The White Horse Inn
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US$110
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The White Horse Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The White Horse Inn in Hassocks, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Ditchling Common Country Park. This inn is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Brighton Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Ditchling Beacon Car Park.
What's nearby
Ditchling Beacon Car Park(1.8 Miles)
Ditchling Common Country Park(2.3 Miles)
Plumpton Racecourse(2.6 Miles)
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve(4.4 Miles)
Hollingbury Park Golf Club(5.8 Miles)
South Downs National Park(5.8 Miles)
All England Jumping Course at Hickstead(6.1 Miles)
Withdean Sports Complex(6.5 Miles)
University of Brighton(6.5 Miles)
Beech Hurst Gardens(6.5 Miles)
Hanbury Stadium(6.6 Miles)
Sussex Prairies Garden(6.6 Miles)
American Express Stadium(6.6 Miles)
Dyke Golf Club(7 Miles)
Preston Manor(7 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Gatwick Airport (LGW)(28.1 Miles)
Garden
Picnic area/Tables
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Parking (Self) (free)
Smoke-Free Property
Location
16 West Street Ditchling, Ditchling, England, United Kingdom
Ditchling Beacon Car Park (1.8 Miles)
Ditchling Common Country Park (2.3 Miles)
Plumpton Racecourse (2.6 Miles)
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve (4.4 Miles)
Hollingbury Park Golf Club (5.8 Miles)
South Downs National Park (5.8 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 158 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The White Horse Inn, travellers find a village pub stay near the South Downs with simple rooms and decent food, but recurring notes of small spaces, cleanliness lapses, church-bell noise, and no on-site breakfast.
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At The White Horse Inn, travellers find a village pub stay near the South Downs with simple rooms and decent food, but recurring notes of small spaces, cleanliness lapses, church-bell noise, and no on-site breakfast.
Several guests also report heating or lighting issues that affected sleep, and some rooms use shared or assigned bathrooms rather than en suite. Service is often praised as friendly and helpful, though room readiness and after-hours support can be inconsistent. Expect a characterful, no-frills pub stay suited to walkers and short visits, with some compromises.
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Facilities
On-site pub and beer garden are well liked; parking is limited but nearby free public spaces make it workable.
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Shaun
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
10
Darren
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
8
J s owen
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
10
Paul
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, basic but with all the necessary inclusions needed. Friendly staff and locals. Nice outside area. Excellent food and good value for money. Small car park but a free public park within 5 mins walk. Nice local amenities as well.
Comfortable room, basic but with all the necessary inclusions needed. Friendly staff and locals. Nice outside area. Excellent food and good value for money. Small car park but a free public park within 5 mins walk. Nice local amenities as well.
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Andrew
17 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
10
Benjamin
11 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, lovely bar and beer garden.
Friendly staff, lovely bar and beer garden.
10
Robert
12 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff and friendly host. Warm and comfortable rooms and a cracking pint. What more could a weary traveller wish for. Thankyou so much guys 👍
Lovely staff and friendly host. Warm and comfortable rooms and a cracking pint. What more could a weary traveller wish for. Thankyou so much guys 👍
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Maria
9 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
10
David
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
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Rachel
23 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place to eat and drink and staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was cramped with very little room to move around the bed. The wall adjoining the room next door was very thin. I got treated to someone hacking their lungs up for long periods of time. Could also hear them moving around. Would definitely return for food/drinks but not to stay.
Lovely place to eat and drink and staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was cramped with very little room to move around the bed. The wall adjoining the room next door was very thin. I got treated to someone hacking their lungs up for long periods of time. Could also hear them moving around. Would definitely return for food/drinks but not to stay.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some rooms are clean, but multiple reviews cite dirty bathrooms and surfaces, stained carpets, mould, and rooms not fully prepared.
