The Jolly Sportsman

4.0 star property
B&B with restaurant, near Plumpton Racecourse

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Exterior
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Satellite TV service
The price is $225
includes taxes & fees
$188 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025

Room options

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, Lewes, England, BN7 3BA

What's nearby

  • Plumpton Racecourse - 20 min walk
  • American Express Community Stadium - 16 min drive
  • University of Sussex - 16 min drive
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 16 min drive
  • Brighton Beach - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 55 min drive
  • Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 8 min drive
  • Hassocks Station - 14 min drive
  • Plumpton Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Half Moon Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bull - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Sportsman

Enjoy your visit to Lewes with a stay at The Jolly Sportsman . Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vineyard
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 100-cm Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 13571766

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Jolly Sportsman offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Jolly Sportsman does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Jolly Sportsman ?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Jolly Sportsman ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Jolly Sportsman ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Jolly Sportsman ?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Rendezvous Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Jolly Sportsman and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Jolly Sportsman ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Jolly Sportsman like?
The Jolly Sportsman is located a short 20-minute walk from Plumpton Racecourse.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Weekend break
We had a great stay at the jolly sportsman dinner and breakfast very nice shall be returning
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mixed experience
I was not able to use the breakfast facility due to the kitchen not open from 08:30am which was not conducive to someone that needs to by in work at that time. Arrived later, very dark and no pathing down to the rooms so muddy due to the heavy rain. Bedroom was nice.
Bev, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service. Really nice place
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a lucky find. A gem . Gastro pub with rooms . We stayed 2 nights enjoyed their had crafted clarified cocktails and excellent meals.
r, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vicki, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old pub, stunning rooms, all staff very attentive, warming, welcoming, everything you could as for. Superbly kept garden, truly stunning! One of the best beer gardens ive had the pleasure of having a drink in. If im in the area again, ill most certainly stay again.
kyle, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Countryside enfolded the TJS and as soon as we walked in we were made to feel welcomed. Our room was clean and fresh. Everything you needed had been thought of, big walk-in shower. fluffy robes, small fridge with water and milk for your tea. We only had breakfast but was freshly cooked and lasted us all day. We loved our stay and would definitely go back. TJS gets our thumbs up.
Linda, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ashley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful find
Stylish, cosy, intimate pub. Excellent food in the restaurant with locally sourced food, wine and beer. Bedroom was chic, comfortable, spacious and clean. The staff were all lovely. A really enjoyable stay and we will be back!
Mrs S A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The inside of both the restaurant and bedroom was wonderful, the ladies serving dinner and breakfast were both friendly and efficient
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Jolly Sportsman. The room was very comfortable, the staff very friendly and the pub was lovely.
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay last year. The room was big and really warm. We loved our homemade truffles and the cordial. The breakfast in the morning was a delight and cooked to perfection. The staff clearly love their jobs everyone smiling at each other super helpful. No hesitation with coming back!
Justine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simply lovely break
Such a lovely location, beautiful country pub, amazing food. It is the staff that keep these things too such a great standard, Chrissie was such a wonderful host, it felt like home for a couple of days.
adam, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Looks good but that was where it stopped
Got to the Pub booked in room looked good , Went down to get a light bite nothing on the menu as it was in the middle of nowhere we stayed and had fish n Chips 1 glass wine and a soft drink £60 . Off to bed the noise from downstairs was loud.had a bad nights sleep asked to change room as the bed was so uncomfortable they changed the mattress even though they had spare rooms. mattress was changed but no better left a day early when i booked out didnt even ask why we were leaving a day early. booked into another hotel so we could finish our christmas with our first Gandson
Phillip, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully unassuming from the outside. Once you enter the restaurant and bar you immediately feel the relaxed atmosphere. The dining area is lovely. Our room was absolutely gorgeous. Everything you needed was provided. The ensuite was stunning. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
David, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LITTLE GEM TUCKED AWAY DOWN A LEAFY LANE
Great stay. Arrived late in the evening with not much charge in my electric car. They sorted out an extension lead so I could get some emergency miles. Nothing was too much trouble and the bed was super comfy Would have liked breakfast slightly earlier but that’s just my personal opinion
Great food
Torchlight and brolly supplied 🤪
SHARON, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Everything was excellent, location, lovely garden with newly built outdoor bar, food was great, room was modern and the staff were friendly.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Week in the English Countryside
The staff at the Jolly Sportsmen were exceptionally attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. The chefs were excellent and we really enjoyed the breakfasts and evening meals we had there
PALLAB, 4-night trip
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