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West Hoathly

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Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead

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.

Jeake’s House, Rye

‘Beautiful Rye, cobbled hilly streets, higgledy-piggledy alleyways – enchanting, and so was Jeake’s House,’ writes a trusted reader about Jenny Hadfield’s beguiling B&B.

The Gallivant,

Amid coastal gardens, across the road from the important wildlife habitat of Camber dunes, Harry Cragoe’s adults-only hotel lives up to its name.

The Halfway Bridge, Petworth

Halfway between historic Midhurst and the antiques hot spot of Petworth, this 250-year-old inn is owned by Janet and Sam Bakose, who also have the Crab and Lobster in Sidlesham, with Clyde Hollett skippering both kitchens.

The Crab & Lobster, Sidlesham

This ‘little gem’ of a 17th-century pub, run as a restaurant-with-rooms on the harbour, overlooks Pagham Nature Reserve with its black-tailed godwits, little egrets and spoonbills.

Old Whyly, East Hoathly

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.

Belle Tout Lighthouse, Eastbourne

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 George Inn,

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.

The Star, Alfriston

‘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.

Deans Place, Alfriston

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.

The White Hart, South Harting

Locals, ramblers and overnighters gather at this dog- and family-friendly 16th-century inn, in walking country near the South Downs Way.

The Millstream, Chichester

Five minutes from its own quayside, in pretty gardens with the Bosham Stream running through, this quintessentially English hotel is a 'real gem' of a family-run hotel.

Park House, Hotel & Spa, Midhurst

Recreation and relaxation are at the heart of Seamus O’Brien’s spa hotel in the South Downs national park, with tennis, croquet, bowls, golf, swimming pools and all-day dining.

The Old Store, Chichester

The Old Railway Station, Petworth

‘The best of a bygone railway age' is preserved at this 'totally authentic' Victorian station which, together with its railway carriages, is now run as a quirky and charming B&B by owners Jennie Hudson and Blair Humphry.

Wartling Place, Hailshan

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.

Wingrove House, Alfriston

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.

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Paskins

Brighton

Within the East Cliff conservation area, the Marlowe family’s characterful Kemptown B&B has long been a bastion of sustainable living.

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White Lodge B&B

LEWES

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.

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