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Stanley
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
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Helen
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely disappointed due to dirty condition of room, being allocated different room to one booked and that the private bathroom described on website is not private but shared between several rooms. Tried to discuss issues with staff but unhelpful responses and it was clear that they were not interested. All surfaces in bedroom were filthy, carpet very stained, windows cracked and dirty with cobwebs etc. Unfinished repairs to cornice and stained walls, cracked paintwork etc ( clearly been in that state for some time) This site does not seem to enable photos to be uploaded but one wipe of bedside table left cloth black and greasy. Bed linen was clean and mattress was comfortable.
Extremely disappointed due to dirty condition of room, being allocated different room to one booked and that the private bathroom described on website is not private but shared between several rooms. Tried to discuss issues with staff but unhelpful responses and it was clear that they were not interested. All surfaces in bedroom were filthy, carpet very stained, windows cracked and dirty with cobwebs etc. Unfinished repairs to cornice and stained walls, cracked paintwork etc ( clearly been in that state for some time) This site does not seem to enable photos to be uploaded but one wipe of bedside table left cloth black and greasy. Bed linen was clean and mattress was comfortable.
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Mary
26 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The bed was comfy. The bathroom wasn't very clean and the cupboard had fly poo in it. There was a hole in the box around the toilet. There was a container behind the toilet catching a leek
The bed was comfy. The bathroom wasn't very clean and the cupboard had fly poo in it. There was a hole in the box around the toilet. There was a container behind the toilet catching a leek
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Andrew
17 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
4
Kenneth
28 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The en suite room we had was minimalist -- a bed was about all. The bathroom had not been properly cleaned --poop in the toilet when we checked in. The village is lovely however.
The en suite room we had was minimalist -- a bed was about all. The bathroom had not been properly cleaned --poop in the toilet when we checked in. The village is lovely however.
4
Mr Ray
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not good, room not ready 3hrs after check in time. Freezing cold only put the heating on when I got there, room and bathroom a bit grubby. Food choice very pub type fried. Won't be going back.
Not good, room not ready 3hrs after check in time. Freezing cold only put the heating on when I got there, room and bathroom a bit grubby. Food choice very pub type fried. Won't be going back.
6
lucy
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
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Rachael
3 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful building in a good location but terribly run down, mould in shower, freezing room, no extra blankets or pillows, mouldy milk, broken pane of glass in window.
Beautiful building in a good location but terribly run down, mould in shower, freezing room, no extra blankets or pillows, mouldy milk, broken pane of glass in window.
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Sarah
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Old and tired. Dirty. No private bathroom or Towels Parking limited to max 3 cars
Old and tired. Dirty. No private bathroom or Towels Parking limited to max 3 cars
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David
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
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Rooms
Rooms tend to be small and basic, with church-bell noise at the front and bright emergency lights or only blinds affecting sleep. Heating can be hard to control, and some rooms use shared or assigned bathrooms rather than en suite.
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Sarah
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It suited my needs well, everything i needed for a one night stay. It was a little cold in the evening and i couldnt control the heating, but it came on in the morning. No toiletries on offer, however for the price i paid it was bery good value
It suited my needs well, everything i needed for a one night stay. It was a little cold in the evening and i couldnt control the heating, but it came on in the morning. No toiletries on offer, however for the price i paid it was bery good value
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J s owen
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
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Helen
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, clean bathroom if your in the front of the building be warned the beautiful little church opposite chimes four times an hour every hour 24 hours a day !
Comfortable room, clean bathroom if your in the front of the building be warned the beautiful little church opposite chimes four times an hour every hour 24 hours a day !
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Nigel
12 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
No heating in room and no towels . Staff left at 8.30 pm so no chance of rectifying
No heating in room and no towels . Staff left at 8.30 pm so no chance of rectifying
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roger
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Window broken. Four corners needed to get to the bathroom. Tiny room. Church bells through the night. Stifling room.
Window broken. Four corners needed to get to the bathroom. Tiny room. Church bells through the night. Stifling room.
