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Hotels in the South Downs
Where to stay in the South Downs Whether you're spending your time walking in the South Downs National Park, dressing up for Glyndebourne or revving those engines at Goodwood, hospitality comes in all shapes and sizes in this picturesque part of Sussex. This elegant part of the world has gained a reputation for English wine in recent years, including the likes of Three Choirs and the award-winning Wiston Estate, while its hotels are also well known for serving exquisite food.
Park House, Bepton
Featured Hotels with Special Offers
The Crown Inn
Chiddingfold, Surrey
Midweek Two Night Stay Special Offer
History feels very present at this half-timbered, jettied medieval inn overlooking village green, with a choice of atmospheric four-poster rooms and contemporary accommodation, real ales on tap, and an eclectic menu served in a panelled dining room.
Park House, Hotel & Spa
Midhurst, West Sussex
Winter Warmer Special Offer
An Edwardian country house in long-time family ownership is run as a spa hotel, restaurant and leisure destination with facilities for golf, tennis, bowls, croquet, swimming.
More Hotels in the South Downs
The Halfway Bridge
Petworth, West Sussex
At the heart of the South Downs National Park, this village pub with rooms is the rural sister of the seaside Crab & Lobster, Sidlesham (see entry). It is country but no bumpkin.
The Star
Alfriston, Sussex
There is star quality indeed at Olga and Alex Polizzi's updated version of a historic Tudor inn, in a charming medieval South Downs village.
The White Horse
Chilgrove, West Sussex
With the Goodwood Estate down the road and the South Downs on the doorstep, this rural, dog-friendly former coaching inn is popular with Barbour-wearing country-sports enthusiasts and hikers.
The Lamb at Angmering
Littlehampton, West Sussex
Between the South Downs and the Sussex coast, the Newbon family's revived village pub enfolds locals and visitors alike in its warmly welcoming atmosphere.
The Old Store
Chichester, West Sussex
Matt and Amy Marshall welcome new arrival with a drink and are happy to share their local knowledge and love of Sussex at this 18th-century bakery-turned-B&B with updated, bright and airy interiors.
The Pig in the South Downs
Arundel, Sussex
'The perfect restaurant-with-rooms for lovers of British bubbles', this recent addition to Robin Hutson's Pig litter is surrounded by some of Britain's best wine-making country and offers 'plenty of fizz with your food'.
The Old Railway Station
Petworth, Sussex
One of Britain's prettiest disused stations is today an excellent B&B, with bedrooms in the station building and restored Pullman coaches, cream teas served in the waiting room or on the platform, while breakfast is truly first class.
The White Hart
South Harting, West Sussex
Dog friendly, child-friendly, cosy and characterful, this historic village inn near the South Downs Way has bedrooms that blend quirky rusticity with modern comforts, a menu of pub classics and more modern dishes.
The Flint Barns at Rathfinny Wine Estate
Sussex
'It would be beautiful in summer,' said our inspectors, whose tour of this vineyard, on the slopes of the South Downs, was marred by rain.
Where to stay in the South Downs Whether you're spending your time walking in the South Downs National Park, dressing up for Glyndebourne or revving those engines at Goodwood, hospitality comes in all shapes and sizes in this picturesque part of Sussex. This elegant part of the world has gained a reputation for English wine in recent years, including the likes of Three Choirs and the award-winning Wiston Estate, while its hotels are also well known for serving exquisite food. From the Itchen Valley of Hampshire in the west to Beachy Head, in the Eastbourne Downland Estate, East Sussex, in the east and amazing wildlife by The River Meon, the South Downs is home to spa hotels and Michelin Star favourites, romantic retreats and family-friendly getaways. It is a feast for the senses in all ways.
