The Bent Arms
$91
/ night
Avg. for September
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$91
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Bent Arms average $86 in March, the cheapest month, and $103 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $86 |
| February | $90 |
| March | $86 |
| April | $89 |
| May | $96 |
| June | $99 |
| July | $103 |
| August | $103 |
| September | $91 |
| October | $91 |
| November | $90 |
| December | $86 |
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Cheapest: March (~$86)
About this property
At The Bent Arms, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage...
Location
Haywards Heath is home to The Bent Arms. Ouse Valley Viaduct and Wakehurst Place are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and High Weald. South of England Showground and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station are also worth visiting.
Restaurant
TV
Hair Dryer
Billiards
Shower
Luggage Storage
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 175 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
20%
Couple
27%
Family
29%
Group
15%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Bent Arms, travelers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, hearty breakfasts, and the character of this traditional pub, while noting that rooms are basic and dated but fair value for the convenient Lindfield location.
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What guests think
At The Bent Arms, travelers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, hearty breakfasts, and the character of this traditional pub, while noting that rooms are basic and dated but fair value for the convenient Lindfield location.
Housekeeping is usually solid, though several reviews mention worn décor, cluttered corridors, or isolated cleanliness lapses and maintenance niggles. Accommodation offers simple comforts; hot weather can be challenging without fans or air-con, showers may be weak, sockets limited, and some road-facing rooms pick up traffic noise. Breakfast and pub meals are well regarded, but options can be limited, service slow at peak times, and dinner tables not always available without booking. Expect a straightforward, characterful pub stay rather than modern hotel polish.
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Facilities
Traditional pub facilities with a lively bar and pleasant beer garden; on-site parking is available and generally convenient, though it can be tight when busy. Wi-Fi is present but reported unreliable in bedrooms.
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Mark
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food . beautiful traditional inn down stairs. A little dated upstairs but perfectly acceptable. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great experience.
Excellent food . beautiful traditional inn down stairs. A little dated upstairs but perfectly acceptable. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great experience.
8
Zoe
May 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with excellent staff and service. Old builidng steeped in history and also some quirks. Rooms maybe in need of a little updating. Also unable to get wifi, which wasn't a majot issue except had wanted to watch something on itvx and couldn't. Food for both evening and breakfast was superb and very decent portion sizes! Lovely beer garden
Lovely pub with excellent staff and service. Old builidng steeped in history and also some quirks. Rooms maybe in need of a little updating. Also unable to get wifi, which wasn't a majot issue except had wanted to watch something on itvx and couldn't. Food for both evening and breakfast was superb and very decent portion sizes! Lovely beer garden
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Rupert
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Whilst the pub and staff are lovely the accommodation is pretty dreadful. There is no air con and no fan. The window does not stay up easily and is dirty and rotting. The beds and pillows are too soft meaning on hot nights it is so uncomfortable. The bed is also too short (I am 6 foot) meaning you cannot stretch out easily without bashing the iron bed end. The shower curtain had mould growing on the inside (room 9). The corridor to the rooms on arrival was full of half empty pints of drink. Also laundry bags lay around in the corridor. The Wi-Fi does not work in the bedrooms. Overall it’s clear the owners do not think about the customers experience when staying as it shows very little investment in the rooms as they could be straight out of the 1980’s. It’s sad especially as the pub and staff are nice. Invest in the rooms and charge more would be my recommendation.
Whilst the pub and staff are lovely the accommodation is pretty dreadful. There is no air con and no fan. The window does not stay up easily and is dirty and rotting. The beds and pillows are too soft meaning on hot nights it is so uncomfortable. The bed is also too short (I am 6 foot) meaning you cannot stretch out easily without bashing the iron bed end. The shower curtain had mould growing on the inside (room 9). The corridor to the rooms on arrival was full of half empty pints of drink. Also laundry bags lay around in the corridor. The Wi-Fi does not work in the bedrooms. Overall it’s clear the owners do not think about the customers experience when staying as it shows very little investment in the rooms as they could be straight out of the 1980’s. It’s sad especially as the pub and staff are nice. Invest in the rooms and charge more would be my recommendation.
8
N J
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint genuinely old pub which, thankfully but unusually these days, has not been "modernised" and had its character removed. Bar and garden area lovely. Excellent beer. Check-in and breakfast staff great. Bedroom had lovely clean sheets and was very clean overall but the bathroom is in need of a refit! Breakfast OK. Excellent big thermal cafetiere of good coffee. It was fine for a night and I would go there again as it is value for money.
Quaint genuinely old pub which, thankfully but unusually these days, has not been "modernised" and had its character removed. Bar and garden area lovely. Excellent beer. Check-in and breakfast staff great. Bedroom had lovely clean sheets and was very clean overall but the bathroom is in need of a refit! Breakfast OK. Excellent big thermal cafetiere of good coffee. It was fine for a night and I would go there again as it is value for money.
10
April
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable basic room with ensuite and kettle but no fridge. Staff excellent pub lovely and friendly great beer garden
Comfortable basic room with ensuite and kettle but no fridge. Staff excellent pub lovely and friendly great beer garden
10
Denise
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room and bathroom were basic, but clean, spacious and comfortable. Don’t expect modern and contemporary. What you get is a a good old fashioned bedroom, complete with snowy white towels and little bottles of toiletries (something you hardly every see these days). The TV signal is rubbish, but there’s free wifi, so if you want to watch TV or listen to radio, use a smartphone or tablet. Breakfast is freshly cooked bacon, eggs, sausage and tomato with toast and jam, a pot of tea and orange juice. For the price for two of us, we have absolutely no complaints, and would definitely stay again.
The room and bathroom were basic, but clean, spacious and comfortable. Don’t expect modern and contemporary. What you get is a a good old fashioned bedroom, complete with snowy white towels and little bottles of toiletries (something you hardly every see these days). The TV signal is rubbish, but there’s free wifi, so if you want to watch TV or listen to radio, use a smartphone or tablet. Breakfast is freshly cooked bacon, eggs, sausage and tomato with toast and jam, a pot of tea and orange juice. For the price for two of us, we have absolutely no complaints, and would definitely stay again.
10
Chris
Oct 17, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice old hotel and pub. The food was good. The room was small but clean. The bath could use some modernizing and the bed could use a new mattress. The on site parking lot was fabulous. We would stay again
Nice old hotel and pub. The food was good. The room was small but clean. The bath could use some modernizing and the bed could use a new mattress. The on site parking lot was fabulous. We would stay again
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kevin
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, lovely character interior to the bar/dining area. Very enjoyable cooked breakfast. Safe, free carpark to the rear of the Bent Arms Inn.
Great staff, lovely character interior to the bar/dining area. Very enjoyable cooked breakfast. Safe, free carpark to the rear of the Bent Arms Inn.
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Jules
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff and lovely meal downstairs. Parking was difficult but possibly because it was extra busy. The only thing missing in the room was a water glass. Would happily stay again.
Very friendly staff and lovely meal downstairs. Parking was difficult but possibly because it was extra busy. The only thing missing in the room was a water glass. Would happily stay again.
10
Jennifer
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location with car park. Helpful, friendly staff. Clean, warm and comfortable. Good breakfast. Would stay again if in the area.
Ideal location with car park. Helpful, friendly staff. Clean, warm and comfortable. Good breakfast. Would stay again if in the area.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and linens are generally clean, with several guests praising spotless stays; however, others noted worn or messy corridors and occasional grime or mold in bathrooms.
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Wendy
Apr 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
our room was tiny, the carpet and lino in the "en suite" were filthy. Clean bedlinen but the double bed was too narrow for two tall people and the mattress felt past its best. we had such a bad first night that we did not stay for the second. the bathroom was a narrow corridor and the shower had a curtain. only plus was the breakfast which was freshly cooked with god coffee.
our room was tiny, the carpet and lino in the "en suite" were filthy. Clean bedlinen but the double bed was too narrow for two tall people and the mattress felt past its best. we had such a bad first night that we did not stay for the second. the bathroom was a narrow corridor and the shower had a curtain. only plus was the breakfast which was freshly cooked with god coffee.
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Rupert
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Whilst the pub and staff are lovely the accommodation is pretty dreadful. There is no air con and no fan. The window does not stay up easily and is dirty and rotting. The beds and pillows are too soft meaning on hot nights it is so uncomfortable. The bed is also too short (I am 6 foot) meaning you cannot stretch out easily without bashing the iron bed end. The shower curtain had mould growing on the inside (room 9). The corridor to the rooms on arrival was full of half empty pints of drink. Also laundry bags lay around in the corridor. The Wi-Fi does not work in the bedrooms. Overall it’s clear the owners do not think about the customers experience when staying as it shows very little investment in the rooms as they could be straight out of the 1980’s. It’s sad especially as the pub and staff are nice. Invest in the rooms and charge more would be my recommendation.