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Andrea
5 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room 3 advertised with a private bathroom and can clearly see bathroom attached to the room in photo is not what we received room 3 had a shared bathroom down corridor. Also large green emergency light in room so unable to sleep.
Room 3 advertised with a private bathroom and can clearly see bathroom attached to the room in photo is not what we received room 3 had a shared bathroom down corridor. Also large green emergency light in room so unable to sleep.
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Christopher
3 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fairly basic ( no en suite) but beds were comfortable. OK for my traveling purposes
Fairly basic ( no en suite) but beds were comfortable. OK for my traveling purposes
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Abby
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff in the pub were nice, that was the redeeming factor. Otherwise I would not recommend staying there. The pictures are misleading. Room 5 (large) on the booking page is tiny. The towels and bedding were cheap and bad quality. The wardrobe was a glorified small cupboard. There was one tiny bedside table. The description on hotels.com says that breakfast is available which is not true. They did not inform us that the kitchen closed at 6:30pm on Sundays so we had to go elsewhere for our dinner. Overall, it was disappointing and we will not stay there again but we made the best of it.
The staff in the pub were nice, that was the redeeming factor. Otherwise I would not recommend staying there. The pictures are misleading. Room 5 (large) on the booking page is tiny. The towels and bedding were cheap and bad quality. The wardrobe was a glorified small cupboard. There was one tiny bedside table. The description on hotels.com says that breakfast is available which is not true. They did not inform us that the kitchen closed at 6:30pm on Sundays so we had to go elsewhere for our dinner. Overall, it was disappointing and we will not stay there again but we made the best of it.
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Diane
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room did not look like the photos on their website (room 5 large). Could do with some curtains as only a blind. No breakfast available although says on their website 'breakfast available at extra cost'.Green emergency light should be in corridor not in the room. Size of the room was ok if you just want somewhere to sleep for the night.
The room did not look like the photos on their website (room 5 large). Could do with some curtains as only a blind. No breakfast available although says on their website 'breakfast available at extra cost'.Green emergency light should be in corridor not in the room. Size of the room was ok if you just want somewhere to sleep for the night.
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Angela
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only two very flimsy bath towels and no hand towels. Green emergency exit light on in the room all night made the room too bright for sleeping. Aldo only a blind at the window and no curtains which added to the brightness.
Only two very flimsy bath towels and no hand towels. Green emergency exit light on in the room all night made the room too bright for sleeping. Aldo only a blind at the window and no curtains which added to the brightness.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating. However, there are recurring issues with rooms not being ready, check-in confusion, limited after-hours support, and occasional unhelpful responses.
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Darren
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
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Helen
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely disappointed due to dirty condition of room, being allocated different room to one booked and that the private bathroom described on website is not private but shared between several rooms. Tried to discuss issues with staff but unhelpful responses and it was clear that they were not interested. All surfaces in bedroom were filthy, carpet very stained, windows cracked and dirty with cobwebs etc. Unfinished repairs to cornice and stained walls, cracked paintwork etc ( clearly been in that state for some time) This site does not seem to enable photos to be uploaded but one wipe of bedside table left cloth black and greasy. Bed linen was clean and mattress was comfortable.
Extremely disappointed due to dirty condition of room, being allocated different room to one booked and that the private bathroom described on website is not private but shared between several rooms. Tried to discuss issues with staff but unhelpful responses and it was clear that they were not interested. All surfaces in bedroom were filthy, carpet very stained, windows cracked and dirty with cobwebs etc. Unfinished repairs to cornice and stained walls, cracked paintwork etc ( clearly been in that state for some time) This site does not seem to enable photos to be uploaded but one wipe of bedside table left cloth black and greasy. Bed linen was clean and mattress was comfortable.
10
Carly
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Used as a quick one night stay for going to a comedy gig in Brighton. Well worth the money. Staff lovely and room clean. Bathroom was not within our room but we had an assigned bathroom further round the corridor.
