The Jolly Sportsman

The Jolly Sportsman Hotel in Lewes District

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(314 Ratings)

Hotel in Lewes District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hotel

Set in Lewes, 14 km from Glyndebourne Opera House, The Jolly Sportsman offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 15 km of AMEX Stadium.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lewes District

Nearby attractions

National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters

26.5 mi

Tilgate Park

21.5 mi

National Trust - Chartwell

37.2 mi

Brighton Palace Pier

13 mi

Available Rooms

King Room

1 Queen • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior King Room

1 Sofa • 247 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Small Double Room

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Jolly Sportsman

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(314 Ratings)

Hotel in Lewes District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hotel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lewes District

Nearby attractions

National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters

26.5 mi

Tilgate Park

21.5 mi

National Trust - Chartwell

37.2 mi

Brighton Palace Pier

13 mi

Available Rooms

King Room

1 Queen • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior King Room

1 Sofa • 247 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Small Double Room

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(314 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Comfortable, charming, and friendly inn surrounded by gorgeous countryside

This is an absolutely charming pub/restaurant in the middle of the Sussex countryside with a few rooms. All around are lovely walks and views, and it is only a shortish drive (albeit down very narrow country lanes) from Lewes, Hove, and Brighton. Our room was very comfortable with a splendid bathroom, and lovely view. We ate dinner on Saturday night and it was inventive and delicious cuisine using a lot of local ingredients. Highly recommended, not least because the owners and staff are particularly friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Staff really friendly and helpful.

Quiet and comfortable

Booking .com has the property in Lewes - but it is 4 miles outside Lewes.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely place. Will stay again.

Lovely spacious rooms. Good food. Nice walking area.

Located via narrow lanes with large potholes and ditches.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

A perfectly peaceful break away!

The location was idyllic for a quiet get away, the staff were exceptionally welcoming to us (including our dog) and nothing was too much for them!

We wish we could have stayed longer!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Tremendous!

The accommodation was really comfortable. The team were totally invested in the place and were really interested and excited by the place and surroundings! The food was tremendous - eat here and the wine was delicious, well chosen and really interesting! We had a wonderful time.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Lovely Countryside

Fabulous hideaway, quiet, authentic, English Pub. Nice warm fire, lovely walks with the dog and delicious food

Wine was pricey

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

rural pub with a cosy and slightly quirky interior which works really well

It felt like arriving a a tucked-away country pub which the locals would wish to keep quiet about so that they could keep it to themselves! From the outside at the front, not much gives away the cosy, open-fired interior with cask beer barrels on show. Improvements in the garden point to an ambitious team with a vision for entertaining.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

A wonderful stay with a wonderful dinner. Will be back.

Old world atmosphere. Delicious fine dining dinner. Beautiful room - large and well appointed

A little challenging to find as it’s situated deep in the countryside. The pub looks nothing special from the front lane as you drive up but step inside to a wonderful experience.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Great room and service

We had an amazing stay. The room and facilities provided were great. The bed was so comfortable, we really struggled to get out in the morning. We would definitely come again if needed as we were attending an event in the area.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Enjoyable stay

Good breakfast. Good location

Room was small, very warm

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Hugely worth a visit for a few nights!

Very well finished property, beautiful shower, friendly helpful staff, fabulous breakfast all in a wonderful setting

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Great, would stay again if in the area!

It was OK, a bit disappointed, didn't really get the mushroom duxelles and quite a long wait, however, friendly waitress and nice room.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Superb

Rooms spacious with care and attention paid to what they provided.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

A sublime retreat.

Peaceful location. Room facilities, grounds and restaurant all very special. Lots of really homely touches in the room which made it even more welcoming. Staff were incredibly accommodating and helpful.

Probably not advisable to anyone unstable on foot as ground uneven and lots of slopes and steps. That said, I managed pretty well with a broken leg and using one crutch.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

It was a treat to stay here.

The food was fresh and delicious. Bed comfortable, shower great. Staff really friendly and helpful and our dog was made to feel welcome.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

The staff were very nice and helped us find the place (it wasn't that easy to find at night). The room was lovely, the whole estate seemed nice. We probably didn't make a lot of our stay, as we came late and had to leave early - we just needed a location near the Plumpton Collage for the night and this made a lot of sense. Maybe we will come back and make more of it next time.

They probably do a very nice breakfast and we were looking forward to it, but unfortunately they only were able to serve it after we had to leave around 8am. We got packed breakfast instead, which was nice of them, but it wasn't great (but they tried).

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Location good

Location

The extractor unit under my bedroom window was like being beside m25

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Great location for a quiet, relaxing stay

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

I especially enjoyed the jazz duo on Thursday night; I felt really comfortable even though I was alo

Beautiful setting at the foot of the downs, it is quite remote but that suited me well. I had a lovely room with views across the countryside.

Unfortunately the hot water was off for a few hours due to a fault with the system which was a pain, but it couldn't be helped and the staff were really helpful and came up with lots of ideas to help.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Good pub, with excellent accommodation and food.

Very convenient for Glyndebourne. Nice comfortable room with all facilities.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Oasis of peace in the South Downs

Very friendly staff. Very dog friendly. Excellent breakfast. Peaceful location with good dog walking. Elderflower cordial in the fridge was a nice touch although we did not realise until we were leaving! Beautifull garden

All good.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful countryside pub/ hotel with excellent food.

The rooms were clean comfortable and well decorated. The food was excellent and the staff were all very friendly.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Highly recommend

Lovely setting. Beautiful room and bathroom. Very helpful staff. Excellent food.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely setting for one night

The decor and the setting. Lovely outdoor spaces! The staff were friendly and helpful.

Perhaps I ordered wrong. The food I ordered was a little disappointing and pricey. The French toast with blackberry compote sounded better than it tasted. The quinoa salad was not particularly tasty. My husband was very pleased with his orders though. Our room, though comfortable, was too small to be called comfortable. The bathroom, on the other hand, was spacious and nice. I do wish people would furnish shelves in bathrooms though. It is an annoying trend. The only shelf was used by the staff for stacking towels.

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great find!

Food & staff amazing! Not far from Glyndebourne

Looked a little unkept from the front & no clear entrance from the carpark

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay

The staff were lovely. Very nice pub hotel. Great breakfast. Fab garden.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Superb

Gorgeous setting, good food, helpful staff, attractive rooms - especially loved the bathroom.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Superb

very good food

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

excellent

Excellent all round - great staff and wonderful food -ambience excellent

nothing

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

A great short break with beautiful scenery and walks on the doorstep

Beautiful quiet country location, friendly staff and great room

We would have preferred different lager than only local brewed and whilst food was good, would not say it was value for money.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Lewes District?

The average price for a rental in Lewes District is $264 per night. This rental is $96 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Jolly Sportsman. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Jolly Sportsman pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Jolly Sportsman?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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The Jolly Sportsman

Hotel in Lewes District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Lewes District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room

Superior King Room

Small Double Room

The Jolly Sportsman

Hotel in Lewes District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Lewes District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room

Superior King Room

Small Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Lewes District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Jolly Sportsman pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Jolly Sportsman?

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