What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of GBP 25, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Lewes, a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 15 minutes from Brighton Marina. It is 11 miles from Brighton Beach and 8.5 miles from Brighton Pier.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features a swimming pool. Operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn in Lewes

What guests think

At The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn, travellers praise the thoughtful renovation, friendly staff, comfortable beds and a central Lewes location, while noting old building quirks, limited parking, and the lack of a lift.

Rooms feel characterful and often cosy, with features like sloping beams and occasional compact layouts, and several guests found them quiet. Dining is widely enjoyed across breakfast and dinner, though a few reviews cite small or cool portions and a tough steak, and one noted limited late-morning hours. Expect a characterful historic stay with modern touches, while planning for stairs and parking.

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Facilities

Historic building has no lift and there is no on site parking, so stairs and nearby public parking are required. Guests like the stylish bar and terrace with views and the inviting communal areas.

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carole

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely hotel beautiful decor and a lovely happy ambiance around the bar and dining areas. Very close to restaurants shops and easy access to getting about the area.

10

Victoria

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely time. The decor is very nice. Our bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was quiet. The staff were friendly. The bar was Buzzy but not overcrowded. My one gripe and my husband‘s was that we decided to pay for breakfast in the morning. We had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. It was £9.50 when it turned up. It was one slice of toast and a not overly generous portion of eggs which was somewhat disappointing we would’ve expected at least two slices of toast with eggs on both for almost £10! other than that we really enjoyed it and we would be back.

10

Nigel

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old hotel, and very comfortable - but note this does mean it doesn't have a lift, so you may want to request a room on the first floor if stairs are a difficulty. Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Great location in the centre of Lewes (though remember Lewes is built on a hill, and it's at the top of the hill).

8

Susan

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully renovated old hotel that lacks an elevator and AC due to being an historically listed site. The staff is friendly and carried up my bag to the "snug." The small room is beautiful, as is the bathroom. I think a very small chair could be added in the dainty space and would be helpful. As I was there in a heat wave, it was uncomfortably warm. The smalI fan helped a bit after I figured out exactly how to place it next to the window frame. Lovely bedding. I suggested that in a heat wave there should be an option for a top sheet as a bed covering rather than the duvet, which was unbearable. The hotel restaurants are good and include alternative options such as possibilities for GF and DF when requested However they are not open around the 11AM checkout time, when some travelers might wish to have brunch or an early lunch. There is a good cafe nearby that has many alternative offerings, called, I think, "Depot." It's right near the train station. It's clean and spacious. I chose this hotel for it's proximity - 900 ft. - to the train station from which the Glyndebourne Festival operates coaches for attendees. It was a lovely experience.

10

Pauline

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The downside is no parking at the venue . Parking nearby reasonably priced but very busy on a Saturday.

10

Susan

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old hotel in the centre of Lewes. Lovely communal areas.

10

Katie

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay here, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, great service. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the bar, dining and outside terrace were very stylish.

10

Helen

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. I have stayed numerous times before prior to it being sold. I was however very disappointed that the car park is no longer.

10

Kate

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay Lewes is beautiful, if the sun is out find the terrace which over looks the town its stunning

10

Bob

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As this stay was purchased via Tesco Clubcard Rewards I was expecting the usual quality lottery, however I was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and well located. It’s right on top of the castle which unfortunately for us was shut, so we passed our time in the local pubs and restaurants, of which there are plenty. I would definitely stay here again, but as others have suggested, have a plan about where to park

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Cleanliness

Reviews that mention it describe the property and bathrooms as clean. No recurring hygiene issues are noted.

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10

Calum

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, room 6 was super comfortable and quiet. Had a great stay! Staff are fantastic. Place is clean. Food was excellent.

10

Victoria

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely time. The decor is very nice. Our bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was quiet. The staff were friendly. The bar was Buzzy but not overcrowded. My one gripe and my husband‘s was that we decided to pay for breakfast in the morning. We had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. It was £9.50 when it turned up. It was one slice of toast and a not overly generous portion of eggs which was somewhat disappointing we would’ve expected at least two slices of toast with eggs on both for almost £10! other than that we really enjoyed it and we would be back.

10

Bob

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As this stay was purchased via Tesco Clubcard Rewards I was expecting the usual quality lottery, however I was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and well located. It’s right on top of the castle which unfortunately for us was shut, so we passed our time in the local pubs and restaurants, of which there are plenty. I would definitely stay here again, but as others have suggested, have a plan about where to park

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Rooms

Rooms are characterful and comfortable, with many praising the beds and some noting quiet nights. A few are compact or have sloped ceilings, and shower quality varies.

