Quality-rated places to stay and eat in East Sussex

Holiday park

Horam Manor Country Park

Horam, East Sussex

★★★★

Peaceful park is great base for fishing, walking and cycling.

Self-catering

Friesian Cottage

Heathfield, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Shorthorn Cottage

Heathfield, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Bull Pen Cartlodge

Cowbeech, East Sussex

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Byre

Cowbeech, East Sussex

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Granary

Cowbeech, East Sussex

★★★★★

Self-catering

The Oast House

Cowbeech, East Sussex

★★★★★

Visitor attraction

Farleys House and Gallery

Chiddingly, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Things to do

The Truggery

Herstmonceux, East Sussex

Self-catering

The Black Barn

Hailsham, East Sussex

★★★★

Enjoy views over farmland and just a short stroll to the village.

Self-catering

The Old Workshop

Heathfield, East Sussex

★★★★

Excellent housekeeping standards

Holiday park

Golden Cross Holiday Park

Chiddingly, East Sussex

★★★★

Serene holiday home development within easy reach of Pevensey Bay.

Bed & breakfast

Broadacres

Lewes, East Sussex

★★★★★

Immaculate accommodation and professional, personalised service.

Self-catering

Cedar Cottage

Shortgate, East Sussex

★★★

Self-catering

Chestnut Cottage

Shortgate, East Sussex

★★★

Visitor attraction

Herstmonceux Castle Estate

Hailsham, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

A 15th-century, moated castle set in 300 acres of parkland and gardens.

Campus

Block A at Bader College

Herstmonceux, East Sussex

★★★★

Campus

Block B at Bader College

Herstmonceux, East Sussex

★★★★

Campus

Block C at Bader College

Herstmonceux, East Sussex

★★★★

Campus

Block D at Bader College

Herstmonceux, East Sussex

★★★★

Things to do

The Observatory Science Centre

Herstmonceux, East Sussex

Things to do

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum

Halland, East Sussex

Things to do

Bateman's

Burwash, East Sussex

Visitor attraction

Arlington Bluebell Walk and Bates Green Garden

Arlington, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Peace and fresh air on seasonal wildflower and woodland walks.

Hotel

East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa

Uckfield, East Sussex

★★★★

Modern hotel with two championship golf courses.

Spa

East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa

Uckfield, East Sussex

Restaurant

The Pavilion Restaurant

Uckfield, East Sussex

Solid modern British cooking in a golfer’s paradise.

Holiday park

Warren Wood Country Park

Pevensey, East Sussex

★★★★★

Boutique lodges in serene setting amidst trees and birdsong.

Hotel

Buxted Park Hotel

Uckfield, East Sussex

★★★★

Relaxed atmosphere in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion.

Restaurant

Buxted Park Hotel

Uckfield, East Sussex

High quality cooking in historic country house.

Restaurant

Horsted Place

Uckfield, East Sussex

Classy cooking in historic Victorian pile.

Hotel

Horsted Place

Uckfield, East Sussex

★★★★

One of Britain’s finest examples of Gothic revivalist architecture.

Caravan & camping

Senlac Wood

Battle, East Sussex

★★★

Campers will love the tranquil glades for tents.

Things to do

Pevensey Castle

Pevensey, East Sussex

Things to do

Drusillas Park

Alfriston, East Sussex

Things to do

Charleston

Lewes, East Sussex

Caravan & camping

Fairfields Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Westham, East Sussex

★★★★

Idyllic campsite in Pevensey Levels Area of Natural Beauty.

Self-catering

Castle Cottage

Wadhurst, East Sussex

★★★★

Located on the Wadhurst Castle estate.

Holiday park

Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravan Park

Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex

★★★★

Pitches and luxury lodges in a tranquil park on the Sussex coast.

Things to do

Firle Place

Firle, East Sussex

Self-catering

Seagulls House

Pevensey Bay, East Sussex

★★★★

Situated directly off the beach in the popular seaside village of Pevensey Bay.

Self-catering

The Studio

Pevensey, East Sussex

★★★★

just 50 meters from Pevensey Bay beach

Self-catering

Mallingdown Oast

Piltdown, East Sussex

★★★★

Beautifully converted oast house with plenty of great family days out nearby

Things to do

Alfriston Clergy House

Alfriston, East Sussex

Restaurant

The Eight Bells

Polegate, East Sussex

Imaginative cooking in a South Downs country pub

Inn

The Bell in Ticehurst

Ticehurst, East Sussex

★★★★★

Plenty of character in a picturesque location

Things to do

1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield

Battle, East Sussex

Public house

The Bell in Ticehurst

Ticehurst, East Sussex

A village inn to make you smile

Restaurant

The Bell in Ticehurst

Ticehurst, East Sussex

Attentive service delivered with a smile.

Things to do

Pashley Manor Gardens

Ticehurst, East Sussex

Things to do

Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve

Litlington, East Sussex

Self-catering

East Barn

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Old Spot Cottage

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Saddleback Cottage

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Tamworth Cottage

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

★★★★

Things to do

RSPB Fore Wood

Crowhurst, East Sussex

Bed & breakfast

Ocklynge Manor

Eastbourne, East Sussex

★★★★★

A special place to stay with immaculate gardens.

Things to do

Cuckmere Valley (NT)

Litlington, East Sussex

Restaurant

Journeys Wine Bar and Restaurant

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Seasonal menus with plenty of choice.

Things to do

Sheffield Park and Garden

Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Guest accommodation

The Royal

Eastbourne, East Sussex

★★★★

Attractively appointed and an enviable seafront location

Holiday park

Crowhurst Park

Battle, East Sussex

★★★★★

In 1066 Country

Things to do

Bluebell Railway

Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Restaurant

Light at Towner

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Casual modern dining on the rooftop.

Self-catering

Bond's Cottage Barn

Wealden, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Flying Horse Cottage

Wealden, East Sussex

★★★★

Hostel

YHA South Downs

Lewes, East Sussex

★★★★

Hotel

The Grand Hotel

Eastbourne, East Sussex

★★★★★

Good old-fashioned hospitality by the sea and the South Downs.

Spa

The Grand Hotel

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Grand luxury and stunning spa at Eastbourne’s “White Palace”

Restaurant

The Mirabelle Restaurant

Eastbourne, East Sussex

An elegant restaurant in an upmarket Victorian hotel.

Hotel

Hydro Hotel Eastbourne

Eastbourne, East Sussex

★★★★

Well-delivered hospitality in an enviable location near the beach.

Bed & breakfast

Beachy Rise Guest House

Eastbourne, East Sussex

★★★

Guests are made to feel very welcome at Beachy Rise.

Things to do

Monks House (NT)

Rodmell, East Sussex

Visitor attraction

Seven Sisters Country Park

Seaford, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

A large country park with a river, and some seriously lovely walks.

Visitor attraction

Paradise Park

Newhaven, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Holiday park

Combe Haven Holiday Park

St Leonards, East Sussex

★★★★★

Family holiday destination close to Hastings.

Self-catering

2 Kingsway Court

Seaford, East Sussex

★★★★

Delightful cottage close to the town centre, unspolt coast and South Downs National Park

Hotel

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Forest Row, East Sussex

★★★★

Classic luxury in the heart of the Ashdown Forest.

Spa

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Forest Row, East Sussex

Peak of luxury in the delightful heart of East Sussex

Restaurant

The Anderida Restaurant

Forest Row, East Sussex

Accomplished country house cooking.

Things to do

Bodiam Castle

Bodiam, East Sussex

Restaurant

The Jolly Sportsman

East Chiltington, East Sussex

Chic rural pub in the South Downs hinterland.

Restaurant with rooms

The Jolly Sportsman

East Chiltington, East Sussex

★★★★

A lovely country restaurant with comfortable rooms and a warm welcome.

Self-catering

Vine Cottage

Westfield, East Sussex

Hotel

Royal Victoria Hotel

St Leonards, East Sussex

★★★

Imposing building right by the sea.

Things to do

Castle Hill National Nature Reserve

Lewes, East Sussex

Visitor attraction

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Hastings, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

An impressive museum, containing around 100,000 objects of history, art and science

Restaurant

Winifred’s Restaurant

Hastings, East Sussex

Casual little spot championing British produce.

Things to do

Great Dixter House & Gardens

Northiam, East Sussex

Things to do

Smugglers Adventure

Hastings & St Leonards, East Sussex

Guest accommodation

The Laindons Guest House

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★★

Elegant townhouse in a quiet, convenient location.

Restaurant

The Crown Hastings

Hastings, East Sussex

Awaiting inspection

Things to do

Shipwreck Museum

Hastings & St Leonards, East Sussex

Things to do

Blue Reef Aquarium

Hastings & St Leonards, East Sussex

Things to do

Ditchling Beacon (NT)

Ditchling, East Sussex

Self-catering

Apartment 1 at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Apartment 2 at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Apartment 3 at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Apartment 4 at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Apartment 5 at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Self-catering

Apartment 6 at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Holiday park

Rocklands Holiday Park

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Luxurious accommodation next to Hastings Country Park.

Self-catering

The Penthouse at Rocklands

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★

Inn

Bull, Ditchling

Ditchling, East Sussex

★★★★★

Very comfortable and historic inn with lots of character.

Self-catering

Benchwood House

Hastings, East Sussex

★★★★★

Racecourse

Brighton Racecourse

Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Hotel

Malmaison Brighton

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★★

Stylish modern hotel at the heart of Brighton's marina complex.

Hotel

Flackley Ash Hotel

Peasmarsh, East Sussex

★★★

A charming Georgian country house with real character

Food outlet

Flackley Ash Hotel

Peasmarsh, East Sussex

A charming Georgian country house with real character

Room only

Central Wave

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★

Sea views from some rooms.

Guest accommodation

New Steine

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★★

Boutique-styling and a French bistro, a townhouse close to the beach.

Bed & breakfast

A Room With A View

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★★★

Elegant seafront guest house in Brighton’s charming Kemp Town.

Things to do

Brighton & Beyond (minibus tours)

Brighton, East Sussex

Things to do

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton, East Sussex

Things to do

Solve The City - Clue the Looking Glass

Brighton, East Sussex

An interactive outdoor escape room, ideal for all ages.

Visitor attraction

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

A huge collection of engaging art, history and cultural items.

Things to do

Sea Life Centre

Brighton, East Sussex

Things to do

Only in Brighton!

Brighton, East Sussex

Visitor attraction

Royal Pavilion

Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Restaurant

Furna

Brighton, East Sussex

Assured cooking of complex modern dishes.

Things to do

Brighton Palace Pier

Brighton, East Sussex

Restaurant

Terre à Terre

Brighton, East Sussex

Innovative cooking from Brighton veteran.

Hotel

Queens Hotel

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★

All the staff are friendly and hospitable.

Things to do

Great British Wine Tours

Brighton, East Sussex

Visitor attraction

Booth Museum of Natural History

Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

A wonderful 19th-century bird collection and more.

Town house hotel

Hotel du Vin Brighton

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★★

Mock-Tudor building close to the seafront with a wine theme.

Restaurant

Hotel du Vin Brighton

Brighton, East Sussex

Upmarket bistro cooking off the seafront.

Hotel

Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★★

This contemporary seafront hotel has had a recent makeover.

Spa

Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa

Brighton, East Sussex

Opulent pampering by the sea.

Things to do

Black Cat Treasure Hunts

Brighton, East Sussex

Hotel

Beach Hotel

Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

An elegant Regency hotel in a perfect spot for exploring Brighton

Restaurant

The Little Fish Market

Brighton, East Sussex

Simply stunning seafood cooked with exemplary attention.

Things to do

Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill (NT)

Brighton, East Sussex

Things to do

BrightonYoga

Brighton, East Sussex

Visitor attraction

City Sightseeing Brighton

Brighton, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tours around Brighton.

Restaurant

etch. by Steven Edwards

Brighton, East Sussex

Inventive cooking of high quality ingredients.

Visitor attraction

Hove Museum of Creativity

Hove, East Sussex

Quality Assessed

Self-catering

The Quarter House

Rye, East Sussex

★★★★

Grade II listed apartment in the centre of Rye

Hotel

Best Western Princes Marine

Brighton, East Sussex

★★★

Seafront hotel with a good range of facilities.

Hotel

Mermaid Inn

Rye, East Sussex

★★★

Charming inn steeped in history.

Public house

Mermaid Inn

Rye, East Sussex

Memorable seafood dishes in historic smugglers’ inn

Restaurant

Mermaid Inn

Rye, East Sussex

A unique space full of medieval character.

Things to do

Lamb House

Rye, East Sussex

Things to do

Camber Castle

Rye, East Sussex

Things to do

Devils Dyke (NT)

Brighton, East Sussex

Things to do

Rye Castle Museum

Rye, East Sussex

Self-catering

The Highlands

Iden, East Sussex

★★★★

Recently totally restored and refurbished

EAST SUSSEX