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The Jolly Sportsman

4.0 star property

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing
Garden
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, Lewes, England, BN7 3BA
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plumpton Racecourse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Glyndebourne Opera House
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lewes

Located in Lewes, The Jolly Sportsman is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Plumpton Racecourse and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station. .This bed & breakfast is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from South Downs National Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Glyndebourne Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plumpton Racecourse - 8 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • American Express Stadium - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Brighton Beach - 28 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Plumpton Station - 19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Horns Lodge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Sportsman

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Plumpton Racecourse
The Jolly Sportsman offers 4 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 100-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Lewes bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a picnic area, and bike storage.
At The Jolly Sportsman , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Jolly Sportsman has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 100-cm smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 13571766

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Jolly Sportsman Lewes
The Jolly Sportsman Bed & breakfast
The Jolly Sportsman Bed & breakfast Lewes