The Cowdray Arms
Bed and Breakfast in Mid Sussex District
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, TV and more
About this bed and breakfast
Bed & breakfast in Haywards Heath with a restaurant and a bar
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Cowdray Arms offers 3 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Cowdray Arms offers 3 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of Mid Sussex District
Available Rooms
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Quadruple Room, Ensuite
1 Double • 1 Sofa
Sleeps 4
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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite
1 Double • 1 Sofa
Sleeps 4
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Double Room, Ensuite
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
5.0
This overall was one of the best experiences I have had.
Owner went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Even charged my cell phone for me when my phone died due to bringing wrong converter.
Staff was also warm, inviting and most welcoming. Food was unbelievable!!! Definitely will be back.
3.0
This is a very cute pub. However it is not really appropriate for people travelling from Gatwick. Breakfast is not available until 8 so if your flight leaves before noon you will go hungry. The evening I arrived their kitchen was down and the closest pub is a significant cab ride away. The staff member that greeted me was very kind and suggested breakfast at 7:30 but that did not happen. I left disappointed by the lack of service. Also the pub is on a very busy, noisy road.
4.0
Comfortable stay.
2 nights.
Fabulous breakfast.
Very friendly staff.
5.0
Nice, well appointed room away from the pub, but the room opened into the pub garden and the roads on all sides are pretty busy / noisy, be aware.
The breakfast was excellent.
The staff were lovely, but this is not a spot for a quiet retreat.
5.0
this is the third time that we have stayed here the restaurant service and accommodation are all great and all the staff are lovely
4.0
Great pub/hotel with the rooms being in converted outbuildings. Service was great as was the food and drinks.
Room was comfortable with no problems from pub garden noise. Bathroom could have been cleaner and the shower door didn’t quite work.
We’d stay again.
Perfect for a overnight before a Gatwick flight or channel crossing
10.0
Had a great stay in the beautiful English countryside
5.0
Really friendly staff. Very comfortable room with private bathroom. The pub has 3 converted single storey stables that have been turned into guest accommodation. All the amenities you could ask for and the bed was very comfortable indeed.
Great choice for breakfast also.
5.0
Clean Warm and comfy rooms
10.0
The Team here are very welcoming - always an “extra mile” for reviews. Dinner was lovely and the room splendid. No bog standard coffee machine here but a jar of rich ground brew and a cafetière for two. No long life milk pods but Properly fresh creamy milk in the fridge. Lots of blankets, good bed linen and powerful hot shower. Nothing fell off or apart - often a standard feature of a pub hotel. The Cowdray has been beautifully fitted out with good solid stuff. Very happy! Thank you Team Cowdray.
5.0
Comfortable and clean room, good breakfast, good pub menu for lunch/dinner.
5.0
Lovely room, very cosy and clean. Very friendly staff, tasty breakfast!
4.0
Very comfortable and delightful
Staff. Good pub food and atmosphere. Because room is on a main road there was road traffic noise.
10.0
We stayed for one night before flying from Gatwick the next day. The staff were very friendly and accommodating; they went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Excellent location for Gatwick
Lovely large comfortable room. Very clean
Great pub and restaurant, great beer wine and food.
Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff, lovely breakfast
All in all…..perfectly lovely! Will definitely stay again.
5.0
Excellent pub excellent food excellent room five stars
5.0
Nice room, friendly people and excellent breakfast
5.0
This was a great place to stay, fantastic service from check in to check out. We will definitely be staying here again on another trip to England. Food was fabulous and we would be happy to recommend this hotel to any travelers.
10.0
Very accommodating as we had a very late check-in time after being at a nearby wedding. Very quiet, well presented, clean. Great shower, all very warm and inviting. Everything there that you need. The most comfortable bed I've slept in since staying at the Bellagio in Las Vegas in 2012! Can highly recommend!
5.0
Really lovely accommodation, very friendly accommodating staff, delicious breakfast. We would highly recommend it and would definitely stay there again.
My only 1 teeny suggestion would be to put a shelf near the sink in the stables room, as there was nowhere close to put your wash bag. Otherwise no complaints at all.
5.0
This is a little gem of a place to stay. The room was really nice. And great food and beer at the pub. The team were great - really helpful and friendly. Will be staying again soon.
10.0
Great stay! Property has three rooms but is better known for the restaurant. Great food, beer on tap, and indoor and outdoor seating. Room was spacious and clean. No air conditioning but that doesn’t matter most of the year. Staff was super accommodating and pleasant. Mobile service is spotty but free Wi-Fi was great. Would recommend!!
10.0
Staff was very excellence. From the moment I was taken care of completely.
Great group of people.
10.0
Good room with comfortable bed and great breakfast
4.0
Pleasant stay - nice room and staff although close to a busy road and walls relatively thin.
10.0
Great stay, staff team very welcoming
5.0
All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Had such a nice stay. The room is a good size, quiet, and there are lots of things to explore nearby.
We had dinner at the pub and it was really good.
10.0
Lovely pub with very friendly staffs. The food was lovely and the room newly refurbished. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
10.0
The property had ample parking spaces. We had an evening meal which was lovely, the food was quick and delicious.
5.0
Excellent from start to finish, lovely welcome, meal, breakfast, staff were brilliant - always had a smile, would highly recommend
4.0
Small cosy place with a nice pub and selection of food would definitely stay again
10.0
A traditional English pub with an excellent restaurant and very comfortable separate accommodation block. A well run operation with delightful staff.
Although situated on a fairly busy road the traffic noise was not intrusive and in no way affected a very comfortable and enjoyable two night stay.
5.0
Excellent stay in this lively pub / stable block style hotel room.
Nice flowers and beer garden also exist.
There is some traffic noise but it won’t affect the main lights sleep as I only heard it in the morning when the country Lane traffic become busier.
10.0
Forget staying at some characterless airport hotel - stay in this is a sweet hip pub very close to Gatwick. Very nice decor, great detail, nice staff and excellent breakfast.
2.5
Unfortunately had to move for last two nights because room was only available for half my working week. I may have saved money on my last couple of nights but ill quote ' you get what you pay for'The caesar salad was absolutely excellent (even had it on the second night)2nd hotel ive added 4oz steak for £3 and ive still not had half what i had here.Would definitely use again
5.0
Unfortunately had to move for last two nights because room was only available for half my working week.
I may have saved money on my last couple of nights but ill quote ' you get what you pay for'
The caesar salad was absolutely excellent (even had it on the second night)
2nd hotel ive added 4oz steak for £3 and ive still not had half what i had here.
Would definitely use again
10.0
My stay was brief and I arrived after the kitchen had closed so wasn't able to check out the food. However, the continental breakfast was pretty good. The room was very nice, the bed extremely comfortable and the room clean. Would recommend this hotel unreservedly.
4.0
Lovely stop over on route to Gatwick. One huge disappointment was arriving Sunday at 4:30 pm to be told that the pub stops serving food at 5 and closes at 7pm. Further, the pub a dead zone for internet and their wifi was hit and miss (which left me missing a very important meeting). Apart from that, staff were friendly. Lovely continental breakfast and additions in the room such as milk and real coffee. Would stay again.
10.0
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, good menu in the pub and lovely continental breakfast. We only stayed one night but would definitely stay again if in the area.
2.5
Great old style stable rooms outside of main pub building make for easy access and a great place to stay. If you need a room that’s way better than most hotels and like a little private cottage this is the place. Great coffee and a cafetière to allow for a brew and fresh milk and bottled water in a great fridge. Pub food also great, you can eat outside the room on the pub garden tables in the sun. Great for staying away with a dog.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Mid Sussex District?
The average price for a rental in Mid Sussex District is R 2,230 per night. This rental is R 867 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Cowdray Arms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Cowdray Arms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Cowdray Arms?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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