Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 477 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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Ana Claudia • solo_traveller • pt
9
Vou voltar
Pros:

Simpatia das funcionárias !
Tudo muito limpo!
Excelente pequeno almoço

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
6
Great place to eat and stay but not when the weather is hot.
Pros:

Lovely location and thoughtfully decorated building retaining old features. The menu is interesting and the friendly, knowledgeable staff exceptional.

Cons:

In hot weather the lack of air conditioning means the rooms are uncomfortably hot. We didn’t sleep well.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • gb
9
Nice friendly pub in a very quiet location with good rooms
Pros:

It's a very nice friendly pub, in a good location for Glyndebourne

Cons:

I'm not keen on the single track road but we like the place enough to keep coming back despite it

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Hamand • extended_group • gb
10
lovely end to a lovely time away at Glyndebourne
Pros:

Perfect in every way!

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful stay
Pros:

Beautiful room, delicious good, lovely staff

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • it
7
Ideale per soggiorni in primavera ed autunno sconsigliato in estate
Pros:

Posizione ed il contesto in cui si trova

Cons:

Posizione camera sopra la cucina
No aria condizionata né ventilatori
Finestre chiuse al ns arrivo con temperatura camera altissima

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
9
A fantastic little venue which was perfect for our visit to Glyndebourne
Pros:

A charming property with good facilities and staff and the food was delicious. They provided a nice picnic for our visit to Glyndebourne.

Cons:

The bedroom was way too hot and not particularly big.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Melody • solo_traveller • gb
10
An incredible weekend away 💕
Pros:

Everyone at the Jolly Sportsman is so friendly and all seem to get on really well, they provide incredible food with a creative head chef and talented kitchen staff, with a wonderful pub garden to sample local food and drink. Our room was immensely comfortable, very well appointed, and it feels a real treat to wake up overlooking pretty walks or to the clipclop of horses walking by.

Cons:

There's nothing to dislike 😊

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Per • extended_group • dk
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • gb
8
Comfortable, very nice staff
Pros:

The cooked breakfast was nice , just fell short that there were no cereals on offer,or yoghurts.

Cons:

Just short of a few added extras at the breakfast table.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
9
Stunning escape in the countryside
Pros:

Tranquil location, extremely friendly and welcoming staff, clean and comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Slight wafting smells of sewage when climbing the stairs, breakfast is fantastic from a quantity point of view but a little simple.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
10
A fabulous place with fabulous staff.
Pros:

Fabulous property all round. Couldn’t fault it.

Cons:

Nothing. It was superb.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Li • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely amazing would definitely recommend, beautiful rooms, the food and staff and amazing!!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
J
Janine • couple • gb
9
Beautiful stay with great food and service
Pros:

Lovely large airy comfortable rooms, beautiful countryside location with lots of walks and great food & service. Restaurant was lovely with nice outside space and indoor/outdoor places to sit.

Cons:

Quite noisy early morning deliveries happening underneath the bedroom windows! But probably made worse because we just had all the windows open and the shutters across for the summer heatwave ! Road to get to it was a bit tricky - single track road with passing places but some locals clearly like to drive along it fast ?!?! :D

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • be
10
Oase der Ruhe
Pros:

Köstliches Essen, schöner Garten, tolle Umgebung, sehr netter Empfang

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • couple • it
8
Pros:

Piccola ma ben curata

Cons:

Cappe delle cucine rumorose dalla mattina alla sera

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mathea • couple • nl
8
Heerlijke onthaasten in de tuin met een fijn diner.
Pros:

Tuin achterzijde en de ruimte van het restaurant

Cons:

-

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee