The Birch Hotel is located in the West Sussex town of Haywards Heath , 18 miles from Brighton and 15 miles from Gatwick airport . The original building was built in c.1874 and still retains some of the original features , including oak panelling in the lounge area and stained glass windows on the main staircase Areas serviced: Brightonwww.birchhotel.co.ukLewes Rd, RH17 7SF

Our Hotels are the perfect choice for the discerning visitor, whether travelling for business or pleasure. These quality country house Hotels offer all the traditional charm of yesteryear, with the latest refurbishments, technology and superb service to make your visit a really relaxing experience. Areas serviced: Brightonwww.classiclodges.co.ukJobs La Hickstead, RH17 5NZ

Built in 1884 and situated deep in the beautiful Sussex countryside, Highley Manor lies in its own estate covering 7.5 acres of landscape gardens and woodland. Highley Manor is steeped in history, in 1669 "The Manor" became the home of the Shelly family and romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelly moved to Highley from nearby Field Place in the early 19th Century. Towards the end of the 19th Century Highley fell into disuse and was eventually demolished and the present building erected in its place. Areas serviced: Crawley, Horsham & East Grinsteadwww.highleymanor.co.ukCrawley La Balcombe, RH17 6LA

Appearances can be deceptive. From the outside, Bailiffscourt is a classic manor house set in the lush fields behind Climping beach. But step through the door and you're transported to another world - one that mixes lovingly restored features with a relaxed contemporary feel. It's yours to explore. Areas serviced: Brightonwww.hshotels.co.uk3 Ockenden La Cuckfield, RH17 5LD