Powdermills Hotel in Battle

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Powdermills Hotel

Powdermills Lane, Battle

located in the heart of 1066 country in 150 acres ofwoodlands and lakes 1 mile from the historic town of battleand battle abbey. the powdermills hotel is steeped inhistory and surrounded by the most beautiful and historicparts of sussex and kent. the orangery restaurant hasreceived many accolades. the hotel is richly furnished withfine antiques and has log fires in the winter. there is arange of 40 individually decorated bedrooms and juniorsuites in keeping with the style of the house many with 4posters. the powdermills offers a range of conference andbanqueting facilities that cater for every eventuality. fromthe intimacy of the georgian room where up to sixteen can beseated for dinner to the professionally designed andequipped pavilion which can easily accommodate a receptionfor 320. originally the site of a famous gunpowder works reputed to have made the finest gunpowder in europe duringnapoleonic wars. it has now been skillfully converted into afascinating hotel. set in beautiful tranquil grounds guestscan enjoy walks through woodland trails absorbing thesights of the surrounding flora and fauna. a seven acrespecimen fishing lake is available for guests for fishing.wild geese swans ducks kingfishers and herons abound inthis relaxed ambience as the hotels springer spanielswelcome many guests. the hotel is tastefully furnishedthroughout with furniture and paintings in keeping with theperiod of the property. from the entrance hall where a logfire welcomes on long winter evenings to the bar conservatory library georgian room drawing room and thelarge music room where civil weddings are held the ambienceis that of a traditional georgian country house.