From Victorian Mansion to Country House Hotel
Constructed between 1872 and 1874 by architect John Gibson for Member of Parliament Joshua Fielden, Nutfield Priory was designed in the neo-Gothic style of the Palace of Westminster. Built from Kentish ragstone rubble and dressed with Reigate Stone, the Grade II listed mansion features pointed arches, intricate stonework, and tall windows that frame sweeping views across the Surrey countryside.
The estate’s history stretches back to the 13th century, when the site was linked to land held by William de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey. During the Second World War the priory was commandeered by the British Army, and it later served as a school for the deaf before being sensitively restored and reopened as a hotel in 1989. Today, as part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection, the Great Hall retains its rich wood panelling, stained-glass windows, carved marble fireplace, and an original 1874 antique organ.
The Spa & Health Club
The spa occupies the hotel’s private health club adjacent to the main building and offers nine treatment rooms, including a dedicated Amber Lounge and a relaxation room. Therapists use Elemis, Comfort Zone, and Mii products across a menu of relaxing massages, refreshing facials, and revitalising body scrubs, each tailored to individual needs.
Beyond the treatment rooms, facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, fully equipped fitness suite, squash court, functional training zone, and two studios for group classes. The Cloisters Restaurant, a 2AA Rosette dining room, serves a seasonal menu of traditional British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, the ideal way to round off a day of relaxation.
