Gather the team
Celebrate another successful year
Three unique spaces. Endless possibilities.
From intimate private dining to grand fireside feasts and dining beneath the stars, each space offers its own unique atmosphere, complemented by thoughtful enhancements and the option to stay overnight.
Fireside Feasting
The Gathering Hall
Seating: 14 - 30 guests
Price: £129 per guest
“The Gathering Hall was particularly special and Sara's attention to detail from the seating arrangements to the wildflowers and choice of food surpassed our expectations.” — Sarah Smart, The Collective / Yeo Valley
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Once the setting for feasts, ceremonies and harvest celebrations, the ancient Sussex Gathering Hall continues its tradition of bringing people together.
This impressive double-height space features an internal balcony for live music, a crackling open fire in winter, and expansive windows framing breathtaking views across the South Downs, creating an unforgettable setting for private dining.
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At the heart of every gathering is great food. Included with the hire of the dining space, each guest is welcomed with a glass of Prosecco before enjoying a carefully crafted three-course festive menu.
Prepared using the finest ingredients, it's a dining experience that brings people together over exceptional food and great company.
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Polo Bar
Enjoy exclusive use of the Private Polo Bar for the evening (minimum spend £300). Situated between the Gathering Hall and the Rose Room, it links the two spaces effortlessly, creating a seamless transition from welcome drinks and dining to dancing.
Rose Room & Garden
For an additional £250, enjoy exclusive use of this private entertaining space, seamlessly connected to the Gathering Hall through the Polo Bar or adjoining hallway.
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For an additional £99 per bedroom (based on full occupancy), there's no need for the celebration to end.
Follow a wheelbarrow laden with drinks—Pied Piper of Hamelin style—to your chosen property, where the festivities can continue long into the night before everyone retires just a few steps away.
Skyview Dining
The Waterlands Room
Seating: 15 - 60 guests
Price: £99 per guest
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Bathed in natural light, the south-facing Waterlands Room is a spectacular double-height conservatory that brings the outdoors in. Framed by panoramic views across the South Downs, it offers an elegant setting for private dining in every season.
By evening, the room becomes truly enchanting. Set within an International Dark Sky Reserve, guests can dine beneath a canopy of stars while enjoying all the comfort of a beautiful indoor space.
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At the heart of every gathering is great food. Included with the hire of the dining space, each guest is welcomed with a glass of Prosecco before enjoying a carefully crafted three-course festive menu.
Prepared using the finest ingredients, it's a dining experience that brings people together over exceptional food and great company.
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The Water Bar
A unique feature of the Waterlands Room, the Water Bar offers guests fresh spring-fed borehole water drawn from deep beneath the South Downs. Flowing from a traditional lion head fountain set within a striking blue-tiled alcove, it's a simple yet memorable detail that celebrates the estate's natural surroundings.
The Courtyard
Seamlessly extending the Waterlands Room, the Courtyard offers an inviting outdoor space just beyond the glass doors. Ancient flagstones, fragrant lavender, a welcoming firepit and sweeping views across the South Downs create the perfect setting to enjoy a drink, linger over conversation and embrace the tranquillity of the Sussex countryside.
The Reading Room
For an additional £250, transform the Reading Room into your own private entertaining space. Connected directly to the Waterlands Room by glass doors, it is the perfect setting to expand the celebrations.
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For an additional £99 per bedroom (based on full occupancy), there's no need for the celebration to end.
Follow a wheelbarrow laden with drinks—Pied Piper of Hamelin style—to your chosen property, where the festivities can continue long into the night before everyone retires just a few steps away.
Chef’s Table
The Billiards Room
Seating: 4 - 8 guests
Price: £99 per guest
“Quote.” — Name, Company
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Designed for intimate gatherings of four to eight guests, the former Billiards Room offers an exclusive private dining experience centred around a beautiful antique table. Rich colours, period features and a relaxed country house atmosphere create the perfect setting for exceptional food, meaningful conversation and unhurried celebrations.
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At the heart of every gathering is great food. Included with the hire of the dining space, each guest is welcomed with a glass of Prosecco before enjoying a carefully crafted three-course festive menu.
Prepared using the finest ingredients, it's a dining experience that brings people together over exceptional food and great company.
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The Courtyard
Seamlessly extending the Billiards Room, the Courtyard offers an inviting outdoor space just beyond the glass doors. Ancient flagstones, fragrant lavender, a welcoming firepit and sweeping views across the South Downs create the perfect setting to enjoy a drink, linger over conversation and embrace the tranquillity of the Sussex countryside.
The Reading Room
For an additional £250, transform the Reading Room into your own private entertaining space. Connected to the Billiards Room by glass doors, its the perfect setting to expand the celebrations.
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For an additional £99 per bedroom (based on full occupancy), there's no need for the celebration to end.
Follow a wheelbarrow laden with drinks—Pied Piper of Hamelin style—to your chosen property, where the festivities can continue long into the night before everyone retires just a few steps away.
