More Hotels for Christmas in Sussex

The Alfriston

Alfriston, Sussex

If Christmas is a time for eating and drinking then Deans Place is definitely the place to be. From party nights to relaxing in front of a roaring fire, this is a sumptuous escape for the whole family.

Gravetye Manor

East Grinstead, West Sussex

This historic location is what magical Christmases are made of, complete with roaring fires, private dining menus and a talent for superb mince pies.

The Welldiggers Arms

West Sussex

Just a couple of minutes' drive from Petworth, with views over farmland to the South Downs, this gastropub has smart contemporary bedrooms and some exciting menu choices.

The Gallivant

Sussex

Whether it's a corporate feast or a family dinner, Christmas time at The Gallivant is all afternoon tea, mulled wine and a sophisticated party atmosphere.

The Millstream

Chichester, West Sussex

In rose-filled gardens approached by a bridge across a stream, the Wild family's hotel, converted from three 17th-century cottages a stroll from its own quayside, has well-equipped, country-classic bedrooms, and both formal and informal dining in restaurant and brasserie.

Ockenden Manor

Cuckfield, West Sussex

History meets the modern world at this Elizabethan manor house, a luxury hotel in eight-acre grounds, with gracious drawing room, swish spa and fine-dining restaurant.

Wingrove House

Alfriston, Sussex

In a historic and picturesque South Downs village, this colonial-style Victorian villa with galleried veranda has 16 classy bedrooms and an airy restaurant and dining terrace serving short menus of locally sourced, seasonal, modern British dishes.

The Grand Hotel

Eastbourne, Sussex

Nicknamed 'The White Palace', this seafront Victorian extravaganza is grand in stature but friendly by nature, a fine place to take afternoon tea, or to sip cocktails to the sound of the Palm Court Strings, with outdoor pool, health club and spa, a choice of restaurants, smart bedrooms and suites.

Christmas is an increasingly popular time for hotel breaks, so whether you're planning to celebrate Christmas in Sussex quietly or with a bang, here are our recommended hotels for the festive period.