The White Hart

Hotels
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Independent
9.6 (29 reviews)
55 High Street, Lewes, England, BN7 1XE , Lewes , GB
44-1273476694

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Rooftop terrace
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well located
Cosy room with nice touches
Lovely communal areas
Beautiful views from the sun terrace
Cons:
Parking could be a challenge without a plan

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
The accommodation was comfortable and clean.
Service
9.86
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.4
Well located, right on top of the castle.
Room Quality
9.54
The cosy room had nice touches.
Amenities
9.38
Lovely communal areas.
Value for Money
9.84
Pleasantly surprised by the quality for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Nice edible treats to welcome you.
Overall Experience
9.96
Lovely stay, would definitely stay here again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:26

Property Description

Experience the charm of The White Hart, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Lewes.

Stunning Rooftop Terrace: Unwind and soak in breathtaking views from our rooftop terrace, the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploration.

Delicious Dining Options: Savor mouthwatering meals in our on-site restaurant, complemented by a cozy bar/lounge for your evening drink, ensuring your culinary desires are well catered to.

Modern Guest Accommodations: Our 23 well-appointed guestrooms offer complimentary wireless internet, cable programming, and essential conveniences such as safes and desks, allowing you to feel right at home.

With our prime location near local attractions and natural wonders, your perfect getaway starts at The White Hart. Don’t miss out on booking your stay today!

Important information:

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZRH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.54
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.96
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Estelle • solo_traveller • gb
8
Convenient if going to Glyndebourne
Pros:

The location is central. The vegetarian sharing lunch is nice

Cons:

The room was small, a bit dusty, the bathroom was small and it was impossible not to get water on the floor from the shower. A £25 early check in charge is a bit much in view of the cost of the room.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
7
Everything outside of the room was really good but we were very disappointed in the room itself.
Pros:

Hotel staff were very helpful and pleasant. The dining room was really nice and the food very good.

Cons:

We chose a 'cosy' room that was quite cramped, dark and hot. As expected in such an old building, the floors were not even which meant that the bed, though comfortable in itself, was at a very strange angle (higher at the bottom and the side by the wall). This made it very uncomfortable, hard to get in and out of (particularly for whoever sleeps next to the wall) and difficult to sit on in a room without a chair. Hard to believe that nobody has noticed this.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Shaz • family_with_children • au
7
good
Pros:

I loved the decor and standard of the renovation of a very old building - the decor was beautiful and everything was comfortable and high quality.

Cons:

I asked for a twin room as I was travelling with my son of 30 , I paid for a deluxe room. on arrival it was clear that the pull out bed was for a small child and there was no way my son could sleep on it - he was hanging off both ends. We were moved to a twin room which was surely the smallest room in the hotel and with a very loud inefficient mobile aircon unit . As it was 30 degrees we had to make use of it ... There was no offer of compensation for the change of standard - as we stayed for 3 night at full cost I feel that a small gesture of a reduced price breakfast may have been offered and would have gone a long way to make the stay GREAT .... as it was I felt a little let down ...and as if I had caused the problem ..

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ross • couple • gb
7
Relaxing break away from it all
Pros:

A lovely short break away from home, we had the snug room, it had everything we needed, it was comfortable and had an amazing air con unit plugged in and cooling the room when we arrived.
Breakfast was delicious, lots of choices

Cons:

Our room wasn’t serviced the first night so had to seek out replacements, however, the hotel staff couldn’t be more apologetic.
The room was on the third floor if you struggle with knees or hips.
Car parks tricky in busy times

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • de
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No parking

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
a delightful stay.
Pros:

the room was beautiful and very comfortable. loved the little chocolates waiting for us when we arrived- a real treat

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • us
9
Lovely experience. Delicious breakfast, friendly bar staff and helpful reception desk.
Pros:

History

Cons:

Very hard to reach room 18

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • couple • gb
10
Beautiful room, good location
Pros:

The rooms were situated above the pub/restaurant. The room was beautifully decorated. It was fitted like a regular hotel room, just enough for what we needed for one night. The location in very convenient in the centre of the town. The staff was friendly and we really enjoyed our stay.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Pleasant and friendly.
Pros:

Character, helpful staff.

Cons:

Air conditioner was very noisy and pumped out hot air as well as cold! Weird!
The car parking situation is very inconvenient. Need to use paid car parks around town a long way away mostly.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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mike • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lunch & Breakfast was excellent. Good quality food, swift service, polite and friendly staff.

Cons:

Fridge in rooms would be useful

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Henry • extended_group • at
10
Great combo – festival and hotel
Pros:

Wir besuchten das GLYNDEBOURNE Festival und buchten dafür das The White Hart. Einfach genial 🤩 das angeschlossene Restaurant wie das Pub. Das Team hat sich überaus engagiert mit großer Leidenschaft. Top!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • fr
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
9
Perfect location.
Pros:

Quirky but lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very central atmospheric old pub. Very personable and friendly male receptionist. Great place to watch the World Cup quarter finals!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Georges • solo_traveller • fr
10
Très bien
Pros:

Le décor
Le repas et petit déjeuner
Le personnel souriant

Cons:

La vue de ma chambre

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Yukiko • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Excellét location and ambience.

Cons:

The airconditioning was noisy.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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annabel • couple • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Clarkson • couple • gb
5
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
9
Happy Customers
Pros:

A beautiful historic and thoughtfully refurbished hotel with a clean, comfortable bedroom that had a portable air con unit in it on our hot stay.
A lovely dining area with a varied menu of very tasty food. All staff seemed good and we thought a couple were exceptionally lovely and went the extra mile - not just for us, for everyone ( this was on our last morning).

Cons:

No parking, although the high street location was great and there were plenty of car parks - but it does add to cost.
The tv kept freezing for a few seconds - not good in a world cup football match!

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee