishings. Many rooms provide a fantastic view of the stunning surroundings, including the immaculately kept grounds. The rooms are large and feature thick carpets, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds, providing guests with a high-quality stay. Some rooms are quirky with a vintage feel and are equipped with modern facilities. While some guests found their rooms to be basic or dated, others appreciated the simplicity and peacefulness of the accommodations. Overall, guests praise the cleanliness of the rooms and amenities with some exceptions. Although some found their rooms to be smaller or colder than expected, others note that their spacious rooms were extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated. While there is no phone, TV or guest information available in some rooms, guests enjoy the peace and quiet without a TV and the comfortable beds more than make up for any minor inconveniences.

Beds

West Dean College offers a top-notch sleeping experience with their comfortable and big beds. Guests rave about the extremely comfortable beds, which make for a serene and peaceful slumber. Whether you're staying in a lovely room in the vicarage or another accommodation, you can count on a great night's sleep thanks to the cozy and inviting bedding. Don't worry about tossing and turning through the night because the beds are designed to provide utter comfort and relaxation. Get ready to wake up rejuvenated and ready to take on the day after a night's rest at West Dean College.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a clean and comfortable stay, West Dean College is a great option. Many guests were impressed by the immaculately clean rooms with fabulous views or spacious layouts. The bathrooms were particularly well-maintained with towels described as amazing. Tables were promptly cleared and cleaned and overall cleanliness was a highlight. The lovely location also contributed to a positive stay with guests able to wander for hours in the immaculate gardens. While a few guests mentioned some issues, such as bathroom grout or basic rooms for a high price, these were the exception rather than the rule. With a focus on cleanliness, you can expect a comfortable and enjoyable stay at West Dean College.

Staff

West Dean College boasts an extraordinary atmosphere and even more impressive staff. Guests have noted that the staff are not only efficient and professional, but also friendly and incredibly helpful. The reception staff stands out for being particularly welcoming, informative and polite. Guests have also praised the housekeepers for providing useful local information. The breakfast staff are described as being faultless and fantastic. Visitors have highlighted that the positive and happy environment of the staff and students at the college is infectious. In short, the staff at West Dean College are remarkable and make any stay a pleasant one.

Pool

If you're a fan of outdoor swimming, West Dean College has got you covered! The hotel boasts a heated outdoor pool, which several guests have described as perfect for spending hours in. Some have even mentioned that they'd like to return just to take another dip in the open air pool. While one reviewer did mention that the pool was inexplicably closed for maintenance during their visit, overall the feedback surrounding the pool is positive. It's worth noting that if you're someone who likes to watch TV while lounging poolside, this might not be the spot for you - there is no television in the pool area.

Yes, West Dean College has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at West Dean College.

No, West Dean College doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at West Dean College.

No, West Dean College doesn't have a gym.

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