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10

Calum

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, room 6 was super comfortable and quiet. Had a great stay! Staff are fantastic. Place is clean. Food was excellent.

10

Patricia

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was convenient and very near the centre of Lewes. The property maintained its historic connections to Lewes. It was very comfortable.

8

Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely historic hotel. Very comfortable room and bed and would happily stay again. Shower could have been more powerful and staff at breakfast could be more welcoming but otherwise all good.

10

Eleanor

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here over night and the stay was perfection! The bed was so comfy, the welcome and staff were great and I loved all the thoughtful touches! The breakfast was incredible too ! Thank you x

8

Emma

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Pelham was lovely although we originally booked a room in the hotel which I think would have had more character. Bed was super comfy.

10

Alicia

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The White Hart has been beautifully refurbished with great attention to detail. Room was lovely, as was the bathroom, and the use of space in a very old building. Very comfortable. Would happily stay again.

10

john

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was amazing. We paid for a cosy room, and it certainly was. The sloping beamed ceiling required you to maintain your concentration when manoevering around the room. Nice touches were the edible treats to welcome you.

10

Emily

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this as a surprise for my partners birthday. The service was fantastic. The deco delightful , the little details added to room very kind , with a fabulous, comfy bed. We had a sweet little view of roof tops and the downs ( which was a special place for my partner ) . We absolutely loved this place and the staff . Well done team Lewes @ the white hart . Xx

10

Hema

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were lovely, beautifully renovated hotel and lovely room with a very comfy bed.

8

Ian

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was ok …considering the cost without breakfast. Shower was the highlight. There were no tissues in the room. The radio was a nice touch.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and professional, with staff assisting with bags and creating a welcoming atmosphere. One review mentioned less welcoming breakfast service.

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10

Calum

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, room 6 was super comfortable and quiet. Had a great stay! Staff are fantastic. Place is clean. Food was excellent.

10

Richard

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this historic inn. It's been superbly and sympathetically renovated and is the perfect balance of new and old. Staff were excellent, friendly and professional. Basically faultless!

8

Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely historic hotel. Very comfortable room and bed and would happily stay again. Shower could have been more powerful and staff at breakfast could be more welcoming but otherwise all good.

10

Victoria

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely time. The decor is very nice. Our bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was quiet. The staff were friendly. The bar was Buzzy but not overcrowded. My one gripe and my husband‘s was that we decided to pay for breakfast in the morning. We had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. It was £9.50 when it turned up. It was one slice of toast and a not overly generous portion of eggs which was somewhat disappointing we would’ve expected at least two slices of toast with eggs on both for almost £10! other than that we really enjoyed it and we would be back.

10

Eleanor

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here over night and the stay was perfection! The bed was so comfy, the welcome and staff were great and I loved all the thoughtful touches! The breakfast was incredible too ! Thank you x

10

Nigel

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old hotel, and very comfortable - but note this does mean it doesn't have a lift, so you may want to request a room on the first floor if stairs are a difficulty. Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Great location in the centre of Lewes (though remember Lewes is built on a hill, and it's at the top of the hill).

10

Penelope

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful old building lovingly refurbished with gorgeous decor. The staff were wonderful and the little touches in the room the icing on the cake.

8

Susan

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully renovated old hotel that lacks an elevator and AC due to being an historically listed site. The staff is friendly and carried up my bag to the "snug." The small room is beautiful, as is the bathroom. I think a very small chair could be added in the dainty space and would be helpful. As I was there in a heat wave, it was uncomfortably warm. The smalI fan helped a bit after I figured out exactly how to place it next to the window frame. Lovely bedding. I suggested that in a heat wave there should be an option for a top sheet as a bed covering rather than the duvet, which was unbearable. The hotel restaurants are good and include alternative options such as possibilities for GF and DF when requested However they are not open around the 11AM checkout time, when some travelers might wish to have brunch or an early lunch. There is a good cafe nearby that has many alternative offerings, called, I think, "Depot." It's right near the train station. It's clean and spacious. I chose this hotel for it's proximity - 900 ft. - to the train station from which the Glyndebourne Festival operates coaches for attendees. It was a lovely experience.

10

Katie

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay here, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, great service. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the bar, dining and outside terrace were very stylish.

10

Hema

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were lovely, beautifully renovated hotel and lovely room with a very comfy bed.

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Location

Central Lewes location near the castle, shops and restaurants, with easy access to the train station. Some note it is on a hill and that parking nearby can be busy.

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carole

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely hotel beautiful decor and a lovely happy ambiance around the bar and dining areas. Very close to restaurants shops and easy access to getting about the area.

10

Patricia

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was convenient and very near the centre of Lewes. The property maintained its historic connections to Lewes. It was very comfortable.

