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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for East Grinstead
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So close to hospital, the reason for me being here to see my son in the burns unit.
  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was exceptionally clean and very homely. Brian was very welcoming.
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    I had a great stay in Cranston House. The host Brian was very friendly and helpful. I booked the single room and it was lovely and cozy - it had a great view of the area and such cute decor. The property was a short walk from the town center and...
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ample parking, great location, good breakfast, comfortable well equipped room
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brian was polite, friendly and professional, fully understood my needs. Upon checking in, I was informed about the 'funny smell' coming from the room I was given and that I could request a room transfer should the stench continue.
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation. Superb breakfast and very friendly.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely wee hoose and delightful efficient staff. Only had time for breakfast one morning but very relaxed and tasty.
  • Lia
    Belgium Belgium
    The location was excellent and the room was nice and quiet
  • Robert
    Canada Canada
    Room was comfortable ,Room amenities good and the breakfast was really good. WIFI speed really good.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cranston House is beautifully clean, the room very comfortable and the staff were friendly and very accommodating

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 728 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

Facilities of Cranston House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
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.

FAQs about Cranston House

  • The prices at Cranston House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Cranston House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Cranston House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • Cranston House is 600 yards from the centre of East Grinstead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cranston House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)