Whilst the pub and staff are lovely the accommodation is pretty dreadful. There is no air con and no fan. The window does not stay up easily and is dirty and rotting. The beds and pillows are too soft meaning on hot nights it is so uncomfortable. The bed is also too short (I am 6 foot) meaning you cannot stretch out easily without bashing the iron bed end. The shower curtain had mould growing on the inside (room 9). The corridor to the rooms on arrival was full of half empty pints of drink. Also laundry bags lay around in the corridor. The Wi-Fi does not work in the bedrooms. Overall it’s clear the owners do not think about the customers experience when staying as it shows very little investment in the rooms as they could be straight out of the 1980’s. It’s sad especially as the pub and staff are nice. Invest in the rooms and charge more would be my recommendation.
8
N J
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint genuinely old pub which, thankfully but unusually these days, has not been "modernised" and had its character removed. Bar and garden area lovely. Excellent beer. Check-in and breakfast staff great. Bedroom had lovely clean sheets and was very clean overall but the bathroom is in need of a refit! Breakfast OK. Excellent big thermal cafetiere of good coffee. It was fine for a night and I would go there again as it is value for money.
Quaint genuinely old pub which, thankfully but unusually these days, has not been "modernised" and had its character removed. Bar and garden area lovely. Excellent beer. Check-in and breakfast staff great. Bedroom had lovely clean sheets and was very clean overall but the bathroom is in need of a refit! Breakfast OK. Excellent big thermal cafetiere of good coffee. It was fine for a night and I would go there again as it is value for money.
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Mark
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was comfortable, and generally clean, though there were some room for improvement, such as a disgustingly dirty light switch. The chair in the room was broken and couldn't be used, and the hallways were full of obstacles such as bags of laundry. But the staff were friendly and breakfast was good.
The room was comfortable, and generally clean, though there were some room for improvement, such as a disgustingly dirty light switch. The chair in the room was broken and couldn't be used, and the hallways were full of obstacles such as bags of laundry. But the staff were friendly and breakfast was good.
10
Keith
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
GOOD BREAKFAST ,NICE CLEAN ROOM.
GOOD BREAKFAST ,NICE CLEAN ROOM.
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Robert
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly, good breakfast, room clean. Whole property needs a refurb but undoubtedly has charm.
Staff friendly, good breakfast, room clean. Whole property needs a refurb but undoubtedly has charm.
10
Dawn
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old fashioned inn. Lovely staff. A little messy along the corridor to the rooms . Lovely comfy bed
Lovely old fashioned inn. Lovely staff. A little messy along the corridor to the rooms . Lovely comfy bed
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Robert
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was first class room was spotless staff very nice people
Breakfast was first class room was spotless staff very nice people
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Sue Raftree
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A very warm welcome and excellent food and staff. Our bedroom was clean and bed comfortable but tired as was the hallway.
A very warm welcome and excellent food and staff. Our bedroom was clean and bed comfortable but tired as was the hallway.
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Alison
Sep 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were lovely, and the food was fine. But the room was terrible. Tatty and dirty. The loo didn’t flush properly and the bed was really cheap. The corridors on the upper floors were full of old furniture, laundry bags and dirty dishes. As an added bonus, the room had a psychotic television- which turned itself on at 2am, and cycled through all the channels at full volume. (It did this twice!) We left early, and no one asked why- which doesn’t surprise me.
The staff were lovely, and the food was fine. But the room was terrible. Tatty and dirty. The loo didn’t flush properly and the bed was really cheap. The corridors on the upper floors were full of old furniture, laundry bags and dirty dishes. As an added bonus, the room had a psychotic television- which turned itself on at 2am, and cycled through all the channels at full volume. (It did this twice!) We left early, and no one asked why- which doesn’t surprise me.
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and dated with variable comfort; some mattresses feel tired, showers can be weak, and front rooms may pick up road noise. Hot weather highlights the lack of air-con or fans and limited sockets; in-room Wi-Fi can be patchy.
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Sheila
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The pub was old and very attractive and the food was great. The room was querky but clean and everything worked. Out stay was spoiled by a very uncomfortable mattress.
