Curated luxury hotels in East Sussex

Set in an Edwardian country house within secluded landscaped gardens, Claverton Country House Hotel is located on a country lane. Breakfasts are freshly cooked to order using local produce.

With an elegant décor, each room has a flat-screen LCD TV with satellite channels. Guests have free Wi-Fi access and tea and coffee making facilities in their room.

Carr Taylor Vineyard is a 15-minute walk away and the centre of Battle, with its abbey ruins, is 3 miles from Claverton Country House Hotel. Hastings seafront and Bodiam Castle are just 10 minutes’ drive away. London is 1 hour by train.

Overlooking the garden, guests can enjoy drinks from the Bar or an evening meal from the Bistro menu Monday to Saturday.
Claverton Country House Hotel is an owner-run Edwardian country house hotel located just outside Battle in East Sussex.

Set within three acres of private gardens, the hotel offers a peaceful countryside stay with boutique accommodation and a relaxed, personal atmosphere. The property has 11 individually styled guest bedrooms and is popular with guests looking for a quiet base to explore Battle, 1066 Country, and the Sussex countryside.

Breakfast and dinner are served daily and are open to non-residents every evening except Sunday.

The hotel also hosts a limited number of private celebrations each year, typically arranged as exclusive-use events, ensuring that overnight guests enjoy a calm and well-managed stay.

Set in Littlehampton, 1.2 km from Littlehampton East Beach, The Arun View Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features family rooms.

Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a river view. The units in The Arun View Inn are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

Bognor Regis Train Station is 11 km from The Arun View Inn, while Goodwood Motor Circuit is 21 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 60 km from the property.

Once an ancient monastery, The Star and Eagle Hotel dates back to the 14th century. It offers charming accommodation in the Kent countryside, 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Much of the old stonework is still visible throughout the building, and guests can admire the exposed brickwork, wooden beams, and an open log fire while dining in the restaurant.

A wide-ranging menu is available, including tapas, seafood and meat, and there are vegetarian options to choose from. Guests can also dine outdoors, with picturesque views of the surrounding Kentish Weald.

Rooms at The Star and Eagle have carpeted floors, seating areas and TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and free private parking is possible on site.

Situated just 3 miles from the A21, the hotel is a 35-minute drive from the historic coastal town of Hastings. Maidstone is just a 25-minute journey by car.

Located in Pulborough and with Goodwood Racecourse reachable within 14 km, The White Horse Inn provides a terrace, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 2018, this 5-star inn is within 18 km of Goodwood Motor Circuit and 21 km of Chichester Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Goodwood House.

At the inn, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The White Horse Inn every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The accommodation offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. At The White Horse Inn you will find a restaurant serving British and local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Chichester Train Station is 23 km from the inn, while Bognor Regis Train Station is 23 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 49 km from the property.

Situated 3 minutes’ walk from the market square and town centre of Petworth, The Angel Inn is a refurbished inn with medieval origins. Its unspoilt bar features ships beams, wooden and slate floors, stone walls and 3 fireplaces, one of which is used to spit-roast joints of meat. Guests also benefit from free on-site parking.

An en suite bath or shower room is provided in each room at The Angel Inn, as well as free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are also included, and most rooms have a high-pressure shower.

A selection of starters and main courses are served in the inn’s restaurant, and ingredients are locally sourced where possible.

The property is located within the South Downs National Park, which means a wide range of activities are available within the local area, such as hiking, cycling and horse riding. The National Trust site of Petworth House is a 5-minute walk from the inn and features a collection of artwork and a scenic garden.

With its unique seafront position, in the village of Felpham, the Beachcroft Hotel offers a heated indoor swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant and a bar. Wi-Fi and parking are free.

Each bedroom at the Best Western Beachcroft Hotel is decorated in natural colours. The rooms benefit from an en suite bath or shower room with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms have sea views

The Best Western Beachcroft Hotel Restaurant serves fine food for lunch and dinner. Guests can order lighter snacks at the bar/lounge and a full English breakfast is served every morning.

Littlehampton Golf Club, Pagham Harbour and Harbour Park are just about 5 miles from the hotel. Chichester, with its shops and cathedral, is 7 miles away.

Located in Chichester, The Goodwood Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Goodwood and Goodwood Golf Club. This golf hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Goodwood House.

With a stay at Harbour Hotel Chichester in Chichester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Goodwood Motor Circuit and Chichester Castle. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Chichester Guildhall Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Chichester Festival Theatre.

Conveniently placed on the A272 in the middle of Sussex countryside, this historic 5-star country inn encapsulates a balance between modern sensibility and rustic charm.

Halfway between Midhurst and Petworth, Halfway Bridge is suitably isolated for a weekend break in the beautiful South Downs National Park.

With its 5 open fires, the modern AA Rosette award winning restaurant presents a warm atmosphere reminiscent of its 17th-century roots. The menu features local ingredients and produce from London markets. The restaurant is also recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014. In the morning, a continental breakfast or a freshly prepared full English breakfast are on offer.

Its location is also convenient for links to Guildford, Portsmouth, Crawley and Chichester. The leisure resorts of Bognor Regis, Worthing and Brighton are also just a short distance away.

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Chichester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Goodwood Motor Circuit and Goodwood. This luxury inn is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Thorney Island and 2 mi (3.2 km) from University of Chichester.

With a stay at The White Horse in Chichester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Goodwood Motor Circuit and Uppark. This luxury hotel is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from West Sussex Falconry and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Thorney Island.

Set in Chichester, 8.3 km from Chichester Train Station, The Crab & Lobster offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Chichester Cathedral.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Guests at The Crab & Lobster can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Goodwood Motor Circuit is 12 km from the accommodation, while Chichester Harbour is 12 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 61 km away.

With a stay at The George in Rye, you'll be centrally located in Rye, within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and Lamb House. This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Anthony of Padua and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Rye Heritage Centre.

Located in Liphook, Champneys Forest Mere is within a 10-minute drive of Liphook Golf Club and Hollycombe Steam Collection. This spa hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Thorns Golf Course and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from South Downs National Park.

Situated 500 metres from Chichester Cathedral, East Walls Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Chichester and has a garden, a terrace and a bar. Located around 3.3 km from Goodwood Motor Circuit, the hotel with free WiFi is also 4.6 km away from Goodwood House. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Chichester Train Station.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at East Walls Hotel have a garden view. At the accommodation, rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Goodwood Racecourse is 10 km from East Walls Hotel, while Bognor Regis Train Station is 11 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 56 km away.

With a stay at The Ship Inn in Rye, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and Rye Heritage Centre. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lamb House and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Landgate.

With a stay at The White Hart, South Harting in Petersfield, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Uppark. This upscale inn is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Goodwood House.

Featuring a restaurant, bar, garden and free high-speed WiFi, Purchases Restaurant is located in Chichester, 300 metres from Chichester Cathedral and 4 km from Goodwood Motor Circuit. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel features family rooms.

All rooms are located on the 2nd floor.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at Purchases Restaurant.

Goodwood Festival of Speed is 6 km from the accommodation, while Goodwood House is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 52 km from Purchases Restaurant.
The nearest paid parking is St Cyriacs , Chichester,PO19 1AJ.

With a stay at The Kings Head Rye in Rye, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and 1066 Country Walk. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Landgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rye Art Gallery.

Located in Rye, The Gallivant is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Camber Sands and 8 minutes from High Weald. This inn is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Pett Level Beach.