Name: The Jolly Sportsman
Address: Chapel Lane East Chiltington, Lewes, England, United Kingdom, Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.9

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8.9

Fabulous

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The Jolly Sportsman is a charming gastro pub with rooms in a scenic countryside setting, consistently praised for warm, attentive staff, excellent food at both dinner and breakfast, and comfortable, tastefully decorated accommodation.

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10

Andy

28 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, family feel to the place. Food is fresh and high quality, well cooked.

4

Jack

31 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were polite but unfortunately the room we were in was next to pipes that clanged all night. The room was very small and hot, although newly renovated. Breakfast was delicious.

8

Moira

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint and quirky premises with cosy breakfast nook - you can sleep peacefully surrounded by home comforts!

10

Andrew

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a very nice and relaxing stay in the tranquil sussex countryside with our dog. Food, drink and service all great.

10

Alan

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fantastic with our stay and the staff were absolutely incredible. We wouldnt want them to change anything and we will certainly be back again.

Chapel Lane East Chiltington, Lewes, England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Lewes, The Jolly Sportsman is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Plumpton Racecourse and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station. This bed & breakfast is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from South Downs National Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Glyndebourne Opera House.

Plumpton Racecourse(1 Miles)

Lewes Castle(5.7 Miles)

Barbican House Museum(5.7 Miles)

East Sussex National Golf Club(5.8 Miles)

Southover Grange Gardens(6 Miles)

Cliffe High Street(6 Miles)

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From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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Free self parking is available onsite. It is an on-site parking facility.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The property is located in Lewes, within a national park, approximately 1.6 km from Plumpton Racecourse and 9.2 km from Lewes Castle. It is also about 11.4 km from South Downs National Park and 14 km from Glyndebourne Opera House.

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 25 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for extra beds.

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