The pub was old and very attractive and the food was great. The room was querky but clean and everything worked. Out stay was spoiled by a very uncomfortable mattress.
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Peter
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place had loads of character, but rooms need attention, tied and run down
Place had loads of character, but rooms need attention, tied and run down
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Diana
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My meal was delicious in the evening, service fantastic, rooms could do with some t l c ( curtain hooks, lick of paint, new kettle ) but v comfortable bed, linen and towels good quality.
My meal was delicious in the evening, service fantastic, rooms could do with some t l c ( curtain hooks, lick of paint, new kettle ) but v comfortable bed, linen and towels good quality.
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Rupert
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Whilst the pub and staff are lovely the accommodation is pretty dreadful. There is no air con and no fan. The window does not stay up easily and is dirty and rotting. The beds and pillows are too soft meaning on hot nights it is so uncomfortable. The bed is also too short (I am 6 foot) meaning you cannot stretch out easily without bashing the iron bed end. The shower curtain had mould growing on the inside (room 9). The corridor to the rooms on arrival was full of half empty pints of drink. Also laundry bags lay around in the corridor. The Wi-Fi does not work in the bedrooms. Overall it’s clear the owners do not think about the customers experience when staying as it shows very little investment in the rooms as they could be straight out of the 1980’s. It’s sad especially as the pub and staff are nice. Invest in the rooms and charge more would be my recommendation.
Whilst the pub and staff are lovely the accommodation is pretty dreadful. There is no air con and no fan. The window does not stay up easily and is dirty and rotting. The beds and pillows are too soft meaning on hot nights it is so uncomfortable. The bed is also too short (I am 6 foot) meaning you cannot stretch out easily without bashing the iron bed end. The shower curtain had mould growing on the inside (room 9). The corridor to the rooms on arrival was full of half empty pints of drink. Also laundry bags lay around in the corridor. The Wi-Fi does not work in the bedrooms. Overall it’s clear the owners do not think about the customers experience when staying as it shows very little investment in the rooms as they could be straight out of the 1980’s. It’s sad especially as the pub and staff are nice. Invest in the rooms and charge more would be my recommendation.
6
Ian
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room is basic and you get what you pay for…. The shower was weak and cold … had to run sink water for 5 minutes to get it hot after giving up on shower after 10 minutes trying to get a bearable temp. When breakfast slot is only 8 til 9 am this is important stuff people!!.However, staff were lovely and evening meal was excellent value and very well presented . Would have liked a choice of brown or white toast for breakfast and to be told what options there are as there is no menu … cooked breakfast is rather assumed to be your preference
The room is basic and you get what you pay for…. The shower was weak and cold … had to run sink water for 5 minutes to get it hot after giving up on shower after 10 minutes trying to get a bearable temp. When breakfast slot is only 8 til 9 am this is important stuff people!!.However, staff were lovely and evening meal was excellent value and very well presented . Would have liked a choice of brown or white toast for breakfast and to be told what options there are as there is no menu … cooked breakfast is rather assumed to be your preference
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Gareth
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room Was a little dated but great staff, a nice atmosphere
Room Was a little dated but great staff, a nice atmosphere
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Paul
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A bit loud if your windows face the main road. Basic room with en-suite. Excellent breakfast and easy parking.
A bit loud if your windows face the main road. Basic room with en-suite. Excellent breakfast and easy parking.
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Peter
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute stay for my girlfriend and I while we were in the area. A little pricey for two people for what it is. The room itself was spacious, the en-suite bathroom was very small but the shower fixture/pressure and consistent flow and water made up for it. The en-suite needs a good revamp, the room needs the same too, or at least the ceiling, door frames and walls all need a fresh lick of paint white and magnolia to brighten the place up and compensate for a desperate revamp, curtains need changing or at least fixing. The mattress of the double bed was surprisingly comfortable and the pillows. Towels were not bad either. Had a good night sleep and everything was quiet, and the breakfast in the morning was a big surprise. We were greeted with Howard from Ireland, a very nice chap. Made my girlfriend and I what we wanted. Poached eggs and bacon on toast with fresh real coffee in a French press. The quality of the coffee and bacon and eggs was surprisingly good than what we were expecting or what usually comes with free breakfast on your stay at b&bs . Going forward I would return but you seriously need to decorate and revamp the rooms and make sure the breakfast was impressive for every guest and for every day of the week, consistency is a must.
