Name: Gothic House
Address: 55 High Street, East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom, East Grinstead, West Sussex, GB
Price range: $99–$163 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Gothic House, guests often praise the central, surprisingly quiet setting, comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts, while noting the period charm alongside some dated decor, limited on-site facilities, and occasional access confusion because the entrance is through the adjacent pub.

Rooms are typically clean and comfortable, though a few mention compact or dated spaces and isolated maintenance issues like flaking ceilings or broken lights. Food options are linked to the neighbouring pub, with some enjoying tasty meals and paid breakfasts, while others report no breakfast or limited service. Best for travellers who value character over full hotel services.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited; the property is linked to a neighbouring pub and the entrance or check-in via the bar can be confusing. There is no on-site parking.

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10

Paul

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

\tLovely and friendly staff, restaurant and bar recently refurbished and tastefully done and all felt very warm and accommodating. The accommodation facilities are quaint and charming and set in the period with beautiful facilities. Really enjoyed our stay and thank you so much to all for making it so

8

Judith

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building is about 500 yrs old so if you arelooking for a modern room look elsewhere also if you are a large person try another property it is a room above a pub. Very clean, comfy bed great tv and wifi service i loved ot and would return

6

Andrew

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice enough but it is just a room – this is not a B&B or guest house. There is no house keeping, restaurant or bar as described, no breakfast options and no reception. It is right in the town centre though.

4

Alan

Sep 15, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

No facilities open and no staff available in case of problems was disappointed booked for my mum and she didn't stay second night as felt unsafe as nobody in building

8

Neil

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Generally a good experience, nice room etc. Only criticism was finding it. A single door but entrance on the street but reception via the bar next door makes access confusing and difficult to spot from the road as you arrive in the car. There is no parking so it’s important to be able to see the place from the road before looking for parking that is close by.

4

Sarah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is compact and basic. There is a door in the floor below that is constantly open and shut through the evening and started again at 5.30am this causes the building infrastructure and bed to vibrate and make a noise similar to weights being drops from a height! Very hard to sleep! Great location and ok for a 1 night. Goat kitchen adjacent for bar drinks and food in the town. Use church carpark for parking free 8pm to 8am so you need to buy a ticket AM if hanging around simple easy walk to get to and fro.

10

Gavin

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel! Really nice stuff great location and the takeaway is delicious.

10

Gavin

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with excellent staff and delicious food.

10

Henry

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

Great location. Connected to popular pub.

6

John

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I only had a bed for the night, which was fine and comfortable. Room was a bit tatty and could do with a bit of loving care, but it was perfectly clean. Light wasn’t working in bathroom and ceiling was badly flaking. Light fixtures were broken in the bedroom and generally looked a bit dated and not well maintained. I did not have food, but the Goat is affiliated to it and the the breakfast looked to be good from reading the menu.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with several guests praising tidiness; however, some note wear and maintenance issues such as dated decor, flaking ceilings, and broken or nonworking lights.

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8

Judith

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building is about 500 yrs old so if you arelooking for a modern room look elsewhere also if you are a large person try another property it is a room above a pub. Very clean, comfy bed great tv and wifi service i loved ot and would return

10

Lorraine

Nov 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Ticked all the boxes, in town, clean and friendly staff.

10

Iseult

Sep 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice lovely at the Gothic House! The room was clean and the owners and staff were very welcoming and helpful.

10

CORAZON

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I truly enjoyed my three nights stay at The Gothic House. It is lovely and dainty, clean with comfortable bed/pillows. Unlike one review I read, I did not experience any in-shower hot water issues after I inquired about it.

8

Dean

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in. Good breakfast at additional cost. Deco needs updating and refresh

10

David

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for E Grinstead - right in the centre of town but set back off the road so not at all noisy. Rooms are cosy, clean, comfortable and well fitted out. Vastly preferable to a chain hotel. Highly recommended.

8

Sébastien

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon séjour ! Chambre très correcte, quelques détails dans l’entretien de la décoration à revoir pour obtenir quelque chose de parfait 😉

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John

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I only had a bed for the night, which was fine and comfortable. Room was a bit tatty and could do with a bit of loving care, but it was perfectly clean. Light wasn’t working in bathroom and ceiling was badly flaking. Light fixtures were broken in the bedroom and generally looked a bit dated and not well maintained. I did not have food, but the Goat is affiliated to it and the the breakfast looked to be good from reading the menu.

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Rooms

Beds are widely praised and many find rooms comfortable, quiet, and characterful, with some cosy and a few spacious. A few report compact layouts, dated decor, occasional noise from downstairs doors, and minor quirks like a tricky TV.

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8

Judith

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building is about 500 yrs old so if you arelooking for a modern room look elsewhere also if you are a large person try another property it is a room above a pub. Very clean, comfy bed great tv and wifi service i loved ot and would return

10

HELEN

Nov 24, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and quiet room. TV was a bit complicated for someone not very tech savvy . Clear glass window in the bathroom was unexpected but there was a blind to pull down. It was my second stay here and I would come again.

4

Sarah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is compact and basic. There is a door in the floor below that is constantly open and shut through the evening and started again at 5.30am this causes the building infrastructure and bed to vibrate and make a noise similar to weights being drops from a height! Very hard to sleep! Great location and ok for a 1 night. Goat kitchen adjacent for bar drinks and food in the town. Use church carpark for parking free 8pm to 8am so you need to buy a ticket AM if hanging around simple easy walk to get to and fro.

10

Robert

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was one of the best I’ve ever had in a hotel

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CORAZON

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I truly enjoyed my three nights stay at The Gothic House. It is lovely and dainty, clean with comfortable bed/pillows. Unlike one review I read, I did not experience any in-shower hot water issues after I inquired about it.

