The White Horse Inn

Sutton, Sussex
Inn
+44 (0)1798 869191
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Per night
£180 - £340
Bedroom

8 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

A smartly renovated 250-year-old brick and flint built inn, tucked away in a sleepy village beneath the glorious South Downs

Per night
£180 - £340

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£180 - £340 per night

The Experience

Find sofas and coffee table by the open log fire, or perch on a bar stool with one of three local ales on hand pump, a craft beer or a glass of wine. Make sure you have a menu too – head chef Ben Miller produces brilliant modern British seasonal menus with an Asian twist, showcasing Sussex producers. All is flavoursome and beautifully presented.

Bedrooms (including two garden lodges and one in a cottage in the garden) are country chic with handmade beds, rich fabrics and colourful throws; bathrooms have Noble Isle lotions and potions. All the usual suspects at breakfast will set you up for wonderful walks on the South Downs Way or to visit Bignor Roman Villa, just a mile away.

Return for a warm-up by the fire with homemade cake, or on sunny days to hang out on one of the sun-trap rear terraces – lovely to sip something cooling here while you decide what to have for supper.

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We think you'll love

  • Leaving the car behind for the day while you stride off across the breezy South Downs from the front door
  • Staying in Dante, a cosy garden room with skylight windows for stargazing, if you're a loved-up couple – deeply romantic
  • The food – Ben Miller's imaginative Asian-inspired cooking will please even the fussiest of foodies
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You should know

  • Dogs are only allowed in the garden rooms
  • There are stairs to upstairs bedrooms, the garden lodges and the upper dining terrace

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
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 £180
1 Twin/double
From £240
7 Doubles
From £180

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Dogs

Dogs welcome, £10 per stay, max. 2. Blanket, bowl, towels, toys, treats & poo bags provided. Lots of walking routes nearby.

Meals
Lunch included. Kitchen closed Sunday evening to Tuesday.

Reviews

Hunker down beside one of the log fires following an invigorating walk or head for the sun-trap rear terrace for summer al fresco sipping at this rural village pub lost down lanes below the South Downs. Stay a couple of nights and stroll to nearby Bignor Roman Villa, then stride out across the South Downs, or head to Petworth to hunt for antiques, returning to enjoy some memorable food.
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Location

The neighbourhood

Apart from the many walks and cycles you could enjoy, there is much to do. Goodwood is close for motor racing, horse racing, golf, gardens and sporting events. Head to Cowdray for the polo, West Dean Gardens for a unique arboretum, Victorian glasshouses, orchards and more. Visit Chichester for the theatre, shops or a tour of the harbour. Spend a day on West Wittering Beach with a picnic.

Local points of interest from The White Horse Inn

  • The White Horse Inn is set in the beautiful South Downs National Park.
  • Choose from many different Sussex vineyards and wineries to visit nearby: Nyetimber, Tinwood, Roebuck, Stopham and Ashling Park.
  • For motor racing and horse racing, Goodwood is a 20-minute drive away.
  • With over 3,300km of footpaths, bridleways and byways, we believe there's a walk for everyone, regardless of your fitness or ability.
  • Southdown Gun Club is a five-time winner of "The Nation's Favourite Shooting Ground". They offer shooting practice, lessons and cater to events.
  • History lovers will head to Petworth House NT, Arundel's medieval castle or visit Roman ruins.