Last minute stay for my girlfriend and I while we were in the area. A little pricey for two people for what it is. The room itself was spacious, the en-suite bathroom was very small but the shower fixture/pressure and consistent flow and water made up for it. The en-suite needs a good revamp, the room needs the same too, or at least the ceiling, door frames and walls all need a fresh lick of paint white and magnolia to brighten the place up and compensate for a desperate revamp, curtains need changing or at least fixing. The mattress of the double bed was surprisingly comfortable and the pillows. Towels were not bad either. Had a good night sleep and everything was quiet, and the breakfast in the morning was a big surprise. We were greeted with Howard from Ireland, a very nice chap. Made my girlfriend and I what we wanted. Poached eggs and bacon on toast with fresh real coffee in a French press. The quality of the coffee and bacon and eggs was surprisingly good than what we were expecting or what usually comes with free breakfast on your stay at b&bs . Going forward I would return but you seriously need to decorate and revamp the rooms and make sure the breakfast was impressive for every guest and for every day of the week, consistency is a must.
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Lesley
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The pub is lovely, the accommodation was a let down , it was absolutely boiling hot , there was no fan in the room and none were available , I couldn’t get hardly any water out of the cold tap , so very difficult to fill kettle or clean teeth , on first glance pub looked lovely but accommodation really was not up to scratch and I couldn’t sleep .
The pub is lovely, the accommodation was a let down , it was absolutely boiling hot , there was no fan in the room and none were available , I couldn’t get hardly any water out of the cold tap , so very difficult to fill kettle or clean teeth , on first glance pub looked lovely but accommodation really was not up to scratch and I couldn’t sleep .
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Nick
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff. A good value menu for an evening meal. Rom was good, but could do with a fan or aircon. Shower was only adequate. Breakfast was good.
Very friendly staff. A good value menu for an evening meal. Rom was good, but could do with a fan or aircon. Shower was only adequate. Breakfast was good.
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly and accommodating, with warm welcomes and thoughtful touches like packed breakfasts for early starts. At busy times, waits can be long and breakfast guidance or dinner availability communication could be clearer.
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David
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a little tired, but still perfectly clean and servicable. Water pressure in the bathroom was a little low, but still usable. The room was a good size and the bed very comfortable. There was a kettle with the usual hot drinks available, plus a TV. Soaps and gels were provided in mini bottles. All staff encountered were extremely helpful and approachable/friendly. The food was amazing, definitely worth returning for another visit for some more! The restaurant/bar area looked amazing with exposed timber beams, great carvings above the bar; it was a lovely and well preserved environment. I would recommend this property and would happily return again.
The room was a little tired, but still perfectly clean and servicable. Water pressure in the bathroom was a little low, but still usable. The room was a good size and the bed very comfortable. There was a kettle with the usual hot drinks available, plus a TV. Soaps and gels were provided in mini bottles. All staff encountered were extremely helpful and approachable/friendly. The food was amazing, definitely worth returning for another visit for some more! The restaurant/bar area looked amazing with exposed timber beams, great carvings above the bar; it was a lovely and well preserved environment. I would recommend this property and would happily return again.
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Andreea
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff very nice and very good
The staff very nice and very good
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Martin
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, convenient for local transport. Good food available in the evening. Basic cooked breakfast - with no cereal, fruit or other things to enhance it - and it took ages. If you are in a hurry, the wait for cooked breakfast is bad news. It was cooked to order (which is good) but took longer than you would ever expect.
Good location, convenient for local transport. Good food available in the evening. Basic cooked breakfast - with no cereal, fruit or other things to enhance it - and it took ages. If you are in a hurry, the wait for cooked breakfast is bad news. It was cooked to order (which is good) but took longer than you would ever expect.
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Michael
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make me a pack lunch because I had to leave early and miss breakfast.
Lovely stay, staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make me a pack lunch because I had to leave early and miss breakfast.
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steve
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price of bed and large breakfast could not fault. Could not get a table for dinner that night so disappointed nothing was suggested at check-in. Went to Italian next door. Too many body washes and soaps supplied. They were everywhere. Good selection on quantity of tea and coffee although.
For the price of bed and large breakfast could not fault. Could not get a table for dinner that night so disappointed nothing was suggested at check-in. Went to Italian next door. Too many body washes and soaps supplied. They were everywhere. Good selection on quantity of tea and coffee although.
