The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa

The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa A Brief History Of The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa

"...that oldest and most revered of all the prime inns of this world ..."
(1061)

In the pretty Sussex market town of Midhurst in the heart of the South Downs National Park, The Spread Eagle is a charming English coaching inn, full of character while providing every contemporary comfort including a spa & indoor pool, & fabulous bar. Hilaire Belloc

1430 - The traditional date of the building that forms the oldest part of the hotel
1533 - The building was bought by Sir W

illiam Fitzwilliam, Henry VIII's Lord
High Admiral
1730 - The Spread Eagle Inn is valued at £400 by the Sun Insurance Company
1791-1798 - It is certain that Admiral Lord Nelson visited the hotel at this time
1832 - The town's principal stagecoach, The Earl of March, left the Spread Eagle for London every morning, except Sunday, at 10.00am
1907 - A motor garage opened at the hotel
2007 - The hotel celebrates 50 years of ownership by the same family.

Due to popular demand we've added more dates to our 'Guided walk & lunch' at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst!Set off on a del...
05/06/2026

Due to popular demand we've added more dates to our 'Guided walk & lunch' at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst!

Set off on a delightful guided walk - pick from a fascinating historical walk or an insightful nature walk - led by qualified professionals from Pied A Terre Adventures, followed by a delicious lunch.

Details here: https://champ.ly/EQZzEV2C

Would you like to unwind with a 'Peachy Summer Spa Day' at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst?😎Think pure spa escapism in the he...
28/05/2026

Would you like to unwind with a 'Peachy Summer Spa Day' at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst?😎

Think pure spa escapism in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Arrive for coffee and take plenty of time to relax and be pampered in the spa. Enjoy a soothing 'Outer Glow' OR 'I'll Be Back' 45 minute treatment and a 15 minute Temple Spa Side-order of your choice, plus a delicious two-course lunch and a glass of fizz in our conservatory. Details here: https://ow.ly/r1pL50YWsqm

Bask in the warmth of the conservatory at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst.🌞
21/05/2026

Bask in the warmth of the conservatory at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst.🌞

A big thanks to Annabelle Thorpe for featuring her stay at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst, in her fabulous book The Great Es...
19/05/2026

A big thanks to Annabelle Thorpe for featuring her stay at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst, in her fabulous book The Great Escape, including our famous Queen's suite!👑

"Another one on our list to visit, is one of England’s oldest coaching inns, The Spread Eagle in Midhurst, in the South ...
15/05/2026

"Another one on our list to visit, is one of England’s oldest coaching inns, The Spread Eagle in Midhurst, in the South Downs National Park. Dating from 1430, it has 39 rooms plus a pool and spa and Queen Elizabeth I is said to have stayed in the inn. You can sleep in a four-poster bed in The Queen’s Suite, which even comes with the oldest wig closet in existence. Handy."

We're very happy to see The Spread Eagle featured in this round-up on Royal residences you can stay in.👑

Yes really – from cottages on royal estates, to beds kings and queens have slept in – here’s how to book a royal getaway

Unwind in one of our 'feature' four-poster rooms at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst; overlooking the front of the hotel with ...
14/05/2026

Unwind in one of our 'feature' four-poster rooms at The Spread Eagle, Midhurst; overlooking the front of the hotel with beautiful sash windows.

Bright and spacious, they are perfect for a romantic weekend or for a moment of tranquillity.

Whether you're staying at one of our Historic Sussex Hotels or simply exploring the county for the day, here is our guid...
11/05/2026

Whether you're staying at one of our Historic Sussex Hotels or simply exploring the county for the day, here is our guide to the very best dog-friendly days out Sussex has to offer.🐶

Further dog-friendly days out here: https://champ.ly/ejePw1a0

Country inn, indoor swimming pool,  steeped in history, charming restaurant, open fires, sun-drenched terrace, bright co...
11/05/2026

Country inn, indoor swimming pool, steeped in history, charming restaurant, open fires, sun-drenched terrace, bright conservatory, award-winning spa, nooks and crannies.

How would you describe The Spread Eagle, Midhurst?🦅

“Happy is the person who has acquired the love of walking for its own sake!”- W.J. Holland.🚶‍♂️🌳National Walking Month i...
05/05/2026

“Happy is the person who has acquired the love of walking for its own sake!”- W.J. Holland.🚶‍♂️🌳

National Walking Month is the perfect time to set off on a fascinating historical walk or an insightful nature walk from The Spread Eagle, Midhurst.

Led by qualified professionals from Pied A Terre Adventures, enjoy a 2.5 hour guided walk through the glorious Sussex countryside, followed by a tasty lunch back at the hotel.

Book here: https://ow.ly/n4kw50YoAee

Sussex Jaguar E-type Club and XK Club members, together with a few Surrey members, celebrated the 65th anniversary of th...
04/05/2026

Sussex Jaguar E-type Club and XK Club members, together with a few Surrey members, celebrated the 65th anniversary of the day of the launch of the E-type in Geneva with a 25-mile drive, in convoy, from Cowfold in the east to Midhurst in the west.

They all landed safely at The Spread Eagle Hotel and we were thrilled to host the group for lunch in his beautiful Jacobean hall. What a sight to see all of those iconic cars parked up outside the hotel!

Read the feature about the celebration here: https://ow.ly/cwmy50YS2wh

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South Street
Midhurst
GU299NH

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