Alfriston / Lewes, South Downs

Deans Place Country House Hotel

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Reservations opening times

Monday to Friday: 9.00am-6.00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays:
10.00am-4.00pm

Deans Place Country House Hotel Overview

Set on the banks of the River Cuckmere, at the foot of the South Downs National Park and within easy reach of the South Coast, this 14th century country house hotel is located in the medieval village of Alfriston, just 10 miles from the bustling market town of Lewes. Deans Place Hotel is a real gem of a country house hotel, blending heritage and charm with luxurious accommodation, award-winning fine dining and beautifully landscaped gardens.

All en-suite bedrooms at the Deans Place Hotel are individually styled and feature complimentary Wi-Fi, Sky TV, a DVD player with complimentary in-room movies, a dressing table and luxury toiletries. Many of the rooms enjoy magnificent views over the sweeping South Downs.

Harcourts Restaurant at the Deans Place Hotel has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for the exceptional quality of its cuisine and is one of the finest restaurants in the area. Guests can enjoy delicious modern British cuisine prepared from the finest of local produce whilst taking in views of the Cuckmere Valley.

Situated between the vibrant seaside resorts of Brighton and Eastbourne, and just 15 minutes away from the county town of Lewes, the Deans Place Hotel has 4 meeting rooms seating up to 180 delegates. The hotel's pretty wedding garden features a gazebo and a riverside bridge.

Whether you want to stroll through the high street and explore the village shops, or take a gentle amble along the riverbank amidst the glorious South Downs; savour an afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the gardens, or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, the Deans Place Hotel offers a luxurious countryside retreat in the heart of East Sussex.

Bedroom Accommodation

All 36 en-suite bedrooms at the Deans Place Country House Hotel are individually styled and furnished. Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the hotel's heated outdoor pool (from May to September), croquet lawn, boules court and putting green. All rooms are non-smoking.

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Express check-out
Features in all bedrooms:

Standard Single

Standard Double

Standard Family

Executive Double

Large bedroom with lounge seating area; upgraded decor; king size bed; complimentary Wi-Fi internet access; Sky TV; DVD/CD player; complimentary in-room movies; dressing table; trouser press; luxury toiletries; turn down service

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Map & Directions

Deans Place Country House Hotel

Seaford Road
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN26 5TW

Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202

How to find us

By Road

From London Gatwick Airport/M23: follow signs for the M23. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the M23 ramp to Brighton/Crawley/E. Grinstead/A264. Merge onto the M23. Continue onto the A23. Turn left onto the A27. Continue through one roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto the A27 ramp to Lewes/Newhaven. Merge onto the A27. Continue through three roundabouts. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Alfriston Road. Continue onto North Street and on to the High Street. Take a slight left onto White Way. The hotel is on your left-hand side.

From Dover: head southwest on the A259. Continue straight onto Snargate Street/A259. Continue to follow the A259. At the second roundabout, take the third exit onto Limekiln Street/A20. Continue to follow the A20. Take the A20 exit toward Folkestone. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Cherry Garden Avenue/A20. Continue onto Beachborough Road/B2064. Continue to follow B2064. Turn right onto Grimston Avenue. Take the second right onto Sandgate Road/A259. Follow the A259 toward Eastbourne. At Pevensey Roundabout, just before you enter the village of Pevensey, take the third exit onto the A27. Go through two roundabouts. Turn right onto Lewes Road/A27. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Alfriston Road. Continue onto North Street and on to the High Street. Take a slight left onto White Way. The hotel is on your left-hand side.

Sat Nav: BN26 5TW

By Rail and Air

Rail: Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station (2.6 miles)
Polegate Rail Station (6.0 miles)
(Polegate Rail Station has a direct line to London Victoria.)
Bus: Polegate Coach Station (6.0 miles)
Air: London Gatwick Airport (40.7 miles)
London Heathrow Airport (78.9 miles)

Nearest Cities/Towns

Alfriston (0.00 miles) (0 km)
Seaford (3.80 miles) (6 km)
Polegate (5.60 miles) (9 km)
Newhaven (7.40 miles) (12 km)
Glyndebourne (8.30 miles) (13 km)
Hailsham (8.40 miles) (14 km)
Peacehaven (9.90 miles) (16 km)
Eastbourne (9.90 miles) (16 km)
Lewes (10.40 miles) (17 km)
Saltdean (11.60 miles) (19 km)
Uckfield (15.20 miles) (24 km)
Brighton (16.80 miles) (27 km)
Hove (16.80 miles) (27 km)
Bexhill (17.60 miles) (28 km)
Hastings (21.90 miles) (35 km)
Worthing (28.60 miles) (46 km)
East Grinstead (29.40 miles) (47 km)
Crawley (35.30 miles) (57 km)
Dover (73.50 miles) (118 km)

Amenities

Special offers & breaks:

Summer 4-night mini break incl. award-winning dining

Discover an area of biodiverse landscape, bustling towns & villages with a host outdoor activities from just £68.75 per person, per night - includes a mouth-watering 3-course dinner in the 2 AA Rosette awarded restaurant each night; and full English breakfast.

From £137.50 Per room per night

Sunday Night Special

Sunday getaway from £70.00 per person, per night - includes a delicious 3-course dinner in the 2 AA Rosette awarded restaurant and full English breakfast.

From £140.00 Per room per night

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