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Robert
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good staff very helpful ,food and service great served with a smile .Nothing to much trouble.
Very good staff very helpful ,food and service great served with a smile .Nothing to much trouble.
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A
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Functional rather than cosy room. Problem was 75 minute wait after ordering for evening meal and over 30 minutes for breakfast.
Functional rather than cosy room. Problem was 75 minute wait after ordering for evening meal and over 30 minutes for breakfast.
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kevin
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, lovely character interior to the bar/dining area. Very enjoyable cooked breakfast. Safe, free carpark to the rear of the Bent Arms Inn.
Great staff, lovely character interior to the bar/dining area. Very enjoyable cooked breakfast. Safe, free carpark to the rear of the Bent Arms Inn.
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Nicola
May 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the beautiful village of Lindfield. Fantastic hotel and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Situated in the beautiful village of Lindfield. Fantastic hotel and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Stephen
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was just a short overnight stay, so I don't really feel qualified to give a comprehensive review. Best points were:- easy to find, good parking, helpful staff & a nice room. I wasn't able to have breakfast as I was leaving early, so i was offered (& accepted) a packed lunch. The only criticism I can think of, is that the cleaner needs a longer duster to reach the cobwebs on the bathroom ceiling! But, all the same, it suited my needs perfectly. Oh, and good beer!
This was just a short overnight stay, so I don't really feel qualified to give a comprehensive review. Best points were:- easy to find, good parking, helpful staff & a nice room. I wasn't able to have breakfast as I was leaving early, so i was offered (& accepted) a packed lunch. The only criticism I can think of, is that the cleaner needs a longer duster to reach the cobwebs on the bathroom ceiling! But, all the same, it suited my needs perfectly. Oh, and good beer!
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Location
Set in the attractive village of Lindfield, convenient for local transport and nearby venues. Some front-facing rooms experience traffic noise.
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Julie
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My stay was fine, and I am booked in for another stay. Location perfect 4 me. Had supper at Hotel which was fantastic. Enjoyed my stay.
My stay was fine, and I am booked in for another stay. Location perfect 4 me. Had supper at Hotel which was fantastic. Enjoyed my stay.
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Robert
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good value and pleasant staff in a historic pub setting. Room was fairly basic but perfectly functional and comfortable. Nice breakfast. Plenty of parking space and treat location
Good value and pleasant staff in a historic pub setting. Room was fairly basic but perfectly functional and comfortable. Nice breakfast. Plenty of parking space and treat location
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Martin
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, convenient for local transport. Good food available in the evening. Basic cooked breakfast - with no cereal, fruit or other things to enhance it - and it took ages. If you are in a hurry, the wait for cooked breakfast is bad news. It was cooked to order (which is good) but took longer than you would ever expect.
Good location, convenient for local transport. Good food available in the evening. Basic cooked breakfast - with no cereal, fruit or other things to enhance it - and it took ages. If you are in a hurry, the wait for cooked breakfast is bad news. It was cooked to order (which is good) but took longer than you would ever expect.
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Julie
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is super for me. This Hotel is OK for the price, or it could be a bit cheaper.
The location is super for me. This Hotel is OK for the price, or it could be a bit cheaper.
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Paul
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A bit loud if your windows face the main road. Basic room with en-suite. Excellent breakfast and easy parking.
A bit loud if your windows face the main road. Basic room with en-suite. Excellent breakfast and easy parking.
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Jonathan
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really good option for Lindfield and the surrounding rural Sussex area. And possibly Gatwick. We had an evening at Trading Boundaries and the Bent Arms was perfectly located for the B B we needed. Will return
Really good option for Lindfield and the surrounding rural Sussex area. And possibly Gatwick. We had an evening at Trading Boundaries and the Bent Arms was perfectly located for the B B we needed. Will return
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Nicola
May 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated in the beautiful village of Lindfield. Fantastic hotel and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Situated in the beautiful village of Lindfield. Fantastic hotel and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Jennifer
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location with car park. Helpful, friendly staff. Clean, warm and comfortable. Good breakfast. Would stay again if in the area.
Ideal location with car park. Helpful, friendly staff. Clean, warm and comfortable. Good breakfast. Would stay again if in the area.
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Melanie
Sep 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff here are so incredible friendly and helpful. The pub is gorgeous and our room was comfortable. Its on a great location.