10

Nigel

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old hotel, and very comfortable - but note this does mean it doesn't have a lift, so you may want to request a room on the first floor if stairs are a difficulty. Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Great location in the centre of Lewes (though remember Lewes is built on a hill, and it's at the top of the hill).

10

Holly

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for a short break.

8

Susan

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully renovated old hotel that lacks an elevator and AC due to being an historically listed site. The staff is friendly and carried up my bag to the "snug." The small room is beautiful, as is the bathroom. I think a very small chair could be added in the dainty space and would be helpful. As I was there in a heat wave, it was uncomfortably warm. The smalI fan helped a bit after I figured out exactly how to place it next to the window frame. Lovely bedding. I suggested that in a heat wave there should be an option for a top sheet as a bed covering rather than the duvet, which was unbearable. The hotel restaurants are good and include alternative options such as possibilities for GF and DF when requested However they are not open around the 11AM checkout time, when some travelers might wish to have brunch or an early lunch. There is a good cafe nearby that has many alternative offerings, called, I think, "Depot." It's right near the train station. It's clean and spacious. I chose this hotel for it's proximity - 900 ft. - to the train station from which the Glyndebourne Festival operates coaches for attendees. It was a lovely experience.

10

Susan

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old hotel in the centre of Lewes. Lovely communal areas.

10

Robert

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely Hotel. Great location. Good Good.

10

Bob

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As this stay was purchased via Tesco Clubcard Rewards I was expecting the usual quality lottery, however I was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and well located. It’s right on top of the castle which unfortunately for us was shut, so we passed our time in the local pubs and restaurants, of which there are plenty. I would definitely stay here again, but as others have suggested, have a plan about where to park

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Dining

Food and breakfast are frequently praised, with several calling them excellent or top class. Some report inconsistencies (small portions or cool eggs, a tough steak) and note limited late-morning opening and occasionally less welcoming breakfast service.

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10

Calum

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, room 6 was super comfortable and quiet. Had a great stay! Staff are fantastic. Place is clean. Food was excellent.

8

Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely historic hotel. Very comfortable room and bed and would happily stay again. Shower could have been more powerful and staff at breakfast could be more welcoming but otherwise all good.

10

Victoria

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely time. The decor is very nice. Our bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was quiet. The staff were friendly. The bar was Buzzy but not overcrowded. My one gripe and my husband‘s was that we decided to pay for breakfast in the morning. We had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. It was £9.50 when it turned up. It was one slice of toast and a not overly generous portion of eggs which was somewhat disappointing we would’ve expected at least two slices of toast with eggs on both for almost £10! other than that we really enjoyed it and we would be back.

10

Eleanor

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here over night and the stay was perfection! The bed was so comfy, the welcome and staff were great and I loved all the thoughtful touches! The breakfast was incredible too ! Thank you x

8

Ninian

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good, breakfast was excellent

10

Roger Bernard

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff, Food first class.

8

Susan

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully renovated old hotel that lacks an elevator and AC due to being an historically listed site. The staff is friendly and carried up my bag to the "snug." The small room is beautiful, as is the bathroom. I think a very small chair could be added in the dainty space and would be helpful. As I was there in a heat wave, it was uncomfortably warm. The smalI fan helped a bit after I figured out exactly how to place it next to the window frame. Lovely bedding. I suggested that in a heat wave there should be an option for a top sheet as a bed covering rather than the duvet, which was unbearable. The hotel restaurants are good and include alternative options such as possibilities for GF and DF when requested However they are not open around the 11AM checkout time, when some travelers might wish to have brunch or an early lunch. There is a good cafe nearby that has many alternative offerings, called, I think, "Depot." It's right near the train station. It's clean and spacious. I chose this hotel for it's proximity - 900 ft. - to the train station from which the Glyndebourne Festival operates coaches for attendees. It was a lovely experience.

10

Martin

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The White Hart is a lovely hotel that has been seamlessly renovated. It feels old and cosy, yet modern at the same time..everything is very high quality. The beds are comfortable ...we stayed in a pet free room and the dining area is separated into dog and non dog, which we appreciated. Breakfast choices were top class, though on both mornings we felt the poached eggs arrived chilled rather than warm, which took the edge off things. Dinner the first night was fantastic. On the second we both had rump steak. This looked as if it was cooked just right but was sadly rather tougher than we have experienced elsewhere. Perhaps it had not been allowed to rest or the butcher had provided a cut below normal standard. We will definitely return

10

Katie

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay here, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, great service. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the bar, dining and outside terrace were very stylish.

10

Robert

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely Hotel. Great location. Good Good.

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The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn

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