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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Alix • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Stylish, clean and comfortable

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
8
Very hot and we were upgraded to Paine room with air conditioning. Excellent
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Gerry_P • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great position and charming old hotel

Cons:

It's a bit of a rabbit warren and the bar/ resteraunt get very crowded. So crowded that the staff become impersonal

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
A pleasant place to stay. I shall certainly consider returning on my next visit to Glyndebourne.
Pros:

Staff were excellent - friendly, helpful, efficient. Food was OK but I would have welcomed some variation in the menu.

Cons:

The room was OK. but let down by the maintenance: there was no loo roll holder - just some messy holes where it had fallen off; the shower temperature control tap kept falling off; and the shower tray was in danger of overflowing if the shower was on full (blocked outlet?).
Is it really necessary to make guests ring an outside land line to get Reception?
It is not the fault of the hotel, but on 2 of the 3 mornings, I was woken up at 5 by very loud noise from the building opposite which is undergoing work. Fortunately, the third morning was a Saturday with no work taking place.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • gb
8
Excellent staff and a nice hotel
Pros:

What’s the room was small it was very comfortable. They did provide a dog bed but it was nowhere near big enough for our Labrador! Very friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was excellent and the dining room lovely, real shame that the weather wasn’t nice enough for us to sit outside on the patio.

Cons:

What’s the bedroom was lovely and well maintained. I felt the bathroom did need a little bit of TLC. The paint was scuffed in places giving it just a little bit of a grubby edge whilst we knew about the lack of parking on booking. It was quite challenging, although we were lucky enough to find a disabled space very near.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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GISELLA • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • extended_group • ch
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
10
A historic hotel which has been refurbished to a very high standard, the staff were exceptional and we felt very welcome
Pros:

The hotel has been respectfully refurbished to a very high standard without losing any of its historic charm.

Cons:

Nothing, it was fabulous.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful boutique hotel in beautiful Lewes. The hotel had a lot of character, staff were great, and location ideal.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
7
It was fine for what I needed
Cons:

The room was very small

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Perfect location for our trip to Glyndebourne Opera!

Cons:

No complaints - keep up the good work!

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Karen V • couple • us
10
We truly enjoyed our one night stay here. And will certainly recommend Heartwood Inns to friends.
Pros:

The ambiance in the dining room was very restful. The food, both dinner and breakfast was scrumptious.

Cons:

I don't see where there is room for improvement. Everything was exceptional.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice stay, but room a long way up
Pros:

Quaint
Comfy Bed
Nice Staff

Cons:

On third floor with no lift
Very slow breakfast service

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • gb
5
Rooms very overpriced.
Pros:

Nice, light breakfast room.
Lots of space.
Lots of good coffee.

Cons:

Mediocre breakfast.
We had avocado on toast. So much vinegar in avocado we could not eat it.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Petronella • couple • nl
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • gb
9
Great hotel, centrally located. Room tastefully decorated. Staff went over and above when setting up our room to make it
Pros:

Great location, lovely room

Cons:

No aircon in bedroom

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The full English Breakfast was very good,
The location was central. Lewes is very hilly . The hotel is uphill from the station. The compensation is the view from the dining room which is lovely.r

Cons:

The stairs ! But, we understand why there is no Livy and it retains the character of an old coaching inn.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • couple • gb
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Dimitri • couple • be
9
Had an excellent overnight stay, comfy room, dead quiet. Lovely breakfast in their fantastic restaurant with breathtakin
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee