A Fishy Tale (Tail)

Our maintenance team created a large fishpond on the front Lawn during the summer months. Starting from scratch and using the internet to research the creation, fabrication, stocking and maintenance, the completed project looks truly great and is enhanced by a fountain and illuminated at night.

Despite early problems with a Heron stealing some of the giant Koi carp, which was remedied with the removal of the Heron statue (contrary to online advice that the said statue would prevent thefts of fish) we discovered that during the mating season this preventative device became a magnet for lonely heart Herons looking for a mate and a free lunch.

The Koi have settled in well and the environment the team created for them must be more than satisfactory as there has been lots of baby Koi born.

A Big “Thank you” to Neil and Dave from all of us at Carylls, for their hard work and creativity, and for seeing the project through by fine tuning the “Fishy environment”.

We have happy healthy fish and a beautifully landscaped pond that is a stunning addition to our grounds. It was gratifying to see some of our guests, on one of the few sunny days we had, sitting on the benches near the pond enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the gardens and of course the “new pond”.

Festive events around and about Carylls Country House

With Christmas approaching there are many festive events going on around and about Carylls Country House.

Saturday 17th November: Christmas lights Switch On at Piries Place, Horsham, from 12.00 noon until the switch on at 4.30pm. Food stalls, live music, special offers in the shops, and Santa.

Sunday 18th November: The Horsham Santa Run starts at 10am and will raise funds for St Catherine's Hospice.

Sunday 18th November: The Crawley Santa Run starts at 10am at the Memorial Gardens and will raise funds for Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice. www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

Friday 23rd November: Horsham Rotary - Young Group Race Night at the Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham. The event will raise funds the Samaritans. Tickets available from Holbrook Club box office on 01403 751150 or Laughing Donkey Entertainments on 07593659323.

Saturday 24th November: Horsham Painting Group exhibition at the Quaker Meeting House, Horsham (by the Bus Station/Library). 10am to 4pm. Free entry. All original artwork for sale. Raffle, tea, cakes.

Sunday 16th December: Singer/songwriter Wayne Tomsett launches his album Human Minds at the Tanners Arms, Brighton Road, Horsham from 5pm until 9pm. Free entry. Sales of the album will raise money for Cancer Research. Other Sussex performers on the night include Rachel Hawker, Will Martins from the band Pirate and Cobie, and Lauren Rebecca. Wayne's album can be bought online at www.waynetomsett.bandcamp.com for £3.00. The CD, which includes three extra demos, can be bought on the night for £6.00.

Look out for more events as we find them!

Carylls Country House self-catering ensuite rooms and holiday cottages.

www.carylls.com or www.easyroomlet.com

Carylls website address and Carylls Facebook Page

The easy to remember website address for Carylls is www.easyroomlet.com. This will take you to the new website where you can check room availability, prices, booking details and what value to expect for your money. All rooms are self-catering ensuite, also with a kitchenette (kettle, fridge, microwave, &c), internet access, television and maid service. There are two larger communal kitchens for more adventurous cooking and the use of a launderette. And don't forget the luxurious lounge to relax in.

Lookout for the Carylls Country House Facebook Page. If you click the 'LIKE' button on the Facebook Page all Carylls news will show on your Facebook newsfeed. You can then share this with your Facebook Friends.

At this time of year Carylls' five acres of garden is preparing for winter. A beautiful place to be at any time of year for a short break or for a longer stay while working away from home.

Click here to take a look at what Carylls has to offer.

Carylls Country House self-catering ensuite rooms and holiday cottages.
www.carylls.com or www.easyroomlet.com

August bank holiday 2011

This coming weekend brings the last public holiday before Christmas, and a chance to go away on holiday before the children return to school.


Whether a staycation based in West Sussex or a flight from Gatwick Airport, whatever your circumstances and whether you need to stay for a night or a weekend, a week, or even a month or longer, Carylls Country House will offer you fast, efficient, guaranteed and economical service.

Set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, this magnificent Country House dates back over 400 years, and is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The studio rooms provide a spacious, comfortable, private and cosy place to stay, and can be booked from nightly to longer stay basis, giving you more flexibility, space and value for money to enjoy your stay in West Sussex.


