Bull, Ditchling★★★★★
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Inspector comments
"Very comfortable and historic inn with lots of character."
Overview
Dating back to 1563, The Bull is one of the oldest buildings in this famously pretty Sussex village. First used as an overnight resting place for travelling monks, the inn has also served as a courthouse and a staging post for the London-Brighton coach. Accomplished dishes, using local produce, together with local ales are available in the attractive restaurant. Bedrooms are very comfortable, offering many stylish features and a very good range of amenities. An extensive cooked and continental breakfast is served.
Ratings & awards
AA 5 Star Inn
Dinner Award
Our inspector loves...
Characterful inn - Heaps of original features in this beamed 16th-century inn.
Classy rooms - Bedrooms are stylish, comfy and very well equipped.
Great food - Enjoy a lip-smacking menu of pub classics and tasty seasonal dishes.
Friendly team - There's a warm and convivial ambience in the cosy bar.
Go for a hike - The Bull makes an ideal base for walking on the South Downs.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Rooms
- Rooms 6
About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.
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