A popular hotel based in the heart of the South Downs has won an award in recognition of its outstanding restaurant.

TERRA Restaurant at Tottington Manor Hotel in Edburton Road, near Henfield, won this year’s OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards which recognises and rewards outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.

In order for restaurants to qualify to win a Diners’ Choice Award, they must achieve an overall rating of four or more star reviews from diners who have visited their establishment in the last 120 days.

The restaurant is led by head chef Chris Hilton offers various selections on their menus with a focus on British cuisine, including breakfast, brunch, Sunday lunch, and afternoon tea.

As well as the Diner’s Choice Award, Helen Pomery who co-directs Tottington Manor won boutique hotel owner of the year at Acquisition International Magazine’s Influential Businesswoman Awards earlier this year.'We want to thank each and everyone of our diners who have visited TERRA Restaurant' (Image: love heart photography)

Helen Pomery co-owner at Tottington Manor Hotel said: “We want to thank each and every one of our diners who have visited TERRA Restaurant and taken the time to leave us a review and positive rating.

"As we strive to bring the best in comfort and culinary delights to our diners, it means a lot to us that, in return, they support us in our journey to winning esteemed awards like these.” 

Tottington Manor was acquired in 2021 and has since undergone a complete transformation and offers services for a relaxing stopover, corporate meetings, residential events, or celebrations.

Tottington Manor directors Helen Pomery and Philip Fossey (Image: Tottington Manor)

The hotel also appeared on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed in May. Their four-star hotel was scrutinised by other hoteliers and B&B owners who they will host as part of the programme.

A recent visitor to the restaurant described their dining experience they said:” We visited recently with friends. Very friendly helpful service and delicious food. Between us we sampled quite a lot of the menu and no one was disappointed.

“Good wine list too. We sat outside and the only niggle is that the seat cushions are worn out so it was hard to sit upright at the table!”