Welcome
to Highley Manor
Built in 1884 and situated deep in the beautiful Sussex countryside,
Highley
Manor lies in its own estate covering 7.5 acres of landscape gardens and woodland.
Highley Manor is steeped in history, in 1669 "The
Manor" became the home of the Shelly family and romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelly moved to Highley from nearby Field Place
in the early 19th Century. Towards the end of the 19th Century Highley fell into disuse and was eventually demolished and
the present building erected in its place. However
in the high living 1920's it achieved most of its fame and notoriety. The exiled king of Portugal took over the Manor from
time to time and guests would be entertained by a young Sybil Thorndike. Rumour has it that Edward Prince of Wales, the uncrowned
Edward VIII, entertained Mrs Simpson at Highley. During World War II Highley was used as a base for the Canadian army but
later it was lovingly restored by its present owner Mr Bruce Stewart and is now a beautiful country house hotel which acts
as a wonderful reminder of the rich history which surrounds Highley Manor.
