Tips and Tricks from your hosts

  • Pack a casual bag/tote. There is lots to explore at Heckfield and the weather can be variable, so we found ourselves wanting to carry things like our hotel map, a camera and a sweater or warmer layer when not in our room.

  • Make sure not to miss afternoon tea! The cake is different every day and always excellent! GF cake is available daily.

  • Utilize the Boot Room and its parade of Wellington boots when exploring the grounds. The walking trails vary from paved farm roads to wild pasture - so you will likely encounter mud!

  • For our gluten free guests - Heckfield has excellent house made gluten free bread, mini bar snacks, cake at afternoon tea and more. 

  • Bothy by Wildsmith was recently named one of the Top 10 Spas in Europe and Top 100 Spas in the World by Vogue. We highly recommend reserving a time to visit the waters, hydrotherapy and thermal experiences, and booking a treatment if you have the time.

  • Eat the butter, it will change your life.

  • What to wear when enjoying the hotel and grounds? Heckfield is the epitome of elegant casual. Comfortable and tidy clothes and shoes are appropriate in all spaces of the hotel. A shoe that is easy to slide off when putting on Wellies or sitting on a couch is highly recommended.

  • Cannabis, while legal in most states our guests live in, is illegal in the UK. It is a Class B drug, with penalties of up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. Please take care.