The staff here are so incredible friendly and helpful. The pub is gorgeous and our room was comfortable. Its on a great location.
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Margaret
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It was in an ideal Place for where we were visiting. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely old inn good food However the bedrooms were very basic and lacking in facilities like table or chairs poor decor no toiletries or glasses. Needs a refurbishment in the bedrooms and landing. Margaret sugden
It was in an ideal Place for where we were visiting. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely old inn good food However the bedrooms were very basic and lacking in facilities like table or chairs poor decor no toiletries or glasses. Needs a refurbishment in the bedrooms and landing. Margaret sugden
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Dining
Hearty cooked breakfasts and pub dinners earn frequent praise for quality and value. Downsides include limited or unclear breakfast options and occasional long waits; at times, getting a dinner table requires planning.
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David
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice pub with rooms, evening meal was excellent and reasonable value. Cooked breakfast was on the whole excellent, only let down being the toast which was under cooked. (Both on the plate under my scrambled eggs and the selection on the toast rack).
Really nice pub with rooms, evening meal was excellent and reasonable value. Cooked breakfast was on the whole excellent, only let down being the toast which was under cooked. (Both on the plate under my scrambled eggs and the selection on the toast rack).
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Diana
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My meal was delicious in the evening, service fantastic, rooms could do with some t l c ( curtain hooks, lick of paint, new kettle ) but v comfortable bed, linen and towels good quality.
My meal was delicious in the evening, service fantastic, rooms could do with some t l c ( curtain hooks, lick of paint, new kettle ) but v comfortable bed, linen and towels good quality.
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Martin
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, convenient for local transport. Good food available in the evening. Basic cooked breakfast - with no cereal, fruit or other things to enhance it - and it took ages. If you are in a hurry, the wait for cooked breakfast is bad news. It was cooked to order (which is good) but took longer than you would ever expect.
Good location, convenient for local transport. Good food available in the evening. Basic cooked breakfast - with no cereal, fruit or other things to enhance it - and it took ages. If you are in a hurry, the wait for cooked breakfast is bad news. It was cooked to order (which is good) but took longer than you would ever expect.
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T
Apr 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This visit was fantastic, The room may be basic by some standards but was functional, comfortable and clean. The food was fantastic and the service could not be faulted. Warm and friendly with nothing too much trouble, indeed staff went above and beyond in helping us with a very demanding timetable. I would book again in a heart beat.
This visit was fantastic, The room may be basic by some standards but was functional, comfortable and clean. The food was fantastic and the service could not be faulted. Warm and friendly with nothing too much trouble, indeed staff went above and beyond in helping us with a very demanding timetable. I would book again in a heart beat.
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steve
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price of bed and large breakfast could not fault. Could not get a table for dinner that night so disappointed nothing was suggested at check-in. Went to Italian next door. Too many body washes and soaps supplied. They were everywhere. Good selection on quantity of tea and coffee although.
For the price of bed and large breakfast could not fault. Could not get a table for dinner that night so disappointed nothing was suggested at check-in. Went to Italian next door. Too many body washes and soaps supplied. They were everywhere. Good selection on quantity of tea and coffee although.
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Ian
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room is basic and you get what you pay for…. The shower was weak and cold … had to run sink water for 5 minutes to get it hot after giving up on shower after 10 minutes trying to get a bearable temp. When breakfast slot is only 8 til 9 am this is important stuff people!!.However, staff were lovely and evening meal was excellent value and very well presented . Would have liked a choice of brown or white toast for breakfast and to be told what options there are as there is no menu … cooked breakfast is rather assumed to be your preference
The room is basic and you get what you pay for…. The shower was weak and cold … had to run sink water for 5 minutes to get it hot after giving up on shower after 10 minutes trying to get a bearable temp. When breakfast slot is only 8 til 9 am this is important stuff people!!.However, staff were lovely and evening meal was excellent value and very well presented . Would have liked a choice of brown or white toast for breakfast and to be told what options there are as there is no menu … cooked breakfast is rather assumed to be your preference
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Julie
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub in a quaint place. large room and great value for money. Good breakfast included in the price. Also fantastic lunch which was super. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely old pub in a quaint place. large room and great value for money. Good breakfast included in the price. Also fantastic lunch which was super. Would definitely stay again.
