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.