The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn

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High Street , Lewes , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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

Dating back to the 16th century, this former coaching inn rests in the heart of the picturesque and historic Lewes. The The White Hart offers modern facilities, whilst keeping its old world charm.

Historical Significance: The White Hart is known as the cradle of American Independence, where Thomas Paine's radical policies were born, shaping history.

Charming Atmosphere: Wood panelling, oak beams, and open fireplaces create a cozy and welcoming vibe for guests.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy a restaurant and lounges, reflecting a perfect blend of old-world charm with modern comfort.

To immerse yourself in history and comfort at The White Hart, book now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest 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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Fiona • couple • ie
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • couple • gb
10
Lovely room in a great spot
Pros:

Lovely renovation. Room was quirky but well thought out. Comfy bed, sofa, fridge and coffee maker. Nice to have voiles/nets and heavy curtains. Portable air conditioner was a bonus in the heatwave. Nice view through to the terrace at breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Samer • couple • ae
5
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Gugge • couple • dk
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
10
Nice way to celebrate a birthday was given drink vouchers the sun terrace and views was lovely especially given the hot
Pros:

Sun terrace good food breakfast

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
Good location, hotel needs a lift and a more expansive breakfast offering
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

We are both in our 70’s but we were allocated a top floor room and there was no lift!! The stairs were a struggle.
Breakfast was limited with no fruit or cereal offered but only fruit juice and a good main course. Very disappointing and not too much to ask of an otherwise decent hotel.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Celio • extended_group • gb
4
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • couple • gb
9
Great option for staying in Lewes.
Pros:

Very attractive hotel, comfortable and nicely furnished. Great breakfast. Very good location. Treats to have with tea when you arrive.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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elica • couple • es
7
Bien por el sitio. Pero caro, también por el trato.
Pros:

El carácter general del espacio

Cons:

La hora de check in (15h) y que me cobraran 25 libras por adelantarla 1 hora para poder acudir a un evento que ellos conocían. Fueron inflexibles.
Desayuno algo limitado

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Friederike • couple • de
8
Sehr schön und originell - englisch halt....
Pros:

Ein sehr authentisches uraltes schönes Hotel mit schönem neuen Anbau und einer wunderschönen Terrasse.Die Lage absolut ruhig und zentral. Das Frühstück war sehr gut.

Cons:

in so einem alten Hotel muss man bereit sein, einige kleine Kompromisse einzugehen. Es war unsäglich heiß unter dem Dach, trotz des aufgestellten Ventilators. der Parkplatz war ein bisschen weiter weg, für ältere geheingeschränkte Personen etwas hinderlich....

2026-08-02 • 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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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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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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Peter • couple • de
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No parking

2026-07-23 • 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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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