Black Horse

Amberley, Sussex
Inn
+44 (0)1798 831183
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Per night
£110 - £275
Bedroom

13 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A Grade II listed pub in pretty Amberley - tuck into innovative menus, explore West Sussex, retire to gorgeous bedrooms

Per night
£110 - £275

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£110 - £275 per night

The Experience

A trio of brothers with a string of successful London pubs have stepped in to rescue a much-loved village establishment in the South Downs. With their family farm and vineyard close by, they were thrilled to open their first rural outpost back home in West Sussex.

Gregory runs the farm and vineyard supplying the kitchen, Richard leads the restaurant, and Oliver, as executive chef, creates the menus. Together, they’ve struck a fine balance, keeping a relaxed village pub feel while focusing on local, seasonal dining. Eat in the fire-warmed bar, the buzzy dining room or out on the terrace on sun-warmed days.

Eleven characterful bedrooms are tucked under beams upstairs and down, with fresh flowers, country florals and good art. Some have in-room baths and window seats for reading or admiring the countryside views. Come to walk the South Downs Way, explore gardens and country houses, or visit the brothers’ vineyard for a tour and tasting.

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We think you'll love

  • The beautiful village setting and having the South Downs Way and miles of glorious walking on the doorstep
  • Relaxing on the raised terrace, tucking into delicious barbecued spring lamb, with views of the Downs
  • Enjoying a tour and wine tasting at the owners' vineyard in nearby Nutbourne followed by a picnic among the vines
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You should know

  • Parking is very limited close to the pub - use the free village car park, a 5-minute walk away
  • Dogs are allowed in the three ground floor bedrooms and Room 1 above the pub
  • The pub is Grade II listed with unique layouts and historic features so accessibility can vary between rooms

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £110
Surcharges
Extra Z-bed, £25 per stay.
1 Suite for 4
£275
7 Doubles
From £110
4 Twin/doubles
From £150

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, £30 per stay. Dog beds provided. Good dog-walking routes nearby.

Meals
Breakfast from £12.50. Starters from £3. Mains from £10. Sides from £4.5. Dessert from £7.

Reviews

Fabulous old pub in a picture-book village below the South Downs, brought back to life with style by the Gladwin brothers, whose family own nearby Nutbourne Vineyard. It's a great story, seek it out for cosy rooms under the eaves, impressive seasonal menus brimming with local goodies, summer barbecues on the terrace – try Gregory's delicious farm-reared lamb – and superb downland walking.
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Location

The neighbourhood

You're in the heart of a picture-book Sussex village - pretty brick and flint thatched cottages line a square of tiny lanes that lead to St Michael's Church where Arthur Rackham, illustrator of Peter Pan, is buried. Journey through ancient Weald woodland and rolling farmland of the South Downs Way by horse, foot or cycle. Visit Chichester, Goodwood, Petworth House and more.

Local points of interest from Local & Wild by The Gladwin Brothers

  • Amberley Castle
  • Amberley Working Museum
  • Amberley Pottery
  • Arundel Castle
  • South Downs Way
  • Amberley Wetlands for a good walk