Simone Hellyer tries out one of Park House Hotel and Spa’s new wellness treatments on an overnight stay
Nestled in the South Downs and close to historic Midhurst, Park House Hotel and Spa is perfectly located for those who want to escape the stresses of everyday life.
Park House was home to Ioné and Michael O’Brien until they transformed it into a hotel in the 1940s. It has been run by the family for three generations since. Perhaps it is because of this family connection that the hotel retains a home-from home feel, which is amplified with cosy soft furnishings and an informal atmosphere.
I took my sister along for a night’s stay and to try out some of the new treatments at the on-site spa. After a near miss with some deer on the drive up, we arrived in time to enjoy cocktail hour in the hotel’s lounge and take in our surroundings. The main house is home to a large lounge, conservatory and the hotel’s restaurant. Our large twin room was in one of the two detached cottages next to the main hotel. There is also a secluded six-bedroom detached house with a large garden and outside dining terrace that is a mile away from the rest of the property.
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