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Located in Lewes, 8.9 miles from Glyndebourne Opera House, The Jolly Sportsman has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 9.1 miles of AMEX Stadium. The property provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Jolly Sportsman rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lewes, like hiking and cycling. Victoria Gardens is 13 miles from The Jolly Sportsman, while Brighton Dome is 13 miles from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 21 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Lewes
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    France France
    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....
  • Kristen
    United States of America United States of America
    This was our favorite hotel during our stay In the UK. The staff made us feel at home and the hotel restaurant is fabulous, one of the best meals we ate during our trip. We will definitely be back again
  • Marchant
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was delicious. There was a great choice Food was fresh and hot served in the lovely garden room
  • S
    Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delicious breakfast with good menu selection . Peaceful setting, comfortable bed.
  • Trefor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pretty much faultless. Rooms are tastefully decorated, modern, warm and comfortable with a large walk-in shower. The property is in a beautiful location on the South Downs, very quiet and scenic, a great base for walkers whilst not being too far...
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely lovely pub and hotel. The food was delicious (both the pub menu and the breakfast included in the room price), the staff was terrific (they make you feel right at home from the get-go) and the hotel room was just gorgeous! It really...
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were made most welcome and nothing was to much trouble. Bed was very comfortable. And would go back there.
  • Jasmine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a two night stay whilst attending a wedding nearby. Very welcoming staff on our first night and friendly throughout our stay. Breakfast choices were lovely, amazing cooked breakfasts. We didn't get chance to stay for lunch/dinner but...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great welcome, nice staff. Very good food, good, freshly cooked breakfast. Location secluded and very peaceful but in easy reach of Lewes and Glyndebourne. Well equipped room. Good TV. Great shower. Fresh milk and nespresso machine nice touch.

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you take dogs (1)? We want to escape Lewes on Bonfire night.

    Yes absolutely we do! You would be very welcome! We just charge a £20 cleaning fee for the dog. Hope thats OK. Best wishes and hope to welcome you. Chrissie x
    Answered on 4 August 2022
  • Hi Looking to book 2 nights 18th to 20th Nov Can you confirm if either of the rooms have a bath please?

    Hi, All rooms have walk in waterfall showers. No baths at present. Many thanks
    Answered on 5 November 2022
  • Are there taxis nearby to take us into Lewes?

    Yes there is a taxi firm we use that will happily take you. The name is Lewes Taxis. Best wishes Chrissie
    Answered on 19 July 2022
  • Are dogs welcome in your rooms, we have a very well behaved Labrador. Thank you Karen

    Yes dogs are welcome. We just charge a £20 dog cleaning charge on checkout if that is OK. Huge thanks and hope to welcome you!
    Answered on 7 January 2023
  • Hello. Whats the appx cost of a taxi into Brighton please..

    It will be in the region of £50 - £70 depending on time of night etc.. I can always give you a taxi company number we use to book in advance should yo..
    Answered on 6 April 2022
  • Hello. We are staying with you on 29th We are going to Glyndeborne. Are there any taxi companies that could take us and bring us back and how much ?

    Yes there is a local Lewes taxi company that we use often! For some reason I can't send their details on this message - but the company is Lewes Taxi..
    Answered on 2 May 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Jolly Sportsman
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Jolly Sportsman
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Spa
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Jolly Sportsman of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Jolly Sportsman

    • The prices at The Jolly Sportsman may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Jolly Sportsman can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • The Jolly Sportsman offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Themed dinners
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Live music/Performance

    • The Jolly Sportsman has 1 restaurant:

      • The Jolly Sportsman

    • The Jolly Sportsman is 3.7 miles from the center of Lewes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Jolly Sportsman is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Jolly Sportsman include:

      • Double