Carylls offers you a unique self-catering service. All fully furnished rooms are en-suite and available within this large 15th Century Country House. We offer all sizes from singles, executive singles, doubles, executive doubles, family rooms and holiday flats. Each room has a kitchenette. The family rooms and holiday flats will sleep a family of 2 adults with one child in comfort and privacy. One of our holiday flats has 2 bedrooms, sleeping a family of four.

All rooms include a flat-screen television with DVD, free unlimited broadband and en-suite bathroom with eco-friendly shower. Other facilities include two equipped kitchen areas with ovens; a self-service launderette complete with washing, drying and ironing facilities; and free on-site parking. Bed linen, towels and weekly maid service is included.

See more at www.carylls.com

Summertime and holidays

With summer almost here and the school holidays rapidly approaching, thoughts are turning to an escape to faraway places. If your escape takes you on a flight across the seas, you may well be leaving from Gatwick Airport. And you might find yourself wanting to make the pace an easy and relaxed one, rather than a hurried and fraught journey to catch your flight. With no set mealtimes and situated in five acres of beautiful gardens and close to the countryside, Carylls Country House can offer you comfortable and clean self-catering accommodation.

All rooms are self-contained ensuite, also having a fridge, microwave, washing up facilities, a television and free broadband facilities. A welcome pack is supplied in each room, and towels and bed linen are provided. There are communal kitchens for more adventurous cooks although pubs and restaurants serving meals are just a short distance away. There is also a laundry for emergency washes on the way out or for fresh clothes on the way back. Payment can be made in advance so that you can leave for an early morning flight without disturbing anybody. At this time it is not possible for onsite parking between flights.

If you are staying in the UK then Carylls Country House is a good base for a Sussex holiday with many things to see and do in the area. There are farms, a stud farm, museums, a windmill, National Trust property, gardens, a country park, a nature reserve, golf and other sports facilities, and a cinema and theatre all within easy reach. The coast is easily accessible, or you might like to spend some relaxing time in Carylls own five acres of grounds. There is secure car parking and a resident manager onsite.



If you are moving to the area and need accommodation while house hunting, or if you have a temporary contract, then Carylls self-catering rooms can supply your home-from-home with the independence to come and go as you please without being restricted to set mealtimes or menus.

For more information about local facilities contact Horsham Tourist Information Centre, 9 The Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE, www.horsham.gov.uk tourist.information@horsham.gov.uk, 01403 211661 or Crawley Visitor Information Centre, County Mall, Crawley, RH10 1FP, www.crawley.gov.uk, 01293 611975

Easter and holiday self-catering accommodation

Are you travelling to or from Gatwick or looking for a base near Crawley or Horsham? Carylls Country House offers short stay or long stay self-catering accommodation in a large 15th century country house set in five acres of gardens. Each room is ensuite and has a kitchenette and unlimited broadband. There are also two fully equipped kitchens and a launderette. Parking is free. Linen and towels are provided.

Carylls is at Faygate in West Sussex, 3 miles from Crawley, 3 miles from Horsham and only 7 miles from Gatwick. Faygate has its own station with a direct link to London Victoria and to the south coast.

For more information visit the website www.carylls.com.

Cost effective accommodation

With travel budgets increasingly under pressure, business and leisure travellers will find rooms at Carylls Country House offer excellent value for money – costing up to 40% less than equivalent hotel rooms and with no 'hidden extras'. Broadband internet access is available at no extra charge. The rates do not increase... at the weekend, and every room has its own allocated free car parking space in the secure on-site car park.

Guests staying for longer than 7 nights will benefit from a reduced price per night. With the self-catering facilities, guests can eliminate expensive restaurant and bar bills. On-site laundrette facilities enable guests to save on expensive hotel laundry charges.

Carylls is only 3 miles from Crawley town centre, 3 miles from Horsham town centre and 7 miles from Gatwick airport. Holiday makers find Carylls an ideal setting offering the advantages of peace and tranquillity along with short commuting distance to the neighbouring towns.