Deans Place Shortlist*
Alfriston, Sussex
Good Hotel Guide Review
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. In good weather, enjoy eating on the terrace; when the temperature dips, retreat to a spot by the log fire with a local ale or a glass of Sussex sparkling wine. Modern British dishes are served in the cosy bar, and in the evening and at weekend lunchtimes, in the refined restaurant. Bedrooms in the extensively enlarged old farmhouse vary in size. Every room is individually styled; the best overlook the ‘beautifully cared-for’ gardens. After a hearty breakfast, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool (open May–Sept), or tackle the South Downs Way, which runs through the village.
Hotel details
Address
Seaford Road
Alfriston
Sussex
BN26 5TW
England
Telephone
01323 870248
Bedrooms
36. 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year.
Facilities
bar, restaurant, function rooms, in-room TV (Freeview), civil wedding licence, terrace, 4-acre garden, heated outdoor swimming pool (May–Sept), paddock for visiting horses.
Background music
in bar and dining room, occasional live jazz at Sun lunch.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms, public rooms, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £99–£235. À la carte £35.
Other reviews
AA ****
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.
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