The White Hart

Lewes, Sussex
Inn
+44 (0)1273 476694
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Per night
£89 - £379
Bedroom

19 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Come for Tudor beams, a sunny roof terrace and the bustle of Lewes in this beautifully restored coaching inn

Per night
£89 - £379

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£89 - £379 per night

The Experience

A Georgian façade on the high street hides a wonderfully wonky 16th-century interior with stone fireplaces, panelled rooms and creaking corridors. Restored with a sure hand, the unique character has been retained and plenty of creature comforts added. This was once the inn of 18th-century chef William Verrall (whose recipe book is still in print), and the haunt of the radical Thomas Paine and The Headstrong Club, who met here.

Bedrooms are scattered over three floors and all have their own quirks. Some tuck under the eaves, others have space for a sofa and a long soak. Expect super-king beds, Bramley goodies, Illy coffee machines and homemade treats under a cloche. Some (Luxe) rooms have roll-top baths and generous rain showers.

Breakfast is served in the new, light-filled Orangery or on the terrace if the weather behaves. Stay for dinner: seasonal dishes, local ales and Sussex wines make it easy to linger longer.

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We think you'll love

  • The sense of history in the building’s bones
  • Dining al fresco on the rear terrace with rooftop views stretching to the South Downs
  • Being able to explore Lewes on foot and return for dinner and a local pint
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You should know

  • Rooms facing the High Street can pick up some traffic noise
  • There is no lift and the stairs are old and winding
  • Parking is off site, although there are long-stay car parks nearby

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

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £89
Surcharges
Extra beds, £30 per night.
19 Doubles
From £89

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Closed
Never.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, £20 per dog per night.

Meals
Starters from £7.50. Mains from £16.95. Desserts from £5.50. Sunday lunch from £16.95.

Reviews

Fabulous timbered inn smack on Lewes High Street, beautifully brought back to life by Heartwood Inns. Enjoy the bustle of the town or a breezy walk on the South Downs, then hunker down in the panelled bar, or tuck into good food in the contemporary Orangery dining room. Creaking corridors lead to cosy beamed rooms, all stylishly refurbished – breakfast on the rooftop terrace with downland views.
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Location

The neighbourhood

You're in the thick of things here, opposite the old Crown Court and a short stroll from Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House. Independent shops, antiques, cafés and good pubs spill along the High Street and the station is five minutes away. The South Downs are close for long walks, while Glyndebourne (nine miles) and the Sussex vineyards make rewarding excursions.

Local points of interest from Heartwood Inns

  • Lewes Castle & Museum
  • Anne of Cleves House
  • Southover Grange Gardens
  • Harvey's Brewery
  • Antique Shopping
  • Prior Park

Introducing

Heartwood Inns

Part of Heartwood, an award-winning collection of pubs and brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. They've been welcoming guests for over 25 years, with bustling kitchens, restaurants humming with life, and bars full of chatter. It is a business which has been lovingly grown into a vibrant and expanding community.