Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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 442 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
P
Philip • couple • gb
9
All the staff were brilliant making it a relaxing stay. break.
Pros:

Rural setting, very relaxing

Cons:

The steps to our rooms, but no problem as the staff were very helpful and carried our cases for us

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
M
Maxine • couple • gb
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Love the location in quiet country area. fantastic walks arround location. Sitting down for breakfast lookibh out on the garden watching the squirrels collecting and eating acorns and chasing oneanothr.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
S
Shiva • couple • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
J
John • family_with_children • gb
8
A lovely Sussex pub with great food and friendly staff.
Pros:

A lovely pub with rooms. Breakfast was great.

Cons:

Nothing. It was great.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
R
Rebecca • couple • de
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Koen • family_with_children • lu
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

My 3rd time staying. This place continues to be exceptional. Quality of the bedrooms, the wonderful staff and the exceptional food. I will stay again - and this time I will remember to request the superior king room - which is my favourite.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • couple • gb
4
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
K
Katarina • couple • gb
10
Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Pros:

This was simply one of the best places we have ever eaten and stayed in the UK.
The food was spot on. I could have chosen most things on the menu. The choice of wines was extensive!
The room was spacious, gorgeous views and lovely bedding! Quiet and very clean with extra tea and coffee in the bedroom!
Emily was the perfect hostess! I would employ her tomorrow!
Breakfast was delicious and an addition of that little local butter was a really nice touch.
Thank you! I wish we could have stayed longer!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
6
Very enjoyable with good food
Pros:

Good pub atmosphere

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
G
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
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
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
S
Stewart • couple • gb
10
A wonderful evening and morning.. thank you!
Pros:

Beautiful location … lovely staff

2025-12-21 • 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