Hotels near the Glyndebourne Festival
Old Whyly
East Hoathly - 6 miles away
Set in 'wonderful grounds which are impeccably kept', with an orchard, hard tennis court and swimming pool, Sarah Burgoyne's 'beautiful house' continues to impress.
The Star
Polegate - 7 miles away
‘Olga and Alex Polizzi are the real stars here, after pulling off an amazing renovation of a 16th-century pub in a charming village in the South Downs national park,’ a Guide insider writes.
Wingrove House
Alfriston - 7 miles away
Charming inside and out, this restaurant-with-rooms occupies a 19th-century colonial-style house in a pretty village within the South Downs national park.
Deans Place
Alfriston - 7 miles away
Country walks and cream teas are the order of the day at this family-run hotel, which stands in large grounds on the banks of the Cuckmere river.
Drakes
Brighton - 9 miles away
Two bow-fronted Regency town houses with views of the iconic Palace Pier are home to a boutique hotel that counts Cate Blanchett and Kylie among past guests
Brightonwave
Brighton - 9 miles away
In a row of Victorian town houses, a five-minute stroll from the pier, this Kemptown B&B has some ‘lovely little touches’.
Artist Residence Brighton
Brighton - 9 miles away
You are invited to imagine you are visiting a friend’s house when you drop into Charlotte and Justin Salisbury’s bohemian seafront hotel and social hub – albeit a friend with outré tastes in art.
Belle Tout Lighthouse
Eastbourne - 12 miles away
A beacon of hospitality in a remote situation between Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, this iconic 19th-century lighthouse, decommissioned in 1902, found new purpose in 2010 when it first opened to guests.
The Grand Hotel
Eastbourne - 13 miles away
On the seafront, this great, white Victorian hotel gazes majestically over the water, the views stretching along the coast.
Wartling Place
Wartling - 13 miles away
In a quiet hamlet close to the Pevensey Levels nature reserve, this Grade II listed former Georgian rectory stands in ‘beautiful’ gardens; ‘delightful’ bedrooms and ‘delicious’ breakfasts are within.
The Cat Inn - 15% Discount Two Night Stay Special Offer
West Hoathly - 14 miles away
A timber-framed and tile-hung dining pub-with-rooms in a hilltop High Weald village is the veritable cat’s whiskers, say many of our readers.
Gravetye Manor
East Grinstead - 15 miles away
At the end of its mile-long drive, this Elizabethan manor house with glorious gardens and superb dining is, for many guests, the ultimate country house hotel.
The Driftwood
Bexhill-on-Sea - 18 miles away
Steps from the seafront and the De La Warr Pavilion, this smart restaurant-with-rooms in a refurbished Victorian town house brings a coolly contemporary touch to the High Street.
The Mount Edgcumbe
Tunbridge Wells - 19 miles away
Surrounded by greenery, this family-run hotel and restaurant by the Common has been brought up to date with contemporary style and a sense of fun.
The George Inn
Hastings - 20 miles away
On the high street of a historic village on the main Hastings–London railway line, John and Jane Turner’s Georgian coaching inn enters the Guide at the urging of a reader, with a nod from our inspectors.
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Hotels near the Glyndebourne Festival
The Roebuck Inn
Lewes - 3.5 miles away
An historic coaching inn opposite Laughton village green, seven miles from Lewes. Rooms are in a sympathetically converted stable block. Classic pub grub and an extensive range of beers, wines and gin is served in the interesting bar and dining room, or in the large pub garden, also home to two pet micro-pigs and some clucking hens.
White Lodge B&B
Lewes - 4.7 miles away
In secluded gardens and woodland, a low-built contemporary house with sun terraces and spacious accommodation overlooking acres of greenery. There’s an open-plan lounge for relaxing, and communal Aga-cooked breakfasts with a choice of home-made breads are served in a light-filled dining area. Five miles N of Lewes.
Red Brighton Blue Boutique Guest House
Brighton - 9 miles away
Paskins
Brighton - 9 miles away
Within the East Cliff conservation area, the Marlowe family’s characterful Kemptown B&B has long been a bastion of sustainable living.
Smith and Western
Tunbridge Wells - 19 miles away
Yeehaw! All spruced up, a cowboy-themed hotel (part of a small group) in former Tunbridge Wells West Station. Bedrooms have cowboy boot- or antler-shaped lights, and Native American-style blankets. Vittles include hearty servings of ribs, burgers, nachos and other US favourites in the atmospheric restaurant. Join in the hootin an’ hollerin with live Country and Western bands in the bar until closing time.
One Warwick Park
Tunbridge Wells - 19 miles away
Near the Pantiles, a former brewery and school house is now a modern hotel with sophisticated, neutral-toned bedrooms and suites (some in the neighbouring Townhouse are more contemporary and have a separate entrance). Breakfast is buffet-style. Informal dining as well as a la carte menus are served in Seventeen restaurant. Situated by Cumberland Walk, al fresco morning snacks, cocktails, and light bites can be enjoyed on The Terrace.
Danehurst House
Tunbridge Wells - 19 miles away
In their tranquil Victorian home In Rusthall, the caring hosts have added thoughtful extras to meticulously furnished bedrooms. B&B guests are provided with an alarm clock, CD/DVD player, a USB socket for charging an iPhone, a fridge, luxury toiletries, ironing and tea and coffee making facilities. Gourmet breakfasts are served in the conservatory. The well-kept gardens contain a terrace, a water feature and koi pond. Local eateries are close by. 1.5 miles W of Tunbridge Wells.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells - 20 miles away
Close to the station, a hotel and restaurant inside a Grade II-listed 18th-century sandstone mansion. Intimate and clubby, there is an open fire in the bar, and Gallic-influenced dishes in the informal restaurant; alfresco dining on the terrace. Modern bedrooms (some overlooking Calverley Park) have plenty of perks: a capsule coffee machine, fluffy bathrobes, chic toiletries for indulgent bathing. Within walking distance of the Pantiles.
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