When it comes to honeymoon options, the choices are endless. Of course you want it to be very special and something more than simply an annual holiday. A honeymoon should be something romantic, magical and somewhere you can both thoroughly relax after all the wedding planning and stress are over.
Wherever and whatever type of honeymoon you choose, you will want to know that everything is covered. So do your research to ensure your choice will suit you both and stay within your budget. Venue, bookings, travel insurance - all has to be considered.
So take your time and take advantage of businesses who can provide you with lots of inspiration as well as essential practical travel advice.
Here’s some great honeymoon ideas from businesses based in Sussex from places like Brighton, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis, Horsham, Crawley and Hastings, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Sussex Wedding magazine when contacting a honeymoon travel agent.
Hand Picked Hotels launches special autumn package for the ultimate getaway
Luxury hotel brand Hand Picked Hotels is launching its Glorious Autumn Getaway package for the most colourful season of the year – the perfect antidote to Britain's grey summer. Choose a country or coastal getaway this autumn and enjoy laid-back luxury with endless outdoor adventures and cosy nights in to warm the soul this season. Make the most of spacious bedrooms for a great night's sleep, sparkling wine by a roaring fire, woodland walks or seaside strolls and stargazing beneath an uninterrupted sky. The longer you stay, the more you can enjoy! Guests staying one night will be treated to a complimentary bedroom upgrade for ultimate comfort and relaxation.
Posted: 31 August 2023
25% off Benbow Holiday Cottages at Cowdray Estate
Perfect for couples and families, especially if you're looking for a last-minute minimoon, the Benbow Holiday Cottages lend themselves to long summer days spent exploring Cowdray Estate. All cottages are fully equipped, and dogs are welcome, with miles of footpaths surrounding them waiting to be discovered. Enter code SUMMERSTAY25 to enjoy a 25% discount on all summer stays at Benbow Pond Holiday Cottages until 31st August.
Posted: 13 July 2023
Dine and stay at Sussex pub, The White Hart Wadhurst
Situated in a busy village in the heart of English Wine Country, The White Hart Wadhurst is a pub and restaurant that celebrates its place in the Sussex countryside by supporting local producers, growers and winemakers across its food and drink offering. It's May opening also saw the launch of three beautifully designed boutique bedrooms, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in this picturesque area of the Weald and discover the wealth of English vineyards that are right on their doorstep.
Posted: 4 July 2023
Regency guesthouse, Lansdowne House, launched in Hove
Lansdowne House is a Regency guest house recently launched in the East Sussex seaside resort of Hove, located just a three-minute walk to the beach. The townhouse offers four guest bedrooms and a self-contained two bedroom apartment, situated in a Heritage Conservation area designed by the renowned architect Charles Busby. Owners Tom and Natalie met in the art world working as specialists at a London auction house.
Posted: 29 June 2023
PoB Hotels launches PoB Breaks, immersive new journeys that celebrate slow travel
PoB Hotels, the collection of the finest independent hotels across the British Isles, is delighted to launch PoB Breaks in partnership with Porsche. A celebration of slow travel, these breaks are immersive and highlight the very best of each destination by delving a little further into the wonders of our nation, covering everywhere from the Scottish Highlands to Sussex's very own Gravyete Manor.
Posted: 15 June 2023
Enjoy a treetop mini-moon escape at Cowdray Estate
Cowdray Estate in Midhurst, West Sussex, has recently opened a four new tree houses, in collaboration with Tree House Retreats. Each one offers secluded accommodation in the heart of the 16,500 acre Estate, bringing Scandi-chic interiors to the surrounding woodland. The décor combines natural materials and antique furniture with contemporary artwork and locally-sourced designs. Floor-to-ceiling windows, wraparound balconies, and outdoor bathtubs complete the tree houses, and offer views over Cowdray's world-renowned polo fields, the historical Cowdray ruins and beyond to the South Downs.
Posted: 2 May 2023
The Observatory is a unique venue set in the heart of the East Sussex countryside
The Observatory is a unique venue set in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Formerly the home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, it now operates as an attraction with extensive science exhibits and charitable status – promoting sciences for all! The six iconic telescope domes offer an unforgettable setting for couples looking for something completely different and unconventional. The venue can even offer stargazing or planetarium experiences to add to your day's entertainment.
Set in the picturesque village of Herstmonceux, the grounds certainly have the wow-factor. As you approach The Observatory you can't help but be intrigued by the other-worldly green domes emerging from the horizon.
Posted: 4 April 2023
Buckhurst Park is a historical yet intimate wedding venue
With its spectacular views of Buckhurst Park, as well as its gardens and lakes, the manor house is the beautiful ancestral home of William Sackville, the 11th Earl De La Warr and his wife Anne. A much-loved family residence, historical yet intimate and welcoming, Buckhurst provides the ideal combination of grandeur and romance for your wedding day. This exclusive-use venue hosts just six weddings per year running May to the beginning of September.
Posted: 7 March 2023
Escape into tranquility with Kip Hideaways
Kip Hideaways, the holiday rental membership site, is adding the very best new and exclusive cabins, cottages and bolt holes to its portfolio every week and some are simply sensational. Once such new property is Redwood, Hastings. It's an absolute paradise if you're wanting a nature-filled yet stylish UK mini-moon. A consciously-designed luxe forest lodge in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the East Sussex coast it sleeps two and is priced from £295 per night. The coast is a mere five-minute drive away and offers endless exploring by land and sea – hike, bike and swim to your hearts' content. What's more you're only 15 minutes' drive away from Hasting for art galleries and seafood lucnhes. Then, head back to base to rifle through the owner's vinyl collection, light the fire and nestle into this elevated cocoon.
Posted: 15 December 2022
Vumbura Plains: The perfect honeymoon destination for adventure seekers
Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains, set in the heart of the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site in Botswana, has reopened after an extensive refurbishment of both the camp's exteriors and interiors.
The refreshed look and feel showcases its sense of place and culture, enhanced by an outstanding menu and courteous hospitality. Vumbura offers holiday-makers a sublime African wilderness journey, prepare to experience arguably the best wildlife encounters in the Delta on your honeymoon.
"With its iconic Delta landscapes and phenomenally diverse habitats, Vumbura is truly a must-visit safari choice, one that unreservedly celebrates the best of Botswana's natural and cultural heritage."
Posted: 4 May 2022
