Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and efficient staff
Wonderful location and scenery
Cons:
Limited lamb options on the menu
Room temperature can be too warm

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
The rooms are consistently noted as clean and comfortable.
Service
9.6
Staff received high praise for friendliness and efficiency.
Location
9.1
The hotel is situated in a lovely, quiet countryside area.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms are described as lovely, spacious, and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.1
Amenities include excellent dining options and spacious accommodations.
Value for Money
8.6
Good value perceived based on the quality of service and food.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Food is well-presented and generally very good, though some dietary options are limited.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall experience noted as delightful with numerous positive comments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:33

Property Description

Charming Countryside Getaway
Located in Lewes, just a short distance from popular attractions like Glyndebourne Opera House and AMEX Stadium, The Jolly Sportsman offers a picturesque retreat for travelers.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each guest room is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and cozy bedding for a restful night's sleep.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delectable à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Unwind in the evening with a refreshing drink at the bar or savor a delightful meal on the terrace.

Ready to experience the charm of The Jolly Sportsman? Book your stay now for a memorable countryside getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 430 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Gisela • extended_group • ar
10
Pros:

Maravilloso el lugar donde se encuentra ubicado, si uno disfruta de la naturaleza, del aire puro, del verde.

Cons:

Quizás tener disponible para los huéspedes del hotel, alguna carta de comida mas simple y accesible.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
J
James • extended_group • gb
10
Made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived,all staff excellent, a special mention for Rose who was excellent.Clean,cosy,
Pros:

Friendly Staff
Facilities Excellent
Evening Meal Excellent

Cons:

Difficult to get a taxi
Breakfast plentiful but average

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
H
Harriet • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely warm clean room. Breakfast choice was great, perfect before going on a walk

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
C
Chris Elton • couple • gb
10
Perfect ending to a UK trip
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and efficient. The food was superb just sorry we couldn't wait for the breakfast, however the in room choice was very tasty and filling enough to keep us going till a late lunch.
The room was better than expected super comfortable and we equipped.

Cons:

Could have benefitted from blackout blind overlooking the carpark.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • couple • gb
9
We only stayed one night so was sufficient for our needs.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent.
Our evening meal was ok, not very good choices for my husband, he likes to eat Lamb when he is away, but as usual no Lamb on the menu so he went for a vegetarian dish which was a bit under par.

Cons:

Room was very warm even with 2 windows open and I had turned the radiator down.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
W
Wendy Evans • couple • gb
10
Comfortable stay in a rural setting
Pros:

Clean comfortable very spacious room with a very good breakfast. We also booked dinner which we could definitely recommend. We would stay again when visiting the area.

Cons:

N/A

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
P
Pam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cracking place, food, people. Loved it
Pros:

This place is a gem of a place. Located in the countryside with views across the downs. Lovely room, facilities, bar and food. I have to say I was greeted by all of the team, each one with the same happy, enthusiastic warm smile and welcome. Thank you for everything you did to help me find the place that night. I will be forever grateful.

Cons:

Nothing to say here

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
I
Isabel • couple • gb
9
A delightful country break
Pros:

Lovely breakfast
Beautiful countryside location

Cons:

A very small point: I found those trendy lamps with the large bare bulbs showing thr filaments rather uncomfortable on the eyes.

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
S
Stewart • couple • gb
10
A wonderful evening and morning.. thank you!
Pros:

Beautiful location … lovely staff

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • extended_group • gb
10
This is a gem Lovely staff Great bedrooms Very good food
Pros:

Breakfast Great Rooms absolutely lovely -all details well thought out

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas • couple • gb
9
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stuart • couple • gb
9
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
J
Jill • couple • gb
9
The food, beautifully presented, was quite the most delicious, seasonal fare that we have had the pleasure of eating i
Pros:

Cosy, comfortable and welcoming.

Cons:

Only that the bedroom was rather too warm.

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
10
Friendly staff, a lovely room and a brilliant food and service. We would strongly recommend a visit to the Jolly Sportsm
Pros:

Lovely room with a really comfortable bed, and excellent shower.

2025-11-29 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Cosy stay in lovely countryside
Pros:

We had a lovely bedroom with country views. Dinner and breakfast was excellent.

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • couple • gb
10
Lovely room, brilliant staff, great breakfast.
Pros:

The location is lovely,quiet in the countryside. Room lovely.Fantastic breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Well worth a visit for drinks and/or food and/or tostay!
Pros:

Lovely quiet location. Gorgeous pub with welcoming log fire and beers straight out of the barrel.
Great menus in restaurant featuring wonderful fresh ingredients. Great value set menu option too.
Four very comfortable rooms available.
Beautifully prepared breakfasts for staying guests!

2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
P
paul • couple • gb
8
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
L
Lia • couple • de
6
Nichts für kreativ tätige Gäse.
Pros:

Die Lage ist total ländlich, schön zum Spazierengehen.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und versuchte zu helfen.

Cons:

Das Zimmer befand sich direkt oberhalb der Küche und einer sehr lauten Entlüftungsanlage, die bis 22 Uhr lief. Ich empfand das dauerhafte Geräusch - auch bei geschlossenen Fenstern - als sehr unangenehm. Das Personal war zwar bemüht, dies zu klären, konnte jedoch nichts ändern. Leider gab es keinen Schreibtisch und das Licht am Bett war in Form einer Glühlampe, was ich nicht als komfortabel erlebte. Beim Frühstück musste wir lange warten (20 - 30 Min.) bis wir etwas bekamen. Das Abendessen war für mich durchschnittlich gewesen, die Tortellini waren z. B. viel zu weich gekocht.

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
W
William • couple • gb
8
Had a very nice time but felt a little rushed when the staff wanted to close up for the evening 45 minutes before we exp
Pros:

Enjoyed the location and the room was excellent. Menu limited but the food was great.

Cons:

Did not that the rooms were upstairs and the stairs were very slippery.

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee