Name: The Jolly Sportsman
Address: Chapel Lane East Chiltington, Lewes, BN7 3BA, United Kingdom, Chapel Lane East Chiltington, East Sussex, BN7 3BA, UK
Rating: 8.9

The Jolly Sportsman

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking

Pet friendly

Pets welcome, Charges may apply, Pet bowls

Wellness

Massage

Views

View, Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Jolly Sportsman in Lewes offers family rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private entrance, walk-in shower, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner in a traditional and modern setting. Breakfast options include full English, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a bar, live music, and bicycle parking. Location and Attractions: Located 34 km from London Gatwick Airport, the hotel is near Glyndebourne Opera House (14 km) and Brighton Pier (21 km). Activities such as hiking and cycling are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
King Room 1 large double bed
Superior King Room 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed
Small Double Room 1 large double bed
King Room with Garden View 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Cleanliness

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Value for money

Location

Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Fona

United Kingdom

“Quiet rural location, surrounded by fields. The bar and lounge area welcoming and comfortable with leather settees and armchairs. The food was delicious and well known for its gastro-pub reputation. It didn’t disappoint.”

Claire

United Kingdom

“fantastic stay, lovely breakfast, very friendly staff made us welcome.”

United Kingdom

“Nice clean room with a balcony outside. Nice location. Good food. Comfortable bed. Great shower.”

Jane

United Kingdom

“Lovely spacious rooms and comfortable king bed. Very quiet and peaceful. All the staff were really friendly and helpful . If I am in the area again I would definitely stay there.”

Debra

Australia

“Idyllic property in a more rural position. Peaceful & perfect.”

John

United Kingdom

“All the staff we met were extremely welcoming, the food was exceptional and location with surrounding fields was pretty much perfect. Room 2 very clean and cosy with great views.”

Adrian

United Kingdom

“The hotel had given a lot of thought to the little extras in our room, chocolates, cordial in the fridge with water and fresh milk. We enjoyed an excellent meal in the evening. Would recommend the lamb cigar starter! The room was very spacious...”

Lareine

United Kingdom

“Very welcoming. Staff friendly and helpful. We ate in the restaurant and the food was very good with generous portions. Nicely cooked steak with delicious sauce and the chicken Milanese was tasty. Good chips, though these were an extra cost. Nice...”

Hilary

United Kingdom

“This country pub is quite difficult to find but we had a lovely stay and a superb breakfast.”

Suzanne

United Kingdom

“All the breakfast choices were excellent and served in a lovely garden room location”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

The Jolly Sportsman

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

Facilities of The Jolly Sportsman

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

House rules

The Jolly Sportsman takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Cot upon request

£20 per child, per night

2 years

Cot upon request

£20 per child, per night

Extra bed upon request

£30 per child, per night

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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