The Bull

Hotels
Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (209 reviews)
The Bull, 2 High Street, Ditchling, East Sussex , Ditchling , gb

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Some reviews mention issues with smells and poor maintenance in rooms.
Service
9.15
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
8.69
Good location noted in several reviews, though some noise was reported.
Room Quality
8.14
Beautifully decorated rooms but some mentioned issues with lighting and stairs.
Amenities
9.17
Well-stocked rooms with various beverages and snacks.
Value for Money
8.13
Generally good value, though some thought certain charges were excessive.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Great food quality and breakfast were highlighted positively in the reviews.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall positive experiences conveyed with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:46

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Retreat

Exquisite Amenities: The Bull offers a serene escape with a garden, free private parking, and a charming restaurant and bar. Indulge in modern comforts with free WiFi and elegant rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and plush bedding.

Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy a perfect family getaway with a children's playground on-site. Let the little ones have a blast while you unwind and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the hotel.

Convenient Location: Situated near major attractions like AMEX Stadium and Victoria Gardens, The Bull provides easy access to explore the beauty of Ditchling. With London Gatwick Airport just a short drive away, your journey to luxury begins seamlessly at our doorstep.

Book your stay at The Bull now for a truly unforgettable experience.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 209 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect. Lovely staff, room, parking, food. All great
Pros:

Excellent staff. Great value. Plenty of parking. Lovely room & facilities. Perfect for our 1 night .

Cons:

Nothing. It was excellent

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple gb
9
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Fisher solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple gb
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
8
A great pub with friendly staff and great food.
Pros:

The breakfast was fantastic.

Cons:

Being in room 3 above a hill with windows with no secondary glazing just made it a bit noisy from quite early.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Sylvia couple gb
7
Will book again
Pros:

Location and cleanliness positive staff

Cons:

No real criticism

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Warren couple gb
10
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Helen family_with_children us
10
High quality English pub experience
Pros:

Location was great for us over Christmas. Rooms are comfortable, stylish and quaint. Only 6 rooms so definitely a cozy feel. Staff really nice and food is excellent.

Cons:

One disruptive other guest arguing with his wife in the middle of the night but that's not the fault of the staff and they couldn't have been nicer about it. Hopefully those guests wont be back!

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Heidi solo_traveller gb
8
A nice one night stopover with great restaurant for business stay away. Would want bigger room if staying with husband f
Pros:

Great supplies in room. Best mini bar (more like maxi bar) I’ve seen in a long time. Also little extras like heated eye masks. Robes. Fluffy towels.

Cons:

Too much light coming into room from pub sign and street lights - needs black out blinds. Given the age of the building windows do not block noise and the road outside was busy quite late.
The shower stopped working and took 4 minutes to start again.

2025-12-10 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
Pros:

Our room was very comfortable with some very thoughtful elements such as fresh milk for tea and coffee and a very well stocked selection of drinks and snacks in the room. The staff were extremely helpful and food excellent

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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karl couple gb
10
If the need arises I will be back in a shot, especially for the Negronis 😋
Pros:

Beautifully decorated rooms, and a warm professional welcome.

Cons:

The stairs to the accommodation are a bit steep and tight but not enough to be too worried about. We really didn’t get the lampshade in room six, looked like someone had a party and threw a few serviettes at the light. 😂 😂

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Andrew D Wright solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Ambiance.

Great food.

Cons:

Car park very small

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
10
2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
10
Great stay at The Bull, what a beautiful place
Pros:

Lovely stay, beautiful room and in a gorgeous village. Good breakfast too

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
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Alberto solo_traveller es
9
2025-10-25 via Nuitee
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Wychwood Forest couple gb
10
Great stay, you get what you pay for
Pros:

Location, lovely building, great food, dinner and breakfast

Cons:

Bedroom bit warm, open windows bit noisy during rush hour

2025-10-24 via Nuitee