With a stay at The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be centrally located in Lewes, a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 15 minutes from Brighton Marina. .This hotel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Brighton Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Brighton Pier.
What's nearby
South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Southover Grange Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Lewes Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Barbican House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Lewes Priory Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Lewes Station - 4 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
The White Hart Hotel - 1 min walk
The Lansdown Arms - 2 min walk
Runaway Cafe - 4 min walk
ASK Italian - 1 min walk
The Brewers Arms - 3 min walk
About this property
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Renovated entire property - September 2024
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hotel White Hart
White Hart Hotel Lewes
White Hart Lewes
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Lewes
The White Hart Hotel Lewes
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our family loved everything about this charming hotel! The staff were lovely, the food was beautifully presented and delicious and the hotel was quaint and historical. The White Hart was exactly what we were looking for and we would definitely stay there again!
KB
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
carole
Apr 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Did not have Breakfast so can’t comment, I’m sure it was very nice but it was too expensive compared to lots of other places in the area.
Beautiful old hotel in the centre of Lewes. Lovely communal areas.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul
Nov 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely historic hotel. Very comfortable room and bed and would happily stay again. Shower could have been more powerful and staff at breakfast could be more welcoming but otherwise all good.
Had a wonderful day right before Christmas. I liked my room very much. The staff were all lovely, especially at check-in, the pub, the bar, etc. It is always been one of my favorite places to get a holiday Sunday roast with my family. I was very happy to finally stay there as a guest.
Very nice room even though it is a very old building. Good bed, good waterpressure in the shower. Some minus for noise from the bar and restaurant below so will ask for a room higher up next time
We had a lovely stay here, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, great service. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the bar, dining and outside terrace were very stylish.