10

ANTHONY

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent, spacious and well equipped room with a huge bathroom. Very comfortable.

8

Moira

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the gothic church outside my window.

10

David

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for E Grinstead - right in the centre of town but set back off the road so not at all noisy. Rooms are cosy, clean, comfortable and well fitted out. Vastly preferable to a chain hotel. Highly recommended.

8

Sébastien

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon séjour ! Chambre très correcte, quelques détails dans l’entretien de la décoration à revoir pour obtenir quelque chose de parfait 😉

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10

Philip

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Attractive part of town. Pretty quiet despite town centre location.

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Service

Hosts and staff are frequently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with smooth check-ins. Some guests experienced confusing reception arrangements or a lack of staff presence at times.

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10

Barbara

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was charming and functional. Our host took great care of is.

10

Iseult

Sep 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice lovely at the Gothic House! The room was clean and the owners and staff were very welcoming and helpful.

6

Andrew

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice enough but it is just a room – this is not a B&B or guest house. There is no house keeping, restaurant or bar as described, no breakfast options and no reception. It is right in the town centre though.

10

A

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place and the host is very attentive.

4

Alan

Sep 15, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

No facilities open and no staff available in case of problems was disappointed booked for my mum and she didn't stay second night as felt unsafe as nobody in building

10

Angela

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room. The owner was very helpful.

10

A

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The host goes out of his way to make your stay perfect.

10

Gavin

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel! Really nice stuff great location and the takeaway is delicious.

10

Gavin

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with excellent staff and delicious food.

8

Dean

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in. Good breakfast at additional cost. Deco needs updating and refresh

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Location

Right in the town centre and generally quiet, with an attractive setting and views for some. Not close to a train station and a few found the entrance hard to spot when arriving by car.

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10

Mike

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a surprise-a really good experience, close to work, definitely stay again!

8

Neil

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Generally a good experience, nice room etc. Only criticism was finding it. A single door but entrance on the street but reception via the bar next door makes access confusing and difficult to spot from the road as you arrive in the car. There is no parking so it’s important to be able to see the place from the road before looking for parking that is close by.

4

Sarah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is compact and basic. There is a door in the floor below that is constantly open and shut through the evening and started again at 5.30am this causes the building infrastructure and bed to vibrate and make a noise similar to weights being drops from a height! Very hard to sleep! Great location and ok for a 1 night. Goat kitchen adjacent for bar drinks and food in the town. Use church carpark for parking free 8pm to 8am so you need to buy a ticket AM if hanging around simple easy walk to get to and fro.

10

Gavin

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel! Really nice stuff great location and the takeaway is delicious.

8

Moira

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the gothic church outside my window.

10

Sally

Jun 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful and friendly! We only stayed one night so can't judge the area around the hotel. Isn't close to a train station, otherwise it was a great place to stay!

10

James

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place right in town and best deal around

10

David

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for E Grinstead - right in the centre of town but set back off the road so not at all noisy. Rooms are cosy, clean, comfortable and well fitted out. Vastly preferable to a chain hotel. Highly recommended.

10

Philip

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Attractive part of town. Pretty quiet despite town centre location.

10

Henry

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

Great location. Connected to popular pub.

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Dining

Inconsistent feedback: some guests enjoyed tasty food and a good paid breakfast via the adjacent pub, while others reported no breakfast or limited hours.

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10

Paul

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

\tLovely and friendly staff, restaurant and bar recently refurbished and tastefully done and all felt very warm and accommodating. The accommodation facilities are quaint and charming and set in the period with beautiful facilities. Really enjoyed our stay and thank you so much to all for making it so

8

Judith

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building is about 500 yrs old so if you arelooking for a modern room look elsewhere also if you are a large person try another property it is a room above a pub. Very clean, comfy bed great tv and wifi service i loved ot and would return

4

C

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not serving breakfast served until 10 am is the same as not serving breakfast at all This is not B&B it is just B

6

Andrew

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice enough but it is just a room – this is not a B&B or guest house. There is no house keeping, restaurant or bar as described, no breakfast options and no reception. It is right in the town centre though.

4

Sarah

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is compact and basic. There is a door in the floor below that is constantly open and shut through the evening and started again at 5.30am this causes the building infrastructure and bed to vibrate and make a noise similar to weights being drops from a height! Very hard to sleep! Great location and ok for a 1 night. Goat kitchen adjacent for bar drinks and food in the town. Use church carpark for parking free 8pm to 8am so you need to buy a ticket AM if hanging around simple easy walk to get to and fro.

10

Gavin

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel! Really nice stuff great location and the takeaway is delicious.

10

Gavin

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with excellent staff and delicious food.

8

Dean

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in. Good breakfast at additional cost. Deco needs updating and refresh

10

Henry

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

Great location. Connected to popular pub.

6

John

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I only had a bed for the night, which was fine and comfortable. Room was a bit tatty and could do with a bit of loving care, but it was perfectly clean. Light wasn’t working in bathroom and ceiling was badly flaking. Light fixtures were broken in the bedroom and generally looked a bit dated and not well maintained. I did not have food, but the Goat is affiliated to it and the the breakfast looked to be good from reading the menu.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $101	7 $101	8 $102	9	10	11 $113	12 $112
13 $101	14 $102	15 $137	16 $102	17 $102	18 $114	19
20 $102	21 $102	22 $102	23 $102	24 $102	25	26
27 $102	28 $102	29 $102	30 $102

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $102	2 $114	3 $114
4 $102	5 $102	6 $112	7 $112	8 $99	9 $128	10 $130
11 $111	12 $111	13 $114	14 $114	15 $114	16 $158	17 $163
18 $145	19 $111	20 $111	21 $114	22 $111	23 $142	24 $128
25 $102	26 $111	27 $111	28 $142	29 $111	30 $128	31 $124

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