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Robert
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was first class room was spotless staff very nice people
Breakfast was first class room was spotless staff very nice people
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A
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Functional rather than cosy room. Problem was 75 minute wait after ordering for evening meal and over 30 minutes for breakfast.
Functional rather than cosy room. Problem was 75 minute wait after ordering for evening meal and over 30 minutes for breakfast.
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Cally
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff. Olde Worlde charm. Excellant breakfast and very good Shiraz. My friend and I came for Christian conference at the showground and will definitely hope to stay again, possibly for longer next time
Very friendly staff. Olde Worlde charm. Excellant breakfast and very good Shiraz. My friend and I came for Christian conference at the showground and will definitely hope to stay again, possibly for longer next time
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Adam
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This is a nice pub in a nice village, the staff are friendly and helpful, however, the rooms are tired and basic, they could do with complete refurbishment, do not expect any luxury,
This is a nice pub in a nice village, the staff are friendly and helpful, however, the rooms are tired and basic, they could do with complete refurbishment, do not expect any luxury,
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Albert Clifford
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
The Bent Arms was rather quirky and reminded me of my stay at a hotel in an olde fishing village on the south coast many years ago!! The timbers being used here in the bar and restaurant resemble being that from olde wooden sailing ships with the notches very visible! I meant to ask but forgot!? The stairs to the rooms were very narrow and steep, so not for those with disabilities! However, the facilities, the grounds, Restaurant and staff were excellent and obligingly friendly!! DEFINITELY worth a visit!! The Town itself also!!!
The Bent Arms was rather quirky and reminded me of my stay at a hotel in an olde fishing village on the south coast many years ago!! The timbers being used here in the bar and restaurant resemble being that from olde wooden sailing ships with the notches very visible! I meant to ask but forgot!? The stairs to the rooms were very narrow and steep, so not for those with disabilities! However, the facilities, the grounds, Restaurant and staff were excellent and obligingly friendly!! DEFINITELY worth a visit!! The Town itself also!!!
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Steve
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Basic clean room. Friendly staff and locals, great selection of food and drinks. Breakfast starts at 8 during the week which is a bit late for me. Take ear plugs for room on the road.
Basic clean room. Friendly staff and locals, great selection of food and drinks. Breakfast starts at 8 during the week which is a bit late for me. Take ear plugs for room on the road.
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Annica
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The pub is lovely, as is the people who work there. Breakfast great. The rooms were clean, but extremely hot. We asked for a fan but the two (!) they had were unfortunately for us busy in other rooms.
The pub is lovely, as is the people who work there. Breakfast great. The rooms were clean, but extremely hot. We asked for a fan but the two (!) they had were unfortunately for us busy in other rooms.
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Kelly
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very disappointed. The bed was very lumpy, the bedroom carpet was sticky, if you went to the toilet in the night and turned the bathroom light on people could see you from the beer garden
Very disappointed. The bed was very lumpy, the bedroom carpet was sticky, if you went to the toilet in the night and turned the bathroom light on people could see you from the beer garden
Property Policies
Check-in
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From 14:00 to 23:00
Before 10:00
FAQs about The Bent Arms
Is parking available at the property?
Complimentary parking is available for guests at The Bent Arms.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A delightful breakfast is served on-site, providing a scrumptious meal to start the day.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 14:00 until 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. For arrivals after 12:00 AM, guests should notify the hotel in advance to receive check-in instructions.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The Bent Arms offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The Bent Arms is situated in Haywards Heath, close to local landmarks such as Ouse Valley Viaduct and Wakehurst Place, with natural beauty found in South Downs National Park and High Weald.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at The Bent Arms, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-22: 118.40059733276367USD
- 2026-09-23: 115.92610966033935USD
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- 2026-10-13: 118.40059733276367USD
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- 2026-10-22: 118.40059733276367USD
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- 2026-10-24: 114.19831981811524USD
- 2026-10-25: 114.19831981811524USD
- 2026-10-26: 118.48499625091553USD
- 2026-10-27: 118.40059733276367USD
- 2026-10-28: 118.40059733276367USD
- 2026-10-29: 118.40059733276367USD
- 2026-10-30: 114.19831981811524USD
- 2026-10-31: 128.42556728668214USD
- 2026-11-01: 118.40059733276367USD
- 2026-11-02: 118.40059733276367USD
- 2026-11-03: 118.40059733276367USD
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