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The Jolly Sportsman

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Plumpton Racecourse

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Bar (on property)
Garden
Property grounds
Restaurant
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing
Nestled in a national park, The Jolly Sportsman offers a warm retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast, a cozy bar, and delightful garden. Unwind on the sunny terrace or take advantage of luggage storage and concierge services while exploring nearby nature trails.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Satellite TV service

Why we love this property

Vineyard bites and sips
Free cooked-to-order breakfast awaits at this B&B. Couples enjoy the restaurant dining. The bar and vineyard tours complete the culinary journey.
Sleep in ultimate style
Wrapped in soft dressing gowns, guests drift off on memory foam mattresses with premium bedding at this charming bed and breakfast.

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Plumpton Racecourse - 8 min drive - 2.0 km
  • American Express Stadium - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • University of Sussex - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Brighton Beach - 26 min drive - 24.7 km

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

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bull - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Sportsman

The Jolly Sportsman puts you within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

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
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bike 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

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Jolly Sportsman and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Jolly Sportsman ?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Jolly Sportsman like?

The Jolly Sportsman is located a short 20-minute walk from Plumpton Racecourse.

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Reviews

The Jolly Sportsman Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious, lasting guests all day. (6 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered excellent chefs, delicious meals, and a lovely atmosphere. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good for Glyndebourne

Wellequipped bedroom and an excellent restaurant with helpful staff
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fantastic with our stay and the staff were absolutely incredible. We wouldnt want them to change anything and we will certainly be back again.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great find

Fabulously comfortable stay :) The room was spacious, comfortable and clean and the staff were very accommodating. I had really nice breakfast and then came back for the Sunday roast, both lovely :)
grazyna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place, friendly and food fantastic
Neal, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very nice & helpful! Beautiful country side and excellent food!
Kimberly, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great country pub with rooms

Great food, great in room services and a very comfortable room. I will be staying again!
Cormac, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, great food and rooms in a beautiful country setting with lots of country walks.
charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The pub was in a charming, rural location but easy to find. Lovely gardens. We ate dinner the first night and it was so good we booked for the next night. Bedroom comfy and well supplied. We’ll be back.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything I look for.

Would highly recommend. Very welcoming and helpful staff, very tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, safe and secure, quiet and great food. Everything I look for when staying away for work.
Sonya, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Eccellente

Hotel meraviglioso immerso nel verde, camera grande, con ogni confort e pulitissima, colazione servita direttamente al tavolo con prodotti locali fatti in casa, eccellente
Sabina, 1-night trip

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

A little gem hidden away that ticked all the boxes for a relaxing day and evening Hope to be back soon
Jody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden treasure

A treasure of a gastro pub with room that is well worth seeking out
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très bonne adresse dans la campagne anglaise

Très bon établissement. La chambre était très confortable et joliment décorée, la salle de bains pratique. Le petit déjeuner anglais a été très apprécié.
Caroline, 1-night trip

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

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

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place

Booked a 2 night stay to go to Plumpton races. Sadly races suspended due to weather so decided to leave and make the long journey home to Manchester. This is no reflection on hotel. Room was large, clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Staff friendly and efficient
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A liitle gem

Delightful setting despite solid rain for 2 days. Tucked away so absolute silence at night. Food was amazing and loads sourced from on site garden.
RIcharD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and such a beautiful place! Room was very comfortable and with a lot of little treats. Very clean and lovely! Good shower and lovely touch with all soaps and shampoo provided! Bottle of vino was an amazing treat! Breakfast was delicious and staff was so friendly and polite! Very comfortable beds and the decor was very tasteful. Beautiful location and plenty of parking space! Thank you for amazing experience we had and we will be back!
Paulina, 1-night trip