Used as a quick one night stay for going to a comedy gig in Brighton. Well worth the money. Staff lovely and room clean. Bathroom was not within our room but we had an assigned bathroom further round the corridor.
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Caroline
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room wasn’t ready when I arrived but they quickly made it up. However they forgot the dirty tissue behind the bed
Room wasn’t ready when I arrived but they quickly made it up. However they forgot the dirty tissue behind the bed
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Mr Ray
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not good, room not ready 3hrs after check in time. Freezing cold only put the heating on when I got there, room and bathroom a bit grubby. Food choice very pub type fried. Won't be going back.
Not good, room not ready 3hrs after check in time. Freezing cold only put the heating on when I got there, room and bathroom a bit grubby. Food choice very pub type fried. Won't be going back.
8
Charlie
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. Thanks so much for looking after us this weekend.
We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. Thanks so much for looking after us this weekend.
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Elizabeth
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had a lovely quiet nights sleep; kind and thoughtful owner 🙂
I had a lovely quiet nights sleep; kind and thoughtful owner 🙂
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lucy
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
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D
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My stay was good although confusion on checking in as there was no record that I had paid a £20 deposite. However I sorted this with the member of staff. Upon entering my room it was still in a state of preperation and the bed was not made or any sheets and the bins were still open. No issue as the member of staff who showed me to my room did the honours and made the room up. This was very helpful.
My stay was good although confusion on checking in as there was no record that I had paid a £20 deposite. However I sorted this with the member of staff. Upon entering my room it was still in a state of preperation and the bed was not made or any sheets and the bins were still open. No issue as the member of staff who showed me to my room did the honours and made the room up. This was very helpful.
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Jake
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
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Location
Set in a lovely village near the South Downs and convenient for walkers. Light sleepers may notice frequent church-bell chimes, especially in front-facing rooms.
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Darren
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
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Malcolm
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A special place, opposite a lovely church, south downs very close by, for them intense walks or simply a stroll.
A special place, opposite a lovely church, south downs very close by, for them intense walks or simply a stroll.
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J s owen
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
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Helen
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, clean bathroom if your in the front of the building be warned the beautiful little church opposite chimes four times an hour every hour 24 hours a day !
Comfortable room, clean bathroom if your in the front of the building be warned the beautiful little church opposite chimes four times an hour every hour 24 hours a day !
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Giles
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A popular pub in the centre of the village. The room was small but clean and functional. Room had a bath, which was nice.
A popular pub in the centre of the village. The room was small but clean and functional. Room had a bath, which was nice.
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Maria
9 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
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Stuart
12 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location. Simple but clean and comfortable accommodation. Lovely village.
Very convenient location. Simple but clean and comfortable accommodation. Lovely village.
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David
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
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Jake
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
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John
21 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I know the area well but I didn't appreciate that the bells from St Margaret's Church rung every quarter hour during the night. The front door was so badly stuck that it wouldn't open and the landlord had to come down and force it open for me. Also, although the accommodation facilities mentioned 'breakfast available', when I came down at 7.45am, there were no lights on and the entrance to the bar area was closed.
I know the area well but I didn't appreciate that the bells from St Margaret's Church rung every quarter hour during the night. The front door was so badly stuck that it wouldn't open and the landlord had to come down and force it open for me. Also, although the accommodation facilities mentioned 'breakfast available', when I came down at 7.45am, there were no lights on and the entrance to the bar area was closed.
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Dining
Pub meals and drinks are generally enjoyed. Breakfast is not served despite some listings stating otherwise, so plan to eat elsewhere in the morning.
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Stanley
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
10
Shaun
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
10
Paul
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room, basic but with all the necessary inclusions needed. Friendly staff and locals. Nice outside area. Excellent food and good value for money. Small car park but a free public park within 5 mins walk. Nice local amenities as well.
Comfortable room, basic but with all the necessary inclusions needed. Friendly staff and locals. Nice outside area. Excellent food and good value for money. Small car park but a free public park within 5 mins walk. Nice local amenities as well.
4
Andrew
17 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
10
Robert
12 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff and friendly host. Warm and comfortable rooms and a cracking pint. What more could a weary traveller wish for. Thankyou so much guys 👍
Lovely staff and friendly host. Warm and comfortable rooms and a cracking pint. What more could a weary traveller wish for. Thankyou so much guys 👍
8
Maria
9 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
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Abby
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff in the pub were nice, that was the redeeming factor. Otherwise I would not recommend staying there. The pictures are misleading. Room 5 (large) on the booking page is tiny. The towels and bedding were cheap and bad quality. The wardrobe was a glorified small cupboard. There was one tiny bedside table. The description on hotels.com says that breakfast is available which is not true. They did not inform us that the kitchen closed at 6:30pm on Sundays so we had to go elsewhere for our dinner. Overall, it was disappointing and we will not stay there again but we made the best of it.
The staff in the pub were nice, that was the redeeming factor. Otherwise I would not recommend staying there. The pictures are misleading. Room 5 (large) on the booking page is tiny. The towels and bedding were cheap and bad quality. The wardrobe was a glorified small cupboard. There was one tiny bedside table. The description on hotels.com says that breakfast is available which is not true. They did not inform us that the kitchen closed at 6:30pm on Sundays so we had to go elsewhere for our dinner. Overall, it was disappointing and we will not stay there again but we made the best of it.
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lucy
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
6
Diane
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room did not look like the photos on their website (room 5 large). Could do with some curtains as only a blind. No breakfast available although says on their website 'breakfast available at extra cost'.Green emergency light should be in corridor not in the room. Size of the room was ok if you just want somewhere to sleep for the night.
The room did not look like the photos on their website (room 5 large). Could do with some curtains as only a blind. No breakfast available although says on their website 'breakfast available at extra cost'.Green emergency light should be in corridor not in the room. Size of the room was ok if you just want somewhere to sleep for the night.
6
Rachel
23 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place to eat and drink and staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was cramped with very little room to move around the bed. The wall adjoining the room next door was very thin. I got treated to someone hacking their lungs up for long periods of time. Could also hear them moving around. Would definitely return for food/drinks but not to stay.
Lovely place to eat and drink and staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was cramped with very little room to move around the bed. The wall adjoining the room next door was very thin. I got treated to someone hacking their lungs up for long periods of time. Could also hear them moving around. Would definitely return for food/drinks but not to stay.
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Apurva
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful location and setting. Run by good local people, but staff communication and availability were non-existent. We had a rough time getting back indoors, found no soap in the bathroom, couldn't reach the staff on phone, once returned at 9:30pm and found the pub completely desolate with no way to reach anyone. Had to even help two incoming guests enter the building. Presumably encountering the same issues. It's still a beautiful inn, location and setting, and the staff were very polite, the few minutes we interacted with them. So in the end, all good, except these inconveniences
Beautiful location and setting. Run by good local people, but staff communication and availability were non-existent. We had a rough time getting back indoors, found no soap in the bathroom, couldn't reach the staff on phone, once returned at 9:30pm and found the pub completely desolate with no way to reach anyone. Had to even help two incoming guests enter the building. Presumably encountering the same issues. It's still a beautiful inn, location and setting, and the staff were very polite, the few minutes we interacted with them. So in the end, all good, except these inconveniences
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Kristian
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here before and would stay again. Great country pub, in a lovely village and location for visiting Sussex. Friendly and helpful staff. Only drawback was the room was quite warm on a hot day.
Stayed here before and would stay again. Great country pub, in a lovely village and location for visiting Sussex. Friendly and helpful staff. Only drawback was the room was quite warm on a hot day.
4
Adrian
24 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Did not realise we had a room without an en-suite or that there was no breakfast at the hotel.
Did not realise we had a room without an en-suite or that there was no breakfast at the hotel.
4
Vladislavs
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Small, I mean really small box room NR 3. Two single beds and literally no space for stuff or walk. No table or cupboard. Tablet size TV. This room should be single bed only with essential stuff inside not twin room for profit aimed management.
Small, I mean really small box room NR 3. Two single beds and literally no space for stuff or walk. No table or cupboard. Tablet size TV. This room should be single bed only with essential stuff inside not twin room for profit aimed management.
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Catherine
15 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A bit tired and grubby wobbly toilet, loose taps in the bath. No shower gel.
A bit tired and grubby wobbly toilet, loose taps in the bath. No shower gel.
FAQs about The White Horse Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and children.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property is not wheelchair accessible, and there are no specific features mentioned for guests with disabilities.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Ditchling Common Country Park. It is approximately 9.7 miles from Brighton Beach and 8.1 miles from Brighton Pier.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
- 2026-09-06: 113.40003453369141USD
- 2026-09-07: 107.02883330383301USD
- 2026-09-08: 108.85814108886719USD
- 2026-09-09: 112.2636750946045USD
- 2026-09-10: 112.2636750946045USD
- 2026-09-11: 109.58407811431884USD
- 2026-09-12: 107.17002981414795USD
- 2026-09-13: 108.97540463562012USD
- 2026-09-14: 110.480026902771USD
- 2026-09-15: 114.9100264328003USD
- 2026-09-16: 114.9100264328003USD
- 2026-09-17: 114.9100264328003USD
- 2026-09-18: 114.9100264328003USD
- 2026-09-19: 109.13002522583008USD
- 2026-09-20: 114.9100264328003USD
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- 2026-09-22: 114.9100264328003USD
- 2026-09-23: 112.2636750946045USD
- 2026-09-24: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-09-25: 115.6896331954956USD
- 2026-09-26: 114.9100264328003USD
- 2026-09-27: 112.08106330413818USD
- 2026-09-28: 128.40557736968995USD
- 2026-09-29: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-09-30: 114.85161617889405USD
- 2026-10-01: 112.2636750946045USD
- 2026-10-02: 103.58796251220703USD
- 2026-10-03: 104.4895999206543USD
- 2026-10-04: 135.17005540618896USD
- 2026-10-05: 104.55753551177979USD
- 2026-10-06: 106.84638986816407USD
- 2026-10-07: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-10-08: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-10-09: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-10-10: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-10-11: 106.68917306976319USD
- 2026-10-12: 103.06273984832764USD
- 2026-10-13: 112.31279925231934USD
- 2026-10-14: 106.87002156524657USD
- 2026-10-15: 114.89454665222168USD
- 2026-10-16: 112.2636750946045USD
- 2026-10-17: 134.2113900253296USD
- 2026-10-18: 112.2636750946045USD
- 2026-10-19: 126.93242858886718USD
- 2026-10-20: 124.83723541412354USD
- 2026-10-21: 106.81640499267579USD
- 2026-10-22: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-10-23: 126.93242858886718USD
- 2026-10-24: 106.87002156524657USD
- 2026-10-25: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-10-26: 106.87002156524657USD
- 2026-10-27: 132.9570758987427USD
- 2026-10-28: 126.9119247467041USD
- 2026-10-29: 106.87002156524657USD
- 2026-10-30: 103.42002417144775USD
- 2026-10-31: 126.93242858886718USD
- 2026-11-01: 106.87002156524657USD
- 2026-11-02: 106.78376188354493USD
- 2026-11-03: 112.32002964782714USD
- 2026-11-04: 106.87002156524657USD
- 2026-11-05: 114.24322624511719USD
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Garden
Picnic area/Tables
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Parking (Self) (free)
Smoke-Free Property
General
Picnic area/Tables
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Smoke-Free